Lazarus rises again with new threat campaign
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed its findings on a new cyberespionage campaign attributed to the Lazarus APT group – Operation FlashHole. The campaign has already affected at least three organisations in South Korea across the...
AI phishing puts SMEs in firing line, but many still see no need for cyber cover
Micro enterprises face severe financial exposure to cyber risk due to a dangerous perception gap regarding their actual risk - many small business owners falsely believe they are too insignificant to be targeted. However, the rise of AI-powered phishing tools now...
NASA develops batteries to power a return to the Moon
If you’ve ever had your car start sluggishly, or not at all, on a particularly frigid winter morning, you know standard batteries do not like extreme cold. That’s why NASA researchers are working to develop a battery that could function in the brutal cold of the...
AI-driven security within customer-controlled infrastructure
Building on its continued collaboration with Nvidia, Trend Micro says it is bringing the chip maker’s Nemotron open models into TrendAI Vision One for Sovereign and Private Cloud (SPC). The integration brings AI-assisted security operations into customer-controlled...
Cassava scales its AI offerings
As the AI boom continues apace, Cassava Technologies has expanded its AI Factory capabilities with Nvidia Nemotron open models, aimed at helping enterprises and service providers to grow and innovate with AI more effectively and affordably. Cassava is deploying Nvidia...
AI is changing leadership faster than organisations are adapting
AI is accelerating how quickly work gets done, but the leadership structures, skills, and safeguards needed to manage that speed are struggling to keep pace. A new report from The Conference Board highlights the challenges emerging for leaders as organisations...
Barcode scanners in cybersecurity threat to warehouse industry
As part of a security audit of a warehouse digital ecosystem, Kaspersky experts have discovered a new cyberattack vector via a widely used barcode scanner model that could expose e-commerce supply chains to cyberattacks. Modern warehouses are far more than simple...
10 000 developers gear up for the 2026 FNB App of the Year Hackathon
More than 10 000 developers have registered to participate in this year’s FNB App of the Year Hackathon, making it one of the biggest hackathons in South Africa. Taking place from Friday, 23 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026, the event will bring together developers...
Africa moves from AI ambition to action
AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...
AI governance in Africa must reflect the continent’s realities
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed across Africa faster than some countries can introduce the regulatory frameworks needed to manage its risks and fully realise its benefits and, according to Vodacom, AI governance must reflect the continent’s unique...
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Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal to invest R1bn
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal announced a strategic investment of R1-billion in network infrastructure for the 2027 financial year. At a time when South Africa's second-most populous province is experiencing growing demand for data and digital services, this investment...
Why mediation should be on every board’s agenda
Recent court developments have reinforced a clear message for South African boards: mediation is no longer a peripheral legal process but an increasingly important part of effective dispute management. That is the central theme of Mediation as a Mechanism for Dispute...
‘Scammernomics’ aims to hit scammers where it hurts most
Digital banking crime cost South Africa R2,41-billion in reported client claims in 2025, an increase of 29,2% from 2024, according to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) Annual Crime Statistics Report. By Andrew Baker, group CIO at Capitec...
If AI is to be Africa’s next multiplier, it needs a new formula for success
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Governing AI in African markets: from principles to practice
As artificial intelligence (AI) moves into everyday use across African economies, how it is governed is becoming important, writes Kadi Diallo, head of content for Africa Tech Festival. Governments need frameworks that protect citizens while enabling innovation;...
Lessons from running e-commerce across Africa
South African brands have been handed a reprieve in the United States, but not certainty. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the US trade programme that has given eligible sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to the American market since 2000,...
TrendAI Zero Day Initiative awards over $1,2m at Pwn2Own
TrendAI has celebrated the efforts of the global security research community at Pwn2Own Ireland by awarding a total of $1 262 000 in prizes. Contestants discovered and disclosed 98 unique zero-day vulnerabilities across categories including: mobile phones; smart home...
Securex Africa 2027 to focus on African market access
Securex Africa 2027 is set to take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 1 to 3 June 2027, with a stronger focus on connecting international, regional and local suppliers with buyers and decision-makers from across Africa. The 2027...
POPIA breach reporting exposes gaps in incident response
Cyber incidents are not new, but the way organisations are expected to respond to them is changing. Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), breach reporting has increased significantly in South Africa. By Ryan Boyes, senior security administrator at...
Technical debt is becoming a cybersecurity threat
For many organisations, digital transformation occurred quickly and under pressure. Systems were rapidly deployed to support remote work, customer demands changed overnight, and businesses adopted cloud platforms, automation, and new digital services to stay...
Senior Java Developer (JHB Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of a solutions-driven Senior Java Developer whose core role will be to lead entire CRM applications from planning and architecture through to deployment, with real influence over technical...
Senior Java Developer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of a solutions-driven Senior Java Developer whose core role will be to lead entire CRM applications from planning and architecture through to deployment, with real influence over technical...
Python/Spark/AI Developer
A company that runs a privacy-preserving data collaboration platform is seeking a AI Developer who will replatform legacy T-SQL systems onto modern Spark/Delta Lake pipelines, build robust FastAPI services around them, and integrate AI features.Responsibilities:Data...
Python/Spark/AI Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
A company that runs a privacy-preserving data collaboration platform is seeking a AI Developer who will replatform legacy T-SQL systems onto modern Spark/Delta Lake pipelines, build robust FastAPI services around them, and integrate AI features.Responsibilities:Data...
IT Support technician
A well established company in the IT industry based in the East Rand is looking for a IT support technicianMinimum RequirementsAt least 2 years of relevant IT support experience.A+ and N+ certifications would be highly advantageous.Practical knowledge of computer...
IT Support technician – Gauteng Primrose
A well established company in the IT industry based in the East Rand is looking for a IT support technicianMinimum RequirementsAt least 2 years of relevant IT support experience.A+ and N+ certifications would be highly advantageous.Practical knowledge of computer...
3 x Business Systems Analyst
Process Management:Analyse CARF policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements and assess their impact on business processes and systems.Elicit, validate, document, and manage business, data, functional, and non-functional requirements across the CARF...
3 x Business Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Process Management:Analyse CARF policy, legislative, regulatory, and operational requirements and assess their impact on business processes and systems.Elicit, validate, document, and manage business, data, functional, and non-functional requirements across the CARF...
AI Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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AI Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Rivonia
Are you ready to design and deploy AI solutions that actually make a difference? Join our team as an AI Developer and help shape how organisations adopt copilots, AI agents, and generative AI using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and Copilot Studio. You'll turn...
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