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...

Enterprise adoption of GenAI hits inflexion point

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is at an inflection point that has refocused enterprise priorities and stands to reshape the role of technology. This is according to a newly published report, “Generative AI Outlook: From Hype to Value” that is part of...

What the future holds for cybersecurity

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has outlined their predictions for the 2025 advanced persistent threat (APT) landscape, highlighting significant shifts in cyber threats. These include the rise of hacktivist alliances, increased use of AI-powered...

SA employees still wary of AI, robots in the workplace

With the rise in popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) - especially with the recent launch of the ChatGPT bot - there are concerns among employees in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region with regard to robots and automation systems used by companies,...

AI tops Google search trends in 2022

Google Search trends show that interest in "artificial intelligence" reached a record in 2022 in South Africa and across the world and is peaking again in January 2023, with top searches including "ai generator" (Number 3), "ai art" (4), "what is ai" (5), and "google...

Network security revenue surges, but set to slow

Enterprise spend on network security technologies - including email security, firewall, security service edge (SSE), secure Web gateway (SWG), Web application firewall (WAF), and application delivery controller (ADC) products - has been on the rebound after the dismal...

What cyberthreats to look out for in 2023

As cyberthreats continue to grow, the latest Future/Tense: Trend Micro Security Predictions for 2023 report warns that threat actors will once again ramp up attacks targeting security blind spots in the home office, software supply chain. "Although the pandemic may be...

January’s ‘Most Wanted’ malware

Check Point's Global Threat Index for January saw infostealer Vidar return to the Top 10 list in seventh place after an increase in instances of brandjacking, as well as the launch of a major njRAT malware phishing campaign in the Middle East and North Africa. In...

Five reasons why TikTok is a privacy nightmare

TikTok is known for collecting notorious amounts of user data - and its inability to keep that data private. So much so, in fact, that in December last year, multiple US government agencies started banning the app from their employees' devices. TikTok, created by the...

Telkom to slash its workforce

Telkom is set to cut its workforce by up to 15%. The company stated today that it has entered a formal consultation process with relevant stakeholders in terms of section 189 of the Labour Relations Act (S189A process) regarding the restructuring of certain...

Biggest barrier to professional or tech skills development is the cost

Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options. At the same time, online training and...

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Next-generation security tools from Sophos

Sophos has announced Sophos Intercept X, a next-generation endpoint security product that stops zero-day malware, unknown exploit variants and stealth attacks, and includes an advanced anti-ransomware feature that can detect previously unknown ransomware within...

SA merchants join Visa Checkout

More than 100 merchants are among the first wave of South African online retailers that have joined Visa Checkout. These include Aramex Global Shopper, Discovery, Emirates Airline, TicketPro, WebTickets and YuppieChef. Shoppers can now enjoy this digital checkout...

New leader in buildings and energy solutions

With a vision to create a safe, comfortable and sustainable world, a newly formed Johnson Controls begins operations today following the successful completion of its merger with Tyco, marking a historic turning point for both companies. By uniting Johnson Controls,...

Blockchain used in the global shipping

MTI (Marine Transport International UK) has deployed the world's first public blockchain solution in the global shipping industry. MTI is an industry-leading freight forwarder based in the UK and the US. It provides sophisticated, technology-based freight forwarding...

Avaya’s network segmentation secures the perimeter

Avaya is announcing a new foundational approach to network security that helps reduce the growing number of breaches that compromise data integrity and privacy. The new approach enables organisations to create stealth, hyper-segments within their networks that are...

Don’t let fatigue derail digital transformation

With technology constantly evolving, your next disrupter or partner could be right around the corner. CIOs need to perceive opportunities and threats that others can't to succeed. It's all about seeing the full picture, anticipating the unexpected and seizing...

BT, Microsoft to simplify hybrid cloud

BT has announced BT Compute for Microsoft Azure, a new service that allows BT customers to order Microsoft Azure alongside BT's own cloud services through its award winning Compute Management System (CMS) online management tool. The service enables customers to build...

Adcorp drives innovation with Decision Inc

Bolstered by a R1-million prize, C-suite backing, and a portal developed by Decision Inc, Adcorp's Dragons' Den initiative has harnessed the innovative ideas of its South African employees to generate an expected profit of R300-million over the next five years....

Local procurement a private sector concern

The Local Procurement Accord was established in 2011 by government with the intention of putting policy in place to develop local suppliers and better utilise local resources in order to achieve the goals of socio-economic development through job creation. Five years...

Data quality helps to optimise cash flow

Effective cash flow is essential for business survival, as it promotes liquidity and enables an organisation to meet its short-term debt or credit demands. Although it is often perceived to be a finance issue, the reality is that cash flow optimisation is an...

Senior PowerApps Developer – Remote Remote

Key Responsibilities: Architect and develop high-quality PowerApps applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PowerApps with other Microsoft services.Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on best practices.Stay updated with the latest...

Security Analyst X2

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you'll be responsible for responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous updates of all daily...

Technology Integrator (Chief Expert) 2870 TT

A senior cloud architect to join the team to ramp up our mainframe services regarding the refactoring (conversion) from mainframe applications to Java based cloud applications.Doing a proof of concept with a small application to select an appropriate Code Conversion...

Automation Tester (with Salesforce experience)

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Automation Tester with experience in software testing, specializing in Salesforce environments. What you'll do:Level/ years experience: High intermediate – Senior (7+ years)Experience creating frameworks...

Security Analyst X2 – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you'll be responsible for responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous updates of all daily...

Technology Integrator (Chief Expert) 2870 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

A senior cloud architect to join the team to ramp up our mainframe services regarding the refactoring (conversion) from mainframe applications to Java based cloud applications.Doing a proof of concept with a small application to select an appropriate Code Conversion...

Telecom Refurbishment Technician

SUMMARYAre you passionate about electronics, circuit theory, and RF technology? A Telecom company is seeking a skilled individual to join their dynamic team! If you have a strong technical background and love solving complex problems, we want to hear from you. Our...

Telecom Refurbishment Technician – Gauteng Braamfontein

SUMMARYAre you passionate about electronics, circuit theory, and RF technology? A Telecom company is seeking a skilled individual to join their dynamic team! If you have a strong technical background and love solving complex problems, we want to hear from you. Our...

Data Analyst

Our Client seeks a Data Analyst to provide a data administrative service to the business by accurately capturing and updating master data in line with business standards and data rules in order to maintain data quality. This role is responsible for the maintenance of...

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