Claude Mythos a wake-up call for cyber defense
Late last month, the industry learned that Anthropic was developing Claude Capybara, also called Mythos, a powerful new AI model with substantially improved capabilities in vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and multi-step attack reasoning. By Jonathan...
SCM software with agentic AI set to skyrocket
Supply chain management (SCM) software with agentic AI capabilities will grow from less than $2-billion in 2025 to $53-billion in spend by 2030, according to Gartner. The forecast highlights the rapid expansion in both availability and enterprise spend on SCM software...
Zoom fights off ‘aggressive competitors’ with agentic AI
Zoom has introduced a host of agentic AI features spanning Zoom Workplace, Zoom Phone, and Zoom CX. At the heart of these features lies workflow automation embedded into meetings, calls, chat, and contact centre interactions which triggers action across an...
Nvidia and Emerald AI pioneer flexible AI factories as grid assets
Nvidia and Emerald AI are working with AES, Constellation, Invenergy, NextEra Energy, Nscale Energy & Power and Vistra to power and advance a new class of AI factories that connect to the grid faster, generate valuable AI tokens and intelligence, and operate as...
Check Point looks to safeguard AI throughout the stack
Cybersecurity experts, Check Point Software, have released the AI Factory Security Architecture Blueprint – what it says is a comprehensive, vendor-tested reference architecture for securing private AI infrastructure from the hardware layer to the application layer....
Siseko Ngxola to head up Ericsson SA
Ericsson has appointed Siseko Ngxola as the head of its operations in South Africa. Ngxola has over 20 years of extensive experience in the telecommunications sector having held various pivotal roles across different countries and industry segments. His career...
The Middle East oil crisis is SA’s EV wake-up call
International oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel during the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and South Africa is bracing for what economists warn will be the highest single-month fuel price increase in the country’s history. “With early projections from...
Customers’ data exposed in Liberty breach
Liberty has warned customers about a data breach that has exposed some personal information. Customers today received an SMS reading: “Liberty recently detected unauthorised access to your personal information. “Your policies and investments remain secure and our...
Climate imbalance reaches dangerous levels
All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned today (23 March 2026). Hot on the heels of a scorching...
AI demand, geopolitics are reshaping energy markets
The global energy landscape is being reshaped by geopolitics and competing priorities of affordability, reliability, competitiveness and decarbonisation. And, as the war the Middle East evolves, it could cause unprecedented volatility in energy markets. Look Forward:...
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Hexnode expands into Africa
Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, has released Hexnode XDR, its extended detection and response platform that underpins its effort to strengthen cyber resilience across African organisations. Across Africa, cyber threats continue to escalate in...
Cyber-resolutions that will actually improve your life in 2026
The new year is the perfect time to reset goals and build new habits. But apart from the usual commitments to exercise more, doomscroll less or eat better, 2026 is the year to finally get ‘cyber-fit’ – you don’t even have to drive to a gym for this one. While...
Why technical and vocational skills are SA’s growth engine
The 2025 matric results are out, and the class of 2026 returns to school the today (14 January 2026). Hundreds of thousands of young people face crucial decisions about their future. But the automatic assumption that university is the only path to success needs urgent...
How AI will transform the workplace in 2026
If you think just about every assumption about work has already been upended, get ready for even faster change in 2026. The key driver? Agentic AI. By Kevin Delaney, senior writer for Cisco Global Communications Because while we’ve already seen big paradigm shifts in...
New training scenarios from Kaspersky
Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS), introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT companies enhance...
Acer debuts Aspire AI Copilot+ PCs
Acer has announced new models of its Aspire series of mainstream laptops, powered by new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Built as reliable all-rounders, the Acer Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI feature premium designs and deliver smooth performance, all at...
Salesforce announces general availability of Slackbot
Salesforce has unveiled its Agentforce 360 vision with Slack as the conversational interface where people and agents work together, connecting knowledge, actions, and data in real time. Slackbot is now a deeply personal agent for work, built directly into Slack to...
Hisense highlights FIFA collaboration
At CES 2026, Hisense showcased its latest technology applications for the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting how its large-screen and home appliance innovations continue to support both professional football operations and immersive fan experiences. The Hisense booth...
Beyond the matric results: practical tips for navigating an uncertain future
You’ve got your matric results. Now you’re staring at a gap between where you are and where you want to be. “According to Statistics SA the numbers are real: 40% of youth aged 15–24 are not in employment, education, or training. Over 100 000 matriculants meeting...
A new, new era of intelligent connectivity
WiFI 7 marks a generational leap in wireless technology but its impact on Africa will depend on how the industry and service providers transform its capability into accessibility, writes Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFI at Vox. There have been six generations of...
Mid-Level Software Developer
Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Mid-Level Software Developer - Sandton - Retail Management SystemsSalary: R45,000 to R65,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this leading retail software provider is a smart career...
Alarm & Security Systems Technician
Protecting Homes, Businesses, Changing LivesJob Title: Alarm & Security Systems Technician - Lynwood PTAThe OpportunityBecause you have a proven track record of securing homes and businesses, you understand the vital importance of getting an installation right the...
Snr Wireless Engineer
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (Wireless & SD-WAN) Location: Cape Town (On Site)Overview A leading enterprise organisation within the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in wireless networking and SD-WAN...
Senior Power Systems Consultant – Gauteng Gauteng
A dynamic consulting engineering company in Pretoria is looking for a Senior Power Systems Consultant to join their team and to provide consulting services to the Energy Sector in South Africa and Africa.Requirements: BSc. / BEng. or BTech in Electrical/Mechatronic...
Senior Software Developer (AWS, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js) – Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety and industrial technology is driving the next generation of cloud-based IoT solutions, connecting industrial systems, sensors, and devices into scalable, real-time platforms. Their South African engineering team collaborates with...
Mid-Level Software Developer – Remote Remote
Now find new jobs best matched to your skills!Job Title: Mid-Level Software Developer - Sandton - Retail Management SystemsSalary: R45,000 to R65,000, Negotiable depending on experience.The Opportunity:Joining this leading retail software provider is a smart career...
Alarm & Security Systems Technician – Gauteng Gauteng
Protecting Homes, Businesses, Changing LivesJob Title: Alarm & Security Systems Technician - Lynwood PTAThe OpportunityBecause you have a proven track record of securing homes and businesses, you understand the vital importance of getting an installation right the...
Snr Wireless Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Job Title: Senior Network Engineer (Wireless & SD-WAN) Location: Cape Town (On Site)Overview A leading enterprise organisation within the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in wireless networking and SD-WAN...
Implementation Developer (C#/PowerShell) (Remote 10 am – 7 pm)
ENVIRONMENT:SUPPORT the Professional Services team of a global leader in Customer Engagement Tech by building and maintaining document composition solutions and the data-processing programs that power them as their next Implementation Developer (C#/PowerShell) (Remote...
Senior Embedded Software Developer (C/C++, JavaScript/) – Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety and industrial IoT technology is building next-generation connected systems that integrate hardware devices, sensors, and cloud platforms into a unified, data-driven ecosystem. Their South African engineering team works closely...
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