Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...

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

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...

SMEs shift from survival to disciplined growth in 2026

South African SMEs are entering a new phase of measured optimism, balancing improving local conditions with ongoing global uncertainty. This is according to Lula’s latest SME Pulse Report, which points to improving affordability and operating conditions, alongside a...

Gamblers say they’re in control. The data suggests otherwise

A new national study conducted by local research technology company Yazi has revealed concerning insights into the realities of online gambling in South Africa, uncovering a pattern of financial sacrifice, informal borrowing and loss-chasing behaviour that often sits...

Early mental health support remains out of reach for men

As South Africa marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, data from Lyra Southern Africa highlights a clear and persistent gap between mental health need and help‑seeking behaviour. Men account for just three in 10 users of employee wellness programmes, despite...

Is Asia tech rout the first real ‘macro shock’ of the AI era?

The massive sell-off sweeping through Asia’s technology sector marks “the first real macro shock of the AI era” and exposes just how dependent global markets have become on a single investment theme, warns Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisors, deVere Group. The...

AI in the boardroom: The personal liability of the board

Company directors who delegate their fiduciary duties to an AI model or adopt its output as their own decision risk losing their Business Judgement Rule protection, according to a leading legal consultancy. “The King V Code, the Companies Act and common law all...

The hidden human cost of online gambling in SA

Nearly three quarters (72%) of South African online gamblers describe themselves as being in control of their gambling. Yet a new national study by Yazi reveals a more troubling reality beneath the industry's rapid growth: widespread financial sacrifice, informal...

Two-thirds of Docker Hub images contain critical vulnerabilities

An analysis conducted using Kaspersky Container Security has revealed that only one out of every 10 Docker Hub images analysed - including those with 10 000 to 1-million downloads - was fully up to date. Experts warn that aside from software vulnerabilities, and the...

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The golden age of software developers, again

By Barry Buck - Remember when everyone was going to be replaced by AI? When LinkedIn influencers declared that learning to code was a waste of time because ChatGPT could do it all? Yeah. About that. Software engineering hiring is climbing again. Not despite AI –...

Why cybersecurity awareness is failing, and what to fix first

South African businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity technology. Detection tools are becoming more sophisticated, monitoring is more advanced, and response capabilities are faster. Yet most breaches still begin with a human error, writes Charmé van der...

AI adoption succeeds or fails on skills, not software

When organisations talk about “deploying AI”, they often mean very different things. Calwyn Baldwin, team lead: automation at Obsidian Systems For some, it is hosting a model on-premises. For others, it is enabling tools like Claude or Gemini across the workforce. In...

AI highlights where graduates are struggling in the workplace

South African companies are investing heavily in automation. Even though the software is working and reporting is faster, execution still stalls. For instance, a client escalates a query, and nobody wants to take the call. Or a hiring decision drags on for weeks. Even...

Mentoring won’t stop women from leaving tech

International Women’s Day 2026 asked us to ‘Give to Gain’, but tech leaders are often giving the wrong thing. While the industry is obsessed with 1-to-1 mentoring, over 50% of women still quit by mid-career. They aren't leaving because they lack skills – far from it....

Africa can build sovereign AI without slowing innovation

AI is forcing tough decisions across Africa. Conversations about the technology are becoming more concrete and more consequential as ambition meets the realities of data control and national capability. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa What was once framed...

Yazi raises first institutional round from 3 Capital Ventures

Yazi, an AI-native research platform built on WhatsApp, has closed its first institutional funding round led by 3 Capital Ventures (3CV), the South African early-stage venture firm that spun out of Allan Gray. The investment will be used to accelerate product...

Tracker appoints Silvia Schollenberger as chief commercial officer

Tracker has appointed Silvia Schollenberger as its new chief commercial officer, effective from 3 March 2026. Schollenberger will lead the new Tracker commercial business area, overseeing the product, sales, marketing and customer operations. This brings Tracker’s...

Vertiv shares insights on the infrastructure evolution for the AI age

Vertiv will showcase its advanced AI-ready portfolio as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming 45th edition of the Digital Transformation Summit. The event is set to take place on 11 March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. A...

NjiaPay closes $2,1m seed investment

Payment performance partner NjiaPay has closed a $2,1-million seed funding round led by European B2B SaaS investor Newion. This follows a year of strong commercial traction, with NjiaPay strengthening its client base across high-growth startups and global franchises...

Senior Backend Developer – Centurion /JHB

ENVIRONMENTA leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior back-end developer in their Development and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver solutions to achieve customer satisfaction, while working within...

Specialist Developer (C#)

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Specialist Developer to join a fast-paced development environment in Edenvale. This role is ideal for a senior technical professional who thrives in designing scalable solutions, driving system performance, and mentoring...

Senior Backend Developer – Centurion /JHB – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENTA leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior back-end developer in their Development and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver solutions to achieve customer satisfaction, while working within...

Specialist Developer (C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Specialist Developer to join a fast-paced development environment in Edenvale. This role is ideal for a senior technical professional who thrives in designing scalable solutions, driving system performance, and mentoring...

Web3 Accountant

A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...

Web3 Accountant – Western Cape Cape Town

A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...

Technical/Systems Engineer

Are you a hands-on Systems Engineer who thrives in high-availability environments? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional to work across infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems while ensuring seamless IT...

Data Engineer (Snowflake | Matillion)

An established enterprise organisation is investing heavily in its modern data platform and is looking for an Intermediate Data Engineer to help build and optimise scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business decision-making. This is an...

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