UK bans social media for under-16s
The UK government today banned social media platforms from offering services to under-16s. The government plans to use the same model for a social media ban as Australia. This would capture user-to-user platforms, whose purpose is to enable social interaction...
It’s official: ‘very strong’ El Nino now likely
NOAA’s National Weather Service has announced that El Nino has developed in the tropical Pacific, and issued an El Nino Advisory. El Nino, the warm phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is predicted to intensify to a moderate or strong level this fall....
Consumers want AI to help with shopping, not make purchase decisions
As brands race to invest in agentic commerce, consumer willingness to let artificial intelligence (AI) make purchase decisions topped out at 11% across lower-stakes categories, such as personal care and household supplies, according to Gartner. The findings suggest...
IBM and Red Hat commit $5bn to redefine open source in the AI era
IBM and Red Hat have announced Project Lightwell, a $5-billion commitment backed by new frontier AI capabilities and a global force of more than 20 000 engineers to help enterprises secure open source software. Together, these investments establish a new model for...
Cost-of-living squeeze deepens
South African households are entering a more constrained financial period, as the modest momentum seen at the end of 2025 comes under pressure from rising living costs. According to TransUnion’s latest insights, increases in fuel prices, renewed food inflation, and...
Air cargo demand up amid Middle East disruptions
International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for April 2026 global air cargo markets shows that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4% compared to April 2025 levels. However, capacity, measured in available cargo...
Intel Arc G-Series sets handheld PC gaming standard
Intel has introduced Intel Arc G-Series processors, a new family of products designed for next-generation handheld gaming systems. Launching with Intel Arc G3 and Intel Arc G3 Extreme processors running on Windows 11, the series builds on the architecture of Intel...
OECD launches streamlined Hiroshima AI Process Reporting Framework
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has launched version 2.0 of the Hiroshima AI Process voluntary reporting framework. As the only global framework for companies to report on their efforts to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI, the...
Nvidia Vera CPU packs a punch
The shift to agentic AI creates a new CPU requirement for the AI factory: fast cores, massive memory bandwidth and the ability to sustain high performance when all cores are active. Initial benchmark results published by Phoronix show that the Nvidia Vera CPU is...
Pick ‘n Pay customer data compromised
An early version of Pick n Pay’s on-demand app was been breach, with customer information compromised. Records from 2022 in the app previously known as Bottles and later as Pick n Pay asap! were leaked. The data includes names, contact details and birth dates,...
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bolttech Repairs appointed as Authorised Nationwide Service Partner for ASUS
ASUS South Africa has appointed bolttech Repairs South Africa as an authorised nationwide service partner to support ASUS PC customers across the country. The partnership, which went live on 1 March 2026, provides professional repair and support services for ASUS...
Ricoh SA bets on partner-led distribution in evolving print market
The office print market has been changing for more than a decade. Declining print volumes, hybrid work and the shift to digital document workflows have forced manufacturers to rethink how they operate. Increasingly, vendors are moving away from direct sales toward...
TTRO and UBU launch immersive Red Horizon platform
The Training Room Online (TTRO) and UBU have launched Red Horizon, an AI powered 3D strategic simulation designed to transform how organisations, universities, and leadership teams learn, practice decision-making, and build future-ready skills. Red Horizon combines...
Modernising banking and insurance for Africa’s digital economy
The future of digital banking and insurance in Africa is being shaped by forces that are transforming how people access, use and trust financial services. By Nitesh Singh, financial services and CMT lead for Accenture, South Africa A growing mobile-first population...
Why service desks are becoming business risk points
Most South African organisations rely on IT to keep operations moving. Systems must be available, devices must work, and connectivity must be reliable. Gerrit Pienaar, regional manager at IPT Yet in many businesses, IT service management still operates as a reactive...
Machine learning is unlocking credit in SA
Access to credit is a foundational enabler of economic opportunity, yet it remains out of reach for over a billion adults globally. By Francois Grobler, chief: decision analytics at Experian Africa In South Africa, the challenge is particularly sharp. More than 85% of...
Where virtualisation will take Africa’s telecommunications sector
Telecommunications has always been one of Africa’s most pioneering sectors. Though some countries may be more mature than others in terms of infrastructure and resources, the continent leads thanks to its pace of innovation. By Chris Mulder, senior solutions...
60-day rule means debit order disputes are simpler
From 13 April 2026, debit orders in South Africa will be disputable for up to 60 days – where the underlying service rules allow it. By Pieter Brand, head of product at Hyphen Both the South African Reserve Bank and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority have...
Costs, timelines and stumbling blocks: What it takes to build an SOC
For most organisations planning to build a Security Operations Center (SOC), the question is no longer whether to invest, but what it will take to make it operational. The findings of Kaspersky’s global study reveal that behind seemingly similar plans, companies face...
Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care
Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. By Kerissa Varma, chief security advisor: Africa at Microsoft Many healthcare operators, facilities and doctors across Africa already grapple with the challenges of under-resourced environments, an uneven...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Kuilsrivier NU
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on a permanent basis (4 day in office) About the RoleAn exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic software development environment. You'll play a...
Supplier Development Business Analyst & Entrepreneur Support
Reporting to the Supplier Development Manager, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate who will be responsible for the implementation of the Supplier Development (SD) strategy. The analyst will work closely with the Mine's Procurement Sourcing and Supplier...
MICT System Support NQF Level 5 Learnership
Gijima is recruiting System Support NQF Level 5 (SAQA ID 48573) learners for a 12-month learnership programme in Cape Town. The National Certificate in IT: Systems Support at NQF Level 5, is intended for unemployed youth, entering the workplace, requiring Systems...
Supplier Development Business Analyst & Entrepreneur Support – Gauteng Edenburg
Reporting to the Supplier Development Manager, we are looking for a suitably qualified candidate who will be responsible for the implementation of the Supplier Development (SD) strategy. The analyst will work closely with the Mine's Procurement Sourcing and Supplier...
MICT System Support NQF Level 5 Learnership – Western Cape Cape Town
Gijima is recruiting System Support NQF Level 5 (SAQA ID 48573) learners for a 12-month learnership programme in Cape Town. The National Certificate in IT: Systems Support at NQF Level 5, is intended for unemployed youth, entering the workplace, requiring Systems...
Data Specialist – (Fixed Term Contract – Remotely – Wits Alive)
Background:Wits-Alive partners at Wits University are internationally recognised scientists with expertise across the breadth of vaccinology research, from basic science to translational science, clinical research, and implementation studiesThe leadership of the...
Project Manager IT
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager - Special Projects to join them on a permanent basis (4 day in office) ?? Location: Cape Town Purpose of the RoleThe Project Manager - Special Projects will lead strategic, cross...
Data Specialist – (Fixed Term Contract – Remotely – Wits Alive) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Background:Wits-Alive partners at Wits University are internationally recognised scientists with expertise across the breadth of vaccinology research, from basic science to translational science, clinical research, and implementation studiesThe leadership of the...
Project Manager IT – Western Cape Kuilsrivier NU
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager - Special Projects to join them on a permanent basis (4 day in office) ?? Location: Cape Town Purpose of the RoleThe Project Manager - Special Projects will lead strategic, cross...
Senior Project Manager-(Mining Sector) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of RoleThe Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while aligning with strategic business objectives. The...
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