KadNap botnet has infected 14 000 devices
The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen has discovered malware, KadNap, that conscripts edge devices into a botnet that proxies malicious traffic. Since August 2025, the team has been monitoring the growth of this network, which is now above 14 000 infected devices....
The clock is ticking for Europe to seize AI leadership
Europe has more artificial intelligence (AI) users than the US. It matches the US for AI talent, and produces as many AI startups every year. And yet, when the world tells the story of AI, Europe barely gets a mention. That is the central paradox of a new report,...
Gold bounce-back is brewing, says deVere CEO
The dramatic fall in gold prices has the hallmarks of a “leverage-driven break” rather than a collapse in underlying demand. The prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group comes as gold has experienced its sharpest price fall in more than a decade. It dropped...
RPA market to hit $35,84bn by 2033
The global robotic process automation market size is estimated to reach $35,84-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 29% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise in demand for lower operating costs is among the major accelerating...
Datatech acquires Maple Woods
Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of Maple Woods Enterprises, with effect from 2 February 2026. Maple Woods is a long-term security partner of Logicalis USA. Its flagship Overwatch offering is an advanced cybersecurity and compliance programme...
Gates Foundation CEO details a plan to reverse health declines
Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman released his 2026 Annual Letter, The Road to 2045, warning that the recent reversal in global health progress raises urgent moral choices and outlining a 20-year agenda to accelerate impact as the foundation works toward completing its...
At 140 years old, Mercedes-Benz unveils Nvidia-powered S-Class
Mercedes-Benz is marking 140 years of automotive innovation with a new S-Class built for the AI era, bringing together automotive safety and Nvidia’s advanced autonomous driving platform to enable a level 4-ready architecture designed for trust. The new S-Class with...
Portable consumer electronics in for 13% growth
The global portable consumer electronics market size is anticipated to reach $760,99-billion by 2033 and is anticipated to expand at a compointd annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Recent...
Deepfake-related fraud racks up $1bn in 2025
According to cybersecurity experts at Surfshark, 2025 experienced a massive surge in deepfake-related fraud losses. The numbers climbed over $1,1-billion, tripling from $360-million in 2024, and marking a staggering ninefold increase from the $128-million total...
PMI shows signs of recovery
The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 reflects a rebound in manufacturing sentiment after a sharp contraction at the end of 2025. The seasonally adjusted PMI rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s...
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In a world filled with opinions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s worth having your own view of the big picture of this latest technological revolution. By Juanita Vorster, independent business advisor My view is that we shouldn’t turn the...
Smart nano-grids shift electricity generation to point of consumption
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Outdated payment systems hobble supply chains
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Politics and corruption: can businesses survive without bribery?
South Africa continues to be a nation blighted by corruption. Last year it placed 82nd out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, showing no improvement on its 2023 ranking. In the past 13 years, local non-profit Corruption...
Africa’s telecommunications sector needs standardised regulations
Africa’s telecoms space is packed with opportunity but an outdated and fragmented regulatory landscape means that fast, affordable and borderless telephony is still out of reach. Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer of Euphoria Telecom Two key barriers are...
How integration is powering Zambia’s digital payment future
Zambia’s financial sector is undergoing a meaningful digital shift. Nearly 70% of adults now access payment services – including bank accounts, mobile money and microfinance – marking steady progress toward a more integrated and inclusive payments ecosystem. With the...
Change management is the real game changer
Digital transformation is accelerating across industries, with one truth becoming clearer – technology alone doesn’t drive success, people do. “Digital transformation is no longer optional, it is a strategic imperative,” says Paul Raath, change management expert at...
Turn behaviour change into behaviour constancy
Customer loyalty is a figurative holy grail of business. Why? Long-term customers have a higher lifetime value to companies, while acquiring a new customer can be between five and 25 times more expensive than retaining an existing one. By Riaz Galant, commercial...
New global channel chief for Mimecast
Mimecast has appointed Michael McCollough as senior vice-president of worldwide partners and alliances – a pivotal hire as the company. The company is currently expanding its global partner ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on MSPs. McCollough has held leadership...
Honest Components will source hard-to-find and discontinued components
Honest Components (HCI), a supplier of obsolete and hard-to-find electronic board-level components, has launched a new online database housing over 3 000 legacy and discontinued parts, all searchable via www.honestcomponents.com. “The database is a vital tool for...
Power BI Data Analyst – Stellenbosch – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A start-up, agricultural software company building solutions to optimise the value chain, while offering a business-to-business service, is seeking a Data Analyst to synthesize strategies for their clients (growers and buyers) by leveraging data management...
Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer (C#, ASP.NET, MSSQL) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leader in Conversational Analytics seeks the coding expertise of a highly driven Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer with 7-10 years of professional Software Development experience. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects which will...
Junior Full Stack Developer (Ruby/Ruby on Rails) (Stellenbosch Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic AgriTech company seeks a Junior Full Stack Developer with an interest in building software that interfaces with industrial control systems. This role supports their broader mission of transforming Agricultural operations through automation,...
Back-End Developer (Entry) 2411
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Data Controller (JHB / Stellenbosch / Eastern Cape)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client operates as a development company with offices in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, specializing in the advancement of state-of-the-art agricultural technologies. They are seeking a Data Controller who is essentially an introduction to the group's...
Junior Full Stack Developer (Ruby/Ruby on Rails) (Stellenbosch Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic AgriTech company seeks a Junior Full Stack Developer with an interest in building software that interfaces with industrial control systems. This role supports their broader mission of transforming Agricultural operations through automation,...
Back-End Developer (Entry) 2411 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Data Controller (JHB / Stellenbosch / Eastern Cape) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Project Manager-Enterprise Applications at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of role: The Project Manager will lead the delivery of application-focused projects across the organisation, including new application implementations, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements. This role ensures projects are delivered within scope, budget, and...
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