As economies shift, Africa urged to follow the money

Kathy Gibson reports from the AI Everything Summit in Nairobi – Africa is enjoying a renaissance as it embraces technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive its future growth. But there is a danger that the continent will remain a mere consumer of the...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future

Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...

MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise

South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...

Backup of SaaS applications becoming a ‘critical requirement’

By 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement - compared to 15% in 2024 - according to Gartner. SaaS-based applications have become a preferred choice for new and modernised deployments, with...

ACSA terminates biometric ID contract with French firm

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has terminated the contract for an Automated Border Control (ABC), e-Gates and single token project awarded to French technology company, IDEMIA. In a statement, ACSA says the contract termination is in line with the conditions of...

Global ICT leaders launch AI consortium

An AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium - led by Cisco and including Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft and SAP, along with key advisors - has released its inaugural report, The Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs. The initiative,...

DTIC, Takealot partner to digitise township economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has signed an agreement with Takealot to develop and digitalise the township economy. Parks Tau, minister of trade, industry and competition, made the announcement this morning at the launch of a...

Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy

Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...

4G/LTE will be embedded in next-generation spacesuits

Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network...

Big increase in attacks on vulnerable Windows drivers

Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers and, in the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter, says Kaspersky. Vulnerable drivers may be...

AI, automation can curb data breach costs

The average data breach cost has snowballed over the years causing companies more financial damage than ever and, despite considerable investments in security technology and solutions to prevent cybercrime, the average data breach cost has grown by more than...

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Cloud migration boosts data management

As cloud migrations accelerate, the need for effective backup and recovery becomes increasingly clear. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies This is also driven by compliance, with legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) regulating...

Satellite broadband a key component in Africa’s B2B connectivity mix

The media coverage received by the launch of the Starlink internet connectivity service in SA by Elon Musk's SpaceX corporation, has focused attention on this exciting technology and driven a reappraisal of its role in the world's connectivity mix. While Starlink...

Protect against evolving ransomware attack trends

Ransomware attack trends continues to evolve, and the current iterations seen during the Covid-19 pandemic are no exception. By Derek Manky, chief: security insights and global threat alliances at Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs During this time, malicious actors have...

Data privacy instrumental in African lead management

A well-known saying states that if a company thinks compliance is expensive, it should try being non-compliant. Performing leads management across Africa at a time when data privacy is an integral component of regulation means organisations will do well to heed this...

In customer communication, engagement is everything

In a world where customer experience is the number one differentiator between successful and unsuccessful companies, most organisational leaders realise how important it is. What many struggle with however, is measuring customer experience. This isn't helped by the...

Kabakoo brings no-code training to West Africa

Kabakoo has launched the first no-code training in West Africa for a batch of 21 learners at its Bamako campus. This intensive "FullStack'' program is designed and delivered in partnership with Contournement, the European leader in no-code training. The learners will...

Microsoft brings Surface Book 3 to SA

Microsoft is expanding its Surface device range in South Africa with the introduction of the Surface Book 3 for both commercial and consumer customers. The device is available for consumers in retail from Incredible Connection stores. Surface Book 3 is a robust...

AAC targets smallholder farmers, agribusiness startups

African smallholder farmers and agribusiness startups need support to build resiliency and sustainability. A small improvement to their productivity via training, mentorship, access to better inputs and markets will have a huge impact on the industry and continent...

BT extends partnership with Syngenta

BT has announced an extension of its long-term strategic agreement with agricultural technology company Syngenta. Syngenta helps improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. As part of the extended strategic...

StorMagic SvKMS certified for Commvault

Official StorMagic distributor for South Africa and the SADC region, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the certification of StorMagic SvKMS as a third-party key management server solution for Commvault. DCC, also an official Commvault distributor, will...

Business Analyst Team Lead at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

SQL Developer

We are Hiring a Senior SQL Developer! As a Senior SQL Developer, you will play a pivotal role in the analysis, design, implementation, and ongoing support of complex database systems. This role requires a deep understanding of system architecture, business...

Cybersecurity Analyst I at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...

Junior PHP Full Stack Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:An e-Commerce and Logistics company in Johannesburg is seeking a proactive a Junior PHP / Laravel Full Stack Developer to join their compact development team. You'll be instrumental in building and improving their custom e-commerce and logistics platforms,...

SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Job Opportunity: SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced Level) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation Work Type: Hybrid / Flexible HoursOur client in the Motor Industry is seeking an experienced SAP ABAP Developer to join their SAP Analytics team on a...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Data Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting our data infrastructure.This position is responsible for developing and maintaining robust data pipelines that enable reliable, scalable data...

SAP HCM Consultant (EU-Paid) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About Our Client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...

Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

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