EC wants Google to share search engine data
The European Commission has sent preliminary findings to Google outlining proposed measures to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under these proposed measures, Google should allow third party search engines to access search data, such as ranking, query, click...
Nvidia’s Ising AI model could hasten quantum computing
Nvidia has announced what it believes to be the world’s first family of open source quantum AI models, Nvidia Ising, designed to help researchers and enterprises build quantum processors capable of running useful applications. To achieve useful quantum applications at...
Intel launches Core Series 3 processors
Intel has unveiled its new Intel Core™ Series 3 mobile processors, bringing advanced performance, exceptional battery life and AI-ready to value buyers, commercial and essential edge devices. Purpose-engineered for value, the new processors are designed to transform...
Be prepared to tackle AI risks highlighted by Mythos
Anthropic caused a massive stir in the industry last week, announcing that its Claude Mythos model was “too powerful” to be released to the general public. The company said the model had already found significant security flaws in much of the world’s most popular...
Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite
Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...
ISPA turns 30, celebrates at 21st iWeek
The 21st ZANOG@iWeek2026 will take place next week, from Tuesday 21 April to Thursday 23 April at the Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria. As well as bringing together Internet organisations, techies, movers, shakers and influencers, as well as anyone with an interest in...
IBM adds cybersecurity measures against agentic attacks
IBM has announced new cybersecurity measures designed to help organisations counter a new generation of cyber threats as attackers begin weaponising frontier AI models. Attackers are already using frontier AI models to accelerate every phase of the attack lifecycle....
Smoking kills … illicit cigarettes kill more
Illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP). The research, published in Tobacco Control, warns that this...
Investors embrace AI for investment information
AI adoption has passed a definitive tipping point in the investment sector, according to BridgeWise’s inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report. The report – surveying 2 100 respondents across 19 countries – says 78,3% are already using AI tools for...
SA family businesses outperform global peers
In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...
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The CFO’s new mandate for AI assurance
Artificial intelligence (AI) influences forecasts, accelerating reconciliations, shaping decisions made on working capital and generating real-time insights. By Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of Sage What began as a simple way to automate tasks quickly evolved...
As SA invests in digital payments infrastructure it misses a key layer
South Africa is making meaningful progress in building out its digital payments infrastructure. But there is a critical gap in how this investment is being framed, writes Mpho Sadiki, MD: merchant services, Africa at Network International and Payfast by Network....
Online retailers confuse compliance with cybersecurity
For e-commerce enterprises in a booming, R130-billion and counting industry, it is tempting to view payments compliance as the finish line, a signal that a business is secure. But in practice, compliance is just the starting point. There are many who don’t realise...
PMI Agile Alliance unveils Manifesto for Enterprise Agility
PMI Agile Alliance has released the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, a leadership guide for organisations facing frequent disruption and rising pressure to reinvent. PMI global C-suite research shows that reinvention is the norm: 93% of senior executives say they...
Origin Labs, Intel advance AI skills in Africa
Origin Research and Innovation Labs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) skills development and innovation across Africa. The partnership aims to empower educators and students at academic institutions...
SMS still an essential communication channel in a digital-first world
In an era of advanced messaging apps and rich digital experiences, SMS remains one of the most fundamental layers of customer communication. It's the channel that works when everything else requires a download, a data connection, or an app account. By Mirza Bukva,...
Shop2Shop and SallyPOS close the payment gap
Shop2Shop and SallyPOS have announced a formal strategic partnership that integrates two previously separate layers of the merchant experience – card payments and point of sale (POS) – into a unified ecosystem. The collaboration places the SallyPOS platform directly...
DMP SA buys stake in Plastic Duck Armada
End-to-end data management solutions and services provider Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has acquired a stake in local software development specialist Plastic Duck Armada (PDA) to bolster its ability to deliver automated, insight-led data...
Applications open for Samsung EEIP campaign
Samsung, in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is running an Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) Service Centre campaign - an extension of last year’s initiative and a call encouraging more suitable, black-owned...
Vertiv acquires BMarko Structures
Vertiv has acquired BMarko Structures, a US-based provider of custom-engineered structural fabrication. As AI data centre deployments accelerate, the infrastructure layer is under growing pressure to deliver faster and at scale. The acquisition vertically integrates a...
Business Systems Support at PnP – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...
Intermediate Java Developer – Telco / BSS/OSS Environment at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Intermediate Java Developer – Telco / BSS/OSS Environment Location: Durban (Hybrid/On-site) Position Type: Permanent | Full-TimeRole OverviewAn exciting opportunity is available for an Intermediate Java Developer to join a dynamic Professional Services team within a...
Intermediate Java Developer – Telco / BSS/OSS Environment at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Intermediate Java Developer – Telco / BSS/OSS Environment Location: Durban (Hybrid/On-site) Position Type: Permanent | Full-TimeRole OverviewAn exciting opportunity is available for an Intermediate Java Developer to join a dynamic Professional Services team within a...
Business Systems Support at PnP
Role SummaryAre you a detail-driven retail professional with a strong systems mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Business System Support Specialist to play a critical role in enabling store success through hands-on technical support,...
Senior SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on optimising performance, unlocking insights, and building robust database solutions?We're looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a high-impact team within a financial services environment, where your expertise...
Senior Web Developer (NM) – Gauteng Pretoria
Maintain and enhance existing functionality, while designing and developing new components to support evolving business needs.Develop a deep understanding of the current product architecture and business domain, collaborating with business analysts to refine...
Senior SQL Developer
Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business...
Senior Integration Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our clients in the tax and finance space are on the hunt for a seasoned Senior Integration Developer to join their teams in the Pretoria region. Life-long learners are required who have a thirst for knowledge and a desire for strong collaboration....
Senior Web Developer
Responsibilities / Key TasksMaintain and enhance existing functionality, while designing and developing new components to support evolving business needs.Develop a deep understanding of the current product architecture and business domain, collaborating with business...
Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business...
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