AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Vodacom applies to ConCourt for Please Call Me appeal

Vodacom has applied for leave to appeal the 6 February judgement on the Please Call Me matter, handed down by the Supreme Appeal. The mobile operator confirms that it has lodged its application for leave to appeal this judgment and order to the Constitutional Court of...

COFI Bill set to shake up local finance sector

While it's unlikely that the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill will be tabled before Parliament ahead of the elections this year, market players are eagerly awaiting its enactment and the many benefits it will bring - especially when it comes to low-risk,...

HP believed to be dropping PageWide line-up

Almost 10 years after launching the PageWide printers into the market, it is believed that HP is discontinuing the product category. PageWide technology has a fixed print head that prints the entire width of the page. Sources reveal that HP is set to drop the A4 and...

Campaign aims to bring corporates, SMEs together after unrest

One Linkage is putting its weight behind efforts to help small South African businesses recover from the spate of unrest that affected parts of the country in recent days. A week of looting and rioting has seen the destruction of thousands of businesses in the Gauteng...

Transnet container terminal systems interrupted

Speculation about a cyberattack at Transnet is rife as the state-owned logistics company is experiencing interruptions to its container terminal operations. Very little information is available, with the Transnet web site currently down, but some customers have been...

Weaponised cyberattacks may soon kill people

By 2025, cyber attackers will have weaponised operational technology (OT) environments to successfully harm or kill humans, according to Gartner - and CEOs could be held liable. Attacks on OT - hardware and software that monitors or controls equipment, assets and...

Quantum computing set for growth surge

Confidence that quantum computers will solve major problems that are beyond the reach of traditional computers - a milestone known as quantum advantage - has grown fast in the past 12 months, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled What...

Competitive advantage, customer experience drive cloud migrations

Organisations are moving to the cloud in big numbers to drive competitive strategies and provide richer customer experiences, a shift from earlier adopters that looked to the cloud primarily for operation efficiencies. As companies recognize the high stakes of a cloud...

International travel back on hold

The biggest crisis in the history of tourism continues into a second year. Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85% below 2019 levels (or a 65% drop on 2020), UNWTO data shows. Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of Covid-19 variants...

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Affordable, powerful WLAN for SMEs

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Virtualised backups ideal test environments

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Blended solutions best for e-learning

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20 years in SA for O’Keeffe & Swartz

O’Keeffe & Swartz, a leader in the South African telemarketing call centre industry, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, an achievement made possible by the support of its staff and clients over the years. Since its founding in 1993, O’Keeffe & Swartz...

The cost of data roaming

Picture this scenario: an executive is about to leave on a business trip to the United States. Whilst he is away, his colleagues decide to e-mail him a large video file. He goes about his business for two weeks, downloading e-mails, checking in with the South Africa...

New organisational structure for 3M Africa

In a move spurred by continuous economic development, steady population growth and the emergence of new consumers across diversified industry sectors, technology and innovation company 3M Middle East & Africa has announced a new structure for its Africa business....

Oracle announces new Exalytics system

Oracle has announced a new release of Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine X3-4. The new system features significant software enhancements and hardware updates, dramatically expanding the capabilities of the industry’s first high-speed engineered system for business...

Hitachi Data Systems unveils new solutions

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has unveiled significant enhancements to three key infrastructure solutions: Hitachi Unified Storage VM (HUS VM) all flash system; Hitachi Unified Storage and Hitachi NAS Platform; and...

Speedy service key for Tracker

ClickSoftware Technologies, the leading provider of automated mobile workforce management and optimisation solutions for the service industry, today announced that Tracker Connect, South Africa’s leading vehicle tracking and recovery company with over 800 000...

Look to Africa to grow the channel

Africa’s image is rapidly changing as more foreign investors clamour to forge ties with African businesses. In the recent 2013 Africa Competitiveness Report, which was produced by the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and the African Development Bank, it is...

Senior Application Developer – Gauteng

Ideal opportunity for a Senior C # Developer in a hybrid role for and entity that strives for excellence as well as strong on IPSenior Application Developers looking to study defined system specifications and write programmes according to Business standards and...

C++ Developers – Western Cape Cape Town

Our Client is seeking innovative and exceptional C++ developersArea/Location: Century City, Cape Town / OR REMOTEWe are seeking innovative and exceptional C++ developers. Should be enthusiastic about learning, teaching, and working in a team.Roles & Outcomes:C/C++...

C++ Desktop Application Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, an innovative Software Specialist, is currently seeking skilled C++ developers who possess the ability and coding expertise to craft advanced, defect-free, and easily maintainable software solutions. As part of this role, you will be tasked...

Flutter Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A reputable technology house is looking to hire a Flutter Mobile Developer on a 6 months contract, they are seeking a skilled Flutter Mobile Developer to join our team in crafting high-quality mobile applications. As a Flutter Mobile Developer, you will be responsible...

Asset and Configuration Manager at Undisclosed

The purpose of this role is to consolidate, track and manage physical and contractual aspects of an information technology asset throughout its lifecycles and to support the delivery of Information Technology Services to the business and ensure that the licensing...

Senior Systems Administrator

Our client, based in Menlyn Pretoria, is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to join their team. You will need to have indepth knowledge of Active Directory as well as experience with security solutions like SIEM, EDR and MFA.Qualifications/Skills:Diploma in...

Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in JHB, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given...

C, GO, RUST Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is searching for a skilled Software Specialist who excels in coding and possesses the capability to develop sophisticated software solutions with zero defects and effortless maintainability. This individual will take on the role of a C/Go/Rust...

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