Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud

The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...

Sales uptick for hardcopy peripherals

The global HCP market rebounded in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 3,8% year-over-year (YoY) growth to approximately 20,3-million units shipped in. This marks a positive shift following five consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to the IDC Worldwide...

Wind to play a significant role in IRP2024

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commends the government’s multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement process of the IRP2024 in addition to the public participation process, under the leadership of the Ministry of Electricity & Energy and supported...

Dating app users lose millions to pig butchering scam

A massive 56% of users are aware of crypto phishing scams, according to a survey by NordVPN. However, crime statistics show that awareness doesn't always help to avoid experiencing fraud. In April, the US Department of Justice announced that Americans have lost around...

SmugX research exposes new malware trend

In the last couple of months, Check Point Research (CPR) has been tracking the activity of a Chinese threat actor targeting foreign and domestic policy entities as well as embassies in Europe. The researchers unpack their findings: Combined with other Chinese based...

New malware family comes to light

During an in-depth malware investigation into the activities of Andariel, a notorious subgroup of Lazarus, Kaspersky researchers discovered a new malware family called EarlyRat, being used alongside Andariel's known utilisation of the DTrack malware and Maui...

Continued growth for compute and storage cloud infrastructure

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments,...

Home energy management systems on the increase

The number of home energy management systems (HEMS) in Europe is increasing as businesses and consumers take control of their energy usage. In a new Berg Insight market report, a HEMS is defined as a system that at minimum consists of a solar PV system, battery...

Contact centre software market to test $150bn by 2030

The global contact centre software market size is expected to reach $149,58-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 23,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The contact centre software market encompasses software and services used by...

Bitcoin trading picks up in 2023

The renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrency sent Bitcoin surging to a new 12-month high, with its price jumping above $31 300 in June. Although BTC lost some of its gains in the last week of the month, it still finished the first half of 2023 with an...

Integration challenges as zero-trust becomes a priority

A significant number of companies report they are facing challenges related to a lack of integration between zero-trust solutions deployed on-premises and in the cloud. This is among the findings from Fortinet's global 2023 State of Zero Trust report. Other key...

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Home Affairs to enforce legal immigrant employment

Companies may expect "a knock on the door" from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to conduct required audits and investigations on their employment practices of immigrant workers, the director from the DHA's corporate account unit, Ben Makhalemele has warned. By...

Managing data integrity in the insurance industry

Data has become one of the most precious commodities in business today. The continually evolving digital environment means companies must adapt or risk getting left behind. For insurers, there needs to be a balance between delivering innovative solutions while meeting...

MTN introduces Bozza social bundles

MTN has introduced a range of social bundles starting from as little as R1 a day. The bundles give new and existing customers affordable access to some of their favourite social media platforms. The social bundles are dedicated data bundles tailored for the popular...

Neglecting the era of knowledge workers

Over the past 40 years our workforce has transcended from doing labour with their hands to working with their brains. We haven't got the slightest clue what knowledge work is and that's an enormous problem, writes lifehacker, international guest speaker and thought...

Keep an eye on security during the game

Around the country and indeed, the globe, sports fans are enjoying their favourite football games, rugby matches, cricket matches etc. on TV as well as within stadiums. While these fans are keeping their eyes on the games, most stadiums today employ various...

Change of mindset needed for security

Looking back on 2017 gives some clues to the security realities we must face in 2018 and beyond. At the same time, though, companies must start confronting disturbing new trends, say Jeremy Capell, executive: cyber resilience at Internet Solutions and ContinuitySA and...

Offshore contact centre boosts SA jobs

Local employment levels will receive a welcome boost of 84 new jobs, thanks to the launch of an offshore contact centre in South Africa. Silver Top Taxis in Australia, in partnership with Merchants, has launched the new customer service operation in a bid to...

MainOne adds connectivity in Cote d’Ivoire

As part of its West Africa expansion, connectivity and data centre solutions operator MainOne has secured a license to expand national and international connectivity services in Cote d'Ivoire. The C1B license, received from Minister Bruno Koné, the country's Minister...

Cisco enhances Webex

Cisco is converging the Cisco Spark and Webex platforms to create the Webex Meetings application for meetings and a new team collaboration application called Webex Teams. The company is also adding a new hardware device that turns any workspace with a TV into a Webex...

RS launches DesignSpark Marketplace

RS Components has unveiled a beta version of a significant new platform - DesignSpark Marketplace - which enables makers, pro-makers, start-ups and small businesses to promote and sell their own inventions and product creations to a wide audience of fellow makers and...

Technical Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Technical Project ManagerLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to join their team. The successful candidate will be...

Mid-Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking an experienced Java Developer with a background of Delphi to join their dynamic team in developing high-quality Web applications. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Java ecosystems and have experience in building scalable...

Mid Level Developer

Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...

Technical Scum Master

Job Title: Technical Scum MasterLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk....

Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer

Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer, apply today! Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity Framework Core...

Mid Level Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...

Technical Scum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job Title: Technical Scum MasterLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Scrum Master with a strong background in the banking industry, particularly in Data Competency, Compliance, and Risk....

Intermediate – Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Remote working opportunity for a ASP.Net Developer, apply today! Key Requirements Relevant IT qualification advantageous.3+ Years of active development experience in below technologies..NET 8 (version 5+ will be considered)C# ASP.NET WebApi (Entity Framework Core...

Agile Product Owner (Data & BI)

ENVIRONMENT:A highly experience Agile Product Owner with a strong background in data & Business Intelligence (BI) work streams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality products in an Agile environment is sought by a reputable Asset Management Group....

Full Stack Software Developer

As a Full Stack software developer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless data flow within the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust data pipelines. As a Data Engineer you will be involved in...

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