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...

WAPAloza 2025 spotlights ‘wireless without limits’

The Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) announces that its WAPAloza event for the wireless, fibre and satellite connectivity ecosystem is schedule to take place on 23 to 25 June at the Misty Hills Hotel and Conference Centre in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg....

Interledger opens grant applications for Higher Education

The Interledger Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation fostering global digital financial inclusion through Open Payments, has opened its 2025 NextGen Higher Education programme, with applications for grants of up to $50 000 (about R950,000) accepted until 3...

CISOs under threat from repeat attacks

Boards need to get behind their security teams to prevent attacks from happening. Trellix has released new research, "Mind of the CISO: Behind the Breach" that surveyed global chief information security officers (CISOs) across major industries to better understand the...

ITU publishes 6G framework

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the framework for the development of standards and radio interface technologies for the sixth generation of mobile systems, popularly referred to as 6G. The details of the 6G framework are contained in...

$175m pledged to Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa

During COP28, African and global institutions together with governments of Germany, France and Japan and philanthropies pledged over $175-million to the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA). The landmark initial pledge will help to rapidly scale up...

New vehicles sales under pressure

New vehicle sales experienced their biggest losses during November since the beginning of 2021 when the market was beginning its slow recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. According to figures released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council, South Africa's new...

Datatec ups its stake in Mason Advisory

Datatec PLC has acquired an additional 40% holding in Mason Advisory from the management team, taking its interest to a majority shareholding of 80%. Mason Advisory is a UK-based digital and technology consultancy working across the public and private sectors, with...

Intel helps power a more resilient grid

Intel has announced that its technology is helping power the Edge for Smart Secondary Substations (E4S) Alliance's new solution to modernise the energy grid. The E4S solution disrupts the existing system, helping it move from a proprietary, closed-hardware...

Saffers listened to more local songs this year

Spotify Wrapped 2023 demonstrates that South Africans are consuming more local songs compared to 2022. Spotify Wrapped is the streaming company's thorough look into the music and podcasts that defined the year for South African users. Spotify Wrapped 2023 shows that...

Africa has a key role in the global green transition

Each year, the call for climate action appears to be intensifying from scientists, activists, and civil society. As global leaders gather at this year's 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), a key aspect that is expected to garner attention is tangible measures that...

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Veritas, Pure Storage team up on data management

Veritas Technologies, in collaboration with Pure Storage, has announced a new global effort to help joint customers modernise data protection and maximise the value of their data for competitive advantage. The collaboration will enable organisations to confidently...

BT launches direct connectivity to Google Cloud

BT has launched a new service to provide organisations with simple, direct and fast access to Google Cloud Platform. BT Cloud Connect for Google Cloud gives customers direct connectivity with interface speeds varying from 50 Mbps to 2Gbps. A resilient pair of...

Decision Inc buys into UK-based Copperman Consulting

Decision Inc has acquired a majority stake in Copperman Consulting, UK-based SAP EPM specialists. The move forms part of Decision Inc's global expansion strategy, using the strong foundation provided by Copperman to establish a foothold in the UK market. The...

AI helps retailers navigate shopping season anomaly

A significant portion of retailers' annual profits are attributed to the festive shopping season - from Black Friday, to the weekend before Christmas Day - which generally spans over approximately three weeks. This year, however, an extra week of festive season...

Xperien introduces Blancco Mobile Diagnostics

IT asset disposal (ITAD) specialist Xperien has introduced the most reliable and in-depth diagnostics tool for mobile devices. Blancco Mobile Diagnostics enables mobile network operators and carriers, device manufacturers, retailers, customer service centres, insurers...

Mustek bays back shares

Mustek has acquired a further 2 420 414 ordinary shares on the open market for a purchase consideration (including costs) in aggregate of R17 222 887,87. The general repurchase was effected in terms of a general authority to Mustek's directors, which was granted in...

When it comes to breaches, prevention is better than cure

Today, a major data breach can do more than just cost an organisation money. It could see the company forking out millions is regulatory fines should sensitive data be exposed, it could destroy a businesses' reputation, and it could cost the company a fortune is loss...

Uber launches Safety Toolkit for riders and drivers

Uber has announced the new Safety Toolkit which, over the next few weeks, will be rolled out to the millions of riders, drivers and delivery-partners using the app across Europe, Middle East and Africa. The toolkit will introduce new innovative features which aim to...

Technology the new differentiator for retail

Increasingly, retailers need to create a compelling reason for customers to enter their stores and should look at technology as a way to differentiate themselves from the competition. "For the past two decades, retailers have tended to focus on saving costs and...

NEC, Arm develop secure Smart City IoT solutions

NEC has announced a strategic collaboration with Arm Limited (Arm) to drive the development of secure Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for Smart Cities using artificial intelligence (AI). There is already a wide range of IoT connected devices in the market today and...

Intermediate Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Software Development EngineerAccelerate your career with a top fintech innovator who is TOP TEN Company to work for!R [Phone Number Removed]; plus benefitsJoin a cutting-edge fintech company at the forefront of innovation and customer service. This is an ideal...

Intermediate Software Engineer (Full Stack) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

As an integral member of the Development team, an Intermediate Full Stack Developer is a computer programmer who is proficient in both front and back-end coding and is responsible for fully-fledged platforms using a range of different technologies. The Intermediate...

Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Midrand

Transform Your Career Story with iOCO Infrastructure Services. We are seeking a Service Desk Agent to join our team. As a Service Desk Agent you'll be the go-to hero for resolving technical issues, ensuring seamless IT experiences for our team.If you're quick on your...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Data Engineer will implement and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensure data quality and accessibility, and manage the data platform. They will develop prototypes for data science solutions, handle complex data projects, and apply technologies to solve big data...

Senior Project Manager (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...

Senior Business Systems Analyst-Insurance at Private

The purpose of the role is to understand the business requirement, build configurable solutions on Compass, evaluate the solution and write functional specifications for the interfacing systems that integrate with Compass. Build a configurable solution on Compass...

Junior Software Engineer

Our client, based in Randburg is looking for the services of a Junior Software Developer to join their team. You should have a Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, and have experience with Maui / Xamarin, C# and SQL. Send your CV now!To support in the...

Senior Compass Business Analyst at Private

Understand the business requirement, build configurable solutions on COMPASS (the FIS® Policy Administration Suite), evaluate the solution and write functional specifications for the interfacing systems that integrate with COMPASS. Must have Minimum 7 years of...

Senior Project Manager (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading IT infrastructure company servicing a diverse & global clientele that ranges from medium-sized businesses to large enterprises seeks a proactive and passionate Senior Project Manager with a strong technical background. You will manage...

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