Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crypto exchange revenues set to plummet

The 2024 crypto hype, driven by increased regulatory clarity, technological advancements, and broader market adoption, has been quite strong, helping global crypto exchange revenues to almost double compared to last year. In 2024, crypto exchanges are expected to...

European tech leadership needs more innovation financing

Scale-up companies have expanded in Europe with the help of public organisations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, but these businesses face persistent financing barriers that the EU can do more to tackle, according to a new EIB report. The study - The...

New TB drug combination trial could lead to shorter treatment

A visit by the Bavarian State Chancellery and the Western Cape Government to the University of Cape Town's Lung Institute (UCTLI) highlighted a new trial involving BTZ-043 (benzothiazinone DprE1 blocker), a novel TB drug candidate. There are also plans to test BTZ-043...

BT, MTN Business in strategic African alliance

BT and MTN Business have announced a strategic alliance which will offer world class security and communications services to business customers across Africa. New and existing MTN Business customers will get access to solutions including cloud-based security and...

Huge increase in new cloud regions expected

Cloud providers launched 18 new regions in 2021 after launching an average of 15 per year since 2013, according to TeleGeography's refreshed cloud and WAN Infrastructure research. According to the research firm, over the next few years, nearly 50 new cloud regions are...

What did South Africans look at in Street View?

In the 15 years since its launch, Google Street View has come a long way. From going under water to capture the Great Barrier Reef in 2012, being available in VR in 2015, to exploring the 'Top of the World' in Canada in 2017, Street View has achieved a number of...

Avoid scammers and enjoy the UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will take place this Saturday (28 May). This is a massive event with a huge audience - according to UEFA statistics, in 2020 the cumulative audience for live matches was 5,2-billion, with the final...

A lot more must be done to realise AfCFTA benefits

The digital transformation of customs and borders in Africa could improve efficiencies in processes, such as administration at customs and borders, and yield trade gains on the continent of $20-billion a year. A new report by the World Economic Forum, Growing...

Covid likely to affect fraud statistics for years to come

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a marked effect on the fraud cases that have been reported among businesses over the last two years. Indeed, around 52% of businesses that reported fraud in their organisations during the course of 2020 and 2021, indicated that...

Permanent solutions needed for unemployment crisis

In the years leading up to the pandemic, chronically high unemployment had already begun eroding South Africa's economic position. Now, post-pandemic, record-high unemployment seems an impenetrable barrier to economic recovery. While the government has implemented...

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How to embrace the hybrid enterprise

Even though the cloud has brought many benefits to businesses: providing access to data when and where we want, the ability to sync our mobile devices and the ability to collaborate in realtime, it has also created new challenges for business leaders. With its growth...

Mustek moves to bigger premises in Nelspruit

Mustek’s Nelspruit branch has moved to bigger and more centralised premises in Riverside, following its successful launch in the area in 2011 and subsequent impressive growth. The move comes as Mustek continues to expand countrywide to better service each province and...

Sage launches new HR management solution

Sage has announced the launch of Sage HR Management, a powerful, simple and flexible human resources management solution, at the Sage Insights 2015 conference at the Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg. It combines broad HR functionality, simplicity and...

BCX enhances cloud security offering

With cloud set to change the face of technology and enhance how businesses achieve their strategic imperatives, Business Connexion’s (BCX's) latest re-certification as a Cisco Gold partner and Master cloud and Managed Services Partner means the company can continue...

Attix5 offers high-speed V8 Peregrine backup

Leading global developer and provider of data protection software and cloud solutions Attix5 has released V8 Peregrine software, proven in beta tests to be the fastest backup solution on the market for millions of files. Attix5’s Pro Peregrine 8 encompasses a new file...

LTE rollout key for cloud, PBX uptake

One of the most exciting developments in the cloud services industry is the ability to replace premises-based corporate telephone exchange infrastructure with cloud-based telephone exchange services. Traditionally companies have had to invest in expensive Private...

Symsoft launches SS7 Firewall

Symsoft launches an SS7 Firewall in response to security threats in mobile operator networks that were recently brought to public attention. Symsoft’s advanced solution provides mobile operators protection against all the outlined threats. Research recently published...

ARM to distribute SimplySecure

African Risk Migration (ARM) has announced it has secured pan-African distribution rights for the SimplySecure mobile device security solutions provided by Beachhead Solutions. The SimplySecure Management System is a single, configurable, web-based management tool...

Data insights can optimise debt collection

It is well documented that South Africa (SA) has a spending culture with low savings levels, a trend which is evident in many segments of the population. Given the low growth rate and tough economic circumstances facing SA as well as the global economy today,...

F&S recognise Interactive Intelligence

Based on its ongoing analysis of the contact centre systems market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Interactive Intelligence Group with the 2014 EMEA Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award. Interactive Intelligence’s end- to-end suite of scalable, rich,...

Front-End Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch

To Develop Functionality Mobile development (web front-end)HTMLCSSSpring frameworkJavaScript with a focus on ES5 and ES6+Familiar with JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React, Angular or VueBasic understanding of web development tools such as Git, Webpack,...

Senior Oracle Analyst Programmer (CPT ONLY)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Retail Group seeks the expertise of a solutions-driven Senior Oracle Analyst Programmer to drive innovative solutions and contribute to the success of its projects. You will provide technical guidance and support to the Product team while...

BI Developer

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a BI Developer to join their team. They are dynamic leaders in Business Process Outsourcing, based in the vibrant heart of Umhlanga. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Design...

Project Manager

The Space Project Managers combine their project management, systems engineering, and contract management skills with their engineering or scientific expertise to design, develop, and integrate technology solutions to meet the nation's needs and requirements. They are...

Project Manager

Position: Project ManagerHire Resolves client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing various projects within the organisation...

BI Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a BI Developer to join their team. They are dynamic leaders in Business Process Outsourcing, based in the vibrant heart of Umhlanga. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to the office daily.Responsibilities:Design...

Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria North

The Space Project Managers combine their project management, systems engineering, and contract management skills with their engineering or scientific expertise to design, develop, and integrate technology solutions to meet the nation's needs and requirements. They are...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Position: Project ManagerHire Resolves client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing various projects within the organisation...

Financial Analyst Developer (SQL)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...

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