700 000 SA merchants now accept crypto via Luno Pay
South Africans can now pay with cryptocurrency at nearly 700 000 merchants across the country using Luno Pay, available at all Scan to Pay-enabled merchants. Together with Scan to Pay’s 650 000 merchants and Luno Pay’s existing network of over 30 000 merchants, this...
AI, cost pressures drive talent acquisition strategies in 2026
Talent acquisition strategies in 2026 are being driven by AI, which is changing nearly every aspect of how business is done, and the need to drive cost out of the business, according to Gartner. The research has identified four trends that will shape talent...
Intel adds to Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) AI PC portfolio
Intel has launched its Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200H, 200HX and 200S series processors, alongside the Intel Core Ultra 200V series. This expanded portfolio, launched today at MWC 2025, equips businesses around the world a comprehensive solution of compute performance,...
Developers excited about the benefits of AI agents
Nine out of 10 developers are excited about AI’s impact on their careers, and an overwhelming 96% expect it to change the developer experience for the better. Salesforce’s latest State of IT survey reveals that four in five IT leaders believe AI agents will become as...
How data and analytics leaders can scale AI
Through 2025, poor data quality will persist as one of the most frequently mentioned challenges prohibiting advanced analytics such as artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, according to Gartner. Because of this, data and analytics (D&A) leaders must focus on...
SA a top target for cybercrime
South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just...
Stealer malware leaked over 2m bank cards
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2,3-million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information,...
GDP figures point to a need for economic growth
Following a contraction of 0,1% in the third quarter of 2024, the South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0,6% in the fourth quarter (October–December). Growth was led by agriculture, finance and trade on the supply (production) side of the economy....
Cravings Report reveals Saffers’ food preferences
When it comes to food delivery, South Africans know exactly what they want - and they’re not afraid to ask for it. Data from Uber Eats’ 2024 Cravings Report reveals the country’s top food delivery trends, showcasing a love for luxury with orders of an expensive...
TSMC invests $165bn to make chips in the US
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced is expanding its investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US by an additional $100-billion. Building on the company’s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor...
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CyborgIntell opens SA office
AI platform company CyborgIntell has opened an office in South Africa, headed by Bryan McLachlan. CyborgIntell was founded in 2018 in Bengaluru, India, by Suman Singh, Amit Kumar and Mohammed Nawas. The CyborgIntell platform addresses the key challenges companies face...
5G key to a prosperous SA economy
Since the late 1700s manufacturing has transformed economies and societies. The key element that kept it going and thriving is no more than innovation and smart design, writes Todd Ashton, vice-president and head of Ericsson South and East Africa. With manufacturing...
Stop payroll fraud by focusing on the small things
Payroll fraud is a widespread and hugely costly form of white-collar crime. According to research conducted by Alexander Forbes around a decade ago, payroll fraud was costing businesses more than cash-in-transit heists. "There are a lot of tricks that people use to...
Online scams risk undermining trust in SA government services
Protecting citizens when they interact with digital government services is fast becoming a top priority for governments around the world. By Moss Gondwe, public sector director at Mimecast The astonishing growth of the global cybercrime industry and the perceived ease...
Perceived customer value is the only metric that matters
Digital transformation has been identified as a key driver for optimisation in the South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space, particularly in the main market. By Andrew Dawson, MD of MACmobile Bringing a consumer-like, app-driven e-commerce experience to...
Westcon-Comstor opens in Tanzania
Westcon-Comstor Africa will resume trading in Tanzania, and has outlined a plan to support local partners with channel development, enablement and marketing. Resellers in Tanzania who partner with Westcon-Comstor as their preferred distributor will be able to deliver...
Commvault, Logicalis in strategic partnership
Logicalis South Africa has strengthened its strategic partnership with Commvault by becoming a Commvault Service Advantage Programme Foundation Partner, extending an existing relationship as Premier Partner. "Over the past 18 months, Logicalis has worked consistently...
CypherData Solutions is sub-Saharan Africa master distributor for K7 Security
Through its recent partnership with K7 Security, IT security distributor, CypherData Solutions, will become the master distributor for K7's real-time security software across sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in India, K7 Security focuses on understanding the...
ISPA welcomes Telkom split
Telkom's pro-competitive and long-awaited separation of its Openserve wholesale infrastructure division from the remainder of the Telkom Group has been welcomed by South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA). The Competition Commission, in response...
How to fortify your security strategy
Digital transformation presents a strong opportunity to harness the power of data. However, it brings certain challenges to the fore including an organisation's ability to be secure and resilient. By Michel Nader, senior regional director: data protection and cyber...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Krugersdorp
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering complex projects within the engineering or construction sector? One of our top clients in the consulting engineering industry is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team.Salary:...
Group Chief Technology and Information Officer – Namibia
A leading retailing and distribution group based in Namibia requires the above to integrity lead the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures...
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Group Chief Technology and Information Officer – Namibia – Remote Remote
A leading retailing and distribution group based in Namibia requires the above to integrity lead the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures...
BI Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
Senior Data Architect
A leading organisation in the medical field is seeking a visionary Senior Data Architect to spearhead the future of data and AI solutions in healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation, where your expertise will directly...
.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...
Senior Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading organisation in the medical field is seeking a visionary Senior Data Architect to spearhead the future of data and AI solutions in healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of digital transformation, where your expertise will directly...
.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...
Senior Networking Engineer
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