Influencers talk up OpenClaw
OpenClaw (formerly Moltbot and Clawdbot) has become a focal point in influencer discussions on X during February 2026, says GlobalData, and is being described as a “digital exocortex” that extends human capability through autonomous task execution. But while praised...
Securing the R1trn for critical infrastructure from cyber threats
Digitisation of South Africa's green shoots requires a shift toward seeing digital security as critical national infrastructure. This is the word from Fortinet following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, which committed over R1-trillion to...
AI put to work on solutions for youth unemployment
A University of Cape Town (UCT) researcher has secured a prestigious international research grant to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa, placing local youth at the centre of a...
Book-type devices to dominate foldable smartphone shipments
For the global foldable smartphone market, 2026 is expected to represent a structural inflection point, moving beyond a cyclical recovery toward a more sustainable expansion phase. In contrast, 2025 largely functioned as a transition year, characterized by inventory...
Fibre-to-the-room still a specialist offering
A new advisory report “Fibre-to-the-Room: Is There Room for FTTR?”, examine the outlook for FTTR and why adoption remains heavily concentrated in China, despite growing global operator experimentation. Yousef Almadani, senior analyst: telecom technology and software...
ISPA warns about online gambling
South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected....
Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure
Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...
Coordinated efforts successful in tackling crime
A synchronised operation involving Vumacam’s control room operators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and 24/7 Drone Force has resulted in the successful identification and apprehension of a suspect linked to a reported theft case. The 10...
What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses
Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...
Online life continues to be risky
Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...
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Retailers embrace unified payment infrastructure
As payment options multiply, forward-thinking retailers are capitalising on unified payment infrastructure to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and unlock new revenue streams. By Zanele Lazzari, head of enterprise sales at Altron FinTech The way...
Can cyber insurance protect from AI-powered criminals?
Cyber insurance was created for a world where most incidents looked familiar. It used to be all about ransomware, data breaches, business email compromises, or even outages. By Yaron Assabi, founder of eInsurer And, while many security incidents will continue to start...
Are brand-telco partnerships the future of MVNOs?
In recent years, we’ve seen countless successful brands dipping their toes into the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) space. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X The market has evolved into a dynamic space where non-traditional entrants, ranging from major...
How to get smoother performance from your Android smartphone
Don’t panic if your Android phone is feeling slow and unresponsive, it might not be necessary to trade it in for a new model. A few simple tweaks, fixes and behaviour changes can often restore smoother, more reliable performance. TCL suggests some quick tips for...
BDO elevates project delivery with PPO platform
When BDO South Africa, an organisation providing audit, advisory, tax and business service outsourcing services, set out to strengthen the project management discipline across its Financial Transformation Services environment, it quickly became clear that the project...
Networking shifts redefining SA’s digital landscape in 2026
By the end of 2025, nearly half of South African CIOs - up from just 11% the year before - had made AI their top investment priority, marking a dramatic shift driven by mounting pressures on IT teams. By Mandy Duncan, country manager of HPE Aruba Networking South...
Data centres are reshaping Africa’s power market
The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centres and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity,...
Thauronix to distribute curated security solutions
Thauronix has announced that it is the distributor for NeoWave, Sectona, TransferChain, SecurityScorecard, Pulseway and WithSecure, bringing a curated portfolio of cybersecurity and IT operations solutions to customers and channel partners. Expanded access to strong...
Creating a new career path through drone upskilling
Somewhere in South Africa, a security guard on a quiet night shift imagines a different future, one where they feel accomplished, skilled, and positioned for real opportunity. Today, thanks to Rectron’s Drone Academy, that security guard can now complete their drone...
Digitalisation raises the stakes on trademarks
As digitalisation accelerates, trademarks have shifted from a traditional legal requirement to a critical commercial asset, one that directly influences digital trust, customer acquisition, and long-term enterprise value. This is the view of Grant Christianson, Group...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
A leading enterprise within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support and optimise modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. This role requires a highly independent, delivery-focused professional with deep expertise...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Summary of role: The Business Analyst is responsible for analysing business operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and converting business needs into clear functional requirements. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Functional Analyst role is to ensure that the ERP system is maintained and operates according to business requirements. They are primarily responsible for determining thesystem needs of business and translating this into a functional specification. They are...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Functional Analyst role is to ensure that the ERP system is maintained and operates according to business requirements. They are primarily responsible for determining thesystem needs of business and translating this into a functional specification. They are...
Software Test Engineer – Embedded/Firmware
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You...
Software Test Engineer – Embedded/Firmware – Gauteng Gauteng
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You...
IT Administrator (Cloud Infrastructure)
The IT Support Engineer / Administrator / Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Manager of Systems and Support and the IT team. This role includes managing and reporting on tickets, due diligences and audits, evidence...
IT Administrator (Cloud Infrastructure) – Gauteng Bryanston
The IT Support Engineer / Administrator / Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Manager of Systems and Support and the IT team. This role includes managing and reporting on tickets, due diligences and audits, evidence...
IT Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure)
The IT Engineer / IT Officer is responsible for maintaining and supporting the organization's IT infrastructure, both on-premises and cloud-based systems. This role ensures the efficient operation of IT services, provides technical support to users, and assists in the...
IT Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure) – Gauteng Bryanston
The IT Engineer / IT Officer is responsible for maintaining and supporting the organization's IT infrastructure, both on-premises and cloud-based systems. This role ensures the efficient operation of IT services, provides technical support to users, and assists in the...
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