Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

Data centre electricity consumption set to surge

Electricity consumption for data centres worldwide is projected to grow 26% in 2026, according to Gartner, increasing from 447 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2025 to 565TWh this year. “Surging demand for compute-intensive AI workloads is driving unprecedented data centre...

Attackers turn legitimate remote access tools into backdoors

Attackers are using trusted software, disguised malware and increasingly believable lures to gain access to user devices. This is according to HP Inc’s latest Threat Insights Report, which highlights a growing challenge for both users and defenders as malicious...

How SMEs can survive punishing fuel price hikes

South African small businesses continue to face pressure from persistently high and volatile fuel costs, with fluctuations at the pumps adding ongoing strain to already tight operating margins. Even with the temporary fuel price increase relief measures extended until...

Tarsus’ Cloud on Demand absorbed by Axiz

As the Tarsus acquisition by the Alviva group begins to slowly solidify, Axiz has announced that it is to integrate its Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) business with Tarsus division Cloud On Demand - looking to strengthen the group’s specialist cloud...

AI lowers barriers to DDoS attacks in Africa

The distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape in late 2025 was defined by sustained global attack volumes, increasingly capable IoT botnets, sophisticated threat actor campaigns, and a decisive move toward AI-enhanced DDoS-for-hire operations. This is...

Pilot to production: the challenge of African developers

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa has no shortage of ideas, use cases and innovation when it comes to developing AI applications. But having a great idea, or an elegant algorithm, doesn’t necessarily translate into a bankable...

Learn from the past in implementing AI solutions

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Governments in Africa – indeed, around the world – are grappling with how to ensure their countries are able to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI). But it’s not like the continent hasn’t been...

AI tools exploited for phishing at scale

Phishing through the use of AI is returning as the number one challenge to the security of systems, according to Cisco’s threat intelligence research organisation, Talos. In its Q1 202 incident response report, Talos highlights a fundamental shift away from complex...

Semigration is not all about Cape Town

While we often think of semigration as people moving to South Africa’s coastal areas in pursuit of a happier, healthier lifestyle, the current data reveals a more complex reality, according to new research from Sentinel Homes. “Many assume that people want to get away...

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What 2026 holds for African supply chains

As 2026 gets underway, it’s clear that supply chain uncertainty is not going anywhere this year. But while there has been no respite from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics, the supply chain conversation is changing tone, says southern African supply...

iXAfrica Data Centres and Oracle deliver public cloud region in Kenya

iXAfrica Data Centre will collaborate with Oracle as the host partner for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Nairobi, Kenya. Announced by President William Ruto in January 2024, the new public cloud region will help meet strong demand for OCI services in...

Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI agents

We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director solution engineering Africa at Salesforce. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift in...

What to expect from crypto in 2026

The first weeks of 2026 have delivered a strong signal about the crypto year ahead. Crypto markets have broadly rallied, with many assets showing price jumps of more than 10% over seven days. By Christo de Wit, country manager at Luno Bitcoin climbed above $95 000...

Equipping the youth in today’s job market

Young people make up more than half of the world’s population and are widely recognised as a driving force behind innovation and social change. Yet in South Africa, they remain the most excluded from opportunity. Nowhere is this more visible than in the moment after...

Mesh vs repeaters vs extenders: what’s the difference?

You can have a blazing-fast fibre line and still struggle with buffering, laggy Zoom calls, or “no signal” in the back bedroom. That’s because fibre is only the internet pipe coming into your home - what really determines your day-to-day experience is how well that...

How do we define a smart city in SA?

In recent years, the term “smart city” has become a buzzword attached to various developments across the country. By Morag Evans, CEO of Databuild But what does it really mean? Contrary to popular belief, a smart city is not defined by how much technology has been...

How to future-proof the human developer

As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continue to reshape industries, one question dominates the conversation: Will AI take my job? At Dariel Software, the question is different. The company believes it’s not about if AI will change the developer’s...

Cash buyers lose, opex wins, as PC price inflation arrives

PC prices are expected to rise as component supply tightens and manufacturers shift their focus toward higher‑margin, AI‑capable devices. This puts immediate pressure on IT budgets that are already strained. For many organisations, the challenge is no longer just...

Software Technical Lead – C#.Net (EvdB)

What You'll Do:Technical Leadership•Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives.•Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural...

Software Technical Lead – C#.Net (EvdB) – Western Cape Cape Town

What You'll Do:Technical Leadership•Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives.•Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural...

Software Developer

Software Developer (Banking Sector)Job Summary: Responsible for translating detailed technical designs into high-quality code and system configurations. The role includes developing, testing, and maintaining banking applications while providing mentorship and...

Software Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Software Developer (Banking Sector)Job Summary: Responsible for translating detailed technical designs into high-quality code and system configurations. The role includes developing, testing, and maintaining banking applications while providing mentorship and...

C# Developer

Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer to join their software engineering team. This role is suited to a technically strong, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven software development professional with hands-on experience in C# development, RESTful API...

Senior Frontend – Full Stack Software Engineer

About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer (10+ years experience) to lead the architecture and delivery of scalable, high-performance Vue.js applications. You'll own frontend strategy, drive best practices, and collaborate closely with backend teams...

C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Our client is looking for an experienced C# Developer to join their software engineering team. This role is suited to a technically strong, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven software development professional with hands-on experience in C# development, RESTful API...

Data Analyst – Paarl

Our client is looking for Data Analyst for a permanent role based Paarl.Minimum 3 years' experience as a Data AnalystExperience with analyticsRole will focus on offering finance data analysis to financial services sectorSome BA experience is advantageousBuilding...

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