Intel accelerates open infrastructure for agentic AI
At the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit yesterday, Intel shared new technical details on the Intel GPU D-series, formerly code-named Crescent Island, introduced new Intel Xeon-based rack designs and highlighted open software and ecosystem innovations. As open...
AMD Helion brings agentic AI compute at rack scale
AMD has introduced the AMD Helion agentic AI rack, an open blueprint for agentic AI infrastructure based on an Open Compute Project spec-design and powered by AMD compute. Building on the open-platform approach of the AMD Helios rackscale solution, AMD Helion is...
Local payment options key for emerging market shoppers
Consumers in the Global South are becoming major contributors to overall economic growth – but brands need to address these shoppers’ specific needs. A new research report from dLocal, “The Next Wave of Global Consumers”, provides key insights into the shopping...
Fraudsters plumb the depths of airline complaints with new scam
A delayed flight. Missing luggage. A refund that never arrived. For frustrated customers, social media has become a direct route to customer support. They tag the company, explain the problem, and wait for a response. However, threat actors are watching those same...
Tax deadline rush gives scammers an opening
As the 23 October filing deadline for non-provisional individual taxpayers looms, many South Africans are turning their attention to outstanding tax returns – but leaving filing until the last minute could open the doors for opportunistic scammers. They are already...
There are remedies for .za domain name fraud
Close to 80% of South African households have at least one person who accesses the Internet. And, sooner or later, practically all local Internet users will experience online fraud. The good news, however, is there are specific remedies available for fraud involving...
Mitsumi to distribute Samsung’s mobile products in SA
Kathy Gibson reports – Samsung has appointed Mitsumi as a distributor for its mobile products in South Africa. The two companies have an existing partnership in the rest of Africa and the Middle East, but this is Mitsumi’s first foray into the South African market...
20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing
Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...
OpenAI discloses new agent issues, sets up reporting framework
OpenAI has revealed that six new incidents of unexpected or concerning AI model behaviour have come to light, prompting it to update its framework for reporting model misalignment. The best-known recent incident was an OpenAI agent acting autonomously to hack a...
How to beat the runaway cost of AI tokens
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Sandton - For much of the 20th century, oil was the currency that drove the economy. As we entered the 21st century, businesses started to refer to data as the “new oil”. Today, organisations are realising that data is only...
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Is SA’s cybersecurity lagging AI adoption?
South Africa now features among the most targeted countries on the continent for cybercrime, with regional policing analyses warning of sustained growth in financially motivated attacks, including business email compromise and ransomware. The CSIR State of...
Why most AI projects fail after launch
South African businesses are under growing pressure to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but according to digital transformation consultancy DY|DX, many organisations are focusing on the wrong part of the challenge. While much of the market conversation remains...
Micros SA is a new Oracle NetSuite reseller
Micros South Africa has been appointed as an official NetSuite reseller partner, expanding its cloud ERP offering for local businesses looking to modernise finance, inventory, order management, CRM and supply chain operations. The appointment enables Micros South...
SA set to experience first Amazon Prime Day
Prime Day, Amazon’s flagship annual global shopping event exclusive to Prime members, is taking place for the first time in South Africa from 23 to 29 June. Anyone can sign up to Amazon Prime for a 30-day free trial or join Prime billed monthly at R59/month or...
Xero unveils new AI-powered tools
Xero has released a set of new tools to help accountants and bookkeepers spend less time on admin and more time with clients. The updates reflect Xero’s vision in South Africa for the “elevated practice”: one with the structure to see real-time data and uncover...
SOTRU bridges the gap to stop supplier fraud
South African verification and secure communication platform SOTRU Identity and Communications aims to tackle a fraud problem that traditional KYC and KYB checks were never built to solve: impersonation and payment fraud that happens after a supplier has been...
Cancer gaming app aims to transform health education
South Africa continues to face a rising cancer burden, with many diagnoses still only occurring at advanced stages when treatment becomes more complex and outcomes less favourable. While awareness efforts have made progress, significant gaps remain, particularly among...
NEC XON named as Fortinet’s most certified partner
NEC XON has been named Fortinet’s Most Certified Partner of the Year, recognising one of the most highly skilled Fortinet practices in the market. The accolade is based on 83 Fortinet certifications held by 24 engineers, spanning the full Fortinet Security Fabric...
Vumacam helps recover hijacked vehicle in Alexandra
A hijacked vehicle was successfully recovered in Alexandra following a swift, coordinated response supported by Vumacam Proof and local law enforcement teams. The incident began when an eyewitness, who was stuck in traffic, captured video footage of a reported...
Finalists for SAS CTF qualifiers announced
Kaspersky has announced eight finalists of this year’s SAS CTF qualifying round, the company’s annual competition for professional CTF players and seasoned security experts, that outperformed more than 1 100 participants. With the winners advancing now to the offline...
.NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are looking for an experienced .NET Developer to take ownership of a modern, cloud-ready software platform that supports a nationally deployed, mission-critical service. Key Responsibilities Platform Ownership & Knowledge Transfer Take part in a structured...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer to design, build, and operationalize modern data solutions using the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Data & AI initiatives, enabling advanced...
Senior Application Support Engineer (Client Platform) – Remote – Remote Remote
Our client is a privacy-preserving data collaboration platform used by enterprise financial services, retail, and data-intensive clients across South Africa, the UK, US, UAE, and Brazil. The company's client-facing product is the company's Desktop Connect v2 (“Desktop...
Senior DevOps / SRE Cloud Engineer
A company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale power generation and energy storage plants across the African continent is seeking a Senior DevOps / SRE Cloud Engineer who will own the company's Azure-based Kubernetes platform end-to-end - remote or hybrid...
Senior Software Engineer
To research, analyse and evaluate requirements for the existing or new software applications.JOB DESCRIPTION Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle will be encountered).Provide...
Desktop Support Technician
About the RoleWe are seeking a customer-focused and technically driven Technical Support Technician (1st Line Support) to join our dynamic IT team. This role will serve as the first point of contact for end users requiring technical assistance and will be responsible...
Data Security Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg
Qualifications Proven experience with data security, DLP, IAM, encryption, and security monitoring. Hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response. Strong understanding of data governance, risk management, and secure data handling...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are recruiting a Business Analyst to analyse how the organisation is designed, assess business models and their integration with technology, and support strategic planning, operating-model analysis, process definition and design, and technical analysis.Key...
Senior Software Implementation Engineer
About the RoleWe are operating at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture—shaping how modern businesses run through autonomous AI systems. As a Senior Software Implementation Engineer, you will play a key role in building and deploying...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...
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