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...

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...

Business urged to lead in Africa’s digitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Business leaders are calling for more co-operation across the continent to fast-track connectivity and make the digital economy a reality. Speaking on a panel discussion at Africa Tech Festival, President Ntuli, MD:...

Improving Africa’s pharmaceutical supply chain

Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug supply chains and creating a more transparent, efficient, and safe commercial market for medications....

New 100-day goal set for faster, equitable pandemic response

Six years after its founding and three years after Covid-19 broke out in China, leading members of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations (CEPI) and world leaders gathered at the 53rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos to discuss what key...

AI helps to fight wildfires

A dramatic rise in the frequency and severity of wildfires is undermining efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in combating climate change. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 30% of the world's population is exposed to deadly...

With Earth at a tipping point, action is needed

The Greenland icesheet is warming four times faster than the planet as a whole, triggering a domino effect of interconnected disasters that threaten the viability of Earth's life-support systems on which human civilization depends, participants were told at a session...

Urgent action needed as world faces ‘category 5 storm’

In a wide-ranging address that touched on the most critical issues of our time, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum meeting to take urgent action. Taking note of a range of critical threats facing the world,...

Satya Nadella says AI golden age has arrived

The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT is capturing the world's imagination, having amassed 1-million users in just five days after its recent launch. It is one of a dozen AI-driven so-called "killer apps" that will transform human productivity and the...

Interoperability key to realise metaverse value

The Defining and Building the Metaverse initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum in May 2022, has released initial findings in two briefing papers - the first research of its kind on the metaverse. The initiative combines the expertise of more than 150...

Plan to unlock Africa Free Trade Area potential

African heads of state and global CEOs at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting backed the launch of the first of its kind report on how public-private partnerships can support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). AfCFTA: A New Era...

Global IT spend forecast to grow 2,4% in 2023

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,5-trillion in 2023, an increase of 2,4% from 2022, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is down from the previous quarter's forecast of 5,1% growth. While inflation continues to erode consumer purchasing...

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Xperien offers IT asset management courses

Company executives responsible for IT asset management need to understand the principles of IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) and they need to consider regulatory compliance and the protection of company information. In conjunction with Information Technology Asset Management...

New app from Standard Bank

Standard Bank is on a journey of rapid digitisation across the continent, offering its customers more convenient ways to interact with their personal banking services. The latest step in this digital transformation journey is the expansion of the existing Standard...

Digital Colour Centre goes uptown with Xerox

Digital Colour Centre, a digital print and design shop in Cape Town's CBD precinct, has purchased a Xerox Versant 80 Press from Cape Office Machines and Bytes Document Solutions. The new press reinforces Digital Colour Centre's focus on delivering optimal quality at...

PPS simplifies SAN environment, boosts performance

PPS, a mutual financial services company that focuses exclusively on graduate professionals, has successfully upgraded its storage area network (SAN) platform with Datacentrix, creating a redundant environment that is less complex, easy to use and high performing. PPS...

AI is in your hands

Artificial intelligence is usually associated with futuristic sci-fi movies and the rise of the machines against humanity. What many people don't realise is that it's commonplace today, and something you've probably not noticed has become a critical part of your life....

Braintree partners with Linkfresh

Braintree, the consulting and integration division within Vox Telecom, has recently confirmed its partnership with Linkfresh, a leading packaged business management system for the fresh food sector, and a Microsoft Dynamics certified add-on package. The partnership...

Motorola adds widest range of solutions

Motorola Solutions, a provider of innovative mission-critical communication solutions and services, offers South Africa businesses increased productivity with the launch of next-generation communication solutions. New products including next-generation MOTOTRBO radios...

Decision Inc partners with Adaptive Insights

In a move to transform business performance, budgeting and planning capabilities for medium sized organisations, Decision Inc has developed a local alliance with international organisation Adaptive Insights. One of the cornerstones of most Office of the CFO...

The need for integration in the construction industry

BIM or Building Information Modelling is one of the relatively few buzzwords you'll hear in the construction industry that continues to dominate conversations - and there's a very good reason for that, writes Rob Stummer is MD of IFS Australia and New Zealand. Fuelled...

Cipla Medpro chooses Cquential Warehouse Management

Towards the end of last year, Cipla - one of South Africa's leading pharmaceutical manufacturers - commenced a move to its new state of the art warehouse and  medicine distribution centre in Tableview in the Western Cape. For Cipla, ensuring uninterrupted efficient...

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Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Lead Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers.The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the...

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Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Enterprise Architect to join our growing team. The ideal candidate would need to be able to adapt to new technologies quickly and be willing to keep you...

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ENVIRONMENT:A talented Junior UI/UX Designer with a keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics is wanted by a dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user...

System Integration Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:CONTRIBUTE to the design, implementation and maintenance of integration environments, development of software frameworks, procedures and applications to integrate systems as your technical expertise as a System Integration Engineer is sought by a prominent...

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Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Enterprise Architect to join our growing team. The ideal candidate would need to be able to adapt to new technologies quickly and be willing to keep you...

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The Business Analyst is responsible for understanding the business needs, processes, and challenges of the organization to identify solutions that align with strategic goals. This role involves gathering requirements, analyzing and documenting business processes, and...

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ENVIRONMENT:A talented Junior UI/UX Designer with a keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics is wanted by a dynamic provider of business solutions in the domain of IT architecture, execution & customer support. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the user...

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