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...

Copper shortfall widens the AI race

A looming copper supply gap is poised to widen as electricity demand accelerates and new vectors - such as the race for artificial intelligence and surging defense spending - add to the call on copper. According to Copper in the Age of AI: The Challenges of...

How sales leaders can win in the age of AI

As the sales landscape rapidly evolves, CSOs are facing unprecedented challenges - and opportunities - driven by the rise of AI, the demand for greater productivity, and the need to manage costs. The path to 2026 will require sales leaders to rethink their strategies,...

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...

WiFi 7 to drive enterprise WLAN growth in 2025

Excess inventory in the channel has been cleared, and WLAN revenue is expected to grow 12% in 2025, according to Dell’Oro Group, which adds that WiFi 7 shipments will shoot up this year – representing more than a third of Indoor AP revenues. “We expect that in 2028,...

Datatec notifies TCP as Dimensional Fund Advisors ups shareholding

Datatec has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel as Dimensional Fund Advisors acquires a substantial percentage of the group’s shares. Dimensional Fund Advisors is acting on behalf of itself and in its capacity as investment manager, and on...

AI means people are more vital than ever in HR

In an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), the hiring landscape has - like most other sectors - changed completely. The majority of companies now use AI for some parts of the recruitment process, while candidates use AI both for CV-creation and job...

Product refreshes, tariff expectations drive tablet growth

Worldwide tablet shipments grew 13,1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), totaling 38,3-million units, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Growth continued from the...

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Yoco, MediaTek collaborate on easy payment acceptance for businesses

Yoco has collaborated with MediaTek to create fast, easy-to-use card machines for small businesses in Africa. The new Yoco Neo Touch range is powered by MediaTek Genio series of chipsets - Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. The Yoco Neo Touch card machine connects to...

Nutanix powers 24-hour BYOC gaming at rAge

Nutanix will again run the bring-your-own-computer/console (BYOC) LAN at rAge this weekend. The Nutanix team and the rAge IT crew have laid over 7km of network wiring and 1km of electrical wiring to establish a custom power distribution system alongside a backup...

Ensure ERP software is secure in the wake of sophisticated cyberattacks

There's no question about technology's role in driving business evolution and revolution, but it also creates new layers of cyber-threats to organisations. By Marius Wessels, manager: professional services at Syspro Africa New technologies are driving up cybercrimes,...

MTN Business awards Kevinot Farming

MTN Business has announced Kevinot Farming from Matatiele in the Eastern Cape as the winner of its SME JumpStarter campaign. The strategic initiative, aligned with MTN's Ambition 2025, aims to empower and recognise the growth and success of small and medium-sized...

Is there a bully in your child’s pocket?

The upcoming school holidays mean it will soon be time for children to leave early mornings and homework behind. Parents and guardians should be aware, however, that along with the significant safety and entertainment benefits of cellphones comes the threat of your...

SA startup RelyComply makes RegTech100 list

RelyComply, the provider of a leading single anti-money laundering (AML) compliance platform, is one of the companies named in the RegTech100 list for 2024. The RegTech100 is a prestigious annual list of 100 of the world's most innovative RegTech companies chosen by...

Automation is not just about AI

The terms 'automation' and 'artificial intelligence' (AI) have become synonymous with each other in recent times and are often used interchangeably. By Raeford Liebenberg, manager at Silver Moon IT This can make the concept of automation seem overwhelming to some...

Rethinking cybersecurity by bridging the accessibility divide

One of the legacies to emerge from the pandemic is the accelerated digital transformation that companies had to undergo, in some instances, overnight. Brian Pinnock, vice-president: sales engineering at Mimecast On one hand, digitalisation has endowed society with...

SMEs get a boost from Cape Town’s smart supplier programme

The eighth annual Smart Supplier Readiness Programme has been launched by the City of Cape Town. This initiative aims to grow and support small businesses. It will empower them to engage effectively with corporate supply chains and access new and larger contract...

SA fleets face internal and external pressures

The upcoming year, 2024, looms heavy with geopolitical upheaval and economic instability, setting the stage for what could be the greatest election year of our lifetime. Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet, explores the most important trends for commercial...

SharePoint Lead – Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Overview We're seeking a dynamic and experienced SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement spanning both project-based delivery and managed support services. Acting as the architectural and technical lead, you'll oversee a small, skilled team of 3–5 developers...

Junior Cloud Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to join our team, based in Cape Town, onsite.The Junior Cloud Engineer supports IT in building, operating, and optimising AWS cloud platforms, while also contributing to application development, support, and documentation....

SharePoint Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement comprising both project-based work and managed support services. The role will also include actively leading implementation efforts, working alongside the team to implement components,...

Senior Systems Administrator (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for administration and maintenance of all company networks, servers, and hardware; as well as ensuring there is robust Cybersecurity and data security protocols in place as the next Senior Systems Administrator wanted by a provider of...

SharePoint Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement comprising both project-based work and managed support services. The role will also include actively leading implementation efforts, working alongside the team to implement components,...

Senior Systems Administrator (JHB) – Gauteng Gauteng

ENVIRONMENT:BE responsible for administration and maintenance of all company networks, servers, and hardware; as well as ensuring there is robust Cybersecurity and data security protocols in place as the next Senior Systems Administrator wanted by a provider of...

IT Application Manager

IT Applications ManagerLead from the front in IT innovation!R 1,100,000 - R 1,650,000 per annumJoin a pioneering company dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT expertise and lead CRM integrations,...

IT Application Manager – Gauteng Primrose

IT Applications ManagerLead from the front in IT innovation!R 1,100,000 - R 1,650,000 per annumJoin a pioneering company dedicated to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT expertise and lead CRM integrations,...

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