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...

Nvidia reaps revenue, earnings rewards from AI

Nvidia has reported that revenue for the fourth quarter ended 28 January 2024 was $22,1-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 265% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP earnings per diluted share was $4.93, up 33% from the previous quarter and up 765% from...

AI helps KLM to combat food waste

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is wasting less food on board aircraft thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). AI programs enable the company to better predict how many passengers who have booked will actually board a flight. This allows the exact number of required meals to...

PC demand remains strong

The surge in PC demand continued through the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) despite global component shortages and logistics issues. Worldwide shipments of Traditional PCs, inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, reached 83,6-million units in 2Q21, up 13,2%...

Employer roles on mandatory vaccination rollouts

Employers considering putting a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy in place need to take several factors into account, including appropriate steps if an employee refuses, write Dhevarsha Ramjettan and Shane Johnson from Webber Wentzel. Employers are currently faced...

Untrained users are ticking timebombs for cyber attacks

Every organisation, regardless of size and vertical, is susceptible to phishing and social engineering without computer-based training. This is among the findings of a new Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report to measure an organisation's phish-prone percentage...

Alternative financing industry set for 20% jump

Over the last five years, digital financial services like crowdinvesting and crowdfunding became an appealing alternative for thousands of investors and start-ups, connecting borrowers directly to lenders through online platforms and offering different models of...

MTN Business App awards open for entry

Marking 10 years since the launch of this national platform to recognise local champions of app development talent, the 2021 MTN Business App of the Year Awards are now officially open for entry. This year's prize money for the country's best digital developers is at...

Is the world’s population threatening our survival?

With the global population expected to significantly exceed 9-billion people by 2050, of which some 2,5-billion will be living on the African continent, biodiversity is shrinking, even as the waste generated by billions of people grows exponentially. The loss of...

Ostrich industry gets smart decision-making tool

The Ostrich Slaughter Planner, a smart technology tool developed by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture in response to the industry's need to streamline recordkeeping, planning, and issuing of permits for the slaughter of ostriches at the abattoirs, was...

South Africans still excluded from financial services

Kathy Gibson reports - The South African financial market is a paradox in that a majority of people have bank accounts, but 80% of them don't have access to financial services. Khulekani Mathe, head of financial inclusion at the Banking Association South Africa,...

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Best Western International uses JDA Software

In order to enhance business intelligence and capabilities to drive higher revenue across all channels and segments, Best Western International has selected JDA Software Group, the supply chain company, as its strategic partner to embark upon a comprehensive price...

Managing mobile security in South Africa

From smartphones to tablets, mobile devices continue to cause ongoing concern for IT teams responsible for information security. Sensitive corporate information can be easily transported, leaked, or lost while the BYOD movement has dramatically increased the number of...

Toshiba launches STOR.E CANVIO

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Rising imports puts supply chain at risk

As the demand by South African companies for foreign-produced goods continues to increase, developing a comprehensive importing strategy is critical for local businesses to mitigate the risk against supply chain disruptions. Trade data released by the SA Revenue...

Veeam expands Cloud Provider programme

Veeam Software, innovative provider of backup, replication and virtualisation management solutions for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, has expanded its Veeam Cloud Provider (VCP) programme with the addition of Veeam Backup Management Suite. The Veeam Cloud...

Intuate named Hitachi Gold Partner

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has appointed local privately owned, broad based IT company, Intuate Group, as a Gold Partner in its TrueNorth partner programme. “As a Gold Partner, Intuate Group essentially acts as an extension of HDS and can market any of our solutions...

Adobe DPS drives 100m digital downloads

Adobe has announced that 100-million digital downloads – including magazines, newspapers, corporate publications and apps, all created with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) – have been delivered to readers and customers in just over two years. Today’s top...

Bytes announces Workforce Central 7

Bytes System Integration has announced the local availability of Kronos Workforce Central 7.0, the latest iteration of the market’s leading workforce management solution. Bytes Systems Integration is a Bytes Technology Group company which is wholly-owned by JSE-listed...

Unlock the power of information in insurance

There are three indisputable facts about the insurance industry, says Bruce Taylor, GM: Vertical Solutions, Dimension Data Middle East and Africa. Firstly, it’s a $4,3-trillion global business with premium revenues in emerging economies growing at 11% year-on-year....

Samsung releases new audio systems

Samsung Electronics South Africa has introduced two new premium HiFi component audio systems, the MX-FS9000 Giga Sound Beat and its baby brother the MX-FS8000 Giga Sound Beat, that let people create the perfect party atmosphere wherever they are. “The innovative Beat...

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Business Analyst to join our team. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to...

IT Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS: A B-Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or EngineeringBusiness Analyst Certification At least 8 years experience as a Business AnalystFinancial Services sector experience is essential Desired Skills: Financial Services Business Analysis Learn...

Projects Specialist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

The purpose of this role is to manage projects and the implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives to plant, equipment and processes to optimise utilisation of organisational resourcesRequirements:National Diploma in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and a...

JAVA Software Developer SD15R – Gauteng Pretoria

International IT company with offices in Pretoria seeks to employ an expert Java Developer to fulfill a fundamental role on a global project team.Role is long-term contract opportunity ; HybridRESTful API, SOAP, JSON, jQueryDeveloper IDE tools (NetBeans, IntelliJ, or...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Business Analyst to join our team. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to...

Intermediate PHP Developer (Laravel & MySQL) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative Marketing Services Company seeks a highly talented Intermediate PHP Developer with strong Laravel & MySQL proficiency to join its in-house Development team and help build and manage all the software used to deliver its services. This...

Tax Data Analyst/Tester – 1 Year Contract x 3

This role is mainly responsible for validating and reconciling data from multiple sources and applying relevant tax knowledge to ensure extensive accuracy thereof. The data relates to client investment activities and the various tax implications thereof. A basic...

Senior Oracle DBA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Installing and upgrading the database server and application toolsAllocating System storage and planning future storage requirements for the database systemModifying the database structure, as necessary from information given by application...

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Fair knowledge across all SAP modules.Initial focus on master data.Ability to assist with problem identification and possible solution by means of skills such as code debugging. The following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and to-be business...

Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Managing the Client's projectManage the day-to-day deliverables and ensure execution in accordance to...

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