‘Lazy’ AI-built attacks still breaching current defences
HP’s latest Threat Insights Report says that attackers are using AI to scale and accelerate campaigns – with many of them prioritising cost, effort, and efficiency over quality – but despite being formulaic and low-effort, these AI-assisted attacks are slipping past...
Intel ups the ante in edge computing
Intel has launched the Intel Core processor Series 2 with P-cores - an industrial-ready platform engineered for mission-critical edge applications – as well as its latest Edge AI suite for Health & Life Sciences, providing validated reference pipelines and...
15% growth for renewable energy
The global renewable energy market size is expected to reach $4,86-trillion by 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14,9% from 2025 to 2033. Numerous governments across the world have framed various...
Report reveals hidden realities of family caregiving for the elderly
A new report released by the Family Caregiving Programme at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shed light on the lived realities of family caregiving for older persons in South Africa – a form of care often assumed, under-resourced and profoundly undervalued in...
Cloudflare lets site owners manage AI crawlers
Cloudflare has introduced new tools that let web site owners control whether AI bots are allowed to access their content for model training. First, customers can let Cloudflare create and manage a robots.txt file, creating the appropriate entries to let crawlers...
Say goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death
Users around the world know and dread seeing what is universally known as the Windows Blue Screen of Death. But it may soon be a thing of the past. Announcing new Windows resiliency features, Micsosoft says the familiar blue screen will be replaced with this...
Remote work drives up workplace isolation
For many of us, work involves a sea of video calls, shared docs and emoji reactions. It’s efficient but also strangely quiet. The rise of remote and hybrid work has brought flexibility, but it's also ushered in a quieter threat: workplace isolation. In South Africa,...
These are the top strategic trends in software engineering
Gartner has announced the top strategic trends in software engineering for 2025 and beyond. These trends enable organizations to accelerate innovation through AI-driven automation and adopt efficient, future-ready engineering practices. “AI-enabled tools and...
SA’s car sales continue to increase
Despite fuel price increases hitting South Africans’ mobility budgets, they aren’t being deterred from buying new cars. According to data from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, June’s new vehicle market grew for the ninth consecutive month to 47 294 vehicles,...
Denmark to grant citizens copyright over their own features
As artificial intelligence (AI) makes deepfakes easier to create – and more believable – Denmark plans to give citizens property rights over their own features and voices. If it’s passed, the law would give people some protection from digital identity theft. If people...
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Chattermill expands into Africa
Chattermill, a unified customer intelligence platform, has announced a new partnership with YouKnow Digital to expand operations into Africa. YouKnow Digital connect global technology companies with African enterprise brands, supporting them with a locally specialised...
TikTok, ThinkWiFi pilot free WiFi hotspots
TikTok has partnered with public WiFi company ThinkWiFi to pilot 50 free WiFi hotspots in Soweto, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha and Bushbuckridge. This is a move by the entertainment platform to drive awareness and advocacy relating to the digital divide and the need for...
Digital technologies add efficiency, transparency, sustainability
As if the drive to decarbonise energy as part of sustainability and climate change efforts was not enough, the recent rise in energy prices has brought into sharp contrast the need to re-examine how we generate, distribute, and consume electricity. By Natalya...
Technology helps to break the silence around GBV
In the fourth quarter of 2021, South Africa's rape figures were up by 13,7%. There were 1 300 more rapes compared to the same period in the previous year. A massive 10 818 rapes were reported in the first three months of 2022, with 4 635 rapes taking place at the...
Future proof IT environments with intelligent data management solutions
In today's data-driven economy, technology is front and centre, with data being an organisation's most critical asset, giving it a competitive edge if used, harnessed, and leveraged properly. By Kate Mollett, senior regional director at Commvault, Africa South &...
Cleaning up construction with renewable energy
Carbon emissions from construction sites are a major contributor to global warming, largely owing to the industry's dependency on fossil fuels. The International Energy Agency's 2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction reveals that building sector...
Shifting energy gears in manufacturing
Manufacturing is an inherently energy-intensive sector. According to the EIA, 35% of energy consumption in the US is attributed to the industrial sector of which 81% is used by manufacturing. By Sibongile Thobakgale, area sales manager for South Africa at Aggreko...
PaaS versus SaaS in the IoT world
Why should companies consider investing in platform as a service (PaaS) or software as a service (SaaS) when it comes to launching an IoT application? By Anna Branquinho, product marketing associate at Trinity IoT PaaS - the customer buys everything PaaS offerings...
The energy sector has a data challenge
Given the scale of today's energy challenges, Eyad Shihabi, director: natural resources and utilities at BT, shares insights on how the energy industry can find new ways to unlock valuable and unused data and drive more cost out of operations. Today, the energy...
Can the cloud accelerate payroll in your accounting business?
Running payroll is a very time-consuming task. On average, a small business can spend at least 5 hours every month on it, translating into days of effort for enterprises. Payroll places significant pressure on companies for two reasons: it's time-specific because you...
IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...
Front End Developer – 1274
?? We're Hiring: Angular Front-End DeveloperReady to craft seamless user experiences while working across the stack? ??Must-have skills:?? Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS & OIDC?? CI/CD pipelines & Git version control?? UX focus – optimize user journeys &...
Project Manager (3 month contract) – Eastern Cape East London
Requirements:A relevant BSc / Btech or National Diploma in Quantity Surveying and Project ManagementMust be registered with SACPCMP, or eligible to registerAt least 8 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager/Construction Manager of medium to large...
IOS Developer – Gauteng Randburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...
IT Cybersecurity Engineer (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban seeks the technical expertise of a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to enhance the security offering, ensuring proactive threat management, effective incident response,...
Front End Developer – 1274 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior .Net Developer (Blazor) (Cape Town) (6 month contract)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading innovator in digital transformation, partners with governments and businesses to drive impactful social and economic change through technology. They are seeking a Senior .NET Developer to join their team of professionals who have led...
Software Tester (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to join their cross-functional team working on a groundbreaking AI platform that builds Digital Twins of top experts, enabling organizations to capture, scale, and share critical knowledge. The role...
Senior Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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