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...

Nvidia’s H200 exports to China could reshape AI investment

The decision by the Trump administration to allow Nvidia to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to approved customers in China represents a material shift in the global AI investment environment. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere...

Is AI choosing your Xmas gifts this year?

While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular part of the business environment, home assistance, and everyday consumer experiences, not many would have expected AI tools to transform holiday shopping. However, a rising number of consumers are now embracing...

When does using GenAI become unethical?

Generative AI (GenAI) is proving increasingly indispensable for certain aspects of daily work, raising questions about the ethics of passing its output off as one’s own work - and the fairness of pitting AI-generated content against human-generated content. This is...

Tariff and trade war the top emerging risk

The escalating tariff and trade war moved into the top rank of emerging risks for the second quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series captures enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders’, risk management professionals’, auditors’,...

SharePoint ToolShell vulnerabilities stem from incomplete fix

Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) reveals that the recently exploited ToolShell vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint originate from an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-1147, first reported in 2020. The SharePoint vulnerabilities have emerged as a...

‘Explosion of investment’ hovers over AI

Ninety nine percent of institutional investors and wealth managers believe that the artificial intelligence (AI) market is on the brink of a seismic shift, according to a new study by fund manager Robocap. More than a quarter (28%) of investors and wealth managers...

How teachers and parents can help children use GenAI responsibly

As the third school term kicks off, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We know learners around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and...

Tech companies take pragmatic approach to ESG

The technology sector’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities in the second quarter of 2025 have been characterised by incremental progress and pragmatic approaches to changing geopolitical circumstances, says GlobalData. Robert Pritchard, principal...

Greenwashing prompts calls for higher ESG data standards

A new report has exposed a torrent of greenwashing in South Africa’s fossil fuel industry, a dire warning for major polluters more invested in burnishing their image than reducing emissions. The Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) report documented over 200 misleading...

Google ups African funding

Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...

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Finance App of the Year winner aims to empower entrepreneurs

iKhokha, a locally developed all-in-one suite of intuitive business tools that empowers small businesses to compete in the digital economy, has won the 2023 MTN Business Finance App of the Year Award. Other South African financial solutions that have previously won...

Cybersecurity awareness and training must be ongoing

Even if your company missed out on Cyber Awareness Month in October, it is never too late to empower your HR and IT departments with tailormade training programmes. This is according to Isabel Adams, people enablement director at AVeS Cyber Security, whoch recently...

How digital transformation is reshaping auditing

Digital innovation offers unique insights throughout the audit process, enabling auditors to offer increased value and efficiency in a demanding economy. The second 2023 SAICA Audit Reform Webcast, held in August and chaired by SAICA executive for audit and assurance...

How AI voice deepfake tools used in cyber fraud can fool you

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AI a double-edged sword for SMB cybersecurity

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should take cybersecurity seriously because they increasingly becoming prime targets for cyberattacks. While these businesses may not have the extensive resources of large corporations, they often hold valuable customer data...

False urgency only creates problems in the workplace

False urgency, or a scenario in which a sense of urgency is artificially created or exaggerated, forces an immediate reactionary response. This disregard for context, credible information and responsibility sets up employees for failure. Fortunately there is a way to...

Jobs Boost outcomes fund launched

The latest Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey, showed that nearly 6-million young people are unemployed, representing 43,37% of young people in the labour force and one of the highest rates in the world. A new initiative has been launched to tackle this chronic...

Passkeys will offer passwordless, unphishable web browsers

South Africans have become used to excellent in-app security when it comes to banking and other online transactions. Looking ahead, passkey technology will mean we could soon enjoy the same unphishable, biometric-based solution in the browser, boosting consumer...

Tech evolution levels the retail playing field

Consumers in South Africa are under immense pressure with a cascade of bad news resulting in increased prices at the till. Producer Price Inflation continues to rise, with the latest figures showing an increase from August's 4,3% to 5,1% in September: Things are going...

Data Engineer (Python)

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. Develop ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into clean, analysable formats for reporting, analytics and dashboards. Work...

Senior Sage X3 Developer – Rivonia

The Senior Sage X3 Developer is tasked with the technical customization, enhancement, and integration of the Sage X3 platform. This role involves creating and modifying the application's core business logic using proprietary languages while supporting modern web-based...

Data Engineer (Python) – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and store structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. Develop ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into clean, analysable formats for reporting, analytics and dashboards. Work...

Senior Sage X3 Developer – Rivonia – Gauteng Johannesburg

The Senior Sage X3 Developer is tasked with the technical customization, enhancement, and integration of the Sage X3 platform. This role involves creating and modifying the application's core business logic using proprietary languages while supporting modern web-based...

SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join a Leading Automotive Giant as an Advanced SAP ABAP Developer – GautengAre you an SAP ABAP maestro ready to accelerate your career in the fast-paced automotive industry? Our client, a global leader in automotive innovation, is seeking an Advanced SAP ABAP...

Analyst Level 1 – Feeds

A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to assist with various laboratory functions.Minimum requirements for the role:Must have a BSc degree in either chemistry or biochemistry or...

Front End Developer (Typescript & Angular)

Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions Implement pixel-perfect UI designs Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable. Ensure that style sheets are maintained and adapted where necessary. Ensure that all...

Specialist Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data architectures and pipelines that enable data-driven insights and support business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning initiatives. This role involves end-to-end ownership...

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