Cyber still the top business risk as AI closes the gap
Cyber incidents created many headlines in 2025 and are still the biggest worry for companies globally in 2026, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The past year has also been a significant one for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), which is...
SpaceX acquires xAI to form $1trn company
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI, creating a company worth more than $1-trillion – the most valuable company in the world. “SpaceX has acquired xAI to form the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and...
WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging
Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...
China narrows the decline in its smartphone market
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....
Dante plays havoc with cybersecurity experts
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered evidence linking the HackingTeam successor - Memento Labs - to a new wave of cyberespionage attacks. The discovery stems from an investigation into Operation ForumTroll, an Advanced Persistent Threat...
iStore announces Excellence in Education finalists
iStore Education has announced the two three finalists in each category of the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards, following a record 225 submissions from 32 schools across five provinces. A total of 62 standout entries were shortlisted and sent to the international...
How earth observation can aid public health
A new comprehensive review evaluates how earth observation (EO) technologies and big data platforms are being harnessed to monitor and understand human health. The new research highlights the potential for disease modelling, environmental exposure assessment, and...
Top gamers crowned at 2025 MTN Shift Gaming
After months of qualifiers and regional heats at eight Hyprop malls across South Africa, the MTN Shift Gaming Experience reached its conclusion at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, with South Africa’s best in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Call of Duty and more crowned. In the EAFC...
How AI affects a world of shattered norms
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2026 and beyond which span three categories: talent in the AI age; sovereignty; and insidious AI. “The risks and opportunities of rapid technology change are increasingly affecting human behaviour and choices,”...
Agentic AI will reshape global enterprises
International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its FutureScape 2026 research – a comprehensive outlook on the next five years in enterprise technology. Spanning more than 35 worldwide reports, IDC’s FutureScape 2026 details how agentic artificial intelligence (AI)...
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Is your digital hygiene as good as you think it is?
Despite widespread belief in personal cybersecurity efforts, research reveals that fewer than half of people actually take necessary precautions against cyberattacks. How can you improve your digital safety practices? By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content...
Smart surveillance for critical infrastructure needs to step up
South Africa’s critical infrastructure sector is having to step up its game when it comes to cybersecurity and the evolving risk landscape. The sector has become a prime target for cybercriminals on top of physical threat actors, and the consequences of an incident...
Urbanisation an opportunity for Africa to embrace green building
Globally, buildings are responsible for a substantial share of energy, electricity, water and materials consumption using between 35% to 40% of energy demand and contributing 37% of world carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Including the manufacturing of building...
Infobip, Oracle collaborate on omnichannel, chatbot integration
Infobip and Oracle are collaborating to build an integration between Infobip’s intelligent chatbot-building platform and omnichannel solutions and Oracle Fusion Cloud Responsys Campaign Management. The integration enables businesses and brands using Oracle Responsys...
NEC XON launches end-to-end Cisco private 5G solution
NEC is joining forces with Cisco to deliver a new private 5G network solution to their customers. The architecture includes Cisco 5G SA Core and a Cloud Control Centre together with the validated radio network and systems integration services provided in South Africa...
Comstor SA shines at Cisco Partner Summit 2024
Comstor South Africa, a specialist Cisco distributor and part of Westcon-Comstor, has been named Global Distributor of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2024. “To achieve this recognition on a global scale is a fantastic achievement for our Comstor South Africa team,...
Call for more collaboration in African green energy transition
The eighth Babacar Ndiaye Lecture this week underscored the need for African nations to strike a balance between short-term development imperatives and long-term climate goals. Under the theme “Saving Lives Today versus Saving the Planet for the Future: Can the AfCFTA...
WeThinkCode_ urges employers to meet skills demand
As South Africa’s tech sector grows rapidly, companies face unprecedented challenges in securing the skilled developers they need. WeThinkCode_ is meeting this demand head-on by training industry-ready software developers equipped with the skills and practical...
Navigating the sea of cyber-threats
An 8% increase in malware or unwanted software found by more than 30 000 users. A 5% increase in infections and 88% of companies within the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) regions experienced a minimum of one cyber-incident since 2022. In 2023, the global attack...
Protect your data from face-stealing scams
As facial recognition technology becomes more widespread, many people are embracing it as a secure and convenient means of authentication. With tech giants like Apple popularising Face ID, which not only encrypts facial data and only stores it on device in Secure...
Data Scientist – PowerBI Expert – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're hiring a Data Scientist with expert-level PowerBI experience. This role is within the financial services industry and our client seeks to employ a Data Science professional on a contract basis. Initial contract duration: 6-months.Location:...
Business Analyst EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria
Elicit and translate business requirements from stakeholders to clear technical requirements which can be measured and tested as well as ensuring that all new requirements are aligned with product strategy.Translate business requirements into clearly defined user...
C# .NET Core Software Developer
About the OrganisationA specialised software development team delivering high-performance, bespoke applications for clients in the large-scale logistics and supply chain sector. The focus is on building robust, innovative systems that connect the virtual and physical...
Forward Deployed Automation Engineer (Intermediate Level)
Help shape the future of automation in finance with a role that blends tech, AI, and business impact. Is this you?You're curious, proactive, and thrive on solving problems. You enjoy autonomy and take ownership from idea to execution. With a continuous learning...
C# .NET Core Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
About the OrganisationA specialised software development team delivering high-performance, bespoke applications for clients in the large-scale logistics and supply chain sector. The focus is on building robust, innovative systems that connect the virtual and physical...
Forward Deployed Automation Engineer (Intermediate Level) – Western Cape Claremont
Help shape the future of automation in finance with a role that blends tech, AI, and business impact. Is this you?You're curious, proactive, and thrive on solving problems. You enjoy autonomy and take ownership from idea to execution. With a continuous learning...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading payments company dedicated to transforming the payment landscape by providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Their payment solution aims to alleviate debt burdens, enabling shoppers to pay as they earn, free from...
Senior SharePoint Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled SharePoint Developer to design, develop, and maintain SharePoint solutions that enhance collaboration and business processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in SharePoint Online, SharePoint On-Premises, and related Microsoft...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading payments company dedicated to transforming the payment landscape by providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Their payment solution aims to alleviate debt burdens, enabling shoppers to pay as they earn, free from...
Senior SharePoint Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Germiston
We are seeking a skilled SharePoint Developer to design, develop, and maintain SharePoint solutions that enhance collaboration and business processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in SharePoint Online, SharePoint On-Premises, and related Microsoft...
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