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...

Competition Commission approves sale of Telkom masts and towers

An important milestone has been reached in the proposed disposal of Telkom’s masts and towers business. The South African Competition Commission, the Competition Tribunal of South Africa, has approved the disposal of the assets housed in the Swiftnet business, subject...

SARS intensifies focus on crypto traders

SARS is increasing its scrutiny of crypto traders by issuing tax notices and clarifying exchange control regulations. Traders must immediately comply to avoid penalties. Cor Kraamwinkel, partner, Lenee Green, partner, Lerato Lamola, partner, Margaret Vermaak, senior...

It’s too costly to do nothing about perinatal mental health issues

In South Africa, between 16% and 50% of women during pregnancy and the year after birth will experience symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Considering the lifetime impacts of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide on mothers and...

As risk evolves, insurance trends are shifting

The myriad direct and indirect impacts related to the unfolding geopolitical events in Eastern Europe have been profound and are expected to continue as rising commodity prices fuel inflationary pressures, decreased demand dampens global trading and global supply...

Ethereum leads in development projects

Ethereum is maintaining its lead over other projects, with 4 000 monthly active developers indicating a growing interest in building on Ethereum, according to an analysis by BanklessTimes.com. This is a 34% increase from the 2,972 developers figures recorded in 2020....

Conversational AI could slash contact centre agent costs

By 2026, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) deployments within contact centers will reduce agent labour costs by $80-billion, according to Gartner. Worldwide end-user spending on conversational AI solutions within contact centers is forecast to reach...

Challenging conditions will see global PC, tablet shipments decline

Tumultuous times are ahead for the PC and tablet markets according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Global shipments of traditional PCs are forecast to decline 12,8% in 2022 to...

Neuromorphic computing lets robots learn interactively

Intel Labs, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology and the Technical University of Munich, has introduced a new approach to neural network-based object learning. It specifically targets future applications like robotic assistants that interact with...

Digital forensics, incident response offer varied career options

Digital forensics and incident response skills are interlinked and increasingly in demand, offering the right candidates varied and interesting careers. This is according to Veronica Schmitt, co-founder of the DFIRLABS Digital Forensics and Incident Response practice,...

New registration rules could see .za lose out to global domains

Draft .ZA Registry and Registrar Licensing Regulations and Procedures proposed by the .ZA Domain Name Regulatory Authority (.ZADNA) place burdensome restrictions on domain name registrars and registrants which will lead to brand owners abandoning the .ZA Internet...

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House of Print buys SA’s first Xerox 1000i

Johannesburg's House of Print has purchased the first Xerox 1000i press to be introduced in sub-Sahara Africa.  Supplied by Bytes Document Solutions, the largest worldwide Xerox distributor and Xerox Platinum Partner Compleo, the machine offers advantages such as the...

Ashley Madison represents new darker stage of cyber hacking

Cyber criminals are increasingly hacking for ransom, raising concerns around data security and privacy, writes Gary Newe, technical director at F5 Networks. In late July, Avid Life Media (ALM) - owners of online dating site Ashley Madison - confirmed it had been the...

Big data drives business intelligence shift

The rise of the big data phenomenon and development in corresponding technologies is seeing new trends in BI and analytics come to the fore. These trends are highlighting the growth in value of integration and consolidation of data in building policies and meeting the...

Opera Mini adds new compression technology

In the newest version of Opera Mini mobile browser for Android, users can for the first time switch between two different data compression modes: High and Extreme. With these two modes, users can optimize their data compression for different network conditions. The...

The challenges of branch transformation

As more banking transactions are moving to digital channels, banks and credit unions need to re-evaluate their distribution models and investment priorities. There is no single right answer, but status quo is not an option. Jenni Palocsik, director: solutions...

Mistakes in integrating new product development processes

In this Soft Expert white paper, Paul O'Connor, founder and MD of The Adept Group and Ian Huntly, CEO and MD of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, discuss the mistakes to avoid when integrating new product development processes. SoftExpert is exclusively represented in...

Fortinet unveils SDNS framework

Fortinet has announced its new Software-Defined Network Security (SDNS) framework – the first of its kind across the industry.

Nokia Networks targets 5G-ready massive broadband

Nokia Networks is leading the way to implementing 5G-ready massive broadband in areas with millions of homes near to fibre but without last hop connectivity via fibre to the home. The solution bridges from the existing fibre network using high throughput  5G-ready...

Is hyper-converged infrastructure right for your business?

The trend toward technology convergence has accelerated in the past few years, to the point where infrastructure is now available with all hardware and software integrated into a single solution, writes Jaco Erasmus, Dell enterprise division manager at Drive Control...

UCS Solutions achieves PCI DSS v3.0 audit certification

UCS Solutions has achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v3.0 audit certification with the assistance of Galix, a certified PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). The certification ensures that UCS Solutions' clients have access to best...

Information Security Specialist at Kalagadi Manganese

Introduction Kalagadi Manganese Mine is situated in the town of Hotazel 70km from Kuruman, Northern Province.The closing date for applications will be Monday, 15 July 2024. Description ROLE DESCRIPTION: Information security specialists focus is to keep an...

Business Analyst

Our client, in Logistics Industry, is currently looking to employ an experienced Business Analyst to their team based in Port Elizabeth.Role overview : To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

Business Analyst – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, in Logistics Industry, is currently looking to employ an experienced Business Analyst to their team based in Port Elizabeth.Role overview : To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated...

UX Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance our digital presence and improve the user experience of our website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centred design principles,...

UX Specialist – Eastern Cape Gqebera

JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a creative and analytical UX Designer to enhance our digital presence and improve the user experience of our website and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of user-centred design principles,...

Senior Full Stack Software Developer

An exciting opportunity to join a software consulting company in Umhlanga. Your technical depth across multiple languages will help in mentoring Junior Developers as well as design and develop products required for the company's needs.Responsibilities:Develop and...

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