AI transformation is outpacing security readiness across Africa
As organisations across Africa accelerate their AI-driven digital transformation, cyberattackers are moving even faster - exploiting new AI systems, data pipelines, and autonomous agents that were never designed with security in mind, according to new research from...
Meta launches first LLM from its Superintelligence Labs
Meta has Meta has announced Muse Spark, the first in a new series of large language models built by Meta Superintelligence Labs. Over the last nine months, Meta Superintelligence Labs rebuilt its AI stack from the ground up, on a fast development cycle we have run...
Infostealers caught mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and others
In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements...
Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics
AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...
Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis
Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...
AI extends its vertical reach
An accelerated computing ecosystem is one that includes sectors like automotive, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, media and entertainment, quantum, retail, robotics and telecom. “All of these different vectors of AI have platforms that...
SA’s national bird, the blue crane, is under threat
A recent study suggests that intensive agricultural landscapes in the Western Cape may be reducing the breeding success of the iconic blue crane - South Africa’s national bird. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) FitzPatrick...
How the Middle East war is impacting business sentiment
Oxford Economics, in its latest Global Risk Survey, points out that business growth expectations have remained firm since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. But respondents judge that the chance of a sharp downturn has risen, with a one-in-six chance of global...
How systemic failures drive corporate crime
A new doctoral study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a rigorous cross-jurisdictional analysis of how corporate crime emerges within listed companies, challenging conventional governance thinking, introducing new theories and proposing reforms to strengthen...
Subdued demand conditions weigh on manufacturing sentiment
Business confidence in the manufacturing sector came under renewed pressure during the first quarter of 2026, with lacklustre demand weighing on sentiment. According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, the headline index number declined by 9 index points to 30 from...
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Strengthening cyber resilience in Africa
Cybercrime and cybersecurity incidents are no longer simply an IT issue – they have become critical governance, legal and compliance risks that can impact an organisation’s reputation, regulatory standing and financial stability. By Nikita Shaw, partner at Bowmans...
East Africa advances mobile-first messaging
East Africa continues to make steady strides in digital communication, driven by a focus on accessibility and affordability. Infobip’s 2025 Global Retail and Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Messaging Trends report indicates that messaging volumes in...
Angola’s role in Africa’s AI-driven infrastructure growth
As Africa accelerates its critical digital infrastructure investments, Angola’s strategic geographic position, rapidly expanding mobile ecosystem and emerging technology ambitions allow it to capitalise on this regional momentum. By Wojtek Piorko, MD: Africa at Vertiv...
Synthesis Software Technologies wins at AWS Partner Awards
Synthesis has been named a winner of the 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa AWS Regional Partner Award. AWS Regional Partner Awards recognize AWS’s Top Partners of the Year and Rising Star Partners of the Year in SSA, whose business models have embraced specialisation,...
Broadband access for a more equitable digital future
In today’s digital-first world, broadband access is no longer a nice-to-have. It is the foundation of modern life. By Nehal Osman, business centre lead of fixed networks for sub-Saharan Africa and Vodafone MEA at Nokia Yet for millions of people across Sub-Saharan...
GirlCode drives digital inclusion
As the G20 Summit concluded in Johannesburg last month, it was clear that digital transformation will only succeed if global commitments translate into tangible action. For GirlCode, this work is already well underway. This year’s G20 Digital Transformation Taskforce,...
Times 3 Technologies takes Sage Platinum Club award
Times 3 Technologies (T3T) has been named a winner of the Sage Platinum Club for Partners Awards for FY25. Awarded annually by Sage, the accolade celebrates the outstanding contributions of partners who drive growth, innovation, and customer success across Sage’s...
Securing the smart fleet: Protecting SA’s logistics sector
Contributing around 10% to 12% of South Africa’s GDP, the transport and logistics sector supports almost every part of the country’s economic activity. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director: southern Africa at Fortinet Every item that reaches a store shelf, factory...
Securing SA’s digital future
South Africa is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation. From mobile banking and smart infrastructure to cloud-based services and AI-powered platforms, technology is reshaping how we live, work, and govern. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect:...
Monitors the new frontier in Africa’s gaming ecosystem
Gamers know that every millisecond counts. Whether you’re in the final circle of a battle royale, climbing the ranks in an FPS, or streaming your gameplay to the world, your monitor can make or break the experience. By Yugen Naidoo, GM of Lenovo Southern Africa With...
SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 0379
Job DescriptionGather and elicit detailed business requirements directly from stakeholders and subject matter expertsAnalyse current AS IS processes and design TO BE processes and functional specificationsTranslate business needs into solution concepts, configuration...
SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 3375 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionSAP MM ConfigurationUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for Business Blueprint documentSetting up the organization structure of Materials Management and perform all relevant...
IT Specialist (End User Support) – Gauteng Pretoria
Join a trusted legal firm in Pretoria East where your role will be vital to maintaining smooth, reliable IT systems that enable uninterrupted professional legal operations and ensure efficient user productivity.Job Purpose:To provide first-line technical support to...
SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 0379 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionGather and elicit detailed business requirements directly from stakeholders and subject matter expertsAnalyse current AS IS processes and design TO BE processes and functional specificationsTranslate business needs into solution concepts, configuration...
Junior Data Scientist (12 Months Contract – Wits Health Consortium)
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...
Data Engineer (Senior) 1223
Job DescriptionData Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining Big Data Pipelines using our clients Data Platforms.Data Engineers are custodians of data and must ensure that data is shared in line with the informationclassification requirements on a...
Test Analyst (Senior) 0281
Job DescriptionDesign, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts forvarious software applications.Lead and mentor junior QA testers, providing guidance and support in testing practicesand methodologies.Collaborate with...
Junior Data Scientist (12 Months Contract – Wits Health Consortium) – Gauteng Parktown
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...
Data Engineer (Senior) 1223 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionData Engineers are responsible for building and maintaining Big Data Pipelines using our clients Data Platforms.Data Engineers are custodians of data and must ensure that data is shared in line with the informationclassification requirements on a...
Test Analyst (Senior) 0281 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionDesign, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts forvarious software applications.Lead and mentor junior QA testers, providing guidance and support in testing practicesand methodologies.Collaborate with...
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