Talent paradox as AI integration and skills scarcity converge
The latest Mercer Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report, surveying 500 employees and 50 C-suite executives in South Africa, reveals a workforce at a critical juncture - with AI viewed as the primary driver of productivity, and a widening skills gap threatening...
Africa urged to up refining amid energy disruptions
Africa’s downstream sector is back on the radar as global supply disruptions brought about by the Gulf war highlight a need for a strategic re-thinking of African energy systems. With over 600-million people living without access to electricity, 900-million people...
NASA tests technology that could save commercial aviation big
NASA researchers successfully completed a high-speed taxi test of a scale model of a design that could make future aircraft more efficient by improving how air flows across a wing’s surface, saving fuel and money. On 12 January 2025, the Crossflow Attenuated Natural...
QR code phishing attacks surge
Kaspersky has reported a spike in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes. Detections for these jumped from 46 969 in August 2025 to 249 723 in November 2025 – a more than fivefold growth – as cybercriminals increasingly exploit QR codes, a trend that will...
US-based TikTok open for business
The new TikTok USDS joint venture has been officially established in compliance with the executive order signed by President Trump on 25 September 2025. Investors in the company including the software giant Oracle; Emirati investment firm MGX; and investment firm...
Youth education a security imperative in Africa
With organisations experiencing an average of 2 207 cyber attacks per week according to Check Point’s Threat Intelligence Report, cyber security is a major problem facing enterprises, governments, and seasoned professionals. Today’s digital threats target schools,...
AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy
AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...
ISPA celebrates its 30th birthday at ZANOG@iWeek2026
This year marks ISPA’s 30 year anniversary since a group of competing ISPs united in a move that would ensure fair competition in the South African market. ISPA, its members and supporters have been working to liberalise the South African internet over the past three...
Unverified AI-generated data will push zero-trust data governance
By 2028, 50% of organisations will implement a zero-trust posture for data governance due to the proliferation of unverified AI-generated data, according to Gartner. “Organisations can no longer implicitly trust data or assume it was human generated,” says Wan Fui...
Kids face a mental health crisis and global knowledge gaps
A new child and youth mental health report sheds light on the scale of our global knowledge gaps on the correlation between childhood technology use and childhood mental health impacts. Over the past decade, mental health conditions in children and adolescents have...
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Cybercrime cover no longer a nice-to-have for SMEs
The average cost of a data breach in South Africa rose to R53,1-million in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, according to research by IBM. Cyberattacks are also becoming more frequent and, according to a recent article titled Unmasking cyber threats in Africa, local...
Estate planning and tax for SA crypto investors
Due to massive price increases, Many South Africans—those who had the nerve to hold on — have done rather well with their crypto investments. Consequently, these investors face significant financial challenges in estate planning, with potential estate taxes...
What level of cybersecurity maturity are you?
As cyberattacks reach unprecedented levels, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly burdened with the responsibility of safeguarding their organisations. By Graham Brown, country manager for SA/SADC at Commvault Recent research indicates that the...
The hidden cost of convenience
In light of Data Privacy Day last week, Kaspersky examines on the often-overlooked privacy trade-offs involved with using popular, everyday apps. These include social media apps, but also others such as e-commerce apps, fitness and health tracking apps. While these...
The role of data in modern business security
If data sits at the heart of the business, then observability is the game changer that transforms that data into value and security efficiency, writes Cameron Losco, GM: cybersecurity at DR Insight. The global data observability market is expected to grow at a...
Build better performers by mastering the art of constructive criticism
One often reads that people are a business’s biggest asset. While it has become somewhat of a business cliché, it remains the truth because every organisation is 100% dependent on the performance of its teams, across multiple functions and levels. By Insaaf Daniels,...
Digital wallets are transforming African finance
The widespread adoption of digital wallets is reshaping the global financial landscape, and Africa is at the forefront of this transformation. According to a recent Juniper Research study, over two-thirds of the global population – 5,4-billion people – will own a...
Unmasking the dark world of catfishing this Valentine’s Day
As Valentine's Day approaches, the digital landscape reveals a more sinister side of online connection. The rise of catfishing, the practice of creating an entirely fabricated online persona in order to lure someone into a false relationship, has emerged as a...
Retro Rabbit joins forces with US-based SmartTek21
South African founded and based software development company, Retro Rabbit, has announced it will join forces with SmartTek21, a US-based AI-powered product engineering firm with global operations. The move significantly expands Retro Rabbit’s capabilities and reach...
Ilitha secures investment to connect townships
Ilitha Telecommunications has announced a significant investment from Meridiam at the United Nations International Telecommunication Union (ITU) conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The ambition is to expand Ilitha's high-speed fibre network to at least 500 000...
Junior Application Developer
Role SummaryThe Full Stack Developer will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using Angular (frontend) and Node.js (backend). The role operates within an Agile Scrum environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams...
Junior Application Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role SummaryThe Full Stack Developer will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using Angular (frontend) and Node.js (backend). The role operates within an Agile Scrum environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams...
Senior Information Security Engineer
Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...
Senior Information Security Engineer – Western Cape Durbanville
Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...
SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD (CAPE TOWN)
Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...
SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD (CAPE TOWN) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...
SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD
Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...
SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD – Gauteng Centurion
Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...
UI/UX Designer (Corporate Identity) (Contract) (Centurion Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Verification Agency seeks a highly skilled UI/UX Designer with strong expertise in Figma to lead the redesign of an existing web application and to develop its full Corporate Identity (CI). The ideal candidate will be a Designer who can balance...
Business Intelligence Analyst Developer
Job description: My Client, a leading player in the Wealth Industry is in search of a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join their team. The successful incumbent will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management Division. They will be...
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