Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Fully-automated vehicle assembly a reality by 2030

By 2029, only 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth - a decline from over 95% today, predicts Gartner. “The automotive sector is currently experiencing a period of AI euphoria, where many companies want to achieve disruptive value even before...

Turning screen time into growth time

In a world of mindless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, a young South African entrepreneur is offering an alternative - 20-year-old Muako Maepa has built IQ, a fresh take on quiz gaming that turns the habit of quick digital engagement into something purposeful...

Critical cybersecurity warning sounded

With cybercrime now officially ranked as the top business risk in South Africa, NEC XON has issued a critical alert about the dual threat of massive credential theft and AI-powered cyberattacks sweeping across the region. With rising incidents and evolving threat...

Cape Town ranked as one of the best workcation cities

In its third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the world’s leading workcation city for 2025, overtaking strong competition from the likes of Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest. Cape Town features...

AI companies account for 40% of the most valuable unicorns

Over the past three years, the AI sector has produced more unicorns, companies valued at over one billion dollars, than any other industry, and that trend has continued into 2025. Of the 50 new companies that joined this prestigious list, 28 operate in the AI space....

Tariffs are rising: We must build resilience now

There has been a noticeable shift in global trade, and while it might feel distant, it is already knocking on South Africa’s door. Tariffs are climbing again, fast, and hard, writes Goitseona Raseroka, supply chain lead for Accenture, Africa. Our research shows that...

How AI can help solve SA’s water crisis

South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. By Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of The Water Institute of Southern Africa, and Dr Dr Ashton...

Crypto scammers target victims via Google Forms

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a...

MetroFibre opens Steeledale store

MetroFibre has opened its fifth Fibre Experience store in Steeledale, South of Johannesburg, marking another milestone in it bid to make high-speed fibre connectivity accessible to underserved communities. The new Steeledale store opened on 25 July 2025 joins...

Sophos and Phishield debut cybersecurity, insurance partnership

Sophos has entered into an exclusive partnership with Phishield, a specialist cyber insurance provider, where the partnership offers an integrated cyber protection (from Sophos) and insurance solution (from Phishield) to businesses across sub-Saharan Africa. The...

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AWCape clinches Sage Top Partner of the Year award

AWCape, a Sage Platinum Business Partner, has been recognised as the Executive Vice-President Top Partner of the Year. In addition, AWCape also received the Top Sage Intacct Partner of the Year award. AWCape is a Sage Intacct Certified Implementation specialist...

GenAI and its impact on payment fraud

The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and...

IBM, AWS expand relationship to offer GenAI

IBM has announced an expansion of its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help more mutual clients operationalize and derive value from generative artificial intelligence (AI). As part of this, IBM Consulting aims to deepen and expand its generative AI...

What to look for when buying a battery

A recent uptake in loadshedding, coupled with current availability of affordable, reliable, and energy-efficient alternative power equipment, has seen more South African consumers purchasing batteries for home use and storage. With a selection of affordable, high...

Cybercriminals will prey on unwary consumers this festive season

While South African consumers are generally alert to common cyber scams such as fake e-commerce sites, there are many other ways cybercriminals could compromise consumers' digital security and financial well-being. This is the warning from committee members of the...

Keep data safe or pay the price

With the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), organisations in South Africa need to prioritise stringent data security measures or otherwise risk facing significant penalties and implications, writes Lisa Strydom, senior manager of...

Vertiv debuts prefabricated mass timber solutions

Vertiv has introduced the  TimberMod variant of its Vertiv Power Module and SmartMod families, featuring mass timber as a key structural component instead of steel for prefabricated modular (PFM) data centre solutions. Available in North America and in Europe, Middle...

Dell names top SA partners for 2023

Dell Technologies announced the winners of the South Africa Partner Awards 2023 at the recent Dell Technologies Forum. The Awards recognise partners for growing their business within the Dell Technologies Partner Programme and unlocking new possibilities for their...

Building networks for the new digital age

As the likes of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) integrate into business operations, companies are becoming more reliant than ever on the cloud. By Todd Schoeman, BT client business director in South Africa With multi and hybrid cloud...

GenAI and its impact on payment fraud

The accessibility of generative AI tools has lowered the barriers for would-be criminals, while the transition to hybrid work models and geographically dispersed teams has expanded the attack surfaces they can exploit. In this context, the overlap of AI technology and...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an accomplished Full Stack Developer (Expert) to join their forward-thinking IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on pioneering global projects that combine cutting-edge cloud technologies,...

MS SQL/ No SQL Developer at Ntice Search

Our Client is looking for a highly skilled NoSQL Developer with strong SQL capabilities to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining both relational and non-relational databases that...

Business Analyst

Global Leader seeks newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team as a Business Analyst.The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial pricing strategies, regulatory submissions, cost analysis, and transformation initiatives. This...

Python Dev (focus: Cloud & Splunk) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client who is booming in the automotive space seeks an expert Developer in the Python, cloud and Splunk environment for a long-term venture in the Gauteng area.What you will be doing:· Design, development, and maintenance of the platform.· Provide 2nd and 3rd...

MS SQL/ No SQL Developer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Gauteng

Our Client is looking for a highly skilled NoSQL Developer with strong SQL capabilities to join their dynamic development team. In this role, you'll play a critical part in designing, optimizing, and maintaining both relational and non-relational databases that...

Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Global Leader seeks newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team as a Business Analyst.The Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial pricing strategies, regulatory submissions, cost analysis, and transformation initiatives. This...

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