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...

Election outcome boosts US economic outlook

Business leaders registered a huge shift in positive sentiment about prospects for the US economy and their own organisations in the wake of the recent presidential election, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The quarterly...

SA young scientists impress at Türkiye science fair

Two South African learners from Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair were awarded medals after successfully showcasing their research projects at this year’s İzmir International Innovation Science Energy Engineering Fair (IISEEF) in Türkiye....

Applications for AWS Fintech Africa Accelerator open

Amazon Web Services’ Startup Loft Accelerator team has announced the launch of its inaugural AWS Fintech Africa Accelerator. Pre-seed and seed stage fintech founders operating in Africa and building companies to solve fundamental issues in payments, open/embedded...

SA firms are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks

A paltry 19% of organisations in South Africa have the 'Mature' level of readiness needed to be resilient against today's modern cybersecurity risks. This is according to Cisco's first Cybersecurity Readiness Index, developed against the backdrop of a post-Covid,...

Load shedding drives manufacturer confidence lower

Confidence levels in the manufacturing sector dropped 9 points to 17 in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Absa Manufacturing Survey. "Manufacturers are feeling pessimistic as load shedding, especially at higher levels such as stage 6, continues to have a...

Ethernet founder wins AM Turing Award

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has named Bob Metcalfe as recipient of the 2022 ACM AM Turing Award for the invention, standardisation, and commercialisation of Ethernet. Metcalfe is an Emeritus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at...

Hackers continue to evolve attacks

Hackers are diversifying attack methods, including a surge in QR code phishing campaigns, according to the latest quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. By isolating threats on PCs that have evaded detection tools, HP Wolf Security has specific insight...

APT campaign targets organisations in Russo-Ukrainian conflict area

In October 2022, Kaspersky researchers discovered an ongoing advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign targeting organisations located in the area affected by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Dubbed CommonMagic, this espionage campaign has been active...

Generative AI startups attract investment

In recent years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changing technology with immense potential across various industries. Subsequently, generative AI startups are rapidly gaining traction, and venture capital investors are keen to capitalize...

Establish sound financial habits to weather tough times

The Experian Consumer Default Index (CDI) showed a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) deterioration from 3.66 in September 2022 to 3.93 in December 2022, indicating that South African consumers remain under financial pressure. This drastic short-term deterioration in the...

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Digitising archived broadcasts adds value

As we replace manual and paper-based processes and methods with technological innovations and automated processes, the digital age is rapidly permeating every aspect of our world.  Books, documents, sound recordings and the like are being converted for electronic...

Kaspersky protects FIDE and the World Chess Championship

Modern-day chess is a sport that combines human excellence with mathematical accuracy and computer analysis like no other. As the combination of human expertise and advanced computer technologies is at the center of its business philosophy, Kaspersky Lab joins FIDE...

TransUnion makes lending in Kenya more predictive

A recalibration of TransUnion's variable data has improved the predictability of the company's credit scorecards in Kenya - providing reliable, efficient and cost-effective solutions for lenders in the country. This is according to Rose Muturi, acting country manager...

New leave policy empowers employees

Insurance software solutions provider SilverBridge has introduced a Discretionary Time Off leave policy for its employees. This has been designed to strengthen its position as an employer of choice focused on promoting a people-centric culture inside the organisation....

BlackBerry extends software licensing

BlackBerry has announced a major agreement to license BlackBerry software and services for the production of secure BlackBerry Android handsets in more global markets including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. The exclusive, long-term licensing agreement with...

Xerox, EFI partner on digital front end

Xerox Corporation and Electronics For Imaging (EFI) have announced a strategic partnership to bring to market a next generation digital front end (DFE) to drive Xerox digital production presses. The agreement includes the sale of Xerox's FreeFlow Print Server (FFPS)...

Prepare for robots in the workplace

Artificial intelligence (AI)--including robotics and cognitive computing--has been one of the top discussions on the minds of business leaders, organisations and consumers in the past few months, writes Dr Roze Phillips, MD of Accenture Consulting. Mark Zuckerberg...

Emerging trends in DevOps

DevOps is a new approach to business that is based on applying Agile and Lean philosophies to operations work. In the past, operations and development engineers worked in separate silos and it was a case of 'never the twain shall meet'. DevOps has completely changed...

Insurers look to digital in fast-changing world

Global insurers are being forced to digitise their operations to cope with dramatic changes in the global market, where selfie deaths are climbing into double and triple digits, ordinary people call for tens of millions of dollars in life assurance, and policy holders...

IT trends for 2017

2017 will be an exciting time and may well be the beginning of a new era for productivity growth, writes Bertus Homan, sales director of Hitachi Data Systems South Africa. Digital transformation will be a major business focus, and success will hinge on how successful...

Cloud / DevOps Engineer (CH1036) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their growing team in Stellenbosch.Responsibilities include:Manage and automate the deployment, monitoring and maintenance of development and...

Python and AWS Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients are an innovative and forward-thinking company, seeking a talented and highly motivated Python Developer with strong AWS expertise to join their fully remote development team. Their organization specializes in building scalable, robust cloud-based...

Intermediate Python Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A top online retailer in South Africa is searching for an Intermediate Python Developer to join their Cape Town team. In this position, you' will be designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable services across various platforms. You'll play a key role...

Implementation Specialist

My client is looking for an Implementation Specialist to play a critical role in supporting the operational environment of the Fund Services team. Looking for individuals who want to join a performance-driven business bringing experience in understanding fund...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

Implementation Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

My client is looking for an Implementation Specialist to play a critical role in supporting the operational environment of the Fund Services team. Looking for individuals who want to join a performance-driven business bringing experience in understanding fund...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

Implementation Specialist

My client is looking for an Implementation Specialist to play a critical role in supporting the operational environment of the Fund Services team. Looking for individuals who want to join a performance-driven business bringing experience in understanding fund...

Systems Engineer Specialist at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Systems Engineer Specialist to join our team in JHB.Job PurposeTo provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning; optimising; diagnosing problems; repairing; upgrading and maintaining both externally and...

Implementation Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town

My client is looking for an Implementation Specialist to play a critical role in supporting the operational environment of the Fund Services team. Looking for individuals who want to join a performance-driven business bringing experience in understanding fund...

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