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...

Logitech for Business looks to SA growth

Kathy Gibson reports - Logitech has successfully reinvented itself in the enterprise space with Logitech for Business offering market-leading accessories and video collaboration solutions. Loubna Imenchal, vice-president and head of Logitech for Business: Africa,...

Apple Intelligence comes standard on new iPhones

Apple’s new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, new creative capabilities with pro camera features, graphics for immersive gaming, and more, powered by the A18 Pro chip. With Apple Intelligence, the iPhone includes...

Another strong quarter for EMEA in the security appliance market

Vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 5,7% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) reaching over $4,9-billion and representing a $269-million increase compared to the same quarter in 2021, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly...

Intel and Broadcom in Wi-Fi 7 milestone

Intel and Broadcom have showcased the industry's first cross-vendor Wi-Fi 7 demonstration, with over-the-air speeds greater than 5 gigabits per second. The trial used an Intel Core processor-based laptop with a Wi-Fi 7 solution connected to a Broadcom Wi-Fi 7 access...

Don’t miss Saucecode at AI Expo

The countdown to AI Expo has begun. On 19 and 20 September 2022 Sandton Convention Centre will play host to companies demonstrating the business value in smart processes and automation. Saucecode is a South African start-up that is taking on the global automation...

Disruption rife as cybercrime hits home

Kathy Gibson reports – Cybersecurity is a very polarising issue – companies are either convinced they will never be attacked or they are completely paranoid. This is an observation from Akhilesh Tuteja, global cyber security practice co-leader at KPMG, who goes on to...

Cybersecurity is a big focus for African organisations

The cyber landscape in Africa is highly dynamic and rapidly evolving, propelled by widespread digitisation and matched by adequate investments in protecting assets and data from cyber threats. In fact, KPMG Africa’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey, launched...

Surprise disruptions that could blindside CIOs

CIOs must take time to consider "what if" scenarios to avoid being blindsided by social, behavioural and technological disruptions. David Yockelson, vice-president analyst at Gartner, says many disruptions that seem futuristic may be closer than we think. "Disruptions...

These trends are driving metaverse technology adoption

Six trends are driving the use of metaverse technologies today and will continue to drive its use over the next three to five years, according to Gartner. Marty Resnick, vice-president analyst at Gartner says that, while widescale adoption of metaverse technologies is...

BETI dips again as economy struggles to gain momentum

The monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), a fast indicator of underlying economic trends in the South African economy, tracked lower levels in August, mirroring the challenging economic environment. "The BETI index level moderated further to...

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Latest intelligent design technology enhances fleet insurance

Guardrisk, South Africa's leading specialist cell captive insurance group, offers a new technology that will ensure the best cover and peace of mind, when it comes to insuring company cars and fleet insurance. Guardrisk, in conjunction with Genasys Technologies, has...

Axle Software runs Nigerian duty free stores

When Tourvest Heinemann Duty Free Nigeria opened a world-class duty free store in Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as part of its growth strategy into Africa, the company chose Axle Control retail software from End2End Retail to power its operations....

New channel sales lead for EMC

EMC Southern Africa has appointed Chipo Msimanga as its channel sales team lead for the Gauteng region. With more than 20 years' experience in IT sales, Msimanga joined EMC in May 2014. Her career spans channel and direct sales roles across the spectrum of sales...

Optimise efficiency through the customer credit lifecycle

Customers are the heart of any business, and acquiring and retaining them forms an essential function for profitability and sustainability, writes Davina Myburgh, senior manager: product development and product management: core solutions at TransUnion. Businesses...

Jasco announces Genesys eServices recording

Jasco has announced a new offering as part of its latest update to the DataVoice Libra Recorder solution, Libra V9.0. It offers a number of new features and functionality enhancements to the enterprise-class voice recording, storage and retrieval solution. One of the...

Smart grids – unlocking the power of green

South Africa remains heavily reliant on traditional sources of power generation - with green energy sources contributing just a fraction of the country's total power output, writes Martin Vergunst, business solutions executive at T-Systems South Africa. However, with...

Why ‘availability’ is here to stay

The era of the "always-on" business has emerged, thanks to a rise in improved connectivity and devices that allow easy and affordable access to the internet, writes Rick Vanover, senior product strategy manager at Veeam. Our agile mobile workforce and demanding...

DiData debuts digital practice

Dimension Data has established a digital practice aimed at helping enterprises across the globe to transform their businesses and become more digitally driven. The new Practice brings together seven Dimension Data businesses including Oakton, the Australian-based...

Huawei Mate S is in Vodacom stores

Huawei's new flagship device, the Mate S is now available for purchase in all Vodacom stores. Building on the Huawei Mate 7 smartphone, the Mate S features a 5,5-inch 2.5D AMOLED screen complete with a new luxury-focused design packed with innovative technology to...

Wireless service for Telkom Waya-Waya and PrepaidFone users

Telkom is upgrading two of its fixed line prepaid voice services, Waya-Waya and PrepaidFone, from copper to a wireless Fixed-Line-Look-Alike (FLLA) service. Telkom's mobile prepaid customers will not be affected by the move. Fixed line prepaid is a voice-only service...

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ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP / Laravel Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...

IT Support Technician – Western Cape Green Point

ENVIRONMENT:THE technical expertise of an IT Support Technician with 12+ years' SME Support experience is sought by a cutting-edge FinTech company to monitor Active Directory, Exchange, VMware and SQL infrastructure while continually reviewing the IT software/hardware...

.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Ready to take the .NET world by storm? We're looking for an Intermediate .NET Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a .NET guru with a passion for innovation and a talent for delivering high-quality solutions, apply now, and...

Senior Automation Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A leader in the Banking and Financial space is on the lookout for a Software Quality Engineer to join their team.Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-defined test tools) to inspect, analyse, design, develop, implement and execute on re-useable automated...

PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP / Laravel Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...

Senior Network & System Engineer (ICT/ISP)

Role: Senior Network & System Engineer (ICT/ISP)Location: 100% remote (location can be anywhere in SA)Our client is a dynamic and successful company who specialises in providing high-quality backend systems for Managed Services Providers (MSPs), Internet Service...

Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .net / Javascript) Fully Remote

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...

Project Manager

A leading financial firm is looking for a Project Manager to join their team for a 6-month contract in Cape Town. Description: Project delivery from start to completionExceptionally skilled in the principles of Agile and project management.Motivate project...

Data Scientist

What you'll do:Provide business insights through statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modelling, simulation and optimisation. to Identify, explore, examine, integrate and scrub data from multiple disparate data sources required to answer complex business...

Senior Network & System Engineer (ICT/ISP) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Role: Senior Network & System Engineer (ICT/ISP)Location: 100% remote (location can be anywhere in SA)Our client is a dynamic and successful company who specialises in providing high-quality backend systems for Managed Services Providers (MSPs), Internet Service...

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