Meta settles lawsuit alleging child harm
Facebook’s parent company Meta has agreed to settle a court case alleging that its platforms harm children for up to $18-billion. The case, which started last week, was brought by 29 US states. In the 2023 filing, the states claimed that Meta had contravened a number...
July sees lift in real net salaries
South African salary earners saw a further modest improvement in nominal net salaries in July 2026, although ongoing economic pressures continue to constrain salary growth and household purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, which...
Women urged to seize the AI opportunity
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than an exciting new technology – it has the potential to be a game-changer for women entrepreneurs. Christina Naidoo, chief operating officer of Huawei SA, tells delegates at the Huawei Women in Tech...
Securing AI the next big growth market
The market for securing AI is growing rapidly, projected to reach almost $4,8-billion in 2027, a 68,7% increase over 2026, according to Gartner. By 2028, the market is forecast to reach almost $7,7-billion. "This surge is driven by the urgent need for enterprises to...
Telecomms sector under attack as fraud surges
South Africa’s telecommunications sector is facing a rapidly intensifying wave of fraud, cybercrime and interconnected operational threats, with subscription fraud cases surging 307% in a single year. This is according to the new Communications Risk and Information...
New dual-architecture chip marks milestone for enterprise computing
Marking the first processor milestone from its collaboration with Arm, IBM has announced the first dual-architecture mainframe processor - designed to enable enterprises to run operating systems and applications on both the IBM and Arm compute platforms in future IBM...
Intel outlines architectures for Agentic AI
At Hot Chip 2026, Intel is showcasing three architectures for Agentic AI and enterprise-scale workloads, combining the Diamond Rapids processor for high-performance orchestration, the Crescent Island GPU for efficient inference and the Wildcat Lake SoC for intelligent...
How flexible working unlocks part-time talent and reduces costs
New research from IWG says CFOs and senior business leaders are now realising that hybrid and flexible work models are becoming a strategic advantage in attracting and retaining part-time talent – while also supporting measurable productivity gains. A growing number...
Hygiene? We’ve heard of it …
On average, users take more actions to keep their mobile devices clean and updated than their PCs, according to new research from Kaspersky comparing the hygiene habits for smartphones and PCs. The global survey showed that smartphone users are noticeably more...
We’re not losing women in STEM industries – we’re failing to grow them
South Africa's fibre connectivity industry is at the heart of a phenomenal boom - AI, hyperscale data centres, and the infrastructure to support all of it depend on one thing before anything else: connectivity. By Ntsiki Woco, chief human resources officer at...
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Security governance is not just a leadership problem. It is a personal one
There is a comfortable version of security governance that many boards have already adopted. Name an executive to own the risk. Add cyber to the audit committee agenda. Report annually. Job done. By Hendrik Kruger, chief technology officer (CTO) and CISO, Cloud On...
Why a few SA banks are winning the loyalty battle
South Africa's banking sector has long been recognised for its resilience and innovation, but the competitive landscape is shifting in ways that go beyond products, pricing or branch networks. By Nitesh Singh, financial services and communications, media and...
Cybersecurity is becoming a 24/7 visibility challenge
Enterprise security has become significantly more complex than it was even a few years ago, writes Nemanja Krstic, head of operations (AME & EU) at Galix. Organisations are running a mixture of on-premises systems, multiple cloud environments, remote endpoints and...
Gen Z knows AI better than other generations — and increasingly treats it as a friend
Gen Z uses artificial intelligence (AI) more actively than other generations. Almost half use AI every day or almost every day, while more than a quarter already interact with it as they would with a friend, according to new research* conducted by Kaspersky’s internal...
Telecoms uptime is as much a function of finance as it is engineering
Connectivity has become the lifeblood of modern businesses. When they’re connected, they can operate, and when they are down, they lose money. This means that for telecoms providers, uptime has become critical. By Elzette Cronje Jordaan, head of finance at Backspace...
How to avoid burnout when you’re looking for your next job
Looking for a new job is hard work that can take an enormous toll on your mental and physical health. Whether you are searching because you feel stuck or undervalued in your current role or because you are unemployed, job seeking can be stressful, exhausting and...
Sovereign cloud: real control, or just the appearance of it?
As South African organisations weigh up sovereign cloud offerings, many are still equating sovereignty with a single decision: choosing a local data centre region. According to Nicolas Blank, chief technology officer of NBConsult, that assumption doesn't hold up to...
The foundation every AI strategy needs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business priorities across South Africa. Organisations are accelerating digital transformation, modernising applications and exploring new AI use cases, all while facing increasing pressure to do more with existing budgets and...
CX and fan engagement are finally converging
Fan engagement is undergoing a pivotal shift. In a year when billions of fans are glued to the biggest football stages on earth, too many brands are still treating them as anonymous audiences instead of active participants in the action. By Filip Filković, sales...
AI has improved execs’ work – but they don’t know how
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging technology confined to research laboratories or technology companies. Dr Shaheen Khan, senior academic and programme co-ordinator at Regent Business School) It has become an integral part of managerial...
Full Stack Software Engineer (Python, C#, React) (JHB Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of innovative Data & Analytics Solutions in Joburg, seeks the coding talents of Full Stack Software Engineer who will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications, platforms, and integrations that...
Full Stack Software Engineer (Python, C#, React) (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of innovative Data & Analytics Solutions in Joburg, seeks the coding talents of Full Stack Software Engineer who will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications, platforms, and integrations that...
Project Manager
Exciting career opportunity within a manufacturing company for a Project Manager to manage various projects within the Engineering Solutions divisionMinimum Requirements:Minimum 5 years' project management experienceThorough understanding of the industrial and...
Project Manager – Gauteng Primrose
Exciting career opportunity within a manufacturing company for a Project Manager to manage various projects within the Engineering Solutions divisionMinimum Requirements:Minimum 5 years' project management experienceThorough understanding of the industrial and...
Delivery Lead – Senior Full stack developer
Delivery Lead - Senior Full stack developer Duration: 6 months Location: Cape Town, Western CapeRole Overview The Delivery Lead - Senior Java Full Stack Developer will lead the technical execution and delivery of Java-based full-stack solutions. The role combines...
Delivery Lead – Senior Full stack developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Delivery Lead - Senior Full stack developer Duration: 6 months Location: Cape Town, Western CapeRole Overview The Delivery Lead - Senior Java Full Stack Developer will lead the technical execution and delivery of Java-based full-stack solutions. The role combines...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction EasyRoster, a division of Adapt IT, delivers market-leading workforce management and rostering solutions that help organisations optimise workforce deployment, improve operational efficiency and increase profitability.As part of our continued growth and...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction EasyRoster, a division of Adapt IT, delivers market-leading workforce management and rostering solutions that help organisations optimise workforce deployment, improve operational efficiency and increase profitability.As part of our continued growth and...
Full Stack Software Developer
A growing company is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer at a mid-junior to intermediate level to join its growing development team based in Bellville. The engineering team is currently moving onto a new architectural foundation, centred around a deliberately...
Full Stack Software Developer – Western Cape Bellville
A growing company is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer at a mid-junior to intermediate level to join its growing development team based in Bellville. The engineering team is currently moving onto a new architectural foundation, centred around a deliberately...
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