Deepfake fraud losses creep towards $1bn

The first half of 2025 had almost four times as many deepfake incidents (a total of 580 incidents) as the entire year of 2024 - and losses from deepfake-related fraud reached $410-million, according to a new report from Surfshark. Since 2019, deepfake technology used...

Global data centres face rising climate risks

Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...

Strategic priorities for CEOs amid global, local turbulence

There is an urgent need for adaptive leadership and proactive strategies in response to emerging market trends across talent, technology, and geopolitics. This is according to the latest report from management consultants Oliver Wyman titled “CEO Agenda 2025”, based...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

AI leaders urged to address opportunities, risks

A new wave of autonomous AI - capable of reasoning, acting independently, and scaling at unprecedented speed - is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape. The rise of “agentic AI" and powerful, low-cost AI models is making artificial intelligence cheaper, more...

SARS intensifies focus on crypto traders

SARS is increasing its scrutiny of crypto traders by issuing tax notices and clarifying exchange control regulations. Traders must immediately comply to avoid penalties. Cor Kraamwinkel, partner, Lenee Green, partner, Lerato Lamola, partner, Margaret Vermaak, senior...

Municipal workers get access to digital upskilling

The Department of Communications, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and the British High Commission have launched a Broadband and Digital Skills for Municipalities programme in Polokwane. The programme aims to empower municipal managers and...

Demo shows holographic calls with a smartphone dialer

Integrating holographic calls directly into dialer apps would allow users to access and use this advanced communication technology seamlessly without the need for additional applications. Now, Telefónica, Ericsson and Matsuko have successfully completed one of the...

Seabirds show sea plastics are close to 1980s levels

A new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology shows that the amount of plastic in petrels breeding at Inaccessible Island in the central South Atlantic Ocean has remained constant since the 1980s. The findings...

FNB to sponsor App of the Year

FNB has officially taken over as headline sponsor of the App of the Year ecosystem, the largest app development and tech challenge of its kind in the African continent. FNB App of the Year recognises and celebrates local-game changers while championing app development...

TechNvst looks to transform Africa’s AI landscape

South African innovation commercialisation firm, TechNvst, is collaborating with Microsoft through the African Transformation Office (ATO) to launch the TechNvst AI Startups Uhuru Program. It says this new initiative is set to transform the landscape for AI-focused...

Modest Q2 growth for SA economy

The South African economy strengthened by 0,4% in the second quarter (April–June) of 2024. The finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas & water supply industries drove most of the economy’s momentum on the production (supply) side. On the expenditure...

Scientists report on last week’s meteorite that blew up over Gqeberha

Kathy Gibson reports - Scientists have confirmed that a big meteorite exploded close to Gqhberha last week (25 August), with witnesses reporting the flash and sound from hundreds of kilometres away. Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand, Nelson Mandela...

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Stephen Morony returns to Cell C

Cell C has announced the appointment of Stephen Morony as the new chief officer: wholesale business effective from 1 January 2023. He returns to Cell C, having been responsible for the end-to-end management of Cell C's mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) as the...

Azure NetApp files general availability

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Azure NetApp Files in its enterprise-grade data centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town. This native Azure service enables businesses to deploy and run file-based applications in the cloud without having to refactor or...

VMware modernises PoS for global retailers

Vmware has unveiled a new solution to help global retailers modernise point of sale (PoS) and unlock more financial value from their PoS systems. Developed in collaboration with Stratodesk, a VMware retail ISV partner, the new VMware Retail PoS modernisation solution...

Limitless takes first prize in Acer EMEA Predator League

Following a nail-biting showdown between South Africa's best national teams, the 2022 Acer Predator League came to a close with esports organisation Limitless taking home first prize. The team, led by Rocket League professional player Gareth "Snowyy" Spiers, claimed...

Why printed paper remains a keystone of education in the digital era

Recent years have seen schools shift their focus from traditional learning methods to digital learning strategies such as interactive whiteboards and virtual classrooms. While this technology is useful, one tool remains essential for helping students get the most out...

Top tech trends for Africa

Businesses and people all over the world need technological advances to improve the quality of life, the economy, and the growth of their industries. In Africa, the internet economy has the potential to grow to $180-billion by 2025,or - 5,2% of the continent's GDP....

Intelligence driving the next generation of PCs

Today's workplace continues to evolve. Cultural shifts have companies increasingly prioritizing flexible work schedules and promoting decentralized workforces. This is all possible thanks to new innovations and investments in technology that empower workers to be more...

African organisations can use AI to accelerate sustainability

Companies in Africa can no longer view sustainability goals as an option - it is a business imperative. By Ria Pinto, country GM and technology leader at IBM South Africa In today's interconnected world, business leaders on the continent face growing pressures for...

New year, new risks: the biggest emerging cyber threats for 2023

FortiGuard Labs researchers have warned that cyber criminals are finding yet more ways to weaponise new technologies at scale to enable more disruption and destruction. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director at Fortinet In their Threat Predictions for 2023, the...

How effective is your digital supply chain management?

As digital transformation increases at a dizzying pace, digital supply chain (DSC) management has become a business necessity. Software estates are ever-increasing, contracts and licences are becoming more complicated, and preventing wastage is more challenging than...

Intern: Business Analyst at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Evaluation of Change Requests to collate and provide estimations and the assessment of change. Gathering business requirements from a wide range of Operations Customers across various divisions. Prepare...

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Lead the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together appropriate assets and contributing to commercial modelling.A deep technical expert in Solution Architecture who works with the Solution Sales...

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect – Gauteng West Rand

Lead the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together appropriate assets and contributing to commercial modelling.A deep technical expert in Solution Architecture who works with the Solution Sales...

Oracle Developer at iCore

We are seeking a skilled Oracle Developer with expertise in Oracle Database 19c, PL/SQL packages, and procedures. In this role, you will develop and maintain database solutions, support client queries, and design new products based on business requirements. Key...

Devops Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Your Mission: Faster Deployments, Fewer Headaches!We're looking for a DevOps Engineer who can streamline workflows, optimize infrastructure, and automate processes like a boss. If you're passionate about building scalable systems and love problem-solving, join us and...

Oracle Developer at iCore – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking a skilled Oracle Developer with expertise in Oracle Database 19c, PL/SQL packages, and procedures. In this role, you will develop and maintain database solutions, support client queries, and design new products based on business requirements. Key...

Devops Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Your Mission: Faster Deployments, Fewer Headaches!We're looking for a DevOps Engineer who can streamline workflows, optimize infrastructure, and automate processes like a boss. If you're passionate about building scalable systems and love problem-solving, join us and...

SAP BI/BW Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Your Mission: Data Clarity & Business Brilliance!We're seeking a SAP BI/BW Consultant who can architect data solutions that provide crystal-clear insights. If you can navigate data warehouses, streamline reporting, and help businesses see the bigger picture, apply...

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The role of the Business Intelligence Analyst is to enhance and improve the top-line business understanding and decision-making processes by collecting, analysing, and reporting of data to the various business departments Key Requirements Matric, Diploma in ICT and...

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