Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

How AI is shaping the future of work and innovation 

South Africa's recent 1,4% decrease in the unemployment rate has offered a glimmer of hope, yet the country continues to grapple with persistently low employment levels. By Professor Amit Kumar Mishra, professor at the Engineering and Built Environment Faculty, and...

Interactive video wall market to hit $39,44bn

The global interactive video wall market size is estimated to reach $39,44-billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 14% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increasing adoption of interactive video walls in educational...

Businesses must adapt go-to-market strategies for younger generations

Generational shifts are disrupting traditional business buying behaviours and necessitate re-evaluating go-to-market strategies, according to Forrester's latest "Younger buyers have changed the business buying landscape" report, which adds that Millennials and Gen Z...

Enterprise cloud journeys now becoming multicloud

Multicloud is the new reality in enterprise technology, says a study from 451 Research which was commissioned by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The study collected information from 1 500 respondents at enterprises - organisations with more than 1 000 full-time employees...

Scientists reveal roadmap to combat future coronaviruses

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota has released the Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development Roadmap (CVR) - a major global strategy to develop broadly protective vaccines against continually emerging...

New National Minimum Wage gazetted

Employers need to be aware of the new higher National Minimum Wage rates from 1 March and to take these rates into account when they engage in collective bargaining agreements, writes Dhevarsha Ramjettan, partner at Webber Wentzel. New National Minimum Wage (NMW)...

Google services targeted as phishing attacks surge

Kaspersky has highlighted the surge in attempts to access phishing resources mimicking Google services. In January 2023, experts witnessed a 189% increase in attempts worldwide, (compared to December 2022), with the trend set to continue in February. Such phishing...

Integrated payments threaten card dominance

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global revenue from embedded payments for embedded finance vendors will reach $59-billion in 2027, from $32-billion in 2023; representing growth of 84%. The report, Embedded Finance: Key Trends, Segment Analysis...

ISPA calls for better ransomware defences

There's no time like the present and with local firms increasingly in the sights of organised cybercriminals, South Africa's Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) says ransomware defences must be routinely evaluated and disaster recovery procedures regularly...

Serious slump seen in NFT art sales

The "crypto winter" has definitely cooled collectors' appetite for digital artwork and the once booming NFT art market is significantly down by nearly every trackable metric, with the number of sales and sales value deep below last year's levels. According to data...

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HP debuts new LaserJet printers

HP Inc has announced six new fast, affordable and mobile-enabled monochrome LaserJet Pro printers for micro and small businesses. The refreshed lineup of single and multi-function HP LaserJets are the most productive of their class - with 15% to 20% faster print...

SUSE gets closer to the channel

SUSE is making it easier for channel partners to address the key needs of their customers with the introduction of a new SUSE channel partner programme. Partners that resell open source enterprise technology from SUSE will benefit from new, improved training and...

App design is dead …

Today's apps have become standalone entities, not designed to integrate or interface with other enterprise functions. Only apps that are agile have a hope of keeping up with the pace of business technology change. Alongside this, there is a paradigm shift happening in...

Mobile banking: the next revolution?

Mobile banking is no longer a "business opportunity" for banks. It's an imperative. With over 1-billion users already transacting across the globe in 2015 (according to IDC), demand is set to continue to grow - cutting across both developed and developing economies....

Pypestream appoints GM to drive SA growth

Business-to-consumer mobile messaging platform Pypestream has appointed Darryl Marcus as GM for the South African branch of the company. In his new role, Marcus leads Pypestream's local strategy, business development and revenue generation in the Southern African...

Snapt debuts on Amazon Web Services

Software-based application delivery networking company Snapt is now listed on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, providing a simple one-click deployment for the company's application delivery controller (ADC) and load balancer solutions. CEO Dave Blakey points...

How can contact centres remain relevant?

The way we do business is changing, writes Sadiq Munshi, product development: cloud solutions at Jasco Enterprise. This change is not driven internally by businesses or organisations, but by the customers themselves. It is a radical change, with far-reaching...

New wide-format printer from HP Inc

HP has announced its OfficeJet Pro 7740, a wide-format printer that not only produces high-quality printed materials at a lower cost per page but give companies the features they need to push the limits of their designs. The printer can produce a volume number of...

Software AG unveils Digital Assessment for businesses

Software AG has unveiled its Digital Assessment Tool that lets users easily and quickly assess their organisation's readiness for digital transformation. Findings will compare companies' digital progress to other organizations throughout industries. After users take...

Auto-provisioning VSAT service launched by GIN

Pan-African telecommunications provider Gondwana International Networks (GIN) has announced Africa's first roll-out of Satmotion from Integrasys, a manufacturer of carrier monitoring systems and VSAT commissioning tools. Satmotion, is an award-winning VSAT...

DevOps Engineer (Security Platforms) – Western Cape Cape Town

Implementing and operating Security DevOps Platforms Engaging with technology partners to deliver an integrated solution across platforms Collaborate with stakeholdersImplementing and maturing Agile and DevOps toolingCoach team member in adopting DevOps practices and...

Technical Head (Care and Treatment – Wits RHI – Bloemfontein)

Main purpose of the job:The Technical Head: Care and Treatment for Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Free State Province programme is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, implementation, and quality improvement of HIV and TB care...

SAP ABAP Developer at QES

Now Hiring - SAP ABAP Developer My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an SAP Developer ABAP / Fiori / UI5 to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Help with day-to-day queries from users and IT teamsSupport existing...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Intermediate Software Developer

Our clients, leaders in financial solutions, are seeking an Intermediate Software Developer! Collaborate with a progressive team, embrace new technology, and benefit from a rewarding permanent hybrid role in Menlyn. Required Education and Experience Tertiary...

PHP Laravel Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP / Laravel Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...

SAP ABAP Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

Now Hiring - SAP ABAP Developer My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an SAP Developer ABAP / Fiori / UI5 to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Help with day-to-day queries from users and IT teamsSupport existing...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

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