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...

IBM and AMD join forces to build quantum-centric supercomputer

IBM and AMD have announced plans to develop next-generation computing architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing, known as quantum-centric supercomputing. The companies are collaborating to develop scalable, open-source...

Future B2B buyers will prefer human interaction over AI

As AI continues to transform the landscape of B2B sales, organisations are navigating a delicate balance between leveraging cutting-edge technology and maintaining the authentic human connections that buyers increasingly value. While AI-driven solutions offer speed,...

Pre-paid electricity meters linked to energy poverty, food insecurity

A doctoral thesis by Isaac Kwamena Nunoo from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) School of Economics has highlighted the crucial role of electricity in enhancing household welfare in Ghana and South Africa. The thesis explores the impact of electricity and fuel usage...

ISPA echoes calls for regulatory support for MVNOs

ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), welcomes recent calls for an appropriate, light-touch regulatory regime specifically tailored to support the growing number of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) introducing competition...

August vehicle sales underwhelm but NADA still optimistic

August vehicle sales in South Africa showed a 4,9% decrease compared to the same month last year - a drop that comes at a critical time for the automotive sector. "This decline is disappointing, especially considering the July sales results and improving consumer...

Time to give mobile devices the spring cleaning they deserve

Spring has officially sprung. And with the traditional thoughts around warmer weather and an exciting period of renewal and rejuvenation, now is also the perfect time to give a fresh start to your digital devices. Giving them a proper spring cleaning will not only...

Takealot Group sells Superbalist

The Takealot Group has announced that Superbalist has been acquired by a South African consortium of retail and private equity investors, led by Blank Canvas Capital. The strategic acquisition, effective 1 September 2024, will support Superbalist's ongoing growth,...

How KnowBe4 hired a spy – and sent them packing

In a startling turn of events, cybersecurity awareness training company KnowBe4 recently uncovered an elaborate scam when it unwittingly hired a North Korean spy. This incident has sent shockwaves through the business community, highlighting the growing risks...

IBM, Intel collaborate to drive AI innovation

IBM and Intel are collaborating to deploy Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators as a service on IBM Cloud by early next year to help more cost effectively scale enterprise AI and drive innovation underpinned with security and resiliency. This collaboration will also enable...

GenAI a key theme in companies’ discussions

Companies across various sectors are incorporating next-generation AI capabilities into their solutions, with GenAI standing out as a primary focus of technological innovation, reveals the Company Filings Analytics Database of research group GlobalData. The company’s...

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Mastercard announces Fintech Express

Mastercard has launched Fintech Express in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), a programme designed to facilitate emerging fintechs' launch and expansion. Mastercard Fintech Express is designed for all types of fintechs: established fintechs wanting a direct license...

Ricoh’s debuts ProcessDirector via subscription

Ricoh will offer ProcessDirector via subscription from 1 October 2020. The workflow automation tool is Ricoh's award-winning solution that now significantly decreases upfront costs for customers who want to streamline operations, improve process integrity, reduce...

Ericsson launches integrated Packet Core Firewall

Ericsson is advancing 5G core network security for communications service providers (CSPs) through the launch of the cloud native Ericsson Packet Core Firewall. Core network security is a key factor in CSPs' forward business planning as they pursue innovative new...

Three pillars for building trusted AI

We're on the cusp of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, writes Robin Fisher, area vice-president of Salesforce - Emerging Markets. One that will largely be defined by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), which has taken giant leaps in helping us accomplish tasks...

HPE completes Silver Peak acquisition

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed the acquisition of Silver Peak, an SD-WAN (software-defined wide area network) leader, in a transaction valued at $925-million. Silver Peak will become a part of Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company. The acquisition will...

Amplify out-of-home campaigns with location-powered digital media

The Out-of-home (OOH) industry is strongly re-emerging in the post-Covid media landscape. Use of digital billboards is growing as well as the opportunity to buy digital out-of-home (DOOH) programmatically. OOH media owners are increasingly converting their holdings...

FuseForward achieves AWS Advanced Consulting status

FuseForward has achieved AWS Advanced Consulting status, making it one of a very select group of companies to have achieved this designation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) through the AWS Partner Network (APN) program. The AWS Advanced Consulting Partner certification...

Check Point redefines secure remote access

Check Point Software Technologies has announced the acquisition of a new cloud-based technology that delivers secure remote access created by Odo Security. The technology will integrate with Check Point's Infinity architecture, and become the easiest and most secure...

Businesses lag in cyber protection

As of mid-February, about 4,7-million US employees were working remotely. The social distancing measures introduced in March caused that number to surge dramatically. According to Gallup, the percentage of full-time employees working from home due to Covid-19 jumped...

Netstar expands customer experience

As consumers increasingly do business remotely, Netstar has launched its services on efficient, new e-commerce platforms that cut service times and boost effectiveness. The Altron subsidiary has introduced a new e-commerce platform on its website to enhance digital...

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Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst - Front Arena Role PurposeThe purpose of the Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena) is to provide Capital Markets knowledge and practical application of business analysis to design, develop and implement...

SQL Developer – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...

Business Analyst/BA (hybrid) contract (1857) TB – Gauteng Midrand

Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog. Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc. Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...

Intern – Systems Administrator

Our client is looking for an intern with a minimum Diploma in IT or a related field. The successful candidate will shadow the Support Team and offer support.Support the day-to-day operations of the servers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance,...

Senior Software Engineer at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications in multiple frameworks and stacks. Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise Qualifications...

Business Systems Analyst

Key Responsibilities: Gather, document, and analyze business requirements for Payroll & HR systems.Configure and support Oracle HRMS/Payroll modules to ensure optimal performance.Design and execute test cases to meet system objectives and standards.Provide...

Intern – Systems Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is looking for an intern with a minimum Diploma in IT or a related field. The successful candidate will shadow the Support Team and offer support.Support the day-to-day operations of the servers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance,...

Business Systems Analyst – Gauteng Sandringham

Key Responsibilities: Gather, document, and analyze business requirements for Payroll & HR systems.Configure and support Oracle HRMS/Payroll modules to ensure optimal performance.Design and execute test cases to meet system objectives and standards.Provide...

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