Robust growth projected for fraud detection and prevention
The global fraud detection and prevention market is expected to reach $129,4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 18,1% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The proliferation of smartphones and the continued rollout of high-speed...
SAFPS prevents R7,44bn in fraud losses
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has saved its Members more than R7,44-billion in potential fraud losses during 2025, underscoring the growing value of shared fraud intelligence in an environment where criminal syndicates are becoming increasingly...
Mind the AI trust gap
Only 38% of employers involve employees in discussions about AI, according to new research, and only 40% keep checking what AI is doing to wellbeing, job satisfaction, and skills development once systems are in place. These are organisations certified for excellence...
ADC bolsters the country’s digital infrastructure
In another milestone for Africa’s digital infrastructure and cloud ecosystem, Africa Data Centres (ADC) has been designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location in Johannesburg. “Being designated a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location...
AI platforms set for massive growth
Worldwide end user spending on AI models and platforms is projected to total $64-billion in 2026, up 63,4% from $39-billion in 2025, according to Gartner, which says spending on GenAI models is forecast to grow 117%, while AI platform spending will rise 36,9% in 2026....
Compromised identities fuel to the fire that is ransomware
Four in five (79%) ransomware attacks start with compromised identities, according to Sophos’ latest annual State of Ransomware report. The prominence of identity attacks in ransomware indicates a shift in method as attackers increasingly recognise identity as a key...
Missed incidents and threat response gaps compromise businesses
Many organisations are missing cybersecurity incidents due to reactive approaches, insufficient monitoring, and operational deficiencies, according to a new report from the Kaspersky Compromise Assessment division. The research reveals that in 31% of incidents that...
Pharma group BMS doubles down on AI for research
After experiencing and demonstrating how AI can transform drug discovery, pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) is deploying its second Nvidia DGX SuperPOD, built on eight DGX Vera Rubin NVL772 systems - the most powerful and energy-efficient AI cluster in...
Voyager 1 on track to reach one light-day from Earth
In November Voyager 1 will reach an incredible 1 light-day from Earth
Global supply chain risks threaten African businesses
Global supply chain concerns may have eased slightly from record highs, but southern African businesses cannot afford to become complacent. According to the latest Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Pulse Survey for the second quarter of 2026,...
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Banks are already using agentic AI. Here’s why it matters for customers
Rewind just a few years and large language models and generative artificial intelligence were barely on the public radar, yet the technology has already evolved into its next iteration: agentic AI, a new breed of systems that are semi- or fully autonomous and able to...
Regional growth and data sovereignty will shape Africa’s data centre future
In 2026, Africa’s data centre industry stands at a critical point, driven by regional growth, evolving regulations, and an urgent push for data sovereignty. By Wiaan Vermaak, group chief commercial officer at Digital Parks Africa South Africa remains the continent’s...
The bottleneck slowing Africa’s fintech momentum
African fintech has firmly established itself as a global leader, backed by both capital flows and market fundamentals. In 2025, tech startups across the continent attracted around $4,1-billion in combined equity and debt, with the fintech segment still the largest...
What Africa’s stablecoin boom means for its financial system
Back in 2014, two blockchain pioneers set out to solve a problem confronting the early cryptocurrency ecosystem: the extreme price volatility of Bitcoin and the first generation of altcoins made them difficult to use for everyday transactions and impractical as a...
Staying relevant as a data scientist in the age of AI
In its 2025 Future of Jobs Report, the World Economic Forum projects that AI will displace around 92-million jobs by 2030. Data science itself - the very discipline that gave birth to modern machine learning - now appears on the list of professions highly vulnerable...
West African banks are at a crossroads
Banks in West Africa face a critical infrastructure choice in their digital transformation between cloud, colocation or on-premises storage, as data sovereignty laws are reshaping banking infrastructure. By Oluwamuyiwa Akinmejiwa, end user business leader at Schneider...
From pipeline to pipe dream: South Africa’s mathematics crisis
Only one in three matriculants took pure Mathematics in 2025. For a country where STEM skills are officially classified as critical - and where the National Development Plan targets 450 000 university-ready maths and science students by 2030 - that number should alarm...
Intellehub, TASEZ sign MoU for skills development in Tshwane
Intellehub People Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) to collaborate on skills development initiatives aimed at strengthening Tshwane’s automotive industry. The agreement establishes a...
Vibe coders are like doctors
By Barry Buck - Apple quietly blocked updates for popular vibe coding apps like Replit this week, locking the peasants out of the walled garden. The king doesn’t want commoners building apps on apps installed from his kingdom – which makes you wonder why they bothered...
Westcon brings Infoblox platform to SA
Kathy Gibson reports - Westcon has introduced Infoblox to the South African market, and will make it available through its network of reseller partners. Justin Olivier, sales manager: SADC at Infoblox, explains that Infoblox’s core message is to simplify and secure...
Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you passionate about building world-class data platforms that process millions of records and power real-time insights?We're looking for a Data Engineer who thrives on solving complex data challenges, designing scalable data solutions, and working with...
Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you passionate about building world-class data platforms that process millions of records and power real-time insights?We're looking for a Data Engineer who thrives on solving complex data challenges, designing scalable data solutions, and working with...
Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end transition of IT services, infrastructure, and business systems for our office. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all transition...
Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end transition of IT services, infrastructure, and business systems for our office. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all transition...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data solutions that transform raw data into trusted, accessible, and actionable information. This role focuses on building and optimizing data pipelines, data architectures, and data...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Kuils River
The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data solutions that transform raw data into trusted, accessible, and actionable information. This role focuses on building and optimizing data pipelines, data architectures, and data...
Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage the Ghana Transition Project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure and enterprise systems, with a proven ability to manage complex transitions involving multiple...
Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage the Ghana Transition Project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure and enterprise systems, with a proven ability to manage complex transitions involving multiple...
Business Analyst (CH1202)
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...
Business Analyst (CH1202) – Western Cape Plankenbrug
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...
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