SA the top African target for digital fraud

South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among the African countries analysed in a new study, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3,8%. In...

Nvidia and Microsoft reinvent Windows PCs for personal AI

Nvidia yesterday unveiled Nvidia RTX Spark, a new superchip that it says reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents, offering a new class of computer that moves from tool to teammate. Designed for AI, creating and gaming, RTX Spark brings Nvidia...

Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

Semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $793-billion in 2025, an increase of 21% year-over-year (YoY), according to preliminary results by Gartner. “AI semiconductors — including processors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and networking components continued to drive...

Trends shaping data centre design in 2025

Data centre innovation continues to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI. This is according to Vertiv Frontiers report, which draws on expertise from across the organisation, details the technology trends driving current and future innovation,...

Demand for AI infrastructure boosts IaaS market

The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 22,5% in 2024 to $171,8-billion, according to Gartner, with Amazon retaining the number one position, followed by Microsoft, Google, Alibaba, and Huawei. "As enterprises continue to seek greater flexibility,...

You can no longer believe everything you hear …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business landscape in South Africa, unlocking new efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences across sectors. But while much of the focus has been on the benefits, we must not ignore the risks, writes Nic Laschinger,...

Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...

Cybercriminals exploit social networks to target businesses

Kaspersky has detected a complex attack sequence that involved retrieving information from legitimate services such as GitHub, Microsoft Learn Challenge, Quora, and social networks. The attackers did this to avoid detection and run an execution chain to launch Cobalt...

Capitec, FNB first to sign up for dha’s new digital partnership

Capitec and First National Bank are the first banks to sign up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model which will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services from the current 30 branches to hundreds more across the country. In fulfilment...

Airtel, Vodacom sign network infrastructure agreement

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The initial partnership...

Blue Label Telecoms to change its name

Blue Label Telecoms shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of changing the company’s name. A general meeting in 11 August saw close to 100% of shareholders agree to change the name to Blue Label Unlimited Group Limited. The name change was first mooted in...

Bitcoin nears record high as Trump’s gold tariffs bite

Bitcoin is once again within striking distance of its all-time high, driven by a surge of buying as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on physical gold push investors toward the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the policy shift...

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Protect against fraud losses caused by ghost employees

A number of key South African organisations are potentially incurring significant losses due to 'ghosts' - that is, ghost employees, who exist on paper within business or government departments, but not in real life. By Rainer Jeske, consultant at Datacentrix This...

Turning the lifeblood of business into value and action

The modern analytics architecture is one of the most innovative and evolving spaces in the world of business intelligence. By Matt Hayes, vice-president: SAP Business at Qlik This is particularly true as companies become increasingly data centric, changing their...

How to navigate year-end burnout

As the end of the year approaches, many South African professionals may find themselves grappling with burnout. By Dr Chris Blair, CEO of 21st Century To effectively combat this, it is crucial for employees to take control of their well-being on a daily basis. In this...

New tech helps consumers select top estate agents

BestAgent.co.za, a recently-launched online platform, is offering property buyers and sellers a new way to decide on the best agent to use by introducing innovative technology that transforms how they navigate the real estate industry. In a market with more than 45...

Bolt upgrades driver safety with rider verification

Bolt is testing its new rider verification feature to upgrade driver safety, and in-app feature that implements a stringent verification process for new riders joining the Bolt platform. New riders to the platform will be asked to take a selfie before they are able to...

Cyber insurance won’t get your stolen data back

With the rampant rise in ransomware incidents, the likelihood of an organisation being successfully breached is now extremely high. As a result, many businesses have explored the option of cyber insurance in an effort to mitigate the risk. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA...

Creating a successful cloud readiness roadmap

South African businesses are feeling the economic pinch, and the picture looks much the same the world over as global growth forecasts slow. One of the ways businesses are winning some financial ground, is by moving to the cloud. In its latest Cloud Business Survey,...

Cybersecurity tips for kids and parents for a safe festive season

While parents and schools have measures in place to keep children safe at school, on the playground and at home, it's important to remember cybercriminals don't take a break during weekends and school holidays, writes Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa....

Nokia, Orange set record with 800Gbps transmission trial

Nokia and Orange have announced the successful completion of a record 800Gbps per wavelength transmission over Orange's award-winning 6 600km Dunant transatlantic route using the Nokia PSE-6s super coherent optics productised in the Nokia 1830 Photonic Services...

Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

BSc or BEng in Computer Science (or equivalent degree - non-negotiable)Minimum 3 years' Java Development experience (salary negotiable based on experience)Strong hands-on experience with:J2EESpring FrameworkAngular or React (front-end)Azure / AWS (cloud platforms)Key...

Mid – Level Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level Systems Analyst to join our technology team. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, analyzing requirements, designing system workflows, and supporting the...

Java Developer

BSc or BEng in Computer Science (or equivalent degree - non-negotiable)Minimum 3 years' Java Development experience (salary negotiable based on experience)Strong hands-on experience with:J2EESpring FrameworkAngular or React (front-end)Azure / AWS (cloud platforms)Key...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's Technology team in Bellville. You'll bridge business needs and technical solutions - analysing, defining, and documenting requirements for bespoke web and mobile applications. The role involves...

Project Manager IT at QES – Gauteng Randburg

My client based in Johannesburg (Gauteng) is currently looking for a IT Project Manager (Supply Chain / SAP / Pharmaceutical) to join the on an initial 12 month contract This role will be fully onsite / office based Job PurposeThe Project Manager is accountable for...

Senior Systems Manager – Automotive

A vacancy is available within this dynamic department based in Sandton (on-site). This position reports to the Senior Manager Systems and focuses on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and truck systems. The role...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...

Senior Systems Manager – Automotive – Remote Remote

A vacancy is available within this dynamic department based in Sandton (on-site). This position reports to the Senior Manager Systems and focuses on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and truck systems. The role...

Senior Business Intelligence Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible for analysing, designing and building BI solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals. Your ability to solve complex problems and understand the...

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