Buying AI was the easy part. The work begins with adoption
Something is happening in the South African market that doesn't always surface in the enthusiasm around AI. Customers are investing. Pilots are running. Licences are in place. And 12 months later, the question is why it hasn't delivered. It is not the technology,...
Removing friction from the customer experience can also remove security
Cyber criminals often approach financial fraud by targeting the exact grey area where business and customer incentives can struggle to align: the point of transaction. It’s here that customers want instant and seamless, but businesses need to secure and verify. By...
AI is strengthening African health supply chains
Artificial intelligence (AI) is strengthening African health supply chains and has the potential to have an even greater impact on driving improvements and saving lives. This is according to a new report launched at the recent 2026 SAPICS Conference. Developed with...
AI becomes a bigger business cost – but what is the return?
For many organisations, AI adoption started small, through proof of concepts and small-scale trials, rather than full-scale rollout. By Junaid Kleinschmidt, intelligence lead for Accenture, South Africa Teams tested chatbots, employees began using generative AI tools,...
Human oversight the real safeguard as AI content rules come into effect
Since 2 August 2026, companies deploying generative AI systems to publish AI-generated or manipulated text that’s used to inform the public on matters of public interest have been subject to the EU AI Act’s Article 50 transparency requirements. Such text must be...
Coalition calls for rethink on new crypto regulations
A new taskforce representing regulated crypto platforms and members of the public, is trying to get National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank to reconsider their proposed draft regulations. Catastrophe (Crypto Asset Taskforce for Advancing Sound,...
Kaspersky reveals how the worst cyber incidents hit SMBs
In its latest global survey of SMBs, Kaspersky has highlighted the motives of threat actors, warned about the damaging consequences of cyberattacks, and underscored the growing need for advanced and purpose-built protection. According to a poll of IT and IT security...
Crypto market cap rises after milestone August rally
Total cryptocurrency market capitalisation rose 17,6% to $2,7-trillion in August driven by the strongest ETF month of 2026, according to Binance Research’s Monthly Market Insights, September 2026. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $3,52-billion, a step change from July's...
SMEs urged to capitalise on domestic tourism opportunities
This Tourism Month (September), and as South Africans explore destinations closer to home, new opportunities for businesses that can anticipate and meet the changing expectations of local travellers abound. While international arrivals remain an important contributor...
Line 1 Systems Engineer – On-site – CPT
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of innovative Software & Systems is seeking Line 1 Systems Technician. The purpose of the job is to supply first line support to customers in the Service Desk Department service. The System Technician is the first point of contact...
Line 1 Systems Engineer – On-site – CPT – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of innovative Software & Systems is seeking Line 1 Systems Technician. The purpose of the job is to supply first line support to customers in the Service Desk Department service. The System Technician is the first point of contact...
Oracle Developer at QE Services
My client based in Bellville, Cape Town is currently looking for an Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain and support high-quality software solutions.Develop solutions that align with...