Research shows that humans and honeyguides speak in local dialects

Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human...

Windows 11 upgrades pushed global PC shipment growth over 9% in 2025

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,5-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 9,3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. For the full year, worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 270-million units, a 9,1%...

They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

Spacecoin satellites aim to build decentralised Internet in space

Space Telecommunications (STI), the entity behind the open-source satellite internet protocol Spacecoin, has launched three satellites aboard a rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The move is an advancement toward a permissionless, decentralised...

Could Bitcoin outperform Nasdaq, gold?

Bitcoin may well outperform both the Nasdaq and gold over the coming weeks, if a recovery rally in risk assets follows the recent correction, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His assessment comes as cryptocurrencies slumped sharply on Monday, with...

FirstRand takes 20% stake in fintech Optasia

Coinciding with the IPO of Optasia – one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms providing financial access to people in emerging markets - FirstRand says it is acquiring 20,1% of the firm. “FirstRand believes that this investment in Optasia represents an...

How to combat disinformation attacks

By 2028, enterprise spending on battling misinformation and disinformation will surpass $30-billion - cannibalising 10% of marketing and cybersecurity budgets to combat a multifront threat, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors...

WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging

Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...

China narrows the decline in its smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....

Dante plays havoc with cybersecurity experts

Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered evidence linking the HackingTeam successor - Memento Labs - to a new wave of cyberespionage attacks. The discovery stems from an investigation into Operation ForumTroll, an Advanced Persistent Threat...

iStore announces Excellence in Education finalists

iStore Education has announced the two three finalists in each category of the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, following a record 225 submissions from 32 schools across five provinces. A total of 62 standout entries were shortlisted and sent to the international...

How earth observation can aid public health

A new comprehensive review evaluates how earth observation (EO) technologies and big data platforms are being harnessed to monitor and understand human health. The new research highlights the potential for disease modelling, environmental exposure assessment, and...

Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming

After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...

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Datacentrix recognised at Veeam Partner Awards

Datacentrix has been acknowledged for its excellence in delivering data protection solutions, taking home two accolades at the recent 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards. The company was recognised as the winner of the ‘Fastest Growth of the Year’ award and also took the...

How conversational AI is reshaping digital commerce

As South Africa’s digital commerce landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, businesses are facing mounting pressure to reconsider and adapt their customer engagement strategies to ensure that they remain relevant in an ever more competitive marketplace. By Dean...

Buy now, panic later: A legal deep dive into SA’s payment revolution

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options have strutted onto South Africa’s financial runway with the swagger of innovation — offering interest-free instalments, bypassing traditional credit checks, and boasting sleek user interfaces that make old-school lay-bys look...

Everything your phone system knows about your business

If I told you that there is a tool that can provide you with deep business insights ranging from customer experience to productivity and sales, would you consider spending your money on it? What if I told you that you probably already have one and you’re just not...

Developers can’t hide behind exemption clauses

/In Knoetze v Botes, the High Court clarified the limits of exemption clauses in property sale agreements, commonly referred to as voetstoots clauses, particularly where the seller is also the developer and fails to disclose a latent defect. By Sandra Sithole,...

Smart technology boosts energy efficiency at Usave 

In response to rising energy prices, Usave, the Shoprite Group’s no frills discount stores, recently introduced an advanced loss prevention system designed to reduce costs and boost operational efficiency in its supermarkets - helping the retailer to continue...

How AI’s exponential growth makes Internet access your new lifeline

It's time to tell your kids to become plumbers – because while AI might not be coming for their pipes, it's certainly coming for almost everything else. By Paul Colmer, executive committee member of WAPA We've all heard the famous parable of the chessboard: start with...

To keep critical data safe, open a gap

South African organisations are becoming increasingly vigilant when it comes to addressing the growing cyberthreat landscape. In fact, more local companies are prioritising cyber risk mitigation when compared to the global average. By Michael Langeveld, head of...

It may be time to move away from tried and tested solutions

Since the 1990’s when Office became the default productivity suite for nearly every business, companies have gone “all-in” on Microsoft. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings Over the past 20 years, businesses got even more deeply embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem...

Why fintechs should know about PEPs and PIPs

If you’re a fintech operating in South Africa, your business relationships with a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) could lead to a very serious misstep within your business without the proper due diligence. That’s because screening for PEPs and Prominent Influential...

Flutter Developer – Gauteng Irene

Ready to build what the world depends on? Irene, Gauteng (on-site)R1,000,000+ p/a (negotiable for top talent)Global identity & security tech | Cross-platform apps | High-performance engineeringStep into a role where your code does more than function; it secures...

Head of Software – Gauteng Braamfontein

Are you ready to lead a technology transformation?I'm assisting my client in finding a Head of Software Engineering to spearhead innovation and modernisation across mission-critical platforms. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive engineering...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...

Linux Engineer

Role OverviewWe are looking for a talented and motivated Linux Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security....

Network Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Network Security Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks from evolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard...

Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...

Linux Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Role OverviewWe are looking for a talented and motivated Linux Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security....

Senior IT Technician

Ensuring that IT services are designed and implemented to support both daily operational needs and strategic objectives. Ensure the security and integrity of data, , provide technical support, and enhance overall productivity through effective technology solutions....

Senior Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

SENIOR DEVELOPER – Marketing Team (The Coolest Tech Squad in Retail) Hey code wizard, yes YOU, the one who dreams in RPG and wakes up debugging in your sleep…We're on the hunt for a Senior Developer who doesn't just write code — you craft digital magic that makes our...

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