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...

Sluggish telecoms drives operators to be full-stack suppliers

Worldwide spending on telecommunications and pay TV services will reach $1,544-trillion in 2024, representing an increase of 2,4% year-on-year, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). The latest...

Nvidia’s AI-driven triumph powered by strategic innovations

In a historic shift, Nvidia has taken Intel's coveted spot on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. For over two decades, Intel held its ground in this prestigious index after joining in 1999 alongside tech giant Microsoft and others. However, the advent of artificial...

Young scientists aim to use data analytics to improve life

Using data analytics to help combat disease, create intelligent transport systems with self-driving vehicles and smart cities, and improve the quality of manufactured goods - these are just some of the research areas to be explored by the first cohort of Masters...

Scammers target the unemployed

The Department of Employment and Labour has noted with concern of yet another scam titled "youth employment program" that make unrealistic promises to the unemployed. The department does not have a youth employment programme but, with unemployment in South Africa at...

Electronic offender monitoring market booms

The number of offenders participating in Electronic Monitoring (EM) programmes in Europe, North America and Latin America amounted to about 50 000, 371 000 and 96 000 respectively during 2021. Berg Insight estimates that the number of daily users will grow to 77 000...

Digital fingerprinting deters identity attacks

Add AI to the list of defenses against identity attacks, one of the most common and hardest breach to prevent. More than 40% of all data compromises involved stolen credentials, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. And a whopping 80% of all...

Smartphone shipments suffer largest-ever decline

Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 18,3% year over year to 300.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The drop marks the...

Data sovereignty, compliance issues shape IT decisions

Data sovereignty and compliance are now an important factor in shaping IT selection and design decision, according to survey results from International Data Corporation (IDC). Almost half the respondents (48%) to IDC's Cloud Pulse 2Q22 survey (n=1350) say that data...

SOCs in the line of fire

In 2022, the number of incidents in government and mass media segments grew, and the trend will continue this year. Security operation centres (SOCs) from these - and other industries - are likely to face more recurring targeted attacks, as will supply chain attacks...

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Tips on securing your social media account

In today's world, we are increasingly living digital lives, where we interact and engage with our friends and family online. Social media has become central to our lives, writes Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO at ESET Southern Africa. And yet, while millions use these...

Technology could assist with voting challenges

South Africa's progress towards political stability and democracy is underpinned by its free and fair electoral processes. Technology can play a strong, positive role in election programs and some of the latest developments such as the Coesys Mobile Capture station (a...

How to professionally specify your IP camera network

The past decade has seen camera surveillance technology rapidly evolving. Of significance was the much-anticipated shift from analogue closed circuit television (CCTV) to Internet protocol (IP)-based systems. It is now widely accepted that the benefits of IP far...

Cyber security budgets need a new approach

The digital business landscape sees organisations face a myriad of security threats. It is no longer good enough to merely be reactive towards these risks. Instead, says Riaan Badenhorst, Managing Director, Kaspersky Lab Africa, decision-makers need to embrace a more...

Cat S60 now available in South Africa.

The world's first smartphone with an integrated thermal camera, and the world's most waterproof smartphone - the Cat S60 - is now available. The Cat S60 is the new flagship in the Cat phones portfolio. The Cat S60 includes an embedded Lepton Thermal Microcamera...

Sage sets out its vision for the tech revolution

Sage used its Sage Summit 2016 to set out its strong commitment to future technologies, with a focus on new and existing partnerships that power business growth. Revealed during CEO Stephen Kelly's keynote address, which opened the world's largest gathering of...

Bid to improve African aviation safety

Africa has just 3% of global air traffic, and yet air accidents on the continent account for roughly 20% of the worldwide total. These statistics are dominated by controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) events and can be significantly mitigated via Global Navigation...

Better connectivity increases risks

In today's hyper-connected world, where it is possible for businesses and consumers alike to undertake multiple transactions on several devices simultaneously, convenience is enhanced, but so is the likelihood of crime, especially fraud. However, there are ways to...

Genetec upgrades unified IP platform, security centre

Genetec, a provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions today announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company's open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security...

Time is money – and labour law is clear on that

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets the fundamental conditions of service for all employment situations, ranging from the domestic to, with variations, the industrial. When it comes to hours worked per week in business, particularly overtime, the BCEA...

Junior Full Stack Developer (LM) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Design, develop, and implement high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software. Document the functionalities of new and existing software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions. Collaborate with external clients,...

IT Technician at Innovative Staffing Solutions – Gauteng Menlyn

Job Summary:The IT Technician is responsible for providing technical support and troubleshooting services to ensure the efficient operation of an organization's IT systems. This role involves maintaining hardware and software, diagnosing and resolving issues, and...

Senior Mobile Developer (PWD)

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. Lead and mentor junior developers, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and design are followed. Collaborating with...

UX | UI Designer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development footprint, is seeking an Intermediate+ UX/UI Designer. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of transforming...

Business Intelligence Specialist

About the Client: A dynamic and innovative short-term insurance company that leverages technology to deliver exceptional, simple, transparent, and accessible insurance solutionsPosition Overview: The Business Intelligence Specialist will demonstrate meticulous...

Software Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle may be encountered).Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms,...

Senior Solution Architect

Work with business domain experts and leadership to craft a solution that is fit for purpose from a business perspective. Focus on a smaller facet of service (the solution package) to ensure that it operates effectively as part of the whole and independently as a...

Senior Mobile Developer (PWD) – Gauteng Pretoria Region

JOB PURPOSE Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. Lead and mentor junior developers, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and design are followed. Collaborating with...

UX | UI Designer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development footprint, is seeking an Intermediate+ UX/UI Designer. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of transforming...

Business Intelligence Specialist – Gauteng Houghton Estate

About the Client: A dynamic and innovative short-term insurance company that leverages technology to deliver exceptional, simple, transparent, and accessible insurance solutionsPosition Overview: The Business Intelligence Specialist will demonstrate meticulous...

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