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...

Taxpayers urged to be alert to fraud

Tax season is an important period for South Africans to meet their tax obligations, but it is also one of the busiest times of the year for fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. As SARS continues to simplify filing through digital services and...

Beware scammers posing as telecoms operators

As the demand for communications and mobile Internet services rises sharply during the northern hemisphere tourist season, Kaspersky’s security experts have uncovered scams that target anyone purchasing mobile connections or SIM cards worldwide. Fraudsters create...

What China’s latest five-year plan means to the world

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan aims to help shape the country’s next phase of development, with priorities spanning innovation, domestic consumption, industrial upgrading, green energy and continued opening to the global economy. This is according to speakers at the...

Investec in SA first with Copilot rollout

Investec has rolled out Microsoft Copilot to its 8 000 colleagues across the group, becoming the first organisation in South Africa to publicly announce a full-workforce deployment of Microsoft Copilot. Spanning Investec's operations across South Africa, the UK and...

ECA Amendment Bill published for public comment

On Tuesday 23 June 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies published an invitation to stakeholders and interested parties to make written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, 2026 (Amendment Bill). Submissions...

Steam users targeted via infected wallpaper

Kaspersky has uncovered an ongoing malware distribution campaign leveraging Steam Workshop and Wallpaper Engine - a popular Steam application used to create and share animated desktop wallpapers. Researchers identified multiple infected wallpaper packages which had...

Applications open for Global Cleantech Innovation Programme

outh Africa’s infrastructural challenges are well documented: The grid is overloaded; water scarcity is growing; and transport concerns are constant. What’s worse, though, is the 60% youth unemployment recently revealed by Stats SA. But where there is a lack of...

SA fans among the most colourful at 2026 World Cup

South African fans were named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to an international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football fan Sam...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

Real take-home pay falls to two-year low

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power. This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly...

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Workplace trends for 2026 and beyond

By Dr Chris Blair - The workplace is no longer a fixed structure; it’s a living ecosystem shaped by demographic shifts, technology breakthroughs, and changing human expectations. By the end of this century, the global population is expected to hover around 10-billion...

AI impact is being under-estimated

Technology changes everything eventually and has always shaped how we work. By Mark Dixon, CEO and founder of International Workplace Group (IWG) The difference today is the speed at which that change is unfolding. Advances in AI are accelerating the world of work at...

Green energy, insurtech redefine risk in Africa’s energy transition

As renewable power accelerates across the world, insurers are reshaping how they assess, price and mitigate risk for a new generation of energy assets. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that global renewable capacity will double between 2025 and 2030....

Data protection is the first line. Recovery is the lifeline

Today, organisations rely heavily on data as the backbone of their operations. Every business decision, customer interaction, and innovation depends on instant access to accurate information. By Aslam Tajbhai, head of solutions at DMP SA Unfortunately, many businesses...

Climate change still a major risk to African mining

Climate change is no longer a distant threat - it’s a present-day disruptor reshaping industries, economies, and ecosystems. In Africa, few sectors are as exposed - or as vital - as mining. Intensifying droughts, erratic rainfall, and rising temperatures are placing...

Why discipline matters more than predictions in 2026

Investors enter 2026 carrying the scars of a volatile year, writes Etienne Viljoen, chief investment officer at Aurora Capital. Markets have moved rapidly between fear and optimism. Policy signals have shifted. Narratives around inflation, interest rates, AI, and...

Rethinking wide-area surveillance for Africa

In Africa’s diverse and often unpredictable environments, surveillance systems face challenges that go far beyond simple camera placement. By Leandro da Cunha, surveillance BU executive at Duxbury Networking From sprawling industrial facilities and logistics hubs to...

A PCI DSS expert the best defence against fraud as a service

Cybercrime has undergone a structural shift. What was once a fragmented underground economy built around specialised skills has evolved into a scalable, on-demand commercial ecosystem. By Johannes Briel, senior cyber security specialist at Galix Today,...

Responsible innovation will define the next era of manufacturing

Manufacturing is standing at a pivotal moment. What was once defined by linear processes, manual production, and siloed data is now evolving into a world of digitally connected, intelligent ecosystems. By Tasneem Dajee, Sage Intacct presales manager at Sage AME The...

Kaspersky launches OT calculator

Kaspersky’s new online tool has been specially developed for industrial organisations to assess the potential costs associated with insufficient operational technology (OT) security. By offering detailed financial forecasts, the calculator empowers senior management...

Senior Software Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Software Tester to join a highly motivated engineering team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced software testing professional who is passionate about...

Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for an experienced Test Analyst II to join a dynamic technology team responsible for delivering high-quality business solutions across enterprise applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, preparing and executing test cases to...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Business Analyst Role PurposeBridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions by analysing data, processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and drive organisational change. Translating business requirements and specifications into effective...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

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ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in delivering trusted data products that enable investment, operational, and client-facing decision-making across an innovative Investment Management firm seeking a skilled, curious, and passionate Data Engineer. You will help drive the...

Agile Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about Agile, Business Analysis, and driving high-performing teams? Do you enjoy turning complex business requirements into practical solutions while working with global stakeholders? If so, this could be your next exciting challenge!We're looking...

Agile Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you passionate about Agile, Business Analysis, and driving high-performing teams? Do you enjoy turning complex business requirements into practical solutions while working with global stakeholders? If so, this could be your next exciting challenge!We're looking...

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