Multifaceted Android malware could come with your new device
Kaspersky has detected a new malware for Android devices that it dubbed Keenadu. This malware is distributed in multiple forms – it can be preinstalled directly into devices’ firmware, embedded within system apps, or even downloaded from official app stores such as...
Fairness trumps other concerns for gamers
Public conversations about Web3 gaming often focus on token volatility, speculation and market cycles. Player behaviour, however, points in a different direction. According to survey data collected and analyzed by the 51 Games studio team from more than 12 000 Web3...
Call for catalytic action to scale jobs and growth
The G20 Social and Solidarity Economy Summit, an official G20 side event convened by Africa Forward and SAP, brought together government officials, policymakers, private sector leaders, social entrepreneurs, youth networks and partners to chart a new direction:...
Businesses urged to take action as 95% of AI pilot projects fail
A recent MIT report featured in Fortune magazine revealed that 95% of generative-AI pilot projects are failing, resulting in investors pulling back and misrepresenting this as a failure of the technology itself. However, the real failure lies in the way organisations...
Measles vaccine has saved hundreds of thousands of lives
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the remarkable progress made in the fight against measles over the past 24 years. Since 2000, global measles cases have fallen by 71%, dropping from an estimated 38-million to 11-million in 2024 – with improvements...
NASA Orbiter shines new light on long-running Martian mystery
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions about a mysterious feature buried beneath thousands of feet of ice at the Red Planet’s south pole. In a recent study, researchers conclude from data obtained using an innovative radar...
Global IT spend set to surge
The amount of money the business sector pours into IT devices, services, and solutions has exploded over the past five years and continues to rise even after the Covid-19 tech boom. With companies and organisations rushing to upgrade everything from automation and...
Government CIOs expect IT budgets to go up
Fifty-two percent of government CIOs (not including the US) expect their IT budgets to increase for AI and other key technologies in 2026, according to a survey by Gartner. This is despite overall budget pressures, with governments recognizing their transformational...
Young scientists do SA proud at SciFest International STEM Fair
Team South Africa made a remarkable impact at the SciFest International STEM Fair (ISF) in Dublin, Ireland, bringing home top honours for their exceptional scientific research and innovations. The all-girl team, made up of three talented teenage scientists, competed...
SA users rates ride-hailing service as safer than other transport modes
A new Safety Index report by Ipsos, commissioned by ride-hailing platform Bolt reveals that 90% of South African ride-hailing users now consider ride-hailing services inherently safer than conventional transport modes such as buses and traditional taxis. These...
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Why frequent cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments are vital
In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated and persistent. By Dillon Gray, chief operating officer at IPT Organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to multinational corporations, are...
Chatbots set to shape the future of user engagement
In a world overflowing with information and an ever-growing array of apps vying for attention, South African smartphone users are increasingly overwhelmed. "South Africans rely on their smartphones to navigate daily life, yet most of us only regularly use a handful of...
Chatbots set to shape the future of user engagement
In a world overflowing with information and an ever-growing array of apps vying for attention, South African smartphone users are increasingly overwhelmed. "South Africans rely on their smartphones to navigate daily life, yet most of us only regularly use a handful of...
Can hybrid multicloud finally deliver true agility?
The promise of cloud technologies has long been agility - a transformative ability to innovate rapidly, adapt to shifting demands, and drive business success. By Sammy Zoghlami, senior vice-president for EMEA at Nutanix Yet, for many enterprises, this remains elusive....
Westcon-Comstor expands Microsoft Advanced Support Services
Westcon-Comstor has enhanced its Microsoft Advanced Support Services portfolio for southern Africa partners. Updates include new assessments designed to empower Microsoft partners with actionable insights, optimise customer environments, and strengthen their positions...
NEC XON and Fortinet join forces on telco, ISP cybersecurity
NEC XON has announced a strategic cybersecurity collaboration with Fortinet. Together, they will provide specialised managed security operations (SecOps) services tailored to the telecommunications and ISP markets. “NEC XON’s telco and managed services experience,...
Moving to the cloud is like upgrading from a flip phone to a spaceship
The flip phone was once considered a futuristic piece of technology, but compare it to today’s iPhone and it feels positively pre-historic. The same can be said of old-school, on-premises tech like servers and PBX phone systems, writes Nic Laschinger, chief technology...
We need to develop well-rounded graduates in the age of tech
The landscape of ICT in higher education is rapidly evolving. With the advent of new technologies, changing job market demands, and the increasing importance of digital literacy across all sectors, public universities and private institutions in South Africa must...
DeepSeek AI a turning point for the industry
Tech headlines over the past few weeks have been dominated by DeepSeek AI, which recently launched its groundbreaking R1 model. What’s most remarkable about DeepSeek is the reported development cost of just under $6-million, writes James Fisher, chief strategy officer...
How your credit score shapes your future
With the 2025 Budget Speech postponed, predictions of potential PAYE tax and VAT increases signal tighter financial conditions for consumers. In this climate, maintaining a strong credit score is more critical than ever - not just for accessing loans, but for shaping...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Cape Town, onsite.The Data Scientist will enhance, maintain, and evolve the analytical and optimisation models used to drive product assortment decisions—including substitution logic, leftover-stock (“carcass”)...
Intermediate Python Tester (Django) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A highly driven & detail-oriented Intermediate Python Tester is wanted by a leading Financial Services Provider to join its growing Tech team. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and security of our...
Frontend Developer- AWS Cloud at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a highly skilled Frontend Developer with proven experience in building responsive, performant web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimize user interfaces that interact seamlessly with AI-powered backend...
Senior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:SHAPE the technical direction of a Django-based insurance platform of a well-established Financial Services provider seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join its team. You will help drive this transformation, working on meaningful technical...
Frontend Developer- AWS Cloud at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a highly skilled Frontend Developer with proven experience in building responsive, performant web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will design, build, and optimize user interfaces that interact seamlessly with AI-powered backend...
Senior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:SHAPE the technical direction of a Django-based insurance platform of a well-established Financial Services provider seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join its team. You will help drive this transformation, working on meaningful technical...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a Data Scientist passionate about turning complex commercial challenges into actionable, high-impact solutions?We're looking for someone to take the lead on our pricing and markdown optimisation models, refactoring and redesigning them to improve...
Database Administrator (DBN Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban wants you to join its team as its next Database Administrator where you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, optimisation, and support of the organisation's database systems. This role...
Data Scientist at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a Data Scientist passionate about turning complex commercial challenges into actionable, high-impact solutions?We're looking for someone to take the lead on our pricing and markdown optimisation models, refactoring and redesigning them to improve...
Database Administrator (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban wants you to join its team as its next Database Administrator where you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, optimisation, and support of the organisation's database systems. This role...
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