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...

DeepSeek set to drive changes in AI and energy

It’s not just tech stocks that have been impacted by the popularity of the new DeepSeek AI model, energy stocks are tumbling because the new tool requires a fraction of the computing power of competitors. But Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group says this isn’t a sign of...

Discovery Bank analyses festive spending

Discovery Bank has released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024, highlighting interesting festive spend behaviours. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, comments: “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So...

Ecobank Group launches 2023 edition of its Fintech Challenge

Ecobank Group is inviting innovative and ambitious African fintech entrepreneurs from across Africa to apply to participate in the sixth edition of its Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Similar to previous editions, the Fintech Challenge offers exceptional prospects for...

Embedded car OEM telematics subscribers exceed 200m

The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,1% from 202,3-million subscribers at the end of 2022 to 426,4-million subscribers at the end of 2027. Forecasts from Berg Insight show that...

Technology buyers feel purchase regret almost by default

A survey by Gartner has found that 60% of technology buyers involved in decisions to renew or expand “as-a-service” agreements regret nearly every purchase they make, a 6% increase from 2020. These feelings of regret are largely driven by the challenges of buying...

Threat actors adept at hijacking your downloads

Threat actors are hijacking users’ Chrome browsers if they try to download popular movies or video games from pirating websites, according to the quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. By isolating threats that have evaded detection tools on PCs, HP Wolf...

Enterprise WLAN growth continues strong

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased 43,3% year over year in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) to reach $2,8-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...

Gaming PC market set to hit $129,9bn

The global gaming PC market size is estimated to reach $129,93-billion by 2030, registering an estimated CAGR of 12,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The significant growth can be ascribed to the increasing prominence of gaming as...

Cellular IoT module shipments flat, but revenues jump

Annual shipments of cellular IoT modules amounted to 427-million units in 2022, flat from the previous year, according to a new research report from Berg Insight. Annual sales grew by 12% and amounted to $5,9-billion in the year. The five largest cellular module...

Nanometer chips redefine semiconductor landscape

Nanometer chips, particularly those under 10nm, are revolutionizing the semiconductor industry with their superior performance, energy efficiency, and transistor density. These chips underpin a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to advanced AI and...

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The payroll environment is not for the faint-hearted. It is demanding, exacting and driven by deadlines. It is a career where mistakes can be expensive and missing a deadline potentially catastrophic. For those who work in this industry it is essential that they...

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Tintri extends enterprise cloud platform

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More women using FNB eWallet

Women are steadily catching up to men when it comes to cashing in on the convenience of sending and receiving money via eWallet on the FNB App. The latest data revealed by FNB eWallet Solutions shows that in the six months to June 2017 the percentage eWallet sends by...

Kaspersky offers secure connection freemium app

Kaspersky Lab has introduced its new freemium application, Kaspersky Secure Connection for Android, designed to protect user data transmitted via the Internet. This app's main feature is its adaptivity: for convenience and maximum user protection, traffic encryption...

Small business networks: wired, wireless or both?

Small and home business owners can be forgiven for believing that wireless is the de facto best solution for their small business networks. After all, at a glance the pros seem to be disproportionately weighted in favour of WiFi, right? "Not so fast," according to...

Insurance industry needs accurate data

Data has always played an important role when making informed decisions in the insurance industry, writes Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management. In the past, data was gathered through face-to-face interactions with clients. Brokers and insurers shaped their...

Azumi expands into sub-Saharan Africa

Azumi-Mobile, a fast-growing global manufacturer of smartphones, is moving aggressively into the sub-Saharan Africa market with cost-effective mobile phones. The company has unveiled two entry smartphones, the Kirei A45D and the Kirei A5D, both based on the MediaTek...

Why your Internet should be slow

Colin Thornton, CEO of Dial  a Nerd, explains how to make the most of your super-fast home Internet connection.You probably already have WiFi at home, and lately you probably also have super-fast Internet.  So why do downloads sometimes take ages or your movies...

Ignite and Sophos protect SMEs

Ignite, an internet and communication technology services provider focused on South African SMEs, has partnered with Sophos to offer next-generation cyber threat protection to South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The complete Sophos security portfolio...

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Mid-Senior Java Developer

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...

Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are looking for experienced Software Quality Engineers to join our Johannesburg based team. The role requires strong Automation Testing experience, as well as Manual experience. You'll use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse,...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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