ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Be prepared to tackle AI risks highlighted by Mythos

Anthropic caused a massive stir in the industry last week, announcing that its Claude Mythos model was “too powerful” to be released to the general public. The company said the model had already found significant security flaws in much of the world’s most popular...

Smartphone shipments decline as memory constraints bite

Global smartphone shipments decreased 4,1% YoY to 289,7-million units in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This broke the 10 consecutive quarters growth streak that the market had seen...

Asia/Pacific enterprises will drive growth through agentic AI

IDC forecasts that by 2030, 50% of new economic value generated by digital businesses in Asia/Pacific will come from organisations investing in and scaling their AI capabilities today as enterprises embed autonomy, data intelligence, and responsible governance into...

US B20 commits to building on this year’s resolutions

Kathy Gibson reports - As the US takes over chairmanship of the G20 in 2026, the US business community has committed to continue working with and advancing the resolutions of the B20 South Africa. Suzanne Clark, president and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, who...

Digital inclusion fund aims to power Africa’s digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports - The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has set up a new digital inclusion fund, harnessing more than $100-million to support early stage entrepreneurs seeking to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Shalini Khemla CBE, founder and CEO...

Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation

By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...

IATA calls for better safety as 5G/6G use grows

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionics...

Business leaders seek closer Africa-Europe ties

The 12th annual CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa brought together more than 150 leading CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders on 20 to 21 November 2025 to address Africa’s central role in the global future, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Organised by The...

GenAI blind spots CIOs need to address

Gartner has identified critical blind spots stemming from overlooked risks and unintended consequences of generative AI (GenAI) adoption – and warned that CIOs must proactively address these hidden challenges to ensure GenAI value realisation and avoid AI project...

Stay alert amid wave of fake investment platforms

Kaspersky has issued a warning to South African users about a wave of fake investment platforms that exploit the popularity of online trading and digital investment services. Since 2024, Kaspersky solutions have blocked more than 27 000 phishing scams imitating...

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How AI and analytics in the cloud impact the environment

Cloud computing's role in today's digital marketplace is undeniable. It allows for significant advancements through analytics, machine learning, and AI. However, concern over its carbon footprint is growing. The cloud's greenhouse gas emissions (GGEs) now eclipse that...

Drones lift Free State farming sector

Rectron has made a R351 000 drone system donation to the University of the Free State's Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. The investment seeks to enhance the institution's ability to unlock a myriad smart farming solutions through drone training, licensing...

AI propels group insurance into the future

The group insurance industry is undergoing a massive shift. Driven by the snowballing adoption of wellness practices and artificial intelligence (AI) engulfing the industry, businesses are rapidly improving their employee benefits offerings as they fight to stay...

WeThinkCode_ ready to empower the next cohort of software engineers

WeThinkCode_ has announced the commencement of its highly anticipated 2024 application season. WeThinkCode_ anticipates attracting over 25 000 applications from young people who are not in employment, education or training, and who are looking for opportunities to...

Cape Town shores up sustainable energy distribution

The City of Cape Town, which is responsible for delivering energy to the 4,8-million residents of the Western Cape, has awarded ABB a three-year contract for a phased retrofit of legacy medium voltage (MV) switchgear within its electrical infrastructure. The new...

Liquid and Eutelsat bring LEO satellite services to Africa

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a distribution partner agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group that will see enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services being made available in Africa. Eutelsat Group is the world's first satellite operator with...

Vertiv launches pre-integrated IT rack for demanding edge applications

The proliferation of edge computing use cases has shifted critical equipment and data from the protected confines of the data centre to more demanding environments where heat, humidity, air quality, and physical security are significant challenges. Recognising this...

Use AI to jumpstart or elevate your career

The rapid uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT (OpenAI) and the recent launch of Copilot, integrated across Microsoft's platforms, have raised concerns about the impact on employment. Fifi Sali, human capital executive at Vuma, observes that while...

JSE launches tool to verify brokers

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has introduced 'Verify a Broker', an online tool designed to help people confirm if the stockbrokers and financial service providers they deal with are real and credible. The tool works by providing a consolidated view of the...

Full stack C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Seeking a Full stack C# Developer responsible for developing high-quality applications and designing and implementing testable and scalable code. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related fieldProven production experience...

Technical Administrator – Gauteng Midrand

Our client, a well known medical company based in Midrand is looking for a Technical Administrator. Admin experience working with Field Service Technicians is essential.The Technical Administrator will be responsible for processing all admin for the Technical...

Azure DevOps Engineer

Seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. Key Requirements Deep understanding of Azure services: Resource Manager, App...

Support Engineer (Junior to Senior)

Job Requirements:This position requires troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills using various diagnostic tools. In addition, strong interpersonal skills are required to guide customers through situations, providing customer satisfaction. This may often...

Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. Key Requirements Deep understanding of Azure services: Resource Manager, App...

Support Engineer (Junior to Senior) – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Requirements:This position requires troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills using various diagnostic tools. In addition, strong interpersonal skills are required to guide customers through situations, providing customer satisfaction. This may often...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist for a hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft...

Data Engineer/Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist for a hybrid role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft...

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