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...

Hybrid work promotes healthier, more productive staff

According to new research, hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and well-being. A study of more than 2 000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group, the world’s largest operator of flexible workspaces, found...

2024 the worst for spiralling weather, climate impacts

The clear signs of human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences being irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years. This is according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which also...

TikTok brand is worth $65,7bn in 2023

Over the past six years, TikTok's user base has grown five times to over 1,9-billion. With users, revenue, and downloads rising, TikTok has also become the world's most valuable social media brand. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, TikTok's brand value...

Young scientists bag cash prizes at 2023 Eskom Expo ISF

The 2023 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) has reached a life-altering culmination as some young scientists emerged victorious, winning prestigious bursaries to advance their education, while others claimed substantial cash and other prizes. The fair was...

Standalone 5G network market set to hit $33,4bn

The global standalone 5G network market size is expected to reach $33,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 54,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for standalone (SA) 5G networks in applications...

Virtual wheeling could decentralise power generation

Kathy Gibson reports - Virtual wheeling could go a long way to solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in the power ecosystem - getting electricity from new, green generation projects to the consumer. According to Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister or electricity, new...

AI helps to tip the balance in fighting wildfires

California has a new weapon against the wildfires that have annually devastated the state - artificial intelligence (AI) - with a new system powered by Nvidia GPUs to provide timely alerts to first responders across the Golden State every time a blaze ignites. The...

The ozone hole is growing again

The European Space Agency (ESA) reports that this year’s ozone hole over Antarctica is one of the biggest on record. The hole, which is what scientists call an “ozone depleting area”, reached a size of 26-million square kilometres on 16 September 2023. This is roughly...

Africa reels under increasing cyberthreats

Threat actors are proliferating in Africa, with attacks on the continent now ranking alongside the world's biggest economies in the number and scope of attacks. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: African cluster at Trend Micro, explains that, in July, Egypt ranked...

Electric vehicle growth in SA set to accelerate

As the global community celebrated World EV Day in September, South Africa reflected on the structural challenges standing in the way of better uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) to help reduce carbon emissions. Although the South African EV industry is currently small...

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Connected government: convenience or necessity?

As governments are working towards delivering quality services in increasingly complex environments, so Internet of Things (IoT) technology could provide new value for South African citizens, enhance capabilities, streamline processes and better engage partners. BBD...

Re-evaluate you exposure to IT risk

"Directors: The Steinhoff debacle highlights your exposure to personal liability" - this was the warning trumpeted in the headline to a recent BGR Pyper Turner newsletter article. by Escrow Europe MD Andrew Stekhoven The article referred to the 'new' Companies Act of...

Ruckus powers Google WiFi hotspots

Ruckus Networks has announced that Ruckus technology will be used in Google Station WiFi hotspots in India, Indonesia and Mexico. Under the terms of the deal, Ruckus will provide devices and technologies enabling carrier-grade networks at Google Station hotspots....

The workplace of the future

We already have an idea of how digitalisation, and above all new technologies like machine learning, big data analytics or IoT, will change companies' business models -- and are already changing them on a wide scale. So now's the time to examine more closely how...

From PC to personal contribution platform

With Intel's 50th anniversary next month, the company is celebrating one of the most important technologies of Intel's legacy: the PC. By Gregory Bryant, senior vice-president and GM of the Client Computing Group at Intel As we transition to the data-centric era, the...

Crypto jacking and its effect on security

Crypto jacking is a new step in the evolution of malware monetisation methods, writes Simon Bryden, consulting system engineer at Fortinet. One of the first successful malware formulas was banking malware, where banking credentials were communicated back to cyber...

Pargo partners with The Body Shop on pick-up network

Smart logistics company Pargo has announced a partnership with The Body Shop that will enable consumers to use the The Body Shop stores as parcel drop-off and pick-up points. Online retailers such as OneDayOnly, Spree and bidorbuy use Pargo's click-and-collect...

SA leads in international accounting standards adoption

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) recently released its 2017 Global Status Report which measures the progress of its members in adopting its international accounting standards. By Professor Rashied Small, executive: education and training at SAIPA...

Coding for jobs under the spotlight

The African Development Bank, together with partners The Rockefeller Foundation, Microsoft and Facebook, launched the Coding for Employment Program at the African Innovation Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. By training youth in demand-driven Information and Communications...

Blockchain and the AI opportunity

Renting a car can be a time-consuming process. You have to go to the rental agency, wait for the attendant to fill out the leasing forms, which you must then check and sign before even getting sight of the keys. It's a hassle and that's even when you remember to bring...

Back-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Ready to Be the Backbone of Our Digital World? We're on the hunt for a Back-End Developer who can power our applications with seamless logic and solid architecture. If you're a pro at making things work behind the scenes and love crafting robust APIs, apply now and...

Database Administrator DB2/IDMS – 4143

Key Duties and Responsibilities: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance, security and consistency in order to support mission critical business applications.Create and maintain business...

Database Administrator DB2/IDMS – 4143 – Gauteng Braamfontein

Key Duties and Responsibilities: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance, security and consistency in order to support mission critical business applications.Create and maintain business...

Senior Software Engineer

Our client prides themselves on delivering a world-class payments service with a seamless and secure checkout, enterprise-grade security and personalised multi-channel support to every business they partner with... About the role.. We integrate easily with leading...

2 x Temporary Technical Data Analyst (18months)

Brief Role DescriptionTo provide accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for series and pre-series parts to internal and external supply chain partners for the production of vehicles and/or components destined for in-house-, local-, and export customers. To manage the...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Woodstock

Our client prides themselves on delivering a world-class payments service with a seamless and secure checkout, enterprise-grade security and personalised multi-channel support to every business they partner with... About the role.. We integrate easily with leading...

Junior Business Analyst

Business Analyst - Insurance Software Tech! Hybrid working opportunity where analysis meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? Enjoy a dynamic and enriching work environment within the cutting-edge insurance technology industry. The purpose of the Business...

Back End Developer – Java Focused

Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Back End Developer (Focus: Java). Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: Java 8,...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Bryanston

Business Analyst - Insurance Software Tech! Hybrid working opportunity where analysis meets excellence ?? No Prior Experience Required! ?? Enjoy a dynamic and enriching work environment within the cutting-edge insurance technology industry. The purpose of the Business...

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