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...

Fraudsters honing in on specific targets with AI

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting money itself - and AI is making it easier than ever for them, according to new research from Riskified. New financial platforms for cryptocurrency, remittances, and precious metals have made moving money faster and more...

Dell, Red Hat collaborate on open source workloads

Dell Technologies and Red Hat are working together to bring Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI), a foundation model platform built on an AI-optimised operating system that enables users to more seamlessly develop, test and deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Smart satellite services deliver better healthcare

Q-KON has installed a  Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system at the Platinum Health Modikwa Clinic – the first time that a LEO satellite service has been used in the healthcare industry in South Africa. Situated at the Modikwa Mine in Mpumalanga near Burgersfort, Modikwa Clinic...

Public-private action could bridge cyber protection gap

A new whitepaper from Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group highlights the critical need for greater public sector involvement to strengthen societal resilience in the event a catastrophic cyber event occurs. The whitepaper, “Closing the cyber risk protection...

Massive security threat looms in the quantum era

Kathy Gibson reports – Quantum computing is going to have a massive impact on how we use technology - and on the economy as a whole – but the power it unleashes is also going to make it much, much harder to secure our systems. Riaz Osman, managing partner at IBM...

These are people defining the AI-powered future of work

Research has uncovered five distinct AI personas that employers need to understand as they implement AI and bring workers onboard “The AI Team” - a workplace where humans and AI agents work successfully side-by-side. According to Slack’s new Workforce Lab research,...

Privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline

The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research from cybersecurity specialists NordVPN. Based on 31 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords...

Tropic Trooper in new strike on Middle East target

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign carried out by the Tropic Trooper group. This operation has been targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East for over a year aiming to conduct...

US execs more pessimistic about their economy

For most of the past year, US business executives have listed inflation as their top concern - yet easing inflation hasn’t improved their outlook: only a quarter or so expressed optimism about prospects for the US economy over the next 12 months, down from more than a...

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Businesses need to adapt to new disruptive staffing models

Recruiting and staffing have become more complex, technology driven and many businesses view this disruption as a threat. By Bluegrass Digital CEO Nick Durrant They need to understand that they cannot continue using traditional methods and keep doing things the same...

Schools are safer without cash payments

Stricter measures have been put in place to safeguard schools, from protective face masks to social distancing. Teachers have also indicated that they don't want schools to be the reason for the next wave of the virus and have now introduced innovative tech to make...

Partnership will empower future data scientists

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has signed a multi-million rand partnership with Imvelo Ventures. The university launched its Masters Programme in Statistical Science with specialisation in Data Science in 2018 to address the skill shortages in several...

Intelligent infrastructure in the modern data centre

As the world's largest IT companies realise the importance of 'intelligent infrastructure' in the modern data centre, the race is on between storage competitors to provide products and solutions that are actually truly intelligent, and not merely standard...

GELS brings anti-bacteria lighting to SA

A South African company has clinched a deal to distribute lighting technology able to suppress bacteria in the air and on surfaces using a narrow spectrum of visible light. The licencing agreement for SpectraClean involves Johannesburg-based Genstar Emergency Lighting...

How continuous learning helps business to innovate

For businesses to remain competitive, they need to innovate, adapt, motivate and encourage their employees to expand their skill set and gain expertise. At the core of this, employees need sufficient and continuous learning and training to contribute to the success of...

SAP aims to support social enterprises

SAP has announced 5 & 5 by '25, a corporate initiative targeting 5% of addressable spend with social enterprises and with diverse businesses by 2025. In setting this target, SAP aims to inspire organizations around the world to buy more goods and services from...

Imperial Wanderers Stadium goes green

The Imperial Wanderers Stadium has partnered with Imperial and the SolarSaver Group to bring solar power to the multipurpose entertainment lifestyle venue through the installation of a customised 250kWp solar photovoltaic system. The venue is one of the first stadiums...

Tackling coronavirus-related fraud

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States has received over 175 000 consumer reports related to COVID-19 scams, totalling a mammoth $118.81-million (R1.986-billion) in losses. The top fraud reports relate to: online...

Netherlands-based professional learning platform reaches into Africa

SkillsTown South Africa has launched a Dutch-based online professional learning platform modified for the South African market. "With such an uncertain future, we should all be taking our destiny into our own hands," says Kevin Hardy, MD of SkillsTown SA. "In many...

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Drive digital transformation and innovation across enterprise platforms in a leading tech environment.Is this you? You're an analytical thinker with a passion for optimising systems and processes. You thrive in fast-paced environments, working with both technical...

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Development and maintenance on platform / application.Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and System owner.Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.Preparation of system / technical documentation...

ERP Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal La Mercy

Drive digital transformation and innovation across enterprise platforms in a leading tech environment.Is this you? You're an analytical thinker with a passion for optimising systems and processes. You thrive in fast-paced environments, working with both technical...

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ENVIRONMENT:HELP deliver transformative growth by building intelligent tech solutions by joining the Remote team of an innovative LegalTech company seeking a results-driven Junior Software/QA Tester to assist designing and running tests on software usability. Along...

Junior Software/QA Tester (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:HELP deliver transformative growth by building intelligent tech solutions by joining the Remote team of an innovative LegalTech company seeking a results-driven Junior Software/QA Tester to assist designing and running tests on software usability. Along...

Remuneration & Information System Specialist

Purpose of the job:Responsible for providing specialist technical leadership in remuneration and HR Information systems. In addition, takes the lead for planning, project coordination, management and support in developing a cost-effective human resources information...

Remuneration & Information System Specialist – Gauteng Boksburg

Purpose of the job:Responsible for providing specialist technical leadership in remuneration and HR Information systems. In addition, takes the lead for planning, project coordination, management and support in developing a cost-effective human resources information...

Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic)

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...

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