World Cup fans warned about these cyberthreats
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off on 11 June, South African soccer fans - whether travelling to North America or watching from home - are being urged to take their digital safety as seriously as their match-day preparations. This year’s tournament represents the...
Enterprise software shifts from GUI to agent-native architectures
As enterprises deploy autonomous AI agents across software development, cloud operations, automation, and digital infrastructure the limitations of traditional graphical user interfaces (GUI) are becoming clearer, according to GlobalData. Many AI agents still rely on...
Last-mile experience still missing for SA consumers
Kathy Gibson reports - Customer service in South African is in a unique space: although there’s high smartphone adoption, the last-mile experience is still missing. Julian Dawkins, principal product marketing manager at Infobip, believes the country – and the...
AI is not driving supply chain operating model transformation
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) face increased pressure to transform their operating models, while the adoption of AI-powered supply chain orchestration technologies is constrained by multiple latent challenges, according to Gartner. Gartner surveyed 140 senior...
New SilverFox campaign targets SA companies
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) analysed several new waves of cyberattacks conducted by the SilverFox group, observed since December 2025. The campaign targeted companies in South Africa, India, Indonesia, and Russia across industrial,...
Old Mutual warns of investment scam
Old Mutual is again warning the public about sophisticated investment scams circulating on social media, messaging platforms and email, that impersonate senior executives in efforts to mislead potential victims. The latest scam falsely uses the company’s name as well...
$2m winners in AI and Manufacturing awards named
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced that BleagLee, a Cameroon-based AI-powered waste recycling company, is the $1-million grand prize winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. The award is designed to recognize established...
Strong passwords can’t save you from AI, infostealers and the Telegram Underground
Welcome to the real World Password Day 2026 (today, 7 May), and it's not the one where we remind you to add an exclamation mark to "Password123”. By Shayimamba Conco, security evangelist: Africa at Check Point Software Technologies This year's World Password Day is...
AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge
Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...
Obituary: Kelvin Reynolds
Respected IT channel executive and motorsport enthusiast Kelvin Reynolds has passed away. Kelvin was best known in the IT industry for his leadership roles at Zytron, M&PD, Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD), Oracle and Epson. He began his IT career in 1980 as a...
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The case for cloud-native platforms powered by AI
The complexity introduced by digital platforms, cloud, and digitised systems, isn’t a sign of failure or lack of planning. It comes down to how platforms have struggled to keep pace with the speed at which business operations are changing. The converging forces of AI...
Integrity beyond compliance: the growth foundation for South Africa’s SMMEs
In an era of volatility and shifting expectations, trust has become the cornerstone of business resilience. By Surinder Sond vice-president: sustainability at Sage For South Africa’s SMBs, sustainability is more than environmental stewardship – it is a holistic...
Real estate businesses need to digitise or get left behind
Property technology (proptech) has disrupted real estate by digitising processes and enhancing data-driven decisions, forcing a traditionally slow industry to evolve towards greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. Michael Lenz, CEO, TransBridj, says that...
Building SA’s next chapter through sustainable infrastructure
As nations and industries shift from ambition to execution in sustainability strategies, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, moving...
What business travellers need in 2026 – and how to make it happen
Business travel in 2025 had its challenges – and a level of complexity that's following us into the new year. For Mummy Mafojane, GM of FCM South Africa, it's why business travellers are now craving simplicity above all else. “After years of uncertainty, geopolitical...
Ozow and RelyComply join forces
RelyComply has partnered with Ozow to simplify and secure the onboarding process for merchants. South Africa’s payment landscape has undergone significant changes, with account-to-account, mobile, and voucher payments now an integral part of everyday life. However,...
Shadow IT: The cost of technology that can’t keep up
A KPMG survey of more than 48 000 employees found 58% intentionally use AI at work, and a third do so weekly. In software and IT, 97% of developers now rely on generative AI (GenAI) tools for coding, documentation and testing (arXiv). While the returns are faster...
The great simplification: Why compliance technology’s next phase is reintegration
Tool sprawl has become a major challenge for financial services institutions (FIs) after years of buying disparate, single-function regulatory technology (regtech) solutions. By James Saunders, co-founder and chief technology officer at RelyComply Today, many...
Maximise AI value with cost-conscious innovation
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Annual job hopping makes for a grim cybersecurity season
Many South Africans will be switching jobs come January and February after year-end bonuses and some post-holiday reflection. By Heino Gevers, senior director of technical support at Mimecast SA And, while HR departments are geared up to contend with the expected...
Project Manager – Western Cape Philippi
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a construction site based in Philippi, Western Cape.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and within...
IM Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
Job PurposeThe IM Technician will be a member of the Anglo-American IM Support team, providing IT and OT support services. The role ensures system integrity, maximum availability, and optimal performance of information systems in alignment with customer expectations....
User Support Technician at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary:iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a User Support Technician to provide standard and advanced support services to users on desktop incidents and service requests. The incumbent will provide efficient and professional IT user support services, ensuring...
Data Engineer/ BI Developer
Our client is eagerly seeking a Data Engineer/ BI Developer to join their team! If you are a dedicated Data Engineer looking for a new opportunity, this could be for you! Key Requirements Bachelor's Degree - BSC / BTech/DiplomaMinimum of 5 years' experiencePower BI,...
User Support Technician at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary:iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a User Support Technician to provide standard and advanced support services to users on desktop incidents and service requests. The incumbent will provide efficient and professional IT user support services, ensuring...
Data Engineer/ BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is eagerly seeking a Data Engineer/ BI Developer to join their team! If you are a dedicated Data Engineer looking for a new opportunity, this could be for you! Key Requirements Bachelor's Degree - BSC / BTech/DiplomaMinimum of 5 years' experiencePower BI,...
IT Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary:iThemba LABS seeks to appoint an IT Systems Administrator who will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining servers (Windows & Linux), networks and infrastructure. The incumbent will be responsible to provide second-line support to...
Full stack Java Developer
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer to join their team! If you are an experienced developer based in CPT or JHB, this could be for you! Key Requirements 8 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaData AnalysisSQLJavaScript &...
IT Systems Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Braamfontein
Postion Summary:iThemba LABS seeks to appoint an IT Systems Administrator who will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining servers (Windows & Linux), networks and infrastructure. The incumbent will be responsible to provide second-line support to...
Full stack Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer to join their team! If you are an experienced developer based in CPT or JHB, this could be for you! Key Requirements 8 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaData AnalysisSQLJavaScript &...
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