ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Spacecraft on Swift rescue mission runs into trouble

The spacecraft sent to lift the sinking Neil Gehrels Swift Obsevatory has run into trouble and is spinning away. The LINK servicing spacecraft from Katalyst’s LINK servicing spacecraft has experienced issues with attitude control, causing the spacecraft to spin and...

How SA property trends have changed

Rising property prices, local socioeconomic trends, and the effects of global instability are shaping the South African housing market and its buyers in 2026. “This is being compounded by poorly designed property market mechanics not producing sufficient stock fast...

Social enterprise wins innovation award

A South African social enterprise is showing that artificial intelligence (AI) can transform how society understands and solves complex social challenges. Khulisa Social Solutions has been named Best Social Impact Organisation 2026 – South Africa and received the...

Entrepreneurial intentions are up – but so are business failures

The number of South Africans planning to start a business has more than doubled since 2023, with almost one in five adults now intending to launch a venture within three years. Early-stage activity has also surged, from 11,1% to 14,7%. But fewer of those businesses...

Executive shakeout at Tarsus

After little more than a year at the helm, Emile Burger, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned. Emmanouil Revmatas, who joined the distributor as GM in October last year, has been appointed as interim CEO. Burger, who was previously CFO of Tarsus, succeeded channel...

Google unveils new African investments

Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg - As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every level of the economy, we need to guard against letting the digital divide extend to becoming the AI divide. That’s the word from James Manyika, senior...

Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Ramaphosa urges Africa to take control of its AI destiny

Kathy Gibson reports from Google Cloud Summit in Johannesburg -  For too long Africa has had to play digital catchup, dependent on the technologies of more industrialised nations. But the artificial intelligence (AI) era gives the continent an opportunity to take...

Urgent reform needed to unlock SA’s startup potential

South Africa’s startup ecosystem is gaining ground, but it continues to fall behind global and regional peers on regulatory efficiency, capital formation, and access to international markets. This is according to a new report by SiMODiSA, in partnership with Allan...

Vodacom takes a majority stake in Safaricom

Strengthening its position in East Africa, Vodacom has acquired a further 20% stake in Safaricom for $2,1-billion (R35-billion) – increasing its shareholding in the group to 55%. The transaction sees Vodacom acquire a 15% stake from the Government of Kenya, and an...

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Gender-neutral parental leave comes to SA

Many countries now separate childbirth-related medical recovery from general parental leave and provide equal entitlements to parents regardless of gender or family structure. By Candice Mncwabe, Western Cape committee member of the South African Reward Association...

Proactive succession planning key to leaving a lasting legacy

When building a business from the ground up, founders are often asked about the legacy they want to leave to future generations. The reality, however, is that the average lifespan of a business is just 15 years – roughly one generation. This is why Sudir Sahadeo,...

Humans need to be in the AI driving seat

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being hailed as the next frontier in business efficiency, but for Varsha Ramjugath, product owner at e4, one thing is clear: AI can only ever be a copilot, not the driver. “AI is a powerful tool to support us, but it is not a...

Sandisk brings in portable SSD portfolio

Sandisk has announced the next generation of its portable SSD portfolio, introducing a three-tier lineup designed to support larger file sizes, AI content, and the increasingly demanding digital workflows of everyday users, creators and professionals. The portfolio...

Hayo expands Francophone Africa footprint

Hayo has expanded its footprint in Francophone Africa with on-the-ground presence in Senegal, joining its existing presence in Niger, Liberia, Ghana and Cameroon. Hayo has hired Abdoulaye Dabo, senior partnership and strategy manager, to support French-speaking...

SA’s IoT uptake shows encouraging signs

South Africa leads the world in daily internet usage as users here spend an average of nine and a half hours online, We Are Social said last year. This bodes well for the country’s Internet of Things (IoT) rollout, says LNX Solutions, a custom IT solutions firm that...

Resilience debt: The silent risk undermining cyber recovery

Organisations have spent the last decade strengthening prevention capabilities by deploying advanced firewalls, endpoint protections, identity controls, and now AI-powered threat detection. By Musa Masungwini, data protector and cyber defender at Dell Technologies...

Global instability raises the bar for fintech delivery 

South Africa’s fintech industry is navigating an unusual paradox. Charl Kleynhans, Altron Fintech senior manager: implementations  Locally, most systems hum along smoothly – banks are stable, regulators are predictable, and digital adoption continues. Having proven...

Business Intelligence Consultant

Our client is looking for a Business Intelligence Consultant who enjoys working directly with clients to design innovative reporting and data solutions. This office-based role offers the opportunity to work across diverse projects, helping organisations improve...

Business Intelligence Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is looking for a Business Intelligence Consultant who enjoys working directly with clients to design innovative reporting and data solutions. This office-based role offers the opportunity to work across diverse projects, helping organisations improve...

Software Development Consultant

Our client is looking for an experienced Software Developer to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems supporting telecommunications operations. This role involves working closely with engineering and product teams to deliver...

Software Development Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for an experienced Software Developer to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems supporting telecommunications operations. This role involves working closely with engineering and product teams to deliver...

Specialist: Developer

Our client has an urgent requirement for an experienced Specialist: Developer to contribute to the design, development and ongoing enhancement of enterprise software applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while...

Specialist: Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client has an urgent requirement for an experienced Specialist: Developer to contribute to the design, development and ongoing enhancement of enterprise software applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while...

Junior Reporting Analyst

Purpose of the roleSupport the Service Delivery Manager by collecting, analysing and presenting operational data through dashboards, reports and presentations. Develop Power BI dashboards, improve excel reporting, create executive presentations and provide data-driven...

Junior Reporting Analyst – Gauteng Erasmuskloof

Purpose of the roleSupport the Service Delivery Manager by collecting, analysing and presenting operational data through dashboards, reports and presentations. Develop Power BI dashboards, improve excel reporting, create executive presentations and provide data-driven...

QA Automation Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Strategy, Services, and Technology partner in the online Education space seeks a QA Automation Engineer to join its team. Your core role will include testing the site manually, creating test cases and then automating them with tools and...

QA Automation Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Strategy, Services, and Technology partner in the online Education space seeks a QA Automation Engineer to join its team. Your core role will include testing the site manually, creating test cases and then automating them with tools and...

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