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...

Protect your holiday cheer from cyber criminals

The December holiday season is prime time for cyber criminals and fraudsters, largely because people let their guard down and shop around for bargains more than usual over this period. This is the warning from members of the cyber security special interest group...

Supply chain issues still plague airline performance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025 – which will both raise costs and limit growth. IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply...

How AI transforms the workforce is up to business leaders

Since its inception in the late 1900s, artificial intelligence (AI) has transcended countless boundaries, making many developments that seemed impossible, very possible. It is self-evident from the built-in voice assistant on your phone to robot vacuums that can be...

Where the tech cutback axe is falling

Tech layoffs stalk the land where once tech giants reigned supreme - the Covid-19 pandemic's aftermath has unleashed a massive wave of job cuts as companies scramble to adapt to a changing market. The "year of efficiency," as coined by Mark Zuckerberg, has seen over...

Strong growth forecast for PICaas

IDC has published its first-ever forecast for the performance intensive computing as a service (PICaaS) market which projects that the total worldwide PICaaS market will grow from $22,3-billion in 2021 to $103,1-billion in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate...

Digital payment cards set to take off

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the number of payment cards issued via digital platforms will reach 1,3-billion annually by 2027 - up from just 500-million in 2023. This growth of 170% reflects strong interest in improving the way users access and...

Clipper malware targets cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser

Kaspersky researchers have discovered an ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15 000 users across 52 countries. Distributed under the guise of Tor Browser, the malware operates by replacing a portion of the entered clipboard contents...

Sustained profitability for EOH

EOH has reported sustained operating profitability during the six months ended 31 January 2023 and the subsequent deleveraging of the group's balance sheet post the capital raise after the half year end. Highlights for the period include: * R110-million in operating...

Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy

Richard Branson's space launch provider Virgin Orbit Holdings has begun a voluntary proceeding under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court to sell the business. With the support of Virgin Investments in the form of...

IBM IBM z16, LinuxONE 4 single-frame and rack-mount options

IBM has unveiled new single-frame and rack-mount configurations of IBM z16 and IBM LinuxONE 4, expanding their capabilities to a broader range of data centre environments. Based on IBM's Telum processor, the new options are designed with sustainability in mind for...

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Big data key to eradicating insurance fraud

Quality information is the bedrock of the insurance industry - from the initial risk modelling that determines one's premiums to the claims assessment process all the way to the policy renewal stage, writes Jonathan Lewarne, senior director: insurance business...

Big data analytics drives channel transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping the way the channel does business across all industries, writes Marco Pozzoni, EMEA and India sales director at NetApp. Already today, organisations are focusing on delivering new classes of applications, such as Internet of Things...

The rise of a new financial order

The introduction of new banking, investment, credit and insurance products using established mobile money solutions will be critical in including more Africans into the formal financial system, writes Ahmed Cassim, MD of Hello Paisa. Currently, most adults in the...

Data-driven intelligence key for talent management

In today's data-rich business landscape, the old adage 'knowledge is power', has never rung truer. And this is especially the case when it comes to human capital management. This is according to Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest Staffing Solutions, who notes that while...

Standard Bank launches African data-science skills pipeline

Standard Bank has launched its Data-Science and Analytics (DSA) graduate programme, with an inaugural intake of 13 graduates from six African markets. The programme is the latest addition to Standard Bank's existing graduate programmes run across its Africa network,...

Strong online presence key to getting a job

In an increasingly digital world where transacting, communicating and access to information is literally a click away, organisations continue to prioritise investment in maintaining a strong online presence as a key driver of market awareness and brand...

Dotmodus is Google Cloud Partner Specialist in data analytics

Dotmodus, a boutique data sciences company, has achieved the Google Cloud Partner Specialisation in Data Analytics. The accolade is a first for Dotmodus, which joins a selection of launch partners to be recognised by Google Cloud. Director Tim Andrews says the company...

Epson debuts A3 double-sided printing

Epson has launched two new A3 double-sided printer models, expanding the capabilities of its Ink Tank System (ITS) range. Aimed at the small and home office market, the L605 is Epson's first 3-in-1 printer to include this feature, while the L1455 is the first 4-in-1...

ContinuitySA adds to disaster recovery as a service

ContinuitySA is offering disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) for IBM Power systems. The offering complements the company's existing DRaaS offering. "Disaster recovery as a service is increasingly popular because it allows companies to access genuine disaster...

When do-it-yourself IT security no longer does

The complexities and continuous evolvement of IT security threats have made managing them a specialist field. With cloud services, third party applications and mobile devices proliferating the workplace, nobody without the necessary experience, technical skills or...

Senior RPG Developer

Our client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior RPG Developer to design, develop, and maintain RPG applications supporting our client's investment operations. You will deliver efficient, high-quality RPG solutions while ensuring they align with organizational goals and...

Front-End Developer (Remote)

Durban (Remote) - We are seeking a front-end developer with experience in marketing technology to join our client's team. We are seeking an individual who thrives on bringing creative ideas to life by driving their marketing technology strategy, managing the team and...

Field Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

Join the iOCO Infrastructure Services Community: Where Work is an Adventure, Not Just a Job.We are seeking a Field Support Engineer who will provide on-site support for various systems, equipment, or software, ensuring that clients' technology operates smoothly and...

Senior RPG Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior RPG Developer to design, develop, and maintain RPG applications supporting our client's investment operations. You will deliver efficient, high-quality RPG solutions while ensuring they align with organizational goals and...

Front-End Developer (Remote) – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Durban (Remote) - We are seeking a front-end developer with experience in marketing technology to join our client's team. We are seeking an individual who thrives on bringing creative ideas to life by driving their marketing technology strategy, managing the team and...

Data Architect: Wastewater Surveillance (Contract)

ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of talented Data Architect with a passion for advancing Public Health through genomic epidemiology is sought by leading Public Health Consortium. You will work on a variety of projects in the area of Wastewater Surveillance. The...

Program Administrator

The main purpose of this position is to perform general programme/project administrative support functions to ensure the smooth running of programmes and projects within the department. Provide financial management support, not limited to collating and consolidating...

Software developer

Kloof - Are you a passionate software developer with experience in developing web applications with the ability to work on both front and back-end technologies. Are ready to make an impact with your coding skills? This is an exciting opportunity that could be your...

Program Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

The main purpose of this position is to perform general programme/project administrative support functions to ensure the smooth running of programmes and projects within the department. Provide financial management support, not limited to collating and consolidating...

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