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...

Nvidia expands Omniverse with generative physical AI

Nvidia has announced generative AI (GenAI) models and blueprints that expand Nvidia Omniverse integration further into physical AI applications such as robotics, autonomous vehicles and vision AI. Global leaders in software development and professional services are...

Cybersecurity threat hits $15trn as attacks surge

As cyber criminals unleash increasingly sophisticated attacks, CIOs from the world's leading companies are battling an unprecedented wave of digital threats that includes ransomware to phishing and future quantum computing risks. Nearly half of IT directors at global...

Let’s face it … face-swiping biometrics are taking off

The global face-swiping payment market size is expected to reach $18,46-billion by 2030 expanding at a CAGR of 19,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The rise in digitalisation led by the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing...

Job creation, reskilling must be central to growth agendas

The world is going through a period of economic uncertainty, with artificial intelligence (AI) advancing and the green transition now imperative - all of which are driving big changes in the future of jobs. This week, the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) Growth Summit...

SA government now a prime target for cyberattacks

The South African government has now become the main target for global threat actors, with less focus being put on to the private sector. This is according to findings presented at the recent Q1 2023 Trellix Cyber Threat Intelligence Briefing: Update for South Africa,...

ChatGPT prompts AI investments

In a recent Gartner poll of more than 2 500 executive leaders, 45% reported that the publicity of ChatGPT has prompted them to increase artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Seventy percent of executives said that their organisation is in investigation and...

Cloud AI market to hit $647,6bn by 2030

The global cloud AI market size is projected to reach $647,6-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 39,6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The key factors propelling the growth of the market are the demand for intelligent virtual...

What’s new on the cyberthreat agenda in META?

Artificial intelligence, compromised corporate data on the Darknet, risks carried by deepfakes and critical industry-specific threats are all driving increased cyberthreats in the Middle East and Africa region. "Considering how quickly the threat landscape is...

Smartphone market woes continue with 14,6% decline

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 14,6% year over year to 268,6-million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This marks the seventh...

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WannaCrypt update from Kaspersky Lab

On Friday 12 May 2017, organisations across the world were hit by a massive ransomware attack, named WannaCry, which exploited a (now patched) Microsoft Windows vulnerability revealed in the Shadowbrokers dump on March 14. Kaspersky Lab researchers have continued to...

Attacks highlights need for cyber insurance

The fresh ransomware attack of unprecedented proportions, estimated to have impacted at least 100 countries, and affecting massive global organisations such as FedEx, Britain’s national health and the German rail network has highlighted the severe implications of...

Reading delivers a focused and engaged consumer

The Publisher Research Council's (PRC) latest South African research, Media View, shows that although consumers may not be spending as much time reading as engaging with broadcast media, the time spent reading is more focused and far less distracted. Conducted...

Insulating your business against ransomware threats

The world has been shaken by a massive ransomware attack. Jonathan Kropf, CEO of Tarsus On Demand, offers some advice on how to keep your systems safe. It’s one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, it’s already a multibillion dollar global criminal enterprise...

Carfind gives buyers a 360° view

Carfind.co.za, one of the pioneers of online buying and selling of cars in South Africa, is now offering 360° interior views of cars that are for sale. The 360° interior view is not generic. Each view is that of a real car - be it new or used. No library files are...

New medical app launches in SA

The Medici secure messaging app that enables users to communicate virtually with medical providers via text, call or video, is now available in South Africa and will expand into the rest of Africa. First launched in the US, the app hosts an array of practitioners...

Moses is Opera’s African brand ambassador

Opera is kicking off a partnership with football professional Victor Moses, Chelsea starter and Nigerian national team star player. Moses  will be the brand ambassador of Opera Mini, the most popular browser in Africa. Starting today, Moses will be featured in the new...

Why cash won’t be king for much longer

Innovation is increasingly changing the way consumers engage with the world. Yet how we transact remains stagnant, with many in South Africa continuing to make use of cash as a preferred payment method, despite having access to more effective, safer methods. Research...

ICASA reviewing BEE onwership in ICT 

Government agencies are becoming more demanding about accelerating transformation in the South African economy through BEE black ownership targets and businesses having a good BEE scorecard, writes Lianne Levenstein, CEO of BEE advisory firm EconoBEE. We are starting...

Coming to grips with the enterprise cloud

At present, conversations in IT organisations are centred on the topic of “enterprise cloud”. In the simplest terms, enterprise cloud is cloud infrastructure designed to deliver the same agility as the public cloud, but within the enterprise data centre. At the top of...

Calypso Senior Software Engineer – Remote Remote

Job Description:This candidate has an engineering background and 7 years of Calypso experience, including development experience as requested. Requirements:Through collaboration with business teams and end users you will review and understand the business needs and...

Senior Fullstack Developer

Details of Role: You will be required to develop software as required by business. Translate business feedback and requirements into working software solutions. Mentor more junior developers. Advise, manage and implement software, infrastructure and cloud security...

Senior Developer

The senior developer will also be involved in cross functional projects to develop integration and straightthrough processing solution from Wealth management systems into the investment administration andManco systems. The technology used is Angular, C#, .Net, .Net...

IT Engineer – Kathu, Northern Cape

Kathu, Northern Cape Main Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project management skills as...

Senior Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Braamfontein

Details of Role: You will be required to develop software as required by business. Translate business feedback and requirements into working software solutions. Mentor more junior developers. Advise, manage and implement software, infrastructure and cloud security...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Gardens

The senior developer will also be involved in cross functional projects to develop integration and straightthrough processing solution from Wealth management systems into the investment administration andManco systems. The technology used is Angular, C#, .Net, .Net...

IT Engineer – Kathu, Northern Cape – Northern Cape Kimberley

Kathu, Northern Cape Main Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project management skills as...

Project Manager (2-Year Contract)

Explore the role:We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage the Project Function for our client, ensuring alignment with business objectives in the automotive sector. This 2-year contract role will report directly to the Plant Manager. The...

Junior Full Stack Developer

Our client who provides products and services throughout the direct marketing value chain is currently looking for a Junior Full Stack Developer to join the team on a 6-month contract.Minimum Requirements2 years minimum experience working in ReactJS or NextJS2 years...

Senior Python(Flask) Developer

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with extensive experience in Flask to join their dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Python programming, web application development, and RESTful API design Key...

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