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...
Nvidia debuts Rubin CPX for massive-context inference
Nvidia has announced Nvidia Rubin CPX, a new class of GPU purpose-built for massive-context processing. This enables AI systems to handle million-token software coding and generative video with groundbreaking speed and efficiency. Rubin CPX works hand in hand with...
DeFi exploits have wiped out $59bn in five years
Over the past five years, DeFi has steadily moved beyond niche crypto circles into broader financial use with improved interfaces, Layer 2 adoption, and integrations with traditional fintech platforms making it feel more like regular online banking or investing. DeFi...
Ethernet switch market surges on AI infrastructure
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,5-billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) - a 42,1% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to build...
SA’s agriculture sector urged to rethink global strategies
In the face on ongoing geopolitical change, South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being encouraged to reposition their products into non-traditional markets. Speaking at an exclusive side event of the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting, Paul Makube, senior...
Mars rover discovers potential biosignature
A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” last year, the sample - called “Sapphire Canyon” - contains potential...
Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn
Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...
Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals
Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...
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Fintech and the challenge of Treating Customers Fairly
Fintech businesses need to apply Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles when designing new products and services, especially considering the digital divide, writes Lerato Lamola, associate director at Webber Wentzel. The future of financial services is...
How to extract more value from software licenses
As the world becomes accustomed to cloud computing, licensing has become a major pain point for businesses whose costs continue to rise while they don't see a requisite rise in value. This is according to Braintree MD Heath Huxtable, who adds that managing the regret...
Trustworthy data makes for better procurement choices
Mitigating the risk of procurement fraud and other irregularities is possible by equipping organisations with the tools necessary to improve transparency, decision-making, and cost-effectiveness in procuremen. This is according to Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks,...
AIIM invests $90m to expand carrier-neutral data centres across Africa
African private equity manager African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) and N+One Datacenters (N+One), an African data centre owner and operator, are joining forces to develop a new pan-African data centre and cloud services platform with a short-term target...
Is ChatGPT the ultimate spreader of fake news?
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm in 2023. Unless you have been living under a rock, you will know what it is already - an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that can answer questions or complete whatever task you set it (not including manual, real-life tasks)....
Smart store paves the way for 21st century supermarkets
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Automate business processes through the power of AI
Most mid-sized to large organisations in South Africa have made significant investments in IP-based surveillance systems, with a heavy focus on detecting and preventing crime. From warehouses, factory floors and offices to shops and parking lots, organisations have...
Digital transformation success hinges on effective change management
Organisations seeking to unlock efficiency and optimisation gains through the deployment of new technologies run the risk of having their digital transformation efforts undermined through poor user adoption. This is the view of Valencia Karageorgiades, technology...
Removing barriers to entry crucial to growing SA’s insurance sector
On the face of it, South Africa has a robust and competitive insurance sector. Though there may be more than 170 or so companies playing in the insurance space, if you dig a little deeper, it becomes evident that it's actually quite concentrated and difficult to break...
E-learning benefits automotive industry
While challenges remain in democratising education in South Africa, e-learning is playing a significant role in bridging the divide. By way of example, Vodacom's e-school has accumulated 1.4-million users since its launch in 2014. This portal enables learners to...
Senior Team Leader: Security Systems Support – Gauteng Pretoria
The main purpose of this position is to provide effective team leadership for the management of the operation of all physical electronic security system functions within the Company GroupJOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership for the technical and physical aspects of...
Data Scientist (George) – Western Cape Tamsui Industria
ENVIRONMENT: Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...
Senior RPA Developer ( six months contract ) – Gauteng Pretoria
Senior RPA DeveloperJOB DESCRIPTION ProcessAnalyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation using Microsoft Power Platform tools.Collaborate with business analysts and process owners to gather requirements and translate them into technical...
Associate System Support Engineer at PnP
Role SummaryTo provide (1st level) I&T system support within the Customer systems department and deal with day-to-day operational challenges and work directly with team members across the business to effectively and efficiently deliver I&T...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales
The Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and customers to...
Mid-level – Senior C# Developer – George
They're looking for a Mid to Senior C# Developer with 5+ years of experience to join their forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about clean code, inspired by innovation, and ready to build technology that matters, this is your chance to make your mark....
Associate System Support Engineer at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth
Role SummaryTo provide (1st level) I&T system support within the Customer systems department and deal with day-to-day operational challenges and work directly with team members across the business to effectively and efficiently deliver I&T...
Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales – Gauteng Pretoria
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Mid-level – Senior C# Developer – George – Western Cape Tamsui Industria
They're looking for a Mid to Senior C# Developer with 5+ years of experience to join their forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about clean code, inspired by innovation, and ready to build technology that matters, this is your chance to make your mark....
Network and IT Support Field Technician
A South African company that has a technology platform that provides consumer service management and rating solutions is seeking an ideal Network & IT Support Field Technician to join their team in Cape Town.Responsibilities:Install and maintain Service Systems...
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