AI accelerates API sprawl
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Trojan banker attacks on smartphones up by 56%
According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment...
After a milestone year, what does 2026 hold for crypto?
2025 delivered milestone achievements alongside a choppy market. Total crypto market capitalisation surpassed $4-trillion for the first time, and Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126 000. At the same time, macro uncertainty – monetary policy, trade tensions,...
BlockFi bankruptcy raises risk of crypto phishing
Kaspersky has detected a wave of phishing attacks preying on former customers of the bankrupt crypto lending platform BlockFi. These scams leverage the ongoing distribution of customer assets following BlockFi's 2022 bankruptcy, tricking victims into surrendering...
SA’s top young scientists to compete in the IRIS Global Symposium in India
Four of South Africa’s finest young scientists will represent the country at the Initiative for Research and Innovation in STEM (IRIS) Global Symposium in India, where they will showcase their scientific brilliance. The learners were top achievers at last October’s...
Most brands will use agentic AI in one-to-one interactions by 2028
By 2028, 60% of brands will use agentic AI to facilitate streamlined one-to-one interactions, according to Gartner. This transformation in marketing strategy will shift traditional channel-based approaches and usher in a new era of personalized, autonomous engagement....
Could 2026 be SA’s year of being back in the game?
If 2025 was the year South Africa had to steel itself for a tsunami of crises, 2026 could well shape up to be the year the country starts coming up for air. Locally, there was historic progress, marked by the stability of the Government of National Unity and a...
PIC acquires major interest in Datatec
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its shareholding in Datatec. The entity now owns 20,55% of the total issued ordinary shares in the company. Datatec has accordingly filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel. Datatec received...
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...
Global AI spend could pass $2,5trn in 2026
Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,52-trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. "AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organisational processes, not merely by financial investment,”...
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Salus Cloud secures $3,7m seed funding
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1Bonding aims to solve IT collaboration drag
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Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST
Role SummaryThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability, market and telemetry solutions. In addition, the SBA will act as the key linkage between business stakeholders, project...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Role SummaryThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability, market and telemetry solutions. In addition, the SBA will act as the key linkage between business stakeholders, project...
Technical Support Manager
A leading renewable energy company is looking for an experienced Technical Support Manager with strong experience in solar PV systems, multi-brand inverters and battery technologies to join their team in Johannesburg. This is a hybrid, hands-on technical role...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
PROJECT MANAGER
Role SummaryThe incumbent will support the development and execution of the Transformation Fund's strategic objectives, comply with governance, PFMA, and audit frameworks and the delivery of measurable outcomes on economic impact, enterprise support, and...
Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
A leading renewable energy company is looking for an experienced Technical Support Manager with strong experience in solar PV systems, multi-brand inverters and battery technologies to join their team in Johannesburg. This is a hybrid, hands-on technical role...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
PROJECT MANAGER – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Role SummaryThe incumbent will support the development and execution of the Transformation Fund's strategic objectives, comply with governance, PFMA, and audit frameworks and the delivery of measurable outcomes on economic impact, enterprise support, and...
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