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...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists

Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...

Quishing gets around phishing defenses

There’s a new type of threat out there: quishing involves the use of fraudulent QR codes, emailed by threat actors, to bypass the phishing security measures put in place by companies. Sophos has conducted Sophos-X research to better understand the threat. The...

Ukraine energy crisis may push millions into extreme poverty

Soaring energy prices triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict could push up to 141-million more people around the globe into extreme poverty, a new study reveals. Households' energy costs for heating, cooling, and mobility have risen sharply, whilst rising energy...

Bolt plans to up African investment

Mobility app Bolt has announced plans to invest €500-million in its operations in Africa over the next two years. The funds will be used to expand Bolt services on the continent and create opportunities for over 300 000 new drivers and couriers to join the platform in...

SA fast-tracks reforms aimed at avoiding FATF greylisting

South Africa awaits the outcome of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) meeting this week that is intended to determine if the country has done enough to address deficiencies in its current legal framework, as well as the effectiveness of its implementation. If...

European AI market grows steadily despite uncertain economy

Despite the war in Ukraine, inflation, IT budget cuts, and layoffs announced by even the biggest tech companies, International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services, will post a...

Mobile app market to reach $500bn by 2024

Over the past five years, the global app industry has seen revenue and downloads more than double, with mobile apps reaching more peoplee than ever. Last year, app developers grossed $428-billion, with people worldwide making over 235-billion downloads. In 2023,...

Rental and leasing car telematics set for growth

The installed base of telematics devices in the car rental and leasing market in Europe and North America reached 5,6-million in 2021 according to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The uptake of telematics in the industry is believed...

Ethereum development loses momentum

Despite 2022 registering the highest number of new developers in history, only 16% took an interest in the second-largest blockchain. A recent report by TradingPlatforms.com showed that, of the 61 127 new developers in 2022, less than 10 000 are building on the...

Sales function most likely to see budget increases

Chief financial officers (CFOs) who are planning significant shifts in function budgets for 2023 have listed sales, corporate IT and supply chain as the most likely to get increases this year, according to a survey by Gartner. "CFOs remain cautious about their 2023...

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While the South African market has become more aware of machine learning - as well as its capabilities and the value it can add to a business - machine learning uptake and local industry development lags behind several developed markets (not by months, but years)....

CA is a leader in application performance management

CA Technologies has been named a Leader in the "The Forrester Wave: Application Performance Management, Q3 2016", scoring the highest rating possible in the sub-criteria of off-premises infrastructure monitoring, microservices/containers monitoring, vision: BT and...

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The right headset can make all the difference, whether you're a casual gamer, looking for that competitive edge, or a music lover looking to unwind. The more competitive gamers will tell you that a headset is one of the most important purchases as it can change many...

What African banking can learn from Europe

According to a 2015 KPMG report, banking penetration is as low as 36% in some of the larger African economies, writes Darrel Orsmond, industry head: financial services at SAP Africa. Digital transformation can drive adoption of banking services by enabling banks to...

New-generation hackers target the gaming industry

Hackers love a crowd. That's true when it comes to social media networks, government system websites, financial institutions, retailers, and, based on recent headlines, gaming sites too. For an industry that is projected to be worth about R1.4 trillion in 2016, gaming...

How to combat mobile malware threats

Mobile malware and vulnerabilities have been making headlines well over the past year, and attacks are becoming a more common way for cybercriminals to steal sensitive data, writes Rick Rogers, area manager for east and west Africa at Check Point Software...

Phoenix rises at Seemahale Telecoms

Local networking and telecommunications company Seemahale Telecoms will upgrade and relaunch its flagship Phoenix smartphones. The company is currently poised to bring to market three models of its flagship handsets launching initially with the last 2: Seetel Phoenix...

Why HR must lead in the agile workforce

Most organisations are under pressure to evolve their businesses at a faster pace as they try to get in step with rapid changes in the business landscape, technology and customer behaviour, writes Anja van Beek, vice-president for people at Sage International (Africa,...

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Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Senior Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Remote working model We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Developer to head up our development team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new systems through your teams. You may also be required to update...

ICT Security Analyst at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an ICT Security Analyst. The successful candidate will ensure the security and integrity of MINTEK's ICT infrastructure by implementing and managing key security systems, monitoring network traffic, responding...

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We are seeking an experienced Data Architect/Information Analyst with a strong background in the financial services sector, specifically in banking. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in data architecture, data analysis, and information management....

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Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an ICT Security Analyst. The successful candidate will ensure the security and integrity of MINTEK's ICT infrastructure by implementing and managing key security systems, monitoring network traffic, responding...

Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect/Information Analyst with a strong background in the financial services sector, specifically in banking. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in data architecture, data analysis, and information management....

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