Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn
Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...
UCT researchers uncover molecular ‘switch’ that fuels cancer
Researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Scientific Computing Research Unit (SCRU) have uncovered a critical molecular "switch" that drives the formation of cancer-associated antigens. The study, published in Nature Communications, details how the spatial...
PMI points to manufacturing fragility
The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...
Vehicle sales continue positive streak
Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...
Spacecoin satellites aim to build decentralised Internet in space
Space Telecommunications (STI), the entity behind the open-source satellite internet protocol Spacecoin, has launched three satellites aboard a rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The move is an advancement toward a permissionless, decentralised...
Could Bitcoin outperform Nasdaq, gold?
Bitcoin may well outperform both the Nasdaq and gold over the coming weeks, if a recovery rally in risk assets follows the recent correction, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His assessment comes as cryptocurrencies slumped sharply on Monday, with...
While important, data streaming can create bottlenecks
Large organizations are experiencing a wide range of pain points when using data streaming to train or run artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Research by Conduktor, which 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50 million or...
MENA emerges as global leader in digital transformation
A new GSMA report, Accelerating digital industries in the GCC and wider MENA region, reveals that enterprises across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are outpacing global peers in their adoption of advanced digital technologies, underpinned by ambitious...
Women take top spots in SA entrepreneurship challenge
Female inventors and entrepreneurs were the big winners at the first EDHE Absa Innovation Challenge, a student entrepreneurship initiative across South Africa’s 26 public universities with prize money totalling more than R1-million. Women took the five top spots and...
$1trn and counting as scam losses expose anti-fraud gaps
Scam losses worldwide surpassed $1,03-trillion in 2024, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). The organisation also found that nearly half of consumers encounter scam attempts at least weekly – and among those who fall victim, only 4% fully recover their...
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IT offers a career for everyone
IT career opportunities are so numerous and varied and that there are IT jobs and specialisations to suit everyone. This is according to speakers participating in a webinar on Careers in IT hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa...
Africa’s cultural renaissance fuses creativity and innovation
Our continent is rich with ideas - let's continue to work to support its creative youth towards social upliftment and global dominance, writes Skinder Hundal, global arts director of the British Council. As we stand at the crossroads of cultural transformation and...
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Backups are crucial. Whether you are worried about a ransomware attack or some other disaster taking out the information that keeps your business running, backups are the best way to mitigate data loss risks. Yet, organisations are often unsatisfied with the value...
Anatomy of a phishing attack
Phishing attacks are among the most widespread and effective tactics used by cybercriminals against business. These schemes aim to deceive employees into disclosing sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial data, by posing as legitimate sources....
Are printers included in your business cyber security strategy?
With cybercrime rates in South Africa skyrocketing, businesses are increasingly conscious of the need to protect their in-office and remote IT set ups from ill-intentioned hackers. Yudheer Harbhajun, business print sales manager for Epson South Africa, says that while...
AI’s double-edged sword requires a human security approach
Artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in both promise and peril for organisations needing to combat cyber threat actors. As ESET Southern Africa chief technology officer Adrian Stanford notes: "AI is reshaping the battlefield between cyber attackers and defenders,...
Debunking payroll and HR outsourcing myths
Increased efficiency, risk mitigation, access to specialist expertise and the latest technology - the benefits of payroll and HR outsourcing are undeniable. But while the burgeoning demands on these departments have prompted many businesses to outsource their payroll...
Telcos grapple with revenue challenges
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How retailers can prepare for the R100bn e-commerce market
South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and e-commerce reshaping consumer expectations. However, we are just in the earliest phases of digital transformation and SME retailers will need to be agile...
How to spot social media job scams
As social media becomes more intertwined with our daily routines, sly cybercriminals are using it to trick people with fake job offers. What are these social-media recruitment scams, and how can you spot the red flags? With over 32% of South Africans struggling to...
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Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Information Security Engineer – Remote Remote
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