Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals than personally-owned vehicles. This trend is largely driven by hijackings, with notable shifts in both timing and location...

Master Power Technologies achieves European certification

Master Power Technologies (MPT), a African provider of power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first African company to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The certification,...

Addressing disparities critical to bridging the digital divide

Digital technologies have transformed the global economy, with India, China and the African continent emerging as frontrunners in innovation in the digital payments space. Much of this success is attributed to their cash-heavy economies that have limited banking...

AI vendor race reshapes competition across the whole AI tech stack

The AI vendor race is restructuring the business of tech, and every tech provider must reevaluate what it takes to compete and win in this evolving landscape, according to Gartner.  With various AI vendor races taking place across the AI technology stack (see Figure...

Interpol’s pan-African cybercrime operation nets 260 scammers

Authorities in 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects and seized 1 235 electronic devices in a coordinated international operation against cyber-enabled crime. The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly...

Stormy weather ahead for the global economy

The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook. Some 72% of surveyed chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year amid intensifying...

Global strategy to secure coral reefs in a changing climate

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has launched its 2025–2030 Coral Reef Conservation Strategy, a landmark plan to conserve the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. Rooted in more than 40 years of WCS experience and new cutting-edge science, the strategy...

Most ICT job roles now include AI skills

AI roles now dominate tech market growth, according to the second study released by the AI Workforce Consortium titled “ICT in Motion: The Next Wave of AI Integration.” Led by Cisco, the consortium is a private sector collaboration that includes industry leaders...

Crypto losses to scammers heading for record high

With three months still to go before year's end, it's clear that 2025 is shaping up to be one of crypto's most dangerous years yet - with criminals and hackers stealing a record-breaking amount of money – according to CryptoPresales. So far, their illicit activities...

Deepfake services now 400 times cheaper

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered adverts on the darknet offering realtime video and audio deepfake services. Prices reportedly start at $50 for fake videos and $30 for fabricated voice messages, with costs rising based on the...

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SA’s e-commerce on track for 1bn transactions in 2025 

E-commerce has become an everyday necessity for South Africans, writes Jonathan De Matteis, head of sales at Pay@. Initially, only a niche audience was willing to see past some of the technology’s growing pains, such as purchases being limited to card transactions and...

Investing in human capital management pays off

A company’s growth and success are inextricably linked to its employees. They are the heartbeat of any organisation – driving innovation, productivity and prosperity. It’s no wonder therefore, that many businesses view their workforce as “human capital” – an...

A comprehensive guide to HMI and OT protection

In the realm of industrial cybersecurity, understanding potential attack vectors is vital for developing robust defence strategies. By Andre Froneman, OT solutions specialist at Datacentrix Human machine interfaces (HMIs) in industrial environments are critical for...

Key fintech trends point to a bright future in Africa

The number of tech startups in Africa has been rising steadily over the last few years, fuelled by increasing smartphone ownership, declining internet costs, expanded network coverage, and a rapidly urbanising young population. By Mili Soni, knowledge lawyer at...

How AI will transform trading in 2025

AI adoption is set to surge in 2025, bringing major advancements in accuracy, automation, and capability. According to PwC findings, these improvements will build upon each other, driving exponential growth across industries. The financial sector one of the top three...

A business approach to cloud optimisation beyond IT

Businesses are still struggling with cost overruns and inefficiencies that stem from treating cloud purely as an IT function. Cloud optimisation is as much about financial governance and operational efficiency as it is about technology, says Dirk Ras, architect in...

Key trends shaping the future of digital transformation

As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, cloud technologies provide the flexibility, scalability, and innovation needed to stay competitive in today's fast-paced market. By Garith Peck, managing executive: cloud and cybersecurity at BCX For the...

Breaking the stigma around employee monitoring 

For many, the term “employee monitoring” conjures images of surveillance, distrust, and invasive oversight. This perception is outdated and misaligned with the evolving needs of modern workplaces. According to Warren Bonheim, co-founder of WorkStatz, monitoring isn’t...

IT Support Engineer (Tier 1) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client was established in the 90's and while headquartered in Cape Town, they do have a large office in Jhb and great global presence with over 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR,...

Senior Support Engineer (Citrix) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a highly experienced Senior Support Engineer (Citrix) to provide a high level of support for user and infrastructure environments ensuring careful and optimal call management and efficiencies. You...

BUSINESS ANALYST at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0657

The tasks for this role may be tailored somewhat towards the strengths, be it more backend or frontend related.The team has a DevOps setup and the Devs are required to attend to operational incidents when required as well as be on occasional standby as we service...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechPython - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure - Data Factory,...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0657 – Gauteng Pretoria

The tasks for this role may be tailored somewhat towards the strengths, be it more backend or frontend related.The team has a DevOps setup and the Devs are required to attend to operational incidents when required as well as be on occasional standby as we service...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTechPython - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft Azure - Data Factory,...

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