Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

Cyber-enabled fraud one of the most pervasive global threats

Artificial intelligence, geopolitical fragmentation and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

How earth observation can aid public health

A new comprehensive review evaluates how earth observation (EO) technologies and big data platforms are being harnessed to monitor and understand human health. The new research highlights the potential for disease modelling, environmental exposure assessment, and...

Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming

After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...

Webb discovers a new moon orbiting Uranus

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the planet’s known satellite family to 29. The detection was made during a Webb observation on 2 February...

EchoLink and the rise of zero-click AI exploits

Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point have uncovered a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot - dubbed EchoLink - which allows attackers to extract sensitive corporate data without any user interaction. The exploit, which has since been patched...

INX-ZA future-proofs Internet connectivity in SA

INX-ZA, the Internet exchange point division of the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA), has appointed Nokia to modernise its exchange infrastructure to offer new 400GE and expanded 100GE services to its customers across the country. As a result, it says,...

GReAT uncovers new Trojan GodRAT

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered GodRAT - a new Remote Access Trojan distributed via malicious screensaver files disguised as financial documents and that were delivered through Skype messenger up until March 2025 - and subsequently...

JSE roadshow looks to empower SMEs

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s third annual SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow is now underway, continuing its mission to unlock funding opportunities and accelerate growth for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This year, the roadshow will expand...

Vertiv finalises Great Lakes acquisition

Vertiv has expanded its rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications with the $200-million acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets group. "We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating...

Africa rallies innovative financing for climate-driven health crises

As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a recent two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by...

IBM, NASA debut open source AI model for solar observation

IBM and NASA have unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents...

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SMEs need supply chain skills to survive

The success of small businesses - which are the backbone of South Africa’s economy - is being jeopardised by a lack of resources, skills and support in the critical area of supply chain management, according to supply chain industry body SAPICS. “Small, medium and...

Security tips for always-on cyber awareness

As the global technology community looks forward to Black Friday and the festive season, there is no better time to protect yourself and your business against the increasingly sophisticated threats to your data. Jaco Oosthuizen category head for the mobility division...

Your rights and obligations under the Cybercrimes Act

Businesses in South Africa are required to notify authorities of certain offences, although they are also empowered to rely on certain legislation to protect and enforce their rights against criminals. By Karl Blom, partner, Mieke Vlok, senior associate and Inge...

Regulatory programmes are more than compliance

Nothing gets the perfectly scripted eye-roll like the words “regulatory compliance” in a business environment. These regulated and government-mandated programmes are often seen as a burden—a tick-the-box exercise required to avoid hefty fines or, worse, the loss of...

Are your employees putting your network at risk?

The rapid acceleration of digital transformation, coupled with the widespread adoption of remote work and cloud technologies, has shifted the focus of cybercriminals towards a new target: employees. Employee credentials have become prized assets for exploitation,...

The Internet’s evolution in SA

Over the last decade, South Africa has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its digital landscape. By David Coleman, chief product officer at Frogfoot Networks The country has made significant strides, with mobile networks now reaching almost every corner of the...

Shed the constraints of the monthly close

Despite being separated by almost 600 years, modern-day accountants still share a common practice with Luca Pacioli. Like the father of accounting, today’s finance teams continue to work within the confines of the monthly close, a process that can still take up to 15...

How retailers should be preparing for Black Friday

Black Friday has evolved from being a single day to a month-long sales event that places considerable demand on South African retailers, their staff and their systems. By Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom In the run up to this period, here’s what you should be...

Dell Technologies Forum to showcase AI innovations

Dell Technologies Forum 2024 will bring together technology leaders and professionals on 7 November 2024 in Johannesburg, for an immersive experience focused on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI). Themed "Accelerating AI-Powered Innovation," this...

Financial System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Financial System Administrator Key Responsibilities: Provide technical and functional support for Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations (F&O) in production and...

Java Developer at Reverside

Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...

Java Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...

Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer (PHP) (CPT Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:OUR client, a cutting-edge Tech company, has an exciting opportunity for a fully Remote role for the coding expertise of an Intermediate – Senior Full Stack Developer with strong PHP to join its team. You will, however, be required to attend face-to-face...

Frontend Developer (Angular)

Rapidly experiment with multiple solutionsImplement pixel perfect UI designsImplement re-usable HTML and JS logicEnsure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all implementations...

Frontend Developer (Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

Rapidly experiment with multiple solutionsImplement pixel perfect UI designsImplement re-usable HTML and JS logicEnsure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.Ensure that stylesheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.Ensure that all implementations...

Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data EngineerFull-Time | Office-Based | Fixed-Term Contract (possibility of permanent)Role PurposeThe Senior Data Engineer / Data Warehouse Lead will design, develop, and govern the company's enterprise data infrastructure. This role will drive the transition...

Senior Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Senior Data EngineerFull-Time | Office-Based | Fixed-Term Contract (possibility of permanent)Role PurposeThe Senior Data Engineer / Data Warehouse Lead will design, develop, and govern the company's enterprise data infrastructure. This role will drive the transition...

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