Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

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...

Does SA have what it takes to stay off the FATF greylist?

On 24 October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, 32 months after being placed there in February 2023. The reforms that got it off the list were real: new legislation, better beneficial...

New discovery could help 6G networks cut through interference

A breakthrough new development in communications research may have solved a key problem with one of the enabling technologies set to underpin the 6G networks of the future. A team of engineers led from the University of Glasgow have found a way to help wireless...

Entry-level jobs for school-leavers

This Youth Month, online recruitment platform Pnet has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for June 2026, featuring a closer look at the top entry-level job opportunities in South Africa. Based on vacancies posted across the company’s platforms, this special...

SA again failing its women … now with breast cancer care

A new study by the Department of Surgery at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa - including critical shortages of surgical services, specialist staff, and diagnostic capacity which deny many...

Veeam streamlines African distribution

Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Veeam has finalised the consolidation of its distribution landscape in Africa. As part of this updated model, Veeam has onboarded Mitsumi Distribution as a new distributor for East and West Africa, while...

SA’s Saucecode garners global awards

South African company Saucecode has been gathering global awards for its home-grown Roboteur automation platform, which is deployed in enterprises as varied as Nedbank, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Cine Centre. CIOReview Magazine Europe recently awarded Saucecode...

Valued at $1,77trn, SpaceX goes public

Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) will start trading today on the  today (12 June 2026) Nasdaq Global Select Market and Nasdaq Texas. The company has confirmed the pricing of its initial public offering of 555 555 555 shares of its Class A common...

2026 Model Awards recognise tech excellence in financial services

Global advisory firm Celent has named the financial institutions demonstrating excellence in technology use across banking, buy side/sell side, insurance, risk management, and wealth management. Through the 2026 Model Awards, Celent analysts have identified real-world...

Novus warns of lower earnings

Novus Holdings has issued a trading statement, alerting shareholders to reduced earnings for the year ended 31 March 2026. The company cautions that earnings per share (EPS) is expected to be between 78.58 cents and 89.66 cents, reflecting a decrease of between 19,1%...

Veeam aims to put trust back into the data platform

Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted enterprises’ relationship with their data, which could expose that data to new threats. To plug this emerging gap in enterprise resilience, Veeam has added a new...

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The teen internet tango

If you’ve ever seen a teenager argue with their WiFi router at midnight, you know the internet isn’t just a tool, but a lifestyle. It’s the universal babysitter that sometimes forgets the babysitting part, a treasure chest of knowledge, memes, and questionable...

Driving digital transformation in SA classrooms

The shift from paper to digital learning is slow but unavoidable. With the right infrastructure and support, technology like interactive whiteboards can help teachers save time, improve lesson quality, boost learner engagement and prepare students for a digital...

Why every board needs an AI expert

Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche tool. It sits inside core workflows, decision systems, and customer experiences. For boards in South Africa and beyond, that raises a key question: who on your board can interrogate AI decisions with the same rigor used for...

Digital rethink needed as fast-fashion tech floods the market

As global organisations race toward 2026, Specno is issuing a clear warning: businesses that do not rethink how they build digital products will be left behind in what leaders are calling the fast-fashion era of tech. With AI now enabling rapid development at...

Trends set to shape 2026 employment and remuneration

At the South African Reward Association (SARA) annual conference, exco member Dr Mark Bussin presented 12 interesting trends he expects will emerge in the 2026 workplace. “These macro trends will impact rewards across organisations next year,” says Bussin.   Trend 1:...

Liquid cooling in data centres a turning point for Africa

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply embedded in how organisations operate, the infrastructure behind these digital tools is undergoing a profound shift. Data centre capacity to power AI processes must increase, and rapidly, by expanding and upgrading...

The price we’re paying for public sector failure

How much does South Africa really lose, year after year, because our public sector is not professionalised? It’s a question that stirs the emotions of taxpayers, businesses, and ordinary citizens. By Msizi Gwala CA(SA), lead: public sector thought leadership at SAICA...

Why human error is our biggest cyber threat

Cyber-attacks are getting smarter, faster and more personal, and even the best security technology can’t stop them if people keep clicking on the wrong links. Craig Freer, director of managed services provider Qwerti, says businesses are fighting a new kind of battle,...

SA’s silent APP fraud time bomb

We made payments fast. Fraudsters said thank you. By Tim Chadwick, CEO of Chadwicks South Africa is racing into real time payments, PayShap IDs, instant EFTs, money that leaves in seconds. That is good for cash flow and great for crooks. The hottest scam in the world...

Senior Microsoft 365 Developer (CPT & DBN Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN and deliver modern, business-focused solutions as the next Senior Microsoft 365 Developer sought by a global SharePoint Consultancy. You will be joining a team that helps organisations unlock more value from Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Teams,...

SQL Developer (CPT/PTA)

Our client is looking for a SQL Developer for a permanent role based in their Pretoria Office or Somerset West - Hybrid.Responsibilities/Tasks:Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers and database objects.Contribute to database design and...

SQL Developer (CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Gauteng

Our client is looking for a SQL Developer for a permanent role based in their Pretoria Office or Somerset West - Hybrid.Responsibilities/Tasks:Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers and database objects.Contribute to database design and...

BIM Specialist

Our client, a leading data centre and digital infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced BIM Specialist to join their Building Information Modelling team in Isando, Johannesburg. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bridging technology, data,...

BIM Specialist – Gauteng Primrose

Our client, a leading data centre and digital infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced BIM Specialist to join their Building Information Modelling team in Isando, Johannesburg. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bridging technology, data,...

Business Analyst (Product Office)

Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse business needs, investment-domain problems, processes, and system behaviour across the range of the company's products.Apply quantitative, qualitative, and visual analysis to understand complex problems and communicate possible solutions...

Business Analyst (Product Office) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse business needs, investment-domain problems, processes, and system behaviour across the range of the company's products.Apply quantitative, qualitative, and visual analysis to understand complex problems and communicate possible solutions...

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