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...

AI startup speeds disease research

About 15% of the world’s population — more than 1-billion people — are affected by neurological disorders, from commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to hundreds of lesser-known, rare conditions. BrainStorm Therapeutics, a San Diego-based startup,...

Cost-to-serve model to key for supply chain leaders

To clarify true supply chain costs and profitability, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should adopt a six-step cost-to-serve (CTS) model, according to Gartner. This model helps allocate indirect and overhead costs based on the complexity of supporting each...

The votes are in … these are SA’s top IT vendors

South African IT resellers have cast their votes and selected their favourite vendors in the 2023 Channelwise Awards. Resellers cast their votes online in the Channelwise Awards survey, with about 2 200 taking the opportunity to make their voices heard. The results...

5G the fastest-growing subscription type in sub-Saharan Africa

The November 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report projects that total mobile subscriptions in sub-Saharan Africa will grow at 3 percent annually from 940-million in 2023 to 1,1-billion in 2029. 5G will be the fastest-growing subscription type between 2023 and...

Proxy macOS Trojan uncovered

Kaspersky has identified a sophisticated proxy Trojan designed to compromise the macOS operating system. This latest threat is propagated through the distribution of cracked (pirated) versions of legitimate software, posing a serious risk to users who seek alternative...

The biggest cybersecurity concerns for 2024

Hacking courses, leaked nudes, and AI usage in scams are the most discussed topics on the dark web forums. This is according to NordVPN, which looked into the biggest dark web forum as the basis of its predictions for the year ahead. "Every year we try to predict...

Climate change among top SA worries

Epson's latest Climate Barometer survey - the third edition since the survey began in 2021 - has revealed new insights around South Africans' attitudes and behaviours towards climate change, an imminent climate crisis, and taking action to make a difference for the...

Africa could lose $25bn a year under EU carbon tax

African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina warns that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly constrain Africa's trade and industrialisation progress by penalising value-added exports including steel, cement, iron, aluminium and fertilizers....

SA passes ‘hate speech’ bill

Despite international warnings, the South African parliament has passed new legislation broadly criminalising “hate speech”. The law states that any person who communicates with the intention to “be harmful or to incite harm” and to “promote or propagate hatred” is...

Impacts of climate change are increasingly visible

Up to 2,8-billion people could be exposed to heatwaves by 2090 under a high-warming scenario - more than double that in a low-warming scenario - according to new analysis from the International Organisation for Migration's (IOM) Global Data Institute (GDI). While the...

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Oracle puts machine learning at applications’ heart

Oracle executive chairman and chief technology officer Larry Ellison has demonstrated next-generation voice user interface and powerful analytics capabilities within Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications provide a complete and fully...

SUSE secures OpenChain Certification

SUSE has announced it is OpenChain certified, an initiative to make open source licensing more predictable, understandable and efficient for participants of the software supply chain. SUSE is the first enterprise Linux distributor to earn conformance with the...

CaseWare is in line with IRBA 2017 Public Inspections Report

CaseWare Africa will release an updated version of its Probe Audit software on 7 November to help clients deal with the issues highlighted in the most recent Inspections Report issued by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA). The update will also help...

Could Joburg be the AI hub Africa needs?

When one thinks of artificial intelligence (AI), major corporations working out of leading tech hubs like Silicon Valley and - with a growing presence - London come to mind. Africa, on the other hand, hasn't yet taken a seat at the solution-driven AI table, with...

Cranfield Aviation Training launches e-learning

At Cranfield Aviation Training, more than 6 000 students are certified per year. With over 80 courses available to all flight deck, cabin crew personnel and flight engineers, Cranfield has remained relevant and embraced all advancements in the aviation industry over...

Accenture Research goes live with Africa Observatory

Accenture Research has launched Africa Observatory, a central knowledge and insights hub. Informed by work carried out by Accenture's many specialist units across the continent in technology, digital, strategy, consulting and operations, the research hub is conceived...

Versatile Versant 3100 powers up Lesedi 7 Group’s digital dynamics

Lesedi 7 Group has bolstered its digital print facility with a Xerox Versant 3100 colour digital press from Xerox business partner XBC-IT and Altron Bytes Document Solutions' (BDS). Lesedi 7 Group is a full creative service, litho, digital and wide format media...

Increase sales and productivity with data cleaning

Up to 32% of any company's data is inaccurate, according to recent research, leading to revenue losses of up to 23%. This is because data quality has a direct impact on the conversion rate from lead to customer, says Louise Robinson, MD of specialist lead generation...

Fujitsu, Ericsson in 5G partnership

Fujitsu and Ericsson have entered an agreement to deliver end-to-end 5G network solutions and related services under a strategic partnership. The two companies are joining forces to develop this based on their combined portfolios - spanning radio access and core...

Kaspersky Lab helps build skilled capacity with SABRIC

Kaspersky Lab concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) in October 2017 and plans to renew the MOU for a further year, following its success. The MOU has seen Kaspersky Lab successfully support...

IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil

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SAP Full Stack Developer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Sandton

Are you an experienced SAP Developer with a strong command of ABAP and a passion for creating innovative solutions? We are seeking aSAP Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and help drive impactful business processes through expert development and...

Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Mobile Developer proficient in Typescript and Flutter. Key Requirements Minimum 3 years of mobile application development experience.Proficiency in TypeScript and mobile frameworks like React Native, Flutter, and Expo.Strong understanding...

SQL Database Administrator – Western Cape Constantia

?? Job Opportunity: Database Administrator | Constantia, Cape Town | PermanentWe are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join a growing financial services organisation. This role offers the chance to design and maintain high-performance, secure databases,...

Data Scientist

Hybrid work model : 2 day per week in the office Data analyst and Data scientist- Value chain solutions As part of the new Value Chain sloutions Team, you will be responsible for data analysis and solutions including simulation and modelling, design and implementation...

Back-end Developer

This role is ideal for a developer eager to innovate, solve meaningful challenges, and contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative and growth-focused environment. Key Requirements Proficiency in PHP/TypeScript with strong MVC, microservices, and event-driven...

ICT Support Technician

IT support technicians play a vital role in organizations by ensuring the smooth functioning of technology and systems. Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, and networksProviding technical support and assistance to end-usersDiagnosing and resolving...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Tyger Valley

Hybrid work model : 2 day per week in the office Data analyst and Data scientist- Value chain solutions As part of the new Value Chain sloutions Team, you will be responsible for data analysis and solutions including simulation and modelling, design and implementation...

Back-end Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This role is ideal for a developer eager to innovate, solve meaningful challenges, and contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative and growth-focused environment. Key Requirements Proficiency in PHP/TypeScript with strong MVC, microservices, and event-driven...

ICT Support Technician – Gauteng Randburg

IT support technicians play a vital role in organizations by ensuring the smooth functioning of technology and systems. Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, and networksProviding technical support and assistance to end-usersDiagnosing and resolving...

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