Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Meta has paused a feature in its new Muse Image Tool that allowed users to generate images based on Instagram content – including from other people’s accounts. The feature automatically opted in all Instagram users with a public account, allowing people’s likenesses...

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...

AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

The increasing influence of AI on ESG strategies

Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, according to new research from GlobalData. This integration of AI into ESG practices is transforming how organisations approach...

Global regulators endorse blueprint for future digital ecosystems

At the Global Symposium for Regulators this week in Riyadh, telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed guidelines to help them build digital ecosystems for essential national services like healthcare, education, and finance. The GSR-25 Best...

SA needs to address toxic masculinity

The Men’s Foundation of South Africa has issued an urgent call to action on addressing the toxic masculinity that continues to fuel stigma around men's health issues in the country - including mental health and prostate cancer. “Toxic masculinity is one of the most...

Nvidia CEO says India should manufacture its own AI

Artificial intelligence will be the driving force behind India’s digital transformation, fueling innovation, economic growth, and global leadership, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at this week’s  Nvidia AI Summit in Mumbai. Addressing a crowd of entrepreneurs,...

Equinix adds to mushrooming SA data centres

Nasdaq-listed digital infrastructure company, Equinix, has opened its first international business exchange (IBX) data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa – JN1 – which it says is a key facility within its global network. Equinix says that the JN1 site is in a...

Digitisation, cloud is improving business outcomes

Kathy Gibson reports – South African organisations are increasingly using cloud services to unlock opportunities and improve business outcomes. Pandelani Munyai, group CIO of Transnet, explains that key considerations when adopting cloud included improved security and...

Cloud key to SA’s digitalisation goals

Kathy Gibson reports – Government has a firm policy t drive digital innovation, with the aim of improving service delivery while helping to uplift citizens. Nonkqubela Thathakahle Jordan-Dyani, director-general of the Department of Communications and Digital...

Huawei details ‘cloud everywhere’ strategy

Kathy Gibson reports - Everything as a service: that’s the goal that Huawei Cloud is aiming for in a world where technology innovation is moving at an unprecedented pace. Huawei built the first local cloud region in Johannesburg in 2019. Since then, it has signed up...

Practical advice on scaling AI in your organisation

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries across the globe, organisations are grappling with the ways in which to effectively scale and integrate this transformative technology into their day-to-day operations. The potential benefits of AI are...

Strengthening SA’s 4IR research capacity

The Media Information Communication and Technologies Sector Education Training Authority (MICT SETA) and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) are are set to host the inaugural 4IR Research Symposium and Expo from tomorrow (25 October), marking a pivotal moment for...

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Working for an international firm in SA? Get your tax strategy in place

South African residents who work for international companies inside South Africa need to be sure they have a clear understanding of their tax situation or risk losing out. This is the word from Thomas Lobban, legal manager for cross-border taxation at Tax Consulting...

Youth unemployment impacts youngsters with disabilities

If you thought South Africa's current unemployment rate of 32,5% was concerning, youth unemployment is sitting at a devastating 61,3%. There are numerous barriers stopping youth from entering the workforce including access to internet to search for jobs and send CVs,...

PoPiA compliance a necessary investment for all companies

After eight years the PoPIA deadline is looming, and 1 July 2021 is fast approaching for many organisations. Annemarie Pretorius, MD at Bizmod Consulting, says that over the past year PoPIA has hit the headlines with more frequency than before and as a result an...

Remote working in action

By July last year, during the height of the first wave of Covid-19 infections, 44% of employees in the US worked from home. Meanwhile, more than half of respondents in a recent international survey stated they are working completely remotely. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS...

Why investing in the digital classroom is essential

With many children's lives 'digital by default' following a year of accelerated and unprecedented change, the reality of distance and remote learning is now a central pillar of global education. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South...

Do not fall victim to online trading scams

"One of the major obstacles that prevent people from exploring opportunities in online trading are concerns about the security and safety of personal funds and data," says Dany Mawas, regional director at Infinox. "Rightly so, as stories of online trading scams have...

Creating AI that makes the world a better place

How do you help an autistic person 'see' emotions? A major drawback for people with such conditions is that they struggle to connect their perception with their empathy. Most of us take it for granted that we can read another person's emotions through subtleties such...

African enterprises: build your boat now before the next tsunami hits

Much has been written about the pandemic's impact on business and its role as a once-in-a-generation catalyst for accelerated digital transformation. By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa Across the continent - in enterprises large and small, and in every industry -...

How IoT is enabling the rise of smarter homes in SA

As South Africans become increasingly tech-savvy, the reality is that they are also looking at ways to make their homes smarter in order to increase convenience and enhance safety by using a wide variety of DIY Internet of Things (IoT) sensors that can be easily...

The post-pandemic property market is digital

What a difference a year can make. The coronavirus had experts predicting that house prices would fall, but, the South African real estate market has in fact experienced a boom since the hard lockdown was lifted in June 2020. The pandemic has also accelerated certain...

Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking a Senior Qlik Sense Cloud Developer to join their dynamic consulting team and deliver impactful insights for a high-growth SaaS company in the U.S. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with the CEO and technical lead to build...

ERP Business Analyst at Milkor

IntroductionWe're Hiring: Bridge Tech and Business as Our Next ERP Business Analyst!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised...

Full Stack JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you an exceptionally skilled Full Stack JavaScript Developer ready to take on challenging, large-scale development projects? Join a dynamic platform development team of 25 professionals focused on building and enhancing a sophisticated SaaS platform. You'll play a...

Network Engineer

Our client is looking for a skilled engineer in the pillars that it supports (Internet of Things (IOT), Unified Communications & Collaborations, Cloud, Connectivity Converged Services & Security) to work on advanced applications and underlying infrastructure...

.net.core / Asp.net Integration Specialist

ENVIRONMENT:A rapidly growing leader in outdoor equipment is seeking an Integration Specialist to play a pivotal role in the organization. This position is responsible for managing the seamless integration of software systems and applications, ensuring efficient data...

ERP Business Analyst at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town

IntroductionWe're Hiring: Bridge Tech and Business as Our Next ERP Business Analyst!Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Roodepoort

Our client is looking for a skilled engineer in the pillars that it supports (Internet of Things (IOT), Unified Communications & Collaborations, Cloud, Connectivity Converged Services & Security) to work on advanced applications and underlying infrastructure...

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