How smart glasses are rewriting the rules of consent
EssilorLuxottica and Meta sold more than 7-million Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded smart glasses in 2025. The sales of these intelligent wearables increased almost threefold from 2023 and moved the category to mainstream. In 2023, global smart glasses shipments increased...
NFC relay attacks on smartphones surge 188%
There has been an 188% surge in the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Kaspersky telemetry. From January to April this year, Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions blocked...
European AI spend to hit $290bn by 2029
European spending on artificial intelligence will reach $290-billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33,7% from 2025 to 2029, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending...
What are the dangers and alternatives as Instagram drops end-to-end encryption?
Meta recently announced that Instagram will roll back end-to-end encryption for app messages starting next month (8 May 2026). As users consider shifting their conversations to other, more secure platforms, cybersecurity experts warn that staying in Meta's ecosystem...
Young scientists to attend Nobel Laureate meeting
Six young South African scientists will travel to Lindau, Germany, to attend one of the world's most exclusive scientific gatherings - the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting from 28 June to 3 July 2026. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) selections were...
Risks tied to digital medicine
On World Health Day (today, 7 April), Kaspersky warns of risks tied to the digitisation of healthcare and use of telemedicine. Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical records may be leaked and then traded on the dark web....
The real contribution SA’s top banks make to the fiscus
South African banks are among the most significant contributors to national revenue, reflecting not only corporate income tax, but also the wider network of employment, consumption, property, and regulatory taxes, according to PwC. In collaboration with The Banking...
We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live
NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...
AI boom propels foundry 2.0 market to $360bn
According to The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market, comprising pure-play foundry, non-memory IDM, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), and photomask fabrication, is projected to surpass $360-billion in 2026, representing 17% year-over-year growth. This...
Customer service organisations to double tech spend by 2028
By 2028, over 50% of customer service organisations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs, organizations cannot rely on automation alone to replace...
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Trust nothing, verify everything: Zero Trust is essential for cloud security
The shift to remote work and cloud storage has rendered traditional security strategies, designed for a world of office buildings and centralised networks, ineffective. By: Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT With users working...
Addressing concerns over biometric authentication
Biometrics, particularly face biometrics, continue to be adopted as a method of identity verification (IDV) across multiple sectors in South Africa. By Lance Fanaroff, co-founder and chief strategy officer of iiDENTIFii While the technology promises greater security...
Banks make progress toward the ultimate phishing solution
The rise in e-commerce, online banking, and digital payments has increased the number of online transactions, creating more opportunities for fraud. Each transaction involves account data, such as login credentials, account numbers, and transaction details that can be...
Navigate corporate travel bookings in an AI world
You've probably noticed it already. That moment when you're searching for flights and Google suddenly suggests a complete itinerary: hotels, restaurants, even local experiences; all tailored specifically to you. It feels helpful, almost magical. But then the nagging...
When WhatsApp groups become serious cyber-risk zones
Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity survey found that 93% of African respondents use WhatsApp for work communications, surpassing...
Changing the AI narrative from confusion to clarity
Companies are struggling to take the first step into AI, but there is a way around the overwhelm, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure core, data and AI services at Braintree. Artificial intelligence has become the corporate obsession of 2025. From the explosion of...
AI can spot ‘firing signals’ before employees
What if a machine knew you were getting fired before you did? Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to hire, promote, and fire employees. While most of the focus is on employers using AI, a growing number of professionals are exploring these tools to...
Could 15 March 2029 be D-Day for cybersecurity in your organisation?
The 15th of March is etched in history as the day when Julius Caesar met his end at the hands of the senators of Rome, and it's about to become even more significant. "Beware the Ides of March," a soothsayer tells Caesar in Shakespeare's play, and since then, the...
Behaviour change, not hype, will decide the future of work
South African businesses are racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), but many risk confusing automation with true AI with potentially costly consequences. Geoff Cohen, partner at digital transformation consultancy DY|DX, urges companies to take a step back and...
Compliance the foundation for sustainable growth in finance
For many financial institutions in South Africa, compliance has long been treated as a cost of doing business, a necessary function to satisfy auditors and regulators, and to avoid penalties. But that mindset no longer holds up, writes Pienaar Zietsman, chief...
Full Stack Developer – 0248
Full Stack DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS:Proficient in modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or [URL Removed] with strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design.Strong experience with server-side development using Node.js, Java...
Senior Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Hey Code Wizard, Tax-Slaying Superhero Wanted!Tired of building boring enterprise apps that put everyone to sleep?Ready to level up and bring some serious swagger to South Africa's tax system?We're hunting for a Senior Web Developer with serious front-end firepower...
Senior Data Engineer (Azure / Microsoft Fabric) – Banking Sector at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic team within a leading banking environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable, high-performance data platforms and delivering robust data solutions that drive...
Full Stack Developer – 0248 – Gauteng Gauteng
Full Stack DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS:Proficient in modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or [URL Removed] with strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design.Strong experience with server-side development using Node.js, Java...
Business Analyst (Enterprise / Agile Environment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Business Analyst will deliver end-to-end business analysis services, working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and systems. The role focuses on translating requirements into clear, actionable solutions, improving efficiency, and...
Senior Integration Developer
Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to new...
Business Analyst (Enterprise / Agile Environment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Business Analyst will deliver end-to-end business analysis services, working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and systems. The role focuses on translating requirements into clear, actionable solutions, improving efficiency, and...
Senior Integration Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to new...
Senior SQL Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives on optimising performance, unlocking insights, and building robust database solutions?We're looking for a Senior SQL Developer to join a high-impact team within a financial services environment, where your expertise...
Senior Web Developer (NM)
Maintain and enhance existing functionality, while designing and developing new components to support evolving business needs.Develop a deep understanding of the current product architecture and business domain, collaborating with business analysts to refine...
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