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...

Asteroid under observation as it nears Earth

The European Space Agency (ESA) Planetary Defence Office is closely monitoring the recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a very small chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 was discovered on 27 December 2024 at the Asteroid...

GenAI flaws could stymie security strategies

Despite 65% of organisations having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are concerned that flaws in GenAI cybersecurity tools could put their organisation at risk. This is according to a new Sophos report, “Beyond the...

Confidence is low, but buying decisions are not made on price alone

The latest FNB/BER Business Confidence Index shows that South Africans have not been as uncertain about their economic wellbeing since the third quarter of 2020, which was at the peak of the pandemic. Given constant loadshedding, high inflation, a steep electricity...

Wearables market set for 2023 rebound

After declining for the first time ever in 2022, worldwide shipments of wearable devices are forecast to rebound in 2023, reaching a total of 504,1-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device...

Online payment fraud losses set to surge

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that merchant losses from online payment fraud will exceed $362-billion globally between 2023 to 2028, with losses of $91-billion alone in 2028. A rise in e-commerce transactions in emerging markets is driving this growth....

AI sensor market to reach $41,17bn by 2030

The global AI sensor market size is expected to reach 41,17-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 43,6% from 2023 to 2030. The artificial intelligence (AI) sensor market has been...

Satacom delivers cryptocurrency-stealing browser extension

A malicious extension for the Chrome, Brave, and Opera browsers is used to steal cryptocurrency from victims as a part of a recent Satacom campaign discovered by Kaspersky. Nearly 30 000 users were at risk of being targeted during the last two months. The attackers...

MAVEN spacecraft stuns with ultraviolet views of Red Planet

NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) mission has acquired stunning views of Mars in two ultraviolet images taken at different points along our neighbouring planet’s orbit around the Sun. By viewing the planet in ultraviolet wavelengths, scientists can...

Revenue officers are planning for GenAI teams

A significant 35% of chief revenue officers (CROs) will establish a generative AI operations team in their go-to market (GTM) organisation by 2025, according to Gartner. Faster, deeper insight generated by AI will accelerate the speed at which GTM teams produce buyer...

Buoyant real estate market spurs demand for smart home devices

The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) smart home device market saw shipments increase 1,4% quarter on quarter in Q1 2023 to total 8,56-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the company's...

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Quickchannel expands into SA with SkyGroup

Video and audio specialist, Quickchannel, is pleased to announce that it is expanding its international footprint with the appointment of SkyGroup Communications as its distribution partner in South Africa. The move will enable Quickchannel to more readily provide its...

Rubrik’s Alta delivers application availability

Rubrik has announced the landmark 4.0 Alta release of its Cloud Data Management platform, which provides instant application availability anytime, anywhere regardless of infrastructure. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited, an authorised distributor of Rubrik in...

Fortinet expands security fabric

Fortinet has announced the latest expansion of its Security Fabric, featuring enhanced SD-WAN functionality that is integrated with Fortinet's proven security capabilities.FortiOS version 5.6 consolidates advanced security with software-defined networking functions....

Start your move to the cloud with your phone system

Despite growing adoption rates for cloud services worldwide, many organisations still aren't ready to make a full scale move to cloud-based technologies. Those who want to take a measured approach to cloud adoption should consider starting with their phone systems....

Mobile commerce tech driving SA businesses

Retrenchment, recession and reduced spending – signs of an economy under pressure, but, it would seem from research that South African companies are fighting back. Local ICT managed services provider and leading infrastructure management firm Integr8 says there is...

The POPI Act and you

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) is due to come into effect in South Africa in 2018. There is no doubt that this act will have serious implications for a great number of businesses and how the data in their possession is handled and processed. The Act...

Spring surprise from Acer, Incredible Connection

Acer Africa and Incredible Connection celebrate Spring with their newly launched sneaker campaign. For the entire season Incredible Connection stores nationwide will be running an exclusive deal where customers receive R 1 500 sneaker voucher to spend at any...

Lenovo Yoga 720 and Miix 720 now in SA

Lenovo has launched the Yoga 720 and Miix 720 in South Africa. These new additions to the Yoga and Miix families give users even more versatility, speed, and convenience with technology that is ready for both work and life. Yoga 720 is a powerhouse convertible laptop...

Discover Digital builds new features

Shortly after announcing its acquisition of the Turkish firm IKON Interactive's content management solution (CMS) and source code, Discover Digital has announced enhanced functionality and features for the platform. Discover Digital's streaming platform is now...

ADATA Implements SD A1 and V10/V30 Standards

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, and mobile accessories has confirmed that its Premier microSDXC/microSDHC UHS-I Class 10 cards now support the new SD Association A1 standard. Part of SD 5.1...

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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Support Engineer with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and ensuring top-notch software quality. Skilled in diagnosing technical issues, providing expert troubleshooting, and rigorously...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Woodmead

SALES DATA ANALYST We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Sales Data Analyst to join the team with a leader in the manufacturing sector. The Sales Data Analyst will play a critical role in supporting Key Account Managers by extracting, analysing, and...

.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Is this you?You're an experienced .Net Developer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You're detail-oriented and passionate about innovative development solutions. You're flexible with new methodologies and technologies and thrive in collaborative...

Data Engineer (Spark)

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our team and play a key role in building and optimizing scalable data solutions. As a Data Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain data architectures using cutting-edge technologies like Spark, while...

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Join our client, a vibrant InsurTech environment with a great culture! They are looking for a talented Fullstack Developer to be part of the team. Their preferred Techstack: JavaPHPAngularOur client offers a hybrid arrangement: 2-3 days office-based in Menlyn,...

Intermediate Java Developer

We're looking for a Intermediate Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create...

Junior Python Developer LW

Review program specifications to understand performance expectations and coding requirements. Collaborate with senior programmers in the planning and development phases. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using languages like R, Python, Java, C++....

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We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our team and play a key role in building and optimizing scalable data solutions. As a Data Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain data architectures using cutting-edge technologies like Spark, while...

Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

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Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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