Online scams evolving faster than ever
NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence research unit - in collaboration with TechRadar - has revealed three major, interconnected global cybercrime operations exploiting user trust in digital platforms, outdated technology, and cryptocurrency markets. “Online scams are...
Starlink momentum shows no signs of abating
Namibia and South Africa might have rejected Starlink, but according to global analysts Opensignal, it is currently riding a wave of unprecedented momentum and has now evolved from a last-resort connectivity option into a mainstream broadband competitor. Its...
Capital discipline, AI scale-up and tariff-driven rebalancing set the agenda for 2026
Corporate strategy in 2025 reached a clear inflection point as companies shifted from expansion-led playbooks to a defensibility-first approach, prioritising resilience, execution, and policy-aware capital allocation, according to GlobalData. Analysis from the...
Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU expands desktop memory options
The Nvidia RTX PRO 5000 72GB Blackwell GPU is now generally available, bringing robust agentic and generative AI capabilities powered by the Nvidia Blackwell architecture to more desktops and professionals. The new GPU configuration offers AI developers, data...
Users embrace a more secure digital life
Around the world, more people are taking control of their digital security. A recent Kaspersky study shows that cybersecurity solutions have become increasingly popular, with the number of users globally exceeding 90% among surveyed participants in 2025. This...
Apple to drive big growth in foldable smartphones
Worldwide foldable smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 10% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 20,6-million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The new foldable iPhone from Apple, alongside Samsung’s...
IBM and Pearson collaborate on AI-powered learning tools
IBM and Pearson have announced a global partnership to build new personalised learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organisations and educational institutions. Recent research from Pearson found that inefficient career transitions and skills...
UCT study unlocks secrets of Martian volcanoes
A study from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Geological Sciences that used Martian meteorite to understand the volcanic process on Mars has been published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment. Martian meteorite are rare rocks...
Blending human strengths with AI intelligence key for customer service
As the customer service landscape rapidly evolves, customer service and support leaders are focusing on how AI can help advance their priorities for 2026 and beyond. From enhancing customer experience to improving operational efficiency, leaders are looking to go...
How data and AI can help eliminate modern slavery
The advances in data and AI revolutionising business today could be the key to ending forced labour, writes John Schultz, chief operating and legal officer at HPE. Despite years of international collaboration to combat it, modern slavery is on the rise...
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Don’t let phishing emails steal your data
Email has become an integral part of daily life, but it’s also a prime channel for cybercriminals. Phishing scams – malicious emails designed to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information – are among the most prevalent threats. In South Africa, where...
How the property sector is evolving
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Leading IT trends shaping businesses in 2025
In 2025, IT trends are revolutionising the business landscape, fuelled by rapid technological advancements across all sectors. At the heart of this transformation is AI, alongside a suite of emerging trends that are becoming indispensable for any forward-thinking IT...
The future of AI in 2025
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How to safeguard against cybercrime
South Africa is a growing cybercrime hotspot on the African continent, with attacks on businesses becoming more common as well as increasingly sophisticated. Karen Rimmer, head of distribution at PSG Insure, highlights that the consequences of cybercrime can be...
Breaking the stigma around employee monitoring
For many, the term “employee monitoring” conjures images of surveillance, distrust, and invasive oversight. This perception is outdated and misaligned with the evolving needs of modern workplaces. According to Warren Bonheim, co-founder of WorkStatz, the award-winning...
Fundamentals of positive customer experience in 2025
By getting certain fundamentals right, companies can deliver a great customer experience (CX) no matter what industry or region they operate in. Wayne Haw, regional director for CX customer success: Middle East and Africa at SAP, unpacks what it means to deliver a...
Trust no-one: Making sense of zero trust for your business
Protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from cyber threats goes beyond traditional firewalls. A zero-trust approach is now essential, offering enhanced security against insider threats and risks associated with remote work. Despite the initial investment,...
35 years on, is ransomware still effective?
Ransomware has been around for 35 years, with the first known case involving the AIDS Trojan. This malware was spread using physical disks, pretending to be software to assess people’s risk of developing AIDS. Since then, ransomware has become a major cyber threat,...
Essential software skills that will dominate 2025
Developers and web operations (WebOps) specialists face a challenging year as organisations strive to drive more value from their ICT investments, ramp up cloud migration, fortify cybersecurity, and address sustainability and environmental imperatives. By James...
UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job description:Develop and improve the quality of our users experience with our digital platforms, through user research. Design software and platforms that meet our user's needs. Be responsible for combining interfaces and workflows to enhance user experience....
IT Infrastructure Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and operational management of the organization's hybrid IT infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud environments enabled by Microsoft Azure, HP and Aruba networking...
Automation Tester
Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionalityApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works, but works intuitivelyRun functional tests, customer scenario testing, stress testing, performance testing and scalability...
Senior DevOps Engineer
Duties:Design, implement and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure-as-code for cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS). Build reusable, modular Terraform modules and establish best practices for state, versioning and environment separation. Develop, maintain and...
Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionalityApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works, but works intuitivelyRun functional tests, customer scenario testing, stress testing, performance testing and scalability...
Senior DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
Duties:Design, implement and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure-as-code for cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS). Build reusable, modular Terraform modules and establish best practices for state, versioning and environment separation. Develop, maintain and...
Scrum Master
Job description:The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and...
Technical Business Analyst (Salesforce) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly strategic Technical Business Analyst who is driven by results, quality, and continuous improvement is wanted to join the high-performance team of a leading Asset Management Firm. You will act as a key bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job description:The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and...
Technical Business Analyst (Salesforce) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A highly strategic Technical Business Analyst who is driven by results, quality, and continuous improvement is wanted to join the high-performance team of a leading Asset Management Firm. You will act as a key bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams...
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