AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Legaltech will augment, not replace, lawyers

Legaltech refers to the use of technology to deliver legal services and support various functions within the legal industry – and factors such as remote working, high inflation rates, changing client demands, and developments in technologies like artificial...

Zoom undergoes GenAI-driven renaissance

At its annual Zoomtopia 2024 showcase event, Zoom unveiled a wide array of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by generative AI (GenAI) – compelling for their sheer volume, breadth, and substance in continuing its renaissance, according to GlobalData. Gregg...

Mobility-as-a-service set for massive growth

A new study from Juniper Research has found that MaaS (mobility-as-a-service) will generate revenue of $92-billion globally by 2027, up from $20-billion in 2022. Growing by 357% over the period, the main drivers will be the cost and convenience of MaaS solutions and...

Prepare to defend against crimeware and financial threats in 2023

In 2023, we will observe a great demand for malware loaders on the darknet: instead of developing their own malicious samples, attackers will opt for ready-made services with enhanced detection avoidance. Moreover, due to increasing regulations imposed on...

SA wins 15 medals at the BRICS Future Skills Challenge

South Africa's best future-forward digital skills are comparable to those of top candidates from Brazil, Russia, India and China. This is according to the results of the BRICS Future Skills Challenge, an online multi-day competition hosted by China this month. South...

Employers value procurement and supply professionals

The CIPS Procurement Salary Guide 2022: South Africa paints a clear picture of just how valuable procurement and supply professionals have become to organisations in an increasingly volatile and uncertain world. As the war in Ukraine escalates, inflation spikes,...

Online sales grew on Cyber Monday, Black Friday

The average transaction per minute on Cyber Monday was 408 as South Africans continued to shop for the best deals online. This is according to the 3D Secure data, BankservAfrica's online card authentication service (i.e., transactions that require customer...

FortiGuard Labs helps Interpol take down cybercriminals in Africa

FortiGuard Labs has provided evidentiary support to Interpol and African Member countries as part of the Africa Cyber Surge Operation (ASCO) to help detect, investigate, and disrupt cybercrime through co-ordinated law enforcement activities, using Interpol platforms,...

What to expect in the cybersecurity space in 2023

KnowBe4 has released its 2023 cybersecurity predictions from its team of industry experts. The top five predicted cybersecurity trends for 2023 include: * A shift in focus to creating a security culture within organizations across the globe - The need for security...

Data protection laws being put to the test

A global survey conducted in May 2022 by MARCO has found that the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of online shopping, cashless payments, and the general growth of the digital ecosystem. As more and more transactions move online, the importance of privacy and...

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Stellar sells Tellumat stake to Masimong

Stellar Capital has sold a 51,1% controlling interest in Tellumat, the diversified electronics and communications group, to black-owned investment group Masimong Technologies. Total consideration for the black economic empowerment (BEE) transaction, concluded on May...

Why business change is imperative

Waldemar Adams, senior vice-president: analytics at SAP EMEA examines why a business that does not keep up with change is doomed to fail. "Without doubt, today's ever-quickening cycle of change is unprecedented. Change today is faster, more erratic, more elemental...

SMB digital transformation boosts Avaya

Avaya's performance in the first half of 2016 has been bolstered by a strong mid-market showing in global growth regions, registering two-fold growth on the back of a strong push towards digital transformation among small and medium businesses. A focused solution...

MTN’s HR chief resigns

MTN SA chief human resources officer Themba Nyathi has resigned from his current position to pursue interests outside of the organisation. Nyati has worked for MTN for 17 years and has served the organisation in a number of roles. Under his stewardship, MTN scooped...

MCIPS procurement professionals earn 15% more

MCIPS professionals in Sub-Saharan-Africa earned 15% more in 2015 than non-CIPS professionals. Those were the findings from over 4000 procurement professionals who contributed to the latest free salary guide from the Chartered institute of Procurement & Supply...

Getting workers onboard the right way

In a market in which skills are in short supply and where millennials now dominate the new generation of South Africa's workforce, it is critical that businesses manage the training and onboarding functions effectively. Failure to address key requirements and neglect...

Cyber-crime in the digital era

Many researchers now estimate the scale of the global cybercrime business to be greater than that of drug trafficking. Kaspersky Labs' recent survey revealed that nine out of 10 companies have already been a target of cybercrime, in some shape or form, writes Rory...

Meetings just got smarter

Lenovo has announced the Lenovo Smart Meeting Room Solution - a collaboration with Intel featuring the ThinkCentre Tiny desktop and Intel Unite technology to transform meeting room spaces, change the way employees collaborate and boost productivity. The ThinkCentre...

Smart tech purchases to grow business

In these digitally-centric yet tough economic times, there is a tendency by purchasing managers, to focus on price and budget as the main criteria, above all else when purchasing the tech products that have become essential to doing business, writes Liezl Beneke,...

Will IoT impact also on banks?

Discussions around the Internet of Things (IoT) are widespread in the technology industry right now, with many analysts suggesting that we are entering the second digital revolution, writes Christelle Toureille, vice-president: marketing for Middle East and Africa at...

Mid -Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is excited to find a seasoned Software Engineer to join their team! This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to blend remote flexibility with dynamic in-office collaboration. If you're ready to make a significant impact with your expertise, we'd love...

Full Stack C#.Net Developer (PTA)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding talents are being sought by an Insurance Specialist in Pretoria as their next Full Stack C#.Net Developer to maintain and develop their proprietary in-house software stack. The ideal candidate must have 4-7 years' work experience with the...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

BI Developer

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that help organizations make informed decisions. You will work on data warehousing, data modeling, and data visualization tools to...

Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Systems Developer

Join a leader in the Consulting Industry who has reputable clients across various industries in the South African landscape!Our client is a leader in providing services such as Cybersecurity and Access Management, Data Storage, Management and Custom Application...

Full Stack C#.Net Developer (PTA) – Gauteng Faerie Glen

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding talents are being sought by an Insurance Specialist in Pretoria as their next Full Stack C#.Net Developer to maintain and develop their proprietary in-house software stack. The ideal candidate must have 4-7 years' work experience with the...

Junior Software Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Title: Junior Software EngineerLocation: DurbanAbout Us: We are a dynamic and ambitious export trading business with over 50 years of experienceRole Overview: As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects and develop...

BI Developer – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining BI solutions that help organizations make informed decisions. You will work on data warehousing, data modeling, and data visualization tools to...

Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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