Kaspersky issues guidelines on securing AI agents
Kaspersky has shared guidelines on mitigating risks associated with the use of autonomous AI agents in a corporate infrastructure. The document applies the principles of Cyber Immunity, an approach at the heart of building secure-by-design systems. Drawing on known...
Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up
South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...
New version of MacSync hits macOS users
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a sophisticated, updated version of the macOS infostealer known as MacSync. First emerging in 2024/2025 as a variant of the AMOS stealer, the malware has undergone a significant transformation. This latest version, spotted in...
Huawei is building an open agentic cloud
With the launch of its latest AI Cluster Service (AICS), Huawei Cloud is reinforcing the foundation for agentic AI. This is the word from Dr Peter Zhou, director of the board at Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud, speaking at the Huawei Connect conference in Shanghai. He...
AI emerges as growing competitive threat to commercial brokers
UK commercial brokers are increasingly recognising artificial intelligence (AI) as a competitive threat as conversational AI creates new ways for customers to research insurance and obtain pricing without initially engaging a broker, according to GlobalData....
Anderon secures funds to scale and expand quantum wafer technology
IBM subsidiary Anderon has finalised a $1-billion award under the CHIPS and Science Act with the US Department of Commerce to accelerate its R&D efforts to advance the country’s quantum wafer manufacturing capabilities. Anderon operates a state-of-the-art...
Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses
Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...
Ensure your AI adds value
Kathy Gibson reports from InterSystems Summit in Sandton - The true impact of artificial intelligence (AI) could be both more and less than organisations expect. This is the word from Jonathan Tullett, research director of IDC, who explains that an AI project could be...
Four in five SA adults are online – only one in three shops
The next phase of e-commerce growth in South Africa depends on delivery costs, payment access, trust, and local-language services, according to the Online Retail in South Africa 2026 report. Internet access now reaches 79,1% of South African adults, yet only 34,2%...
African cities rank among world’s most enthusiastic AI adopters
London, Dubai, New York City, Washington DC, and Amsterdam top the rankings of the world’s most intelligent cities, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), but African cities do stand out in one major aspect – AI adoption. The top ranked cities...
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Telkom AI Institute launches with almost R100m
Telkom has pledged a $6,1-million (R100-million) commitment; to establish the Telkom AI Institute, a new platform designed to equip South Africans with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills, foster local innovation, and accelerate inclusive participation in...
Negotiating supplier prices means little if the rand has the final say
Business owners spend weeks negotiating with overseas suppliers, planning inventory and calculating margins down to the last cent. But all that preparation counts for nothing if profitability ultimately depends on where the rand is trading the day the invoice falls...
CASA Software adds AI-powered data transformation
New generative AI capabilities help SA businesses to accelerate data pipelines, simplify complex integrations and unlock faster business insights. This is according to CASA Software - a leading SA digital transformation organisation that partners with global...
Woolworths debuts AI-powered food assistant
Woolworths has introduced My Woolies Chef, an AI-powered food assistant designed to help customers answer one of the most common daily questions: “What’s for dinner tonight?” Built into the Woolworths app, My Woolies Chef uses conversational AI to help customers find...
ASUS Business strengthens Zimbabwe presence
ASUS Business is strengthening its presence in Zimbabwe through its commercial partnership with Micro Man, one of the country's longest-standing technology providers and an accredited ASUS service centre. Having partnered with ASUS for many years across notebooks, PCs...
Emerge debuts career acceleration platform
Emerge, powered by TheBoardroom Africa, has launched its digital platform to connect young African professionals with the skills, networks, structured career support, and employer opportunities they need to build sustainable careers. Across Africa, talent is not in...
SA fintech exports card-linked instalment innovation
Float, the card-linked instalment platform founded in South Africa, has expanded into the UK. The launch has been supported by the UK Government's Global Entrepreneur Programme, which brings high-growth international businesses into the UK market. The South African...
King Price cuts claims turnaround times with AI
AI is no longer a future-facing concept in insurance. Increasingly, it is becoming a practical business tool that helps insurers make better decisions, respond more quickly, and protect the integrity of the claims process. At King Price Insurance, enterprise AI (EAI)...
Westcon-Comstor, BeyondTrust in Africa-wide collaboration
Westcon-Comstor has announced a pan-African distribution agreement with BeyondTrust, which provides privilege-centric identity security. Building on an established partnership in Asia-Pacific, the collaboration sees Westcon-Comstor become BeyondTrust’s first dedicated...
Agentic AI platform targets R1,2bn gap in missed chronic patient care
South African health technology company Healthbridge has launched a beta version of Practice Agent, an AI-powered platform designed to help medical practices identify chronic patients who have fallen out of care and reconnect them to funded consultations, tests, and...
Parts Business Analyst
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
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)
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...
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,...
Junior Software Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
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,...
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