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...

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...

Olivia Barker takes top honours at Eskom Expo ISF

Olivia Barker, a Grade 11 learner from St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls Pretoria, has been recognised as one of South Africa’s brightest young scientists at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). The event brought together some of the most...

Luxury goods market on track for 15% growth

The luxury retail landscape is being reimagined, with brands moving beyond transactional spaces to offer curated lifestyle experiences, according to data analytics company Euromonitor International. In 2025, global physical luxury stores accounted for 81% of personal...

Google boosts African AI research

The University of Pretoria (UP) has received a $1-million donation from Google to support the African Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AfriDSAI) - a transdisciplinary research institute hosted within UP and led by Prof Vukosi Marivate, the Absa...

These are the AI trends for 2025 and beyond

AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner. These technologies are experiencing heightened interest this year, accompanied by ambitious projections and...

AI adds complexity to the cybersecurity landscape

The cybersecurity landscape is becoming more complex as artificial intelligence (AI) both empowers defenders and enables sophisticated criminal enterprises. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report, drawing from a synthesis of over 75-trillion daily security signals...

Economic activity was resilient through July

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, continues to reflect South Africa’s underlying economic resilience amid prevailing risks and...

SA women retire with 21% less than men

Beyond the pay gap, systemic bias, financial pressures and family caregiving commitments compound to create a deeper retirement crisis for women. It’s been long recognised that fewer than10% of South Africans retire with enough money to enjoy a comfortable standard of...

WhatsApp cracks down on scams

WhatsApp has taken down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centres. In the first six months of this year, WhatsApp proactively detected and banned over 6,8-million accounts associated with criminal scam centres, many of them before the scam centres could...

TikTok scrubs over 1-million offensive videos in SA

TikTok has removed more than 1-million videos in South Africa for violating community guidelines between January and March 2025 - a 17% increase in removals compared to videos removed in the last three months of 2024. This is according to its latest Community...

Gates Foundation boosts women-centred research, innovation

The Gates Foundation has announced a $2,5-billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded...

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How aspiring tech wizards should write their CV

Hey there, all you tech enthusiasts and future IT stars: are you ready to navigate the complex world of crafting that perfect CV? In today's digital marketplace, your curriculum vitae (CV) is your golden ticket to unlocking IT opportunities, writes Shani van Eck,...

Certifications par for the course in the remote job market

As the world's most powerful economies grapple with an ageing population and shrinking workforce, the spotlight is increasingly turning to Africa, poised to become an engine of global growth with its youthful, vibrant workforce. By George Asamani, MD of the Project...

How AI can boost your data backups

In the event of a data emergency – say, a cyberattack or a natural disaster shutting down a data centre – no organisation wants to worry about whether they have secure, up-to-date backups, and whether they can be easily recovered. By Graham Brown, country manager for...

How to enshrine public safety in SA

With public safety being a key component of any thriving economy and stable civil society, governments and agencies can take a wholesale approach and leverage smart technologies where possible. That said, with that approach comes obligations towards citizen privacy,...

Who’s leading the cultural reset?

In the corporate jungle, there’s one beast that everyone’s trying to tame - company culture. It’s that elusive, invisible force that drives everything from employee engagement to bottom-line profits, writes Craig Raath, master reward specialist (SARA) and executive...

Tough choice for business travellers: privacy or enhanced safety?

Business travel has always involved managing risks, but recent trends have intensified the need for comprehensive data collection - and the challenges that come with it. According to International SOS, there was a 16% increase in security and medical alerts from...

Protect your personal information when gaming

Since its inception in the 1950s, video gaming has grown infinitely more popular, advanced, commercialised, and certainly more legally complicated. By Karl Blom, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, and Danielle van der Watt, candidate attorney from Webber...

CRM, cloud, data, AI, trust are reshaping African business

Organisations across industries and sectors have prioritised and are fast-tracking digital transformation all through the African continent by leveraging emerging technologies to not only ensure continuity and resiliency, but to also encourage innovation and growth....

Critical signs your workforce needs an engagement boost

In an era where frontline workers are the backbone of countless industries, their engagement levels can significantly impact a company’s success. Yet many businesses overlook the telltale signs that their workforce is struggling with motivation and connection, writes...

Balance innovation with security in the cloud 

Unlike the Montagues and the Capulets, innovation and security don’t have to be locked in a constant battle, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure core services at Braintree. Security doesn’t like risks. Risks are the antithesis of a solid security posture which...

Business Analyst at Reverside

Company Overview:Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on 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...

BUSINESS ANALYST at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills...

SAP Technical Consultant (Chief Expert) 1072 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Coordinate and resolve Change Management (CM), Critical Incident Management (CIM), and Incident Management (IM) tickets, ensuring timely closure within defined SLAs.Lead and manage Problem Management (PM) tasks, identifying and addressing underlying issues.Control and...

Business Analyst at Reverside – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Company Overview:Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on 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...

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...

Strategic Business Analyst (Contract)

To work with stakeholders throughout the organization to build a holistic view of the organization's strategy, processes, information, and IT assets. The specialist BA links and aligns the business mission, strategy, and processes to the IT strategy. This is...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1799 TT

Mentorship and guidance of more junior team members.Willing and able to travel internationally and work with international teams.Develop new user-facing features with a focus on responsive design.Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.Provide guidance...

Strategic Business Analyst (Contract) – Gauteng Olivedale

To work with stakeholders throughout the organization to build a holistic view of the organization's strategy, processes, information, and IT assets. The specialist BA links and aligns the business mission, strategy, and processes to the IT strategy. This is...

Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1799 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Mentorship and guidance of more junior team members.Willing and able to travel internationally and work with international teams.Develop new user-facing features with a focus on responsive design.Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.Provide guidance...

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