ISPA wants Internet blocking to be part of a clear framework
ISPA has released a position paper on Internet blocking. It details the technical challenges inherent in requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block end users from accessing Internet content while reminding all of us that we live in a democracy that respects...
Calls for intervention as cable crackdown halted
South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW), the JSE-listed manufacturer of compliant low-voltage electrical cables, has expressed deep concern over the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) decision to halt its programme aimed at restricting substandard imports. This follows...
Visa gears up for the new phase in commerce
Recognising the dramatic shifts shaping the future of commerce, Visa has outlined a series of AI, stablecoin, and token capabilities designed to help clients across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region participate in this next...
A new fraud threat for insurers – AI-generated images
Insurance fraud, unfortunately, is inevitable - a certain amount of fraud is priced into the product. But the ultimate goal for insurers is to find the right balance – focusing on fraud prevention for the biggest cases without alienating trusted customers. Having said...
AI will push cloud-managed revenue over $10-billion
Concerns about AI cybersecurity threats and a desire to focus on AI use cases will push the public cloud-managed LAN market into a phase of accelerated growth from 2026 to 2030 – to more than $10-billion - according to the Dell’Oro Group. “As vendors like Arista,...
Vulnerable economies face lasting consequences from Hormuz closure
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would bring relief to global trade and energy markets. But for many vulnerable economies, the shock will not end when ships start moving again. After more than 100 days of disruption, ship transits through one of the world’s main...
Planting trees in savannas can do more harm than good
A new University of Cape Town (UCT)-led study has found that planting trees in African savannas may undermine biodiversity without delivering the expected gain in carbon storage. The study, led by Dr Heidi-Jayne Hawkins of UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences and...
CompTIA poll aims to better understand Africa’s training needs
In an age of constantly-changing technology innovations, CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products, is running a short survey to gauge how African organisations are tackling their training and certification...
Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey
ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...
Growth holds steady, but global pressure slows momentum
South Africa’s economy remains on a recovery path in 2026 but rising global pressures and cost dynamics are slowing momentum and reshaping the outlook for the months ahead. PwC’s latest mid-year economic update shows that while domestic conditions have improved...
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When helpful AI tools become a corporate security blind spot
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has quickly evolved from a novelty to a regular tool in the workplace. It helps with tasks like drafting emails, summarising documents, coding, and data analysis. AI-powered platforms are changing how people work, writes...
SA has too many ways to pay. Will they make cards extinct?
South Africa has never had more ways to pay, writes Ntombenhle Annegbe-Enahoro, IPP product manager at Ecentric. At the point of sale in 2026, a consumer can tap or insert a card, open a banking app and make a PayShap transfer, scan a QR while deciding to split the...
How businesses can tackle burnout
Burnout has become one of the defining workplace challenges, particularly in knowledge-intensive industries where employees are expected to think critically, solve problems rapidly, and remain constantly connected. Global research indicates that between 55% and 66% of...
AI is redefining the contact centre as a conversational experience hub
In 2026, contact centre leaders are being pulled in two directions at once, writes Lauren Potgieter, country manager of Infobip South Africa. Executives are demanding AI‑driven efficiencies, while customers expect more human, empathetic support than ever. The only way...
Things you need to know about AI-built software
AI has made software creation faster and more accessible, but speed is not the same as quality. The competitive advantage is shifting from who can write code to who can define the problem, guide the build, test the output, manage risk and keep the system maintainable....
Identity recovery matters in cyber resilience
Traditionally, cyber recovery planning has been centred on data, systems and infrastructure, yet the one element that determines whether any recovery can actually begin is identity. By Shola Khosa, senior solutions architect at Data Management Professionals South...
Female representation in STEM is no longer optional
South Africa’s STEM industries sit at the centre of economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. They shape the technologies, systems, and infrastructure that drive business and society forward. Yet despite the strategic importance of these sectors, women remain...
AI will change your retirement in three ways. Only one of them is good news
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Video can maximise efficiency and security resilience
Around the world, physical security has begun to play a much broader role in business organisations as opposed to fulfilling a single, well-defined function. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager for Africa at Axis Communications According to the recently published Axis...
How AI can transform cybersecurity research
In just eight weeks, Cisco scanned 1,8-billion lines of code in over 25 coding languages across the breadth of Cisco’s portfolio, a process that would have taken a world-class security research team eight years to complete. And we are only getting started, writes...
Data Engineer (Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, Node.js) – (In Office) CPT
ENVIRONMENT:An Investment company is searching for an innovative Data Engineer to join their growing team in Durbanville, Cape Town. If you're passionate about building scalable data solutions, solving complex business challenges, and transforming data into meaningful...
Application Support Engineer at MSP – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Application Support Engineer to support enterprise systems and drive operational improvements. This position offers exposure to systems administration, software integration, business process optimisation and...
Systems Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...
Data Engineer (Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, Node.js) – (In Office) CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:An Investment company is searching for an innovative Data Engineer to join their growing team in Durbanville, Cape Town. If you're passionate about building scalable data solutions, solving complex business challenges, and transforming data into meaningful...
C++ Software Developer (Intermediate) at MSP
Our client is looking for a motivated C++ Developer to join a specialist software team delivering fuel automation and smart card-based systems. The ideal candidate will have solid C++ experience and the ability to clearly articulate the systems they have built,...
Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.We are looking for a Performance Test Engineer with strong expertise in Apache JMeter to design, execute, and analyze performance tests for APIs and web applications. The candidate should be able to identify performance bottlenecks, generate...
Data Scientist (Python, Machine Learning, LLMs) – (In Office) CPT
ENVIRONMENT:An Investment company is searching for a talented and driven Data Scientist to join their innovative and growing team based in Durbanville, Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a market leader, leveraging data to drive strategic...
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Our client is looking for a motivated C++ Developer to join a specialist software team delivering fuel automation and smart card-based systems. The ideal candidate will have solid C++ experience and the ability to clearly articulate the systems they have built,...
Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng
This is a remote position.We are looking for a Performance Test Engineer with strong expertise in Apache JMeter to design, execute, and analyze performance tests for APIs and web applications. The candidate should be able to identify performance bottlenecks, generate...
Data Scientist (Python, Machine Learning, LLMs) – (In Office) CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:An Investment company is searching for a talented and driven Data Scientist to join their innovative and growing team based in Durbanville, Cape Town. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a market leader, leveraging data to drive strategic...
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