Future-ready data storage key for modern enterprises
Kathy Gibson reports from Synology Open Day in Cape Town – In an increasingly digital and AI-led business environment, organisations are more dependent than ever on their data – and the ability to store, protect and manage this data becomes an existential issue. Mike...
Even when we know the warning signs, we still lose to fraud
South Africans are not falling for fraud because they don’t see it coming. New research from Yazi finds that three in four South Africans already know AI can clone a voice or fake a message, and that this awareness is sadly not changing what happens next. The data...
As business turns to AI for cybersecurity, individuals expand privacy protection
As cyberthreats grow and digital technologies become more pervasive, businesses are increasingly using AI to strengthen cybersecurity, while individuals are taking greater control of their personal data through privacy-enhancing tools, according to new OECD data. In...
Anthropic IPO slammed as ‘nuts’ by financial advisor
Anthropic’s IPO filing has been slammed as “nuts” by the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. This summation by Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as the Claude maker yesterday published its S-1 registration statement...
Top AI trends in infrastructure and operations in 2027
Gartner has identified the top AI trends in infrastructure and IT operations (I&O) for 2027. Heads of I&O are increasingly being tasked with improving IT operations while enabling AI initiatives across the business. A Gartner survey of 272 heads of I&O...
Taxpayers can challenge SARS’ interpretation of tax law
When SARS publishes its interpretation of tax legislation, taxpayers may assume that the position is legally settled. But a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment illustrates why SARS’s interpretation should not automatically be treated as the final word on...
SA investors can now connect portfolios directly to AI
Fynbos Money says local investors can now use AI to better understand their investment portfolios with its new investment platform connecting customers' accounts directly to AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude. The integration allows customers to ask questions...
Vertiv, Nvidia target greater AI token output
Vertiv and Nvidia have introduced an AI factory approach that combines rapid configuration and virtual validation of pre-engineered reference architectures with factory-built deployment. The approach is designed to move AI factories from project kickoff to productive...
Get ready for Dell Technologies Forum in Joburg next week
Dell Technologies Forum 2026 will take place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg on 3 November, bringing together business and technology leaders to examine how organisations can scale artificial intelligence, modernise technology infrastructure and build...
Free AI filmmaking programme opens in five African countries
Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible African creators to tell stories on screen leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). Delivered in...
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Proposed gambling tax not a done deal
National Treasury must undertake rigorous economic modelling and meaningful consultation before finalising its proposed national online gambling tax, to avoid unintended consequences for South Africa's government revenue, consumer protection and the regulated gambling...
Cybersecurity awareness needs to catch up with a workforce that is no longer human
Every October, security awareness campaigns quite rightly return to people. We remind employees to be suspicious of unexpected requests, protect their credentials, question unusual MFA prompts and think carefully before giving an application access to company data. I...
AI adoption is exposing the limits of cyber awareness
An organisation can train every employee to recognise a suspicious email and still expose sensitive information through an AI agent with excessive permissions. As businesses connect AI to their data and operations, cybersecurity awareness needs to reach the people...
The antidote to AI anxiety might be a plane ticket
In April 2026, Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace report revealed a global decline in employee engagement to just 20%, its lowest level since 2020. According to the report, the downward trend is driven by fears around job security, burned-out managers...
Every business needs project management, even if it doesn’t think it does
Every business reaches a point where informal coordination is no longer enough. By Alison Kadangwe, project manager at Change Logic When a company is small, people can make decisions quickly, everybody tends to know what everybody else is doing and, when something new...
ESG objectives must shift from reporting to real‑time accountability
South African businesses are increasingly realising that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals can no longer be treated as a once‑a‑year reporting exercise. By Lauren Potgieter, country manager at Infobip South Africa Instead, ESG has become an ongoing...
Are SA’s cyber defenders ready for AI?
South Africa’s cybersecurity challenges are growing more complex as the country struggles to fill the roles needed to address them. By Eniola Lisoyi, head: department of networks, maths and systems engineering at Richfield A 2024 CSIR national survey found that 63% of...
Catastrophic events demand faster, smarter responses
The response mounted in the first hours and days following a catastrophic event can have far-reaching consequences for organisations, insurers, regulators and affected communities. This is the word from legal and industry experts speaking at an industry forum hosted...
Build a security culture that lasts
Cybersecurity training remains one of the most persistent challenges in corporate South Africa, not because organisations don’t invest in it, but because too many still treat it as a once-off exercise. Ticking a compliance box and moving on. The result? Employees...
Investing in employee experience could be the true driver of customer success
For businesses looking to build loyalty among their customers, success ultimately doesn’t hinge on marketing or advertising campaigns or on automation, AI bots and customer experience (CX) platforms, but on the quality of engagement provided by their customer service...
Junior C# Developer
A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...
Junior C# Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A leading forward freight and logistics company is looking for a Junior C# Developer based in Port Elizabeth, EC. Summary: The primary purpose of this role is to be a great developer. You will form part of a larger development team and will regularly engage with your...
Business Analyst
My client based in Tygerfalls, Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a fixed term contract. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead requirements elicitation workshops, interviews, and analysis sessions with key business...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Tygerfalls, Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a fixed term contract. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Lead requirements elicitation workshops, interviews, and analysis sessions with key business...
Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support, maintain IT infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software and network systems. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, system...
Desktop Support Technician – T1 (Onsite – Bellville) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is seeking an IT Support Technician to provide day-to-day technical support, maintain IT infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of hardware, software and network systems. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, system...
Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB
ENVIRONMENT :A leading Security Solutions provider based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ experience to join its Development and Engineering team.This role is primarily focused on C++ backend development, with some exposure to C# and...
Intermediate Backend Developer (C# & C++) – Centurion /JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT :A leading Security Solutions provider based in Centurion is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong C++ experience to join its Development and Engineering team.This role is primarily focused on C++ backend development, with some exposure to C# and...
Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer will provide dedicated technical support for the endpoint, identity and authentication components that underpin Client's Cisco Secure Access environment. The role will work closely with the Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer...
Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Endpoint & Identity Support Engineer will provide dedicated technical support for the endpoint, identity and authentication components that underpin Client's Cisco Secure Access environment. The role will work closely with the Cisco Secure Access Lead Engineer...
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