OpenAI agent goes rogue and raids digital library

A rogue OpenAI agent is responsible for a completely autonomous attack on Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. The AI models responsible were being tested at the time, and managed to hack into the popular digital library, compromising some internal datasets and...

Transnet on track with R129bn recovery

Transnet will spend more than R129-billion over the next five years to restore the organisation’s sustainability and credibility. This is the word from group chief executive Michelle Phillips, addressing delegates at the SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Phillips told...

Voyager 1 on track to reach one light-day from Earth

In November Voyager 1 will reach an incredible 1 light-day from Earth

Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

Network security market to surpass $26bn in 2025

Global Network Security revenue surpassed $6-billion in 3Q 2025 and is on track to exceed $26-billion for the full year 2025. This is According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, which found that growth remained anchored in cloud-delivered security...

SA companies set to make AI business-as-usual in 2026

In the tech sector, 2025 was all about AI awareness and experimentation, the end of the hype cycle and a shift toward cautious, pragmatic decision making. 2026 will be the year of AI execution, efficiency and tangible return on investment. This is according to ICT...

AI Assistant Builder delivers free AI assistants

Intel has announced at Computex that AI Assistant Builder is now available in public beta at GitHub and that anyone with an Intel-based AI PC - one running a member of the Intel Core Ultra processor family - can now use it free of charge. Optimised for Intel...

AMD ‘pushing boundaries’ with latest processors, graphics cards

AMD has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing at Computex with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, as well as Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. “These announcements underscore our commitment to...

Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot 

Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...

Sky’s the limit for global space economy

The global space economy market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% from $421-billion in 2024 to $511,2-billion in 2029 driven by an increase in the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, productivity improvements in satellite equipment manufacturing, the...

African SAP users showcase real-world innovation at Saphila

Real-life African customer experiences and transformation journeys will be a strong focus at this year’s Saphila 2025, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) local biennial SAP user conference. A number of leading local organisations will take to the stage to share...

iStore slashes prices for 20th birthday

iStore South Africa is marking 20 years in South Africa. To kick off our celebrations, it is launching the 20-Year Sale — a nationwide event running from 23 May to 5 June 2025 across all iStore retail locations, online, and via the newly-launched iStore iOS app....

Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Machine learning is top fraud priority in 2025

Businesses need to adopt Machine Learning (ML)-based, orchestrated fraud decisioning to combat escalating fraud losses and increasingly sophisticated attacks, according to Experian’s latest research report. "Machine Learning (ML) is the top fraud priority for...

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Environmentally friendly battery recycling for SA on the cards

A US business and a South African investment business have signed a term sheet to form a joint venture to build and operate two environmentally sustainable battery recycling facilities in South Africa. Through the joint venture, the companies aim to bring radical...

What to expect from AI in the new year

Enthusiasm for self-driving cars has waned and automakers are rethinking or exiting their robo-taxi plans. By Scott Zoldi, chief analytics officer at FICO This is just one sign that we are in the middle of the Great Correction in AI — a period when wild ambitions and...

Business communication compromise predictions for 2023

In 2022, cybersecurity further became a top priority for businesses around the world following critical attacks on both the public and private sectors and of course, the use of cyber warfare as a Russian tactic in its invasion of Ukraine. By Steven Spadaccini,...

Debt mistakes to leave behind in 2022 

As most businesses and citizens were still weening off the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic this year, they were hit by a series of setbacks, without any real chance of recovery, let alone growth. By Charnel Collins, CEO of National Debt Advisors Throughout the year,...

Data centre predictions for 2023 

At the forefront of the digitalisation age and the human need for stronger, faster connections to each other and our communities, data centres occupy a crossroads in today’s interconnected world. By Chris Pennington, director of energy and sustainability at Iron...

Telephony technology could boost ecommerce businesses in 2023

South Africans are embracing ecommerce in a big way, with PayFast reporting that Black Friday and Cyber Monday online transaction volumes surged by up to 30% this year. While growing sales volumes are excellent news for ecommerce businesses, there are still hurdles to...

Cloud-native the key to business agility in 2023

South African companies who adopted the cloud in the past few years have been better able to react quickly to changing market conditions, adapt their services, or create new ones. By Lisa Strydom, senior manager: channel and alliances for Africa at Veeam Africa Not...

Cybersecurity forecasts from around the globe

In 2023, we will observe increased politically motivated cyberattacks, ransomware groups hunting for medical and personal data, and major shifts in cybersecurity due to the global semiconductor shortage. Experts also expect data leaks from public service providers....

Data trends to watch in 2023

The total amount of data created and consumed globally is projected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes by 2025, almost three times the 64 zettabytes of 2020. This makes data the cornerstone of any successful business in a digitally-transformed world. Several trends...

Four-day work week trend spins back into the mainstream

The four-day work week is nothing new. Reading about its anticipated return is akin to getting a letter from an old friend who disappointed you long ago and then disappeared, but for whom you still have fond feelings. By Johan Botes, partner and head of the employment...

Lead Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the beverage industry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to head up their data engineering function. This individual will be responsible for driving the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines, ensuring data...

Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making within the organisation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and interpreting large datasets to provide valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making within the organisation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business...

Senior IT Support Technician

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Urgent Opening: IT Support Technician – Keep Our Corporate Tech Running at Full Speed!R 360 000 - R 420 000 P/AWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician to assist users across both corporate offices and remote...

Senior Software Engineer

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Senior IT Support Technician – Gauteng Gauteng

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Urgent Opening: IT Support Technician – Keep Our Corporate Tech Running at Full Speed!R 360 000 - R 420 000 P/AWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician to assist users across both corporate offices and remote...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

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