AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Elon Musk on track to become world’s first trillionaire

Billionaire Elon Musk could soon become a trillionaire. A new pay package being proposed by the Tesla board could make boost its CEO’s net worth – already an impressive $400-billion – to over $1-trillion. There is a caveat, though: the payday depend on Tesla meeting...

Chandra observes a star’s inner conflict before it explodes

The inside of a star turned on itself before it spectacularly exploded, according to a new study from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. Today, this shattered star, known as the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, is one of the best-known, well-studied objects in the sky....

New round of resignations at OpenAI

Some of OpenAI’s top executives have announced that they are leaving the artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Chief technology officer Mira Murati resigned after more than six years with the company, saying she would be doing her “own exploration” according to a...

Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short

Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...

The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance

Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...

Anti-piracy raid targets Worcester operation

Law enforcement officers, working alongside the Irdeto Anti-Piracy Department, conducted a raid in Worcester, Cape Town, on an outlet alleged to be distributing login credentials for unauthorised access to premium streamed content. The suspect appeared in court on 20...

PC refresh cycles, tablets spur growth in emerging markets

Shipments of personal computing devices are expected to grow 2,6% year over year in 2024 to 398,9-million units, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The traditional PC market...

AI PCs on track to be the only show in town

Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 114-million units in 2025, an increase of 165,5% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as a PC with an embedded neural processing unit (NPU) and uses this classification for the...

Opportunity knocks for Africa

Africa's outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers, business...

Edison Alliance connects 1bn people

The Edison Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, has successfully connected over 1-billion people globally – ahead of its initial 2025 target - to essential digital services in healthcare, education and finance in over 100 countries. Since its launch in 2021,...

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Things to consider before moving to the cloud

Once something that required evangelism and education, cloud computing has become increasingly pervasive in the South African business world. By Matt Surkont, CEO of BlueSky In fact, a 2019 survey found that 77% of businesses are using cloud services of some kind in...

Have a fraud free festive season

South Africans deserve a reason to be happy. After years of mounting economic pressure, where the cost of living has risen to record levels, the country was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic which brought our economy to a virtual standstill. South Africa's response to...

AI casts light on the Shadow Pandemic?

South Africa went into mourning from 25 November and 29 November, to honour those who have lost their lives to Covid-19, gender-based violence (GBV), and femicide, and to mark the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. By Joanne Van der Walt,...

Get the attacker’s view on your cyber defence

Steve Benton, deputy-chief security officer and, GM: cyber and physical security operations and programmes at BT, shares his insights on the five core aims of cyber attackers - and the multi-layered defence approach that could stop them targeting your business. I've...

Cyber risk associated with disruptive technologies

In speaking to Junaid Amra, head of the forensics technology solutions division at PwC, it is somewhat terrifying to hear the extent and sophistication of organised cyber-crime, and that it is on the increase. By Jonathan Crisp, risk intelligence committee member at...

Low-touch economy emphasises a digital-first approach

2021 will see the rise and dominance of the low-touch economy with a digital-first mantra, according to Grant Phillips, CEO of e4. Driven by the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic had on the global economy, Phillips says that business adoption of low-touch interactions...

Entersekt, Cellulant partner for safer mobile banking

Device identity and omnichannel authentication company Entersekt has announced a partnership with fintech Cellulant. The partnership will further enhance Cellulant's cybersecurity by proactively securing its digital banking channels and guarding against digital...

The changing face of ransomware

There is a significant decrease in the sheer number of ransomware attacks due to improved security, better backup strategies and faster data recovery measures. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 This has meant that the spray and pray approach is no longer effective for...

Application workloads can’t defy the laws of network physics

In the wake of all that has happened this year, the rate at which application workloads have shifted to the public cloud has significantly accelerated. By Greg McDonald, director: systems engineering at Dell Technologies South Africa According to Flexera's 2020 State...

Sap Solution Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Soweto

This is a remote position.We are seeking a highly skilled SAP Solution Architect with a strong focus on integration and migration, particularly from SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) to LMD (Logistics Management), with MM (Materials Management) and some exposure to EWM...

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Developer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM solutions. The role involves creating and modifying software to meet the specific needs of the...

Intermediate Game Developer

We're seeking a highly skilled Intermediate Game Developer to join one of our clients dynamic team! If you're passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences, leading projects, and innovating with cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. Bring your...

Java Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're Hiring: Java Full Stack DeveloperDo you dream in Java? Think in Angular? Deploy in Docker?If you've got the passion to code and the drive to deliver cutting-edge enterprise software solutions—especially if you can also reverse park like a champ—then we want YOU...

Network and Server Engineer

The key function of this position is to be a network and server engineer, with specific focus oncybersecurity. This role is responsible for developing and implementing secure network solutions, carryingout assessments and penetration testing with remediation, managing...

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM solutions. The role involves creating and modifying software to meet the specific needs of the...

Intermediate Game Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We're seeking a highly skilled Intermediate Game Developer to join one of our clients dynamic team! If you're passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences, leading projects, and innovating with cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. Bring your...

Network and Server Engineer – Remote Remote

The key function of this position is to be a network and server engineer, with specific focus oncybersecurity. This role is responsible for developing and implementing secure network solutions, carryingout assessments and penetration testing with remediation, managing...

Full Stack Developer (Focus: Front End) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

RequirementsWe're Hiring: Cloud Frontend Developer (Angular + Devops Wizard)Are you a front-end fanatic with a love for the cloud?Can you whip up a sexy Angular dashboard and wrestle cloud chaos into calm with your DevOps chops? If you're part code poet, part cloud...

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