Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records
Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...
Smartphone shipments tank, with worse to come
The global smartphone market shrank 22.0% year-on-year to 255,3-million units in the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26), according to the preliminary data from IDC Research (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Shipments tanked 22% year-on-year (YoY) in 3Q26,...
Crypto theft operation being run out of a public Google spreadsheet
Cybercriminals are hiding their instructions inside everyday cloud services, then talking their victims into pasting the code themselves in so-called “ClickFix” attacks, according to Cisco’s threat intelligence organisation Talos. Attackers no longer need to build...
IITPSA names finalists for 2026 President’s Awards
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for this year’s IITPSA President’s Awards - among the highest accolades in South Africa’s ICT industry for nearly 40 years. This year’s awards ceremony will be...
Three-phase solution to avoid agentic AI FDE catastrophe
By 2028, 70% of enterprises will abandon agentic AI built by vendor forward-deployed engineering (FDE), trapped by soaring costs and unable to evolve it on their own, according to Gartner. Vendor FDE is a model in which vendor engineers work directly with customers to...
Futurist outlines an AI vision
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on various aspects of human life. This is the word from futurist Rohit Talwar, a strategic adviser and CEO of Fast Future, speaking at the Moscow Startup Summit. AI and business: The new role of humans...
Rare earth magnet race risks global oversupply
Rare earth magnets (NdFeB and SmCo) are the strongest commercially available magnets in 2026. The high-performance nature of rare earth magnets make them critical materials for key applications ranging from electric vehicle motors and wind turbine energy generators to...
Africa first for Absa in digital assets
Marking both a key development for the bank and the evolution of digital financial services across the continent, Absa has become the first African bank to launch an institutional digital asset custody proposition for its South African clients. Absa Digital Asset...
Residents urged to use Gauteng e-Panic Button
Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to download and use the Gauteng e-Panic Button as part of efforts to build safer, smarter and more connected communities. Residents are also assured that a recent attempted security breach involving the e-Panic Button...
Young scientists show their work
Months of questioning, researching, testing and refining ideas have brought young scientists from South Africa and around the world to the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF), where their research will take centre stage and new...
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AI turns customers into database entries – and business pays the price
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming customer service at unprecedented speed. Businesses are deploying chatbots, automated workflows and AI-powered support platforms in pursuit of greater efficiency, lower costs and faster response times. By Thato Moloto,...
Your self-driving car owes a debt to military technology
Every time your phone reroutes you around traffic, you are using a Cold War weapons system. By Dr Dithoto Modungwa, defence and security researcher at CSIR GPS began as NAVSTAR, a US Department of Defence positioning network built for missile guidance in the 1970s and...
Healthcare AI can only scale if the data can be trusted
Healthcare leaders shouldn’t be asking what AI tool to buy first, but whether their data environment is safe and trusted enough to support AI. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa There is a lot of pressure on healthcare leaders to show how...
SA’s AI future is leaving millions behind
On the surface, South Africa's digital credentials tell only part of the story. The country ranks 46th out of 147 economies in Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion Report for Q1 2026, ahead of every other African country measured, and its generative AI usage has risen to...
AI may not solve the unemployment crisis, but it could fix one of the causes
According to PwC's 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, industries most exposed to AI are experiencing significantly higher productivity growth, stronger revenue per employee and rising wage premiums for workers with AI-related skills. Perhaps most notably, jobs continue to...
Why universities are turning off the ‘AI polygraph’
By 2026, the initial panic that greeted the launch of generative AI in higher education has transitioned into a complex, high-stakes standoff. At the heart of this conflict are AI checkers - software designed to catch students using tools like ChatGPT. However, a...
Workplace lessons young people need to know before their first job
According to Statistics South Africa, youth unemployment remains one of the country’s most pressing challenges, with nearly one in two young South Africans unemployed and graduate unemployment continuing to rise. This points to a gap that goes beyond education alone:...
Anchoring Africa’s future: Resilient ports, safer shores, smarter water systems
Africa’s ports are facing increasing pressure as infrastructure is required to support larger vessels and growing demand. At the same time, these assets must perform within dynamic coastal environments, increasingly influenced by climate change. The future of the...
Donors For Life reshapes crowdfunding in SA
In South Africa's crowdfunding landscape, digital platforms have become an essential mechanism for responding to crisis, from medical emergencies and education costs to disaster relief and family hardship. Through platforms such as BackaBuddy, thousands of campaigns...
AI-native Sophos Fusion debuts
Sophos has announced Sophos Fusion, an AI-native cybersecurity defense system, built to deliver a coordinated response to AI-era threats. A cybersecurity defense system is an emerging category in the industry: a single, open architecture where every control point,...
Project Manager (12 Months Contract) – Gauteng Gauteng
Our client in Pretoria is currently looking to place a Project Manager on a 12 Months Contract.REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech Degree (NQF 7) in Development Finance,Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Project Finance, or a...
Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Java Developer with a strong hands-on development background and exposure to integration, databases, testing, deployment and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Intermediate Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng
This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Java Developer with a strong hands-on development background and exposure to integration, databases, testing, deployment and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will be responsible for...
Business Analyst
Overview:The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and system modernisation. The...
Parts Business Analyst – Gauteng Benoni
A global leader in the mining industry is looking for a "Parts Business Analyst" to join their team in JHB East Rand.Reporting to the Head of Parts Business the Parts Business Analyst is a specialist who analyses and reports on the operational function of the Parts...
Systems Engineer (Microsoft 365 / Azure / Windows Server) – N/Suburbs | Pinelands – Onsite – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Join a high-performing team committed to delivering exceptional technology services to clients who rely on IT to support their daily operations. They are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to provide expert technical support, trusted advisory services,...
Business Analyst – Contract (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Centurion
The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering high-quality business analysis services across multiple, concurrent software application development initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and system modernisation. The role serves...
Junior Software Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction We are looking for a Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic Telecommunications Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious developer to build their technical expertise while contributing to the development of secure, scalable,...
Senior Software Developer
Job description:A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the company in Partnership with business...
Senior Microsoft 365 Developer (CPT & DBN Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and deliver modern, business-focused solutions as the next Senior Microsoft 365 Developer sought by a global SharePoint Consultancy. You will be joining a team that helps organisations unlock more value from Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Teams,...
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