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...

What is Open Weights? Is it enough?

The big debate going on in the artificial intelligence (AI) is around Open Weights, and whether AI suppliers should embrace the concept, or make their models more restrictive. But what are Open Weights? Is it equivalent to Open Source AI? And why is the debate...

Rethinking security for the age of AI

Microsoft has launched Project Perception, a new cybersecurity stack for the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Hayete Gallot, executive vice-president of Microsoft Security, unpacks why this is needed, and how Project Perception aims to deliver.   The physics of...

NTT Data and Cursor in strategic alliance

Looking to strengthen its engineering and delivery model, NTT Data has announced a strategic partnership with Cursor - one of the world’s leading multi-model platforms and which was recently acquired by SpaceX. The collaboration marks a strategic advancement in NTT...

Scammers as keyed up as players for this World Cup

The soccer World Cup 2026 kicked off on June 11 and alongside it the number of scammers attempting to exploit fan excitement has also increased, says Kaspersky, noting that at least 336 unique domains mimicking official World Cup resources have been detected. In...

Polluted air puts newborns at risk

Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth, according to new research by paediatricians at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Published in BMJ Open...

WEF: Scale innovation into growth, jobs and competitiveness

Under the theme Innovating at Scale at the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos”,  leaders and entrepreneurs explored how technology can be harnessed as a strategic opportunity - and how its benefits can be shared widely and contribute to resilient growth. With more...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

Neocloud providers becoming a force in AI cloud market

By 2030, neocloud providers will capture 20% of the $267-billion AI cloud market, according to Gartner. “Neocloud” refers to cloud providers built specifically for AI and high-performance workloads. The rapid growth of GenAI is creating unprecedented demand for...

SpaceX speeds AI push with strategic hires

SpaceX, which recently went public with a $2-trillion valuation, is accelerating its expansion of applied artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across engineering and platform operations, says GlobalData. Continued hiring for specialised AI roles highlights a...

AI skills in the supply chain in high demand

Demand for supply chain roles requiring AI skills has increased 387% from 1Q23 to 1Q26, significantly outpacing overall labour market growth and intensifying competition for qualified talent, according to new research from Gartner. “The demand for AI skills in supply...

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Paratus lights up East Africa fibre highway

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has switched on a major new fibre route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial...

Cisco adds AI era solutions

Cisco has unveiled a series of solutions that together enable customers to raise their ambitions for secure and trusted Agentic AI. “AI innovation is moving faster than ever before and we’re delivering the critical infrastructure our customers need to move fast and...

In cybersecurity, the when is just now

Cyber-risk in South Africa is not an if anymore, it’s when the attackers get in and how equipped the company is to deal with it, writes Mohammed Pochee, product manager: security at Vox. A company can very easily find itself offline for more than a week. Attackers can...

Vertiv in strategic agreement with University of Bologna

Vertiv has signed a framework collaboration agreement with the University of Bologna, establishing a broad collaboration focused on knowledge development, skills advancement and territorial impact. "For Vertiv, this collaboration with the University of Bologna is a...

Facebook cloning turns your profile into a weapon

Facebook cloning scams are continuing to rise, turning ordinary profiles and family photos into tools for fraud and social engineering, writes Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security. Have you ever wondered what criminals...

Strengthen cybersecurity through smarter vendor risk management

Vendor risk management has shifted from an administrative task to a strategic discipline, which shapes how well organisations protect themselves. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix Many businesses rely heavily on third parties for...

Before you say yes to that job, consider this

In South Africa’s tough job market, where unemployment is high and opportunities are limited, accepting a job offer is often a necessity. But even when you’re relieved to have an offer, it’s important to remember that a job is about more than the salary on offer. It...

NTT Data acquires Zero&One

NTT Data has acquired Zero&One, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dubai, Zero&One holds nine AWS competencies and was one of the first in the region to...

Talk360 gets secondary investment led by HAVAÍC

Talk360, the global calling app built to make international communication more accessible and reliable, has announced a $1,4-million secondary investment led by HAVAÍC. The transaction was supported by Universum Wealth, a limited partner in HAVAÍC’s $50-million...

MyProperty expands into Africa

MyProperty, an independent property portal in South Africa and Namibia, has announced its expansion into the broader African market with the launch of MyProperty Africa. “Our independence allows us to stay focused on what matters - agents and consumers,” says Adriaan...

Senior Business Analyst at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

An established and growing technology-focused organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join its team in Umhlanga. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on improving business performance through process optimisation,...

Test Analyst (POS Experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled Test Analyst with strong functional testing experience and Point of Sale (POS) system exposure to ensure the quality and reliability of retail and transactional systems in an Agile environment.RequirementsKey Responsibilities Translate...

Full Stack Developer (React)

Are you a Full Stack Developer with strong React and .NET core experience, based in Durban? Do you want to be part of an organisation that sees the value in their true assets - their people. Join a team of like-minded devs and be rewarded with challenging work and a...

IT Desktop Support Technician (Stellenbosch Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE daily tickets are completed and resolved within a reasonable time as your strong technical skills are sought to fill the role of an IT Desktop Support Technician for a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch. You will provide...

Data Scientist (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to turn data into powerful business solutions? Join a fast-paced, innovative team where you'll work with AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world challenges.Your responsibilities will include: Translate business problems into data-driven...

Full Stack Developer (React) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga Rocks

Are you a Full Stack Developer with strong React and .NET core experience, based in Durban? Do you want to be part of an organisation that sees the value in their true assets - their people. Join a team of like-minded devs and be rewarded with challenging work and a...

Data Scientist (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Ready to turn data into powerful business solutions? Join a fast-paced, innovative team where you'll work with AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world challenges.Your responsibilities will include: Translate business problems into data-driven...

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