Brands and retailers navigate a new reality as AI shapes consumer decisions

Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the first steps of our shopping experience before we ever click "buy”. From hyper-personalized suggestions to curated inspiration, influence now begins long before a store visit or app tap, moving where brands and retailers compete...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defence adoption...

As AI transforms entrepreneurship, more support will be crucial

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how entrepreneurs in developing countries start, manage and grow their businesses, a new publication from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) highlights. Micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and...

Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

Trends impacting infrastructure and operations in 2026

Gartner has highlighted the top trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for the next 12-18 months. “I&O leaders must be aware of all of these trends and prepare to act on the ones that are most likely to impact their...

Security trends and predictions for the next year

2025 has been a year defined by sustained pressure on industrial environments mirrored by increasingly complex global threat dynamics. According to the new Kaspersky Security Bulletin report, the share of ICS computers attacked with malware remained high, hovering...

AI-generated sites distribute remote access software used in attacks

Kaspersky has detected a malicious campaign, where attackers leverage AI-generated websites to distribute versions of the legitimate remote access tool Syncro. These fake sites attract users via search engines or phishing emails and mimic popular applications like...

Despite slowing momentum, global trade to hit record $35trn

Global trade is on course to exceed $35-trillion in 2025 for the first time, according to UNCTAD’s final Global Trade Update of the year. The new data confirm that trade continued expanding through the second half of 2025, even as geopolitical tensions, higher costs...

PayInc Economic Index holds encouraging signs for the economy

After six months of consecutive gains, the PayInc Economic Index, measuring the value of all electronic transactions processed through PayInc, levelled off in November 2025 but stayed higher than a year ago. Continued resilience and improving economic indicators point...

CEOs expect business to improve in 2026

The C-suite is entering 2026 with bolstered confidence - 95% of CEOs are optimistic about next year and 84% expect global economic conditions to improve, according to International Workplace Group’s (IWG) latest State of the C-Suite report. This rising optimism is...

Electric vehicles on the charge in 2026

In 2026, 116-million electric vehicles (EVs) – cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are forecast to be on the road, according to Gartner. “Despite the US government introducing tariffs on vehicle imports and many governments removing the subsidies and incentives for...

Thinkst Applied Research takes over Computer Olympiad

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme to Thinkst Applied Research, the company behind the internationally recognised Thinkst Canary. The sale includes all...

Has SA turned a corner in new-vehicle sales?

As South Africa navigates a shifting and often unpredictable economic landscape, the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) says there are growing signs of improvement that could support increased confidence across the new-vehicle market - even as several...

If it sounds too good to be true … it is!

It started with a bright pink advert on social media: “Limited offer! Get yours today!”. Sam clicked through, paid via a QR code, and watched happily as the tracker showed his “shipment” moving. Then the parcel never arrived. His messages went unanswered and the...

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Laser Light Africa signs up with Digital Parks Africa

Digital Parks Africa (DPA) and Laser Light Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a sovereign edge and network aggregation node. The facility will be located within DPA’s flagship Tier III carrier-neutral data centre campus in Samrand,...

Africa bears the brunt of climate change

The African Union and the COP30 Special Envoy for Africa and IOM issued this joint statement on climate mobility in Africa at COP30. Africa stands at a pivotal moment in the global climate agenda and faces a critical challenge. While contributing the least to global...

Nutanix appoints Marco Vieira as regional sales manager for SADC

Nutanix has announced the appointment of Marco Vieira as regional sales manager for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. “Marco’s strong market knowledge and leadership experience make him the ideal person to lead our next phase of growth in...

NEC XON recognised as Cisco Gold Provider and Integrator

NEC XON has earned both Cisco Gold Integrator and multinational Gold integrator in the Middle East Africa Region. The recognitions confirm the company’s ability to deliver enterprise-grade managed services at scale across Africa and the Middle East. Last October, in...

Peach Payments partners with RelyComply

Peach Payments has partnered with the global anti-financial crime platform RelyComply to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) compliance capabilities and support its expansion into new African markets. Peach Payments currently serves...

4Sight recognised for intelligent automation

4Sight Holdings gained global recognition for its domain expertise and industry innovation at the Global Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, securing an Intelligent Automation Partner of the Year finalist nomination. “The finalist nomination is a prolific...

Duxbury adds Ironlink AI NVR with CVEDIA Analytics

Duxbury Networking has introduced the Ironlink AI NVR lineup with CVEDIA Analytics for the South African market, integrated with Milestone XProtect to help partners add edge AI to new or existing video estates without replacing cameras. Built on enterprise-grade...

Kaspersky’s Cyber Pathways supports career development

Kaspersky’s new platform, Cyber Pathways, offers a look into the essential cybersecurity roles, skills, and tools, to empower professionals to chart their career paths with confidence. Featuring an interactive guidance test and personalised learning recommendations,...

Technical Lead (Pharmaceutical Data & Analytics) (Data Factory) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:DRIVE strategic business outcomes while translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions as the next Technical Lead sought by a dynamic Healthcare Platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert and customer liaison for...

Senior Business Analyst

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Data Scientist

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. (onsite)What you...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

Data Scientist – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. (onsite)What you...

Intermediate Software Engineer (TypeScript, Angular, Node) (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge AI-powered Market Research Platform is looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer who enjoys taking full ownership of a project, from the first idea to a live production feature. You should be someone who is excited to build new services,...

Junior Programmer

Junior ProgrammerKick-start your automation programming career in a hands-on engineering environment.Cape Town | Salary: R12 000 to R14 000 per month About Our ClientThis specialised engineering and machinery design company focuses on delivering automated machines,...

Senior Full Stack Web developer

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:To work with the proposition, operations, change and development teams to...

Business Analyst (6 month contract)

Our client is seeking the services of an experienced Business Analyst to conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing applications and produce detailed documentation on the current ("as-is") business and technical environment. The consultant will work closely with...

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