Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

Planting trees in savannas can do more harm than good

A new University of Cape Town (UCT)-led study has found that planting trees in African savannas may undermine biodiversity without delivering the expected gain in carbon storage. The study, led by Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins of UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences and...

CompTIA poll aims to better understand Africa’s training needs

In an age of constantly-changing technology innovations, CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products, is running a short survey to gauge how African organisations are tackling their training and certification...

Anthropic responds to Fable 5, Mythos 5 suspension

The US government, citing national security authorities, has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the US, including foreign national Anthropic employees. Anthropic has...

Navigating Gen Z’s always-on money habits

South Africa’s Generation Z is redefining the concept of financial wellness. Aged between 14 and 29, Gen Zs are the first generation to grow up as true digital natives; they never knew a world without the internet or mobile technology. Growing up in a hyper-connected...

Young entrepreneurs tackle SA’s employment crisis

As South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis persists, young entrepreneurs are stepping in to create the opportunities they can’t find, building businesses that not only sustain themselves, but also generate jobs and skills within their communities. With more than four...

CISOs can seize moments of opportunity among the AI chaos

Chief information security officers (CISOs) must rethink how they lead security, identity, and innovation as AI accelerates both opportunity and disruption, says Gartner. To stay ahead, security leaders should focus on three priorities: modernising identity as...

Frontier finance teams set to overhaul enterprise decision-making

Chief financial officers (CFOs) must learn from frontier finance teams how to position finance, so they can reshape enterprise decision-making by 2030, according to Gartner. Gartner defines frontier finance teams as finance functions that are furthest along in...

Nearly half of tech-enabled abuse victims know the perpetrator

Nearly 50% of victims of tech-enabled abuse report that the perpetrator was someone within their social circle. This is among the findings from Kaspersky’s tech-enabled abuse study, which also highlights a clear generational and gender gap: nearly 60% of Gen Z...

Bolt expands rider verification

Bolt South Africa has expanded rider identity verification across its platform, introducing an additional layer of accountability designed to strengthen trust between riders and driver partners while supporting safer mobility experiences across South Africa. The...

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Contact centre solution enables remote workforce

Catalytic has launched a Cisco-powered, AI-based contact centre solution for local firms needing to connect their distributed staff with customers. ICASA’s most recent State of the ICT Sector report reveals a South Africa with limited fixed broadband access and...

Rent payments go real-time

Rental agencies operate in one of real estate's tightest financial windows. In a matter of days, they must collect rent, reconcile it to the correct lease, pay suppliers and municipalities, and get landlords their money before bond debit orders hit. Traditional bank...

SoftwareOne retains VMware by Broadcom Pinnacle Partner status

SoftwareOne has confirmed that it continues as a VMware by Broadcom Pinnacle Partner, the highest tier in the VMware partner program. Following Broadcom’s restructuring of the VMware business and partner ecosystem, the partner status designation now applies to a...

SA medtech raises R85m to accelerate AI-powered TB screening

South African medtech company AI Diagnostics has raised R85-million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate deployment of its AI-powered Ostium digital stethoscope, enabling early tuberculosis (TB) screening without specialist equipment or infrastructure. The...

Return to tradition, save tokens

By Barry Buck - The hottest developer tool on the Internet right now is a plugin that makes your AI talk like a caveman. I’m not joking. It’s called Caveman, it cuts around 75% of output tokens, and its tagline is: “Why use many token when few do trick.” It has...

2026 will be the real test of supplier due diligence in SA

South Africa's removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025 marked a critical turning point for the country's financial credibility. But for businesses, particularly procurement and compliance teams, the real test is only beginning. If...

Should managed services be engineering-led or helpdesk-led?

As enterprises become increasingly dependent on always-on digital platforms, the role of managed services is undergoing a critical shift. What was once seen as a support function is now a determinant of operational resilience, business continuity, and executive...

Unleashing creativity: The role of AI PCs in the creative economy

The creative economy in South Africa is considered a significant economic driver, with design, audio-visual, and media leading the sector. It is considered a crucial, high-growth sector for job creation, particularly for youth, writes Marc Layne, sales director at...

Architecting security in fintech: It’s in the whiteboard details

African organisations face an average of 3 153 cyberattacks a week, which is around 60% higher than the global average. The continent is sitting right in the proverbial thick of the threats, with fraud and attacks costing companies thousands. The African financial...

Driving telco efficiency through technology consolidation

Across Africa’s telecommunications sector, a quiet but decisive shift is underway. By Nitesh Singh, financial services and communications, media & technology lead for Accenture, South Africa Operators are increasingly consolidating their technology environments,...

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Our client is looking for a SQL Developer for a permanent role based in their Pretoria Office or Somerset West - Hybrid.Responsibilities/Tasks:Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers and database objects.Contribute to database design and...

SQL Developer (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Gauteng

Our client is looking for a SQL Developer for a permanent role based in their Pretoria Office or Somerset West - Hybrid.Responsibilities/Tasks:Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers and database objects.Contribute to database design and...

BIM Specialist

Our client, a leading data centre and digital infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced BIM Specialist to join their Building Information Modelling team in Isando, Johannesburg. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bridging technology, data,...

Technical/Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Technical/Systems Engineer who wll ve responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of server, desktop, network, and database infrastructure to ensure high system availability and optimal performance. Monitors and...

Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

A leading sustainability and energy management solutions company is seeking a motivated and analytical Junior Data Analyst to join their team in Bellville, Cape Town. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about data analysis,...

Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Code Your Way Into Something Epic! Web Developer (Permanent) | Pretoria / Somerset WestHey digital architect — ready to swap boring CRUD for code that actually matters?We're hunting for a passionate Web Developer who gets a kick out of building enterprise-grade web...

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C# Developer Responsibilities/Tasks:Support and develop new integration functionality and components.Collaborate with business analysts and cross-functional teams to refine and implement requirements.Refactor and improve code to ensure maintainability, scalability,...

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Part of a Dev team responsible for the development and maintenance of the application (front-end and backend).Participate in all relevant Agile ceremonies.Meet with end users to understand Business requirements.Contribute to the refinement and sizing of user...

SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to make a real impact in South Africa's financial landscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the Financial Services sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL Developer to join their high-performing technology team. This is your...

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