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...

TrendAI invests in Africa’s sovereign digital infrastructure

TrendAI has announced a substantial enhancement and expansion of its Data Centre Services portfolio, aimed at enabling data sovereignty, infrastructure resilience and secure digital transformation across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement comes as organisations...

AI had doomed SaaS pricing before February’s crash

AI has already split the SaaS market in two, and six years of pricing data from 65 major tools shows exactly where the line is. Tools teams can now replicate internally have stalled or dropped in price since 2020. Categories they cannot replicate have raised prices...

E-commerce growth, improving economy bode well Black Friday

With consumers increasingly embracing online shopping, widespread Black Friday e-commerce promotions are likely to fuel another strong sales year. Although shoppers are likely to remain cautious in their spending, improving economic conditions and other key factors...

Value to top volume this Black November

With Black Friday once again over the payday period, shoppers are expected to focus on value rather than volume, with consumer behaviour remaining cautious over the period. South African consumers remain under significant financial pressure despite lower inflation and...

A new era of connectivity for Africa

The core 2Africa subsea cable system – the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe – has been activated. The new cabling system marks a historic milestone in digital...

Microsoft, Nvidia, Anthropic in strategic partnership

Microsoft, Nvidia and Anthropic have announced new strategic partnerships. Anthropic is scaling its rapidly growing Claude AI model on Microsoft Azure, powered by Nvidia, which will broaden access to Claude and provide Azure enterprise customers with expanded model...

Gemini 3 ushers in a new era of agentic AI

Google has launched Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, and designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to users. "For South Africa, the launch of Gemini 3 is more than a technological breakthrough - it is...

Nvidia reports record revenue

Nvidia yesterday (19 November) reported record revenue for the third quarter ended 26 October 26 2025, of $57-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73,4% and 73,6%, respectively. For...

Southern Africa faces ongoing DDoS attack onslaught

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continue to plague South African businesses, with a more than 60% jump in incidents tracked over the first half of 2025 when compared to the last six months of 2024. This is according to NetScout’s latest global threat...

This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud

The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...

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Bradwin Roper steps down as MTN SA fintech CEO

MTN South Africa has announced that fintech CEO Bradwin is leaving the companny to explore a new opportunity. In line with MTN SA's executive notice period, Roper will leave at the end of October 2024. "We are grateful for his dedicated service and wish him the very...

How tech can help safeguard water resources

South Africa's water challenges have been thrown into sharp focus by the situation currently unfolding in the country's economic hub. By Rudie Opperman, manager for engineering and training for Africa at Axis Communications The City of Johannesburg, though having...

Optimising green hydrogen production with technology advancement

A recent Markets and Markets research report Green Hydrogen Market, Industry Size Forecast Report outlines that the segment is set to reach $7,314 billion by 2027, growing at 61% CAGR. This growth is driven by lowered production of renewable energy costs, development...

Dell Technologies debuts multicloud data protection, AI offerings

Dell Technologies is expanding its data protection portfolio of appliances, software, and as-a-service offerings to help customers strengthen cyber resiliency in the face of increasing cyberattacks. "With the exponential growth of data, generative AI (GenAI) presents...

Herholdt’s and ARB to distribute Sungrow in SA

PV inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow has forged partnerships with Herholdt's and ARB. Heine Herholdts, CEO of Herholdt's, comments: "The continuous decline in solar photovoltaic (PV) panel and battery prices is expected to unleash an unprecedented...

Autopilot Workflow makes IAMCP finals

Autopilot Workflow Solutions has been names as a global finalist in two categories at the 2024 IAMCP Partner-to-Partner (P2P) Awards for its successful collaboration with Greenlight Solutions on an automation project for Talksure Financial services. Greenlight worked...

2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists named

Four innovators from Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda have been selected from a shortlist of 16 to compete for the £50,000 Africa Prize in its tenth anniversary year. Their innovations address recycling in construction, AI tools for healthcare and farming, and...

AI, phygital experiences to reshape the customer journey

With brands recognising the power of conversations, AI-driven solutions, and phygital experiences, consumers can anticipate more personalised, seamless, and satisfying engagements with businesses this year. By Andrew Egan, Africa regional sales director at Infobip As...

Taking the hype out of hybrid

Hybrid working has racked up its fair share of debate since it was shoved into the limelight in 2021. According to Gallup, it has been painted as a power struggle scenario between those who want remote work and employers who want them in the office. However, the truth...

Airlink to implement new distribution capability

Airlink will begin introducing new distribution capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024. The transition and implementation of NDC (version 21.3) follows over a year's work by Airlink's commercial department to refine and enhance...

API/Network Specialist – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are looking for skilled Network / API Specialist professionals to join our growing team...

Systems Controller

System Controller (Food)Our client in the food safety industry is looking for a systems controller to join their team. Candidates must have training in HACCP and PRP within a food safety space. Must have a clear understanding of and converse in Afrikaans. Desired...

Junior Business Analyst

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for application projects. Support the design and implementation of business solutions that meet client needs. Assist in preparing functional specifications, user stories, and process...

Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Business Analyst acts as a crucial intermediary among stakeholders, project teams, and technology vendors. This role is essential for the successful creation, preparation, and implementation of Business Requirements Documents (BRS) and Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

Systems Controller – Remote Remote

System Controller (Food)Our client in the food safety industry is looking for a systems controller to join their team. Candidates must have training in HACCP and PRP within a food safety space. Must have a clear understanding of and converse in Afrikaans. Desired...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for application projects. Support the design and implementation of business solutions that meet client needs. Assist in preparing functional specifications, user stories, and process...

Data Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A Cape Town Travel Tech company that focuses on the global supply and revenue optimisation of travel ancillary products and services is looking for a hands-on Data Engineer to take ownership of- and optimise their entire data engineering function. As the...

Project Manager

We are seeking a senior, delivery-focused Project Manager with a proven track record in insurance or financial services. This role is designed for a high-calibre professional who thrives in regulated environments, takes full ownership, and delivers results at...

DevOps & Automation Engineer

Help build a pioneering digital bank - shape the future of data platforms withcutting-edge tech. Is this you?You're a detail-oriented, collaborative team player with a passion forautomation and modern infrastructure. Communicating clearly comes naturally toyou-whether...

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