Whales point to easing of the Bitcoin selloff
Powerful Bitcoin holders have released $4-billion back into the cryptocurrency in what is being read as a signal that sell-off is being aggressively absorbed. This is the bullish analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as new on-chain data show that wallets...
Economic activity flattens, but outlook is optimistic
After ending 2025 on a strong note, the PayInc Economic Index, which reflects the value of monthly electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, moderated in January 2026. However, improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms continue to signal...
AI, cybersecurity, brand trust changing digital entertainment dynamics
There has been a major shift in the digital entertainment and tech landscape where operational AI, advanced cybersecurity, and brand reputation are becoming more critical than traditional performance marketing, according to SOFTSWISS’s 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The...
Magnificent 7 ramp up R&D, capex as AI drives revenue surge
The Magnificent 7 - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla - ended their latest fiscal year with an unmistakable theme: escalating R&D intensity and capital spending aligned around artificial intelligence (AI), even as cash balances normalise...
Louvre heist: Surveillance systems’ passwords were shockingly simple
Official documents revealed during the ongoing investigation into the daring Louvre heist last month are shedding light on a specific cybersecurity weakness at the museum, according to a leading cybersecurity expert. The documents, covering information from 2014...
Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations
The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...
Vodacom reports revenue up 10,9%
Vodacom has reported an increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025, delivering ahead of it medium-term target of double-digit EBITDA growth. Revenue for the period was R8,6-billion up 10,9%. Financial services revenue increased 20,3% to R8-billion...
Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace
South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...
How much is your stolen card worth on the dark web?
According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...
More than half of retailers pay the ransom when they are hit
Sophos has released its fifth annual Sophos State of Ransomware in Retail report, a vendor-agnostic survey of IT and cybersecurity leaders across 16 countries. This year’s report reveals that nearly half (46%) of retail ransomware incidents were traced to an unknown...
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Big price cut on Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop
On Black Friday, gamers can get the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop (model ANV15-51, NH.QNDEA.001) at its lowest price ever. Previously priced at R12 999, it will now be available for R9 999 – and the Black Friday offer also includes three months of PC Game Pass for...
Don’t let FOMO compromise your security on Black Friday
Consumers are shoring up their cash for Black Friday on 29 November, which is expected to generate more in sales than last year’s figure of R26,6-billion. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the US shopping tradition arriving in South Africa and retailers are...
Be on the alert for cybercriminals when shopping online
As November ushers in the start of the holiday shopping and spending season, it also unfortunately signals an increase in cybercrimes. As a result, it is critical for shoppers to be extra vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. Chris Boxall, FNB’s head of card...
Mimecast expands partner program
Mimecast has launched its Partner ONE MSP Program, delivering a consistent and scalable partner experience for managed service providers (MSPs) by providing partners with the support they need to grow, evolve, differentiate, and amplify their business via a...
Paratus Group opens in Kenya
Paratus Group has launched of Paratus Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi-based IT and ISP company, MoveOn Telecoms. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services. Last year, Paratus was announced as an Authorised Reseller of...
MTN debuts affordable 5G smartphone
MTN South Africa has launched its 5G-enabled smartphone, MTN Icon 5G, designed to provide customers with faster and more reliable communication on the MTN network. The MTN Icon 5G is available from R219 pm x 36-momths on Core price plan, inclusive of 1GB anytime data...
FMCG retail could turn Black Friday into a festive season win
Black Friday has become an integral part of the South African retail calendar. With consumers rushing to find the biggest and best deals, many retailers view the event as a race to the bottom. However, in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Black Friday has...
Enhance connectivity for a seamless festive retail experience
As South Africa gears up for the festive season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, retailers are bracing for an influx of shoppers both in-store and online. Tobie van Schalkwyk, business unit manager at Duxbury Networking Shopping centres, retail stores,...
Why the operating system is important in the age of AI
Africa is set to benefit greatly from adopting AI-driven and enabled technologies, writes Alex Reiniger, RHEL business development manager at Red Hat. Already, CEOs across sub-Saharan Africa are already recognising the potential of generative artificial intelligence...
Obsidian appointed reseller partner for Lansweeper
Global IT asset management platform Lansweeper, established to help businesses better understand, manage and protect their IT devices and networks, has selected open software solution supplier Obsidian Systems as its reseller partner. A big part of Lansweeper’s global...
Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Java Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. The Java Developer will be responsible for designing,...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The Business Analyst...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Java Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. The Java Developer will be responsible for designing,...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The Business Analyst...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The Business Analyst...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing:...
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