Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

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...

AI-driven and omnichannel communication on the rise in SA

In its latest Messaging Trends Report 2026, communications platform Infobip says its 20-year analysis of 3,8-trillion messages reveals a rise of omnichannel and AI-driven communication in South Africa. Drawing on data from 628-billion mobile interactions in 2025 - and...

Europe cautioned to stay ahead in the quantum race

In the second quarter of 2026, Brussels is expected to release the first draft for a Quantum Act, a document that should pave the way for Europe to become the leader in quantum technology. To stand a real chance against the US and China, the bloc must move beyond...

What will 6G bring to the world of telecoms?

As 6G begins to enter the mainstream, telcos are understandably cautious about the new technology’s potential. 6G is beginning to enter standardization as reported by IDTechEx in its new report “6G Market 2026-2036: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players”. The company...

Deepfake losses climb past $1,5bn

Deepfake-related losses have surpassed $1,5-billion to date, with approximately $1-billion of those losses occurring in 2025 alone. According to a new Surfshark study, losses approached $400-million in 2024, following a cumulative $130-million from 2019 to 2023,...

Employees’ convenience culture puts companies at risks

The drive for employee convenience in hybrid work environments is creating a significant security liability for South African businesses. New research from Cisco shows that 75% of organisations are facing heightened cybersecurity risks from unmanaged devices...

Fraud prevention APIs taking off, but diversification is needed

Operator revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252-million in 2025 to $4,9-billion in 2030, according to a new study by Juniper Research. “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for...

Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery

A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...

Wits attack highlights education sector’s vulnerability

The zero-day cyberattack affecting the Witwatersrand University's Oracle e-business system, reported last weekend, points to a wider systemic vulnerability within the education sector. According to Check Point Software Technologies, education is among the most...

Developing nations’ entrenched debt under the spotlight

The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched today (22 October) during the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16). The new Forum is one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and was launched as...

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Technology is empowering smart citizens

There's no question that a smart city extends beyond infrastructure and urban planning, writes Mpho Matsitse, executive: business and digital advisory at BCX. For a smart city to work, it requires smart citizens and technology plays a pivotal role in enabling civic...

Digital wallets an enabler for financial services in Africa

The recent GSMA 2023 State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money highlights how mobile money has become a mainstream financial tool in many African countries. Juan Seco, chief growth officer and East Africa MD of Mukuru Since 2022, more than 184-million people across...

SAQA re-recognises CIPS qualification

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the country's highest oversight body for the National Qualifications Framework, has bestowed re-recognition status on the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply. The SAQA recognition is the ultimate stamp of...

KFC opens Play Braamfontein concept store

KFC has opened a concept store in Johannesburg's Play Braamfontein precinct, showcasing new concepts in food, fashion, customer service, team member experience, tech, operations, development, sustainability and design. "It's about revolutionising the speed and agility...

Duxbury Networking receives HPE Aruba award

Duxbury Networking was named the HPE Aruba Networking Most Innovative Partner of the Year in EMEA at the recent HPE Partner Awards. "This recognition is a testament to our team's relentless dedication to innovation and excellence in networking solutions," says Warren...

Is your data storage causing analytics bottlenecks?

Better business intelligence is one of the digital era's opportunities we want to harness. Historical data can reveal trends, machine data can help improve planning and costs, and customer data can generate leads and reduce churn. Executives and managers can access...

How AI is transforming insurance

One of the biggest talking points in the world of tech today is artificial intelligence (AI). Touted as having the potential to completely transform our world and empower the most disenfranchised, the capabilities of AI continue to grow every day. In much the same...

Adversary-in-the-middle attacks make a comeback

In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, threats often disappear temporarily, only to evolve and reappear in more sophisticated forms. By Divan de Nysschen, cybersecurity architect at NEC XON One such resurgence is the Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attack, a potent...

Business Analyst – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. The Business Analyst...

JAVA Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Java Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton. The Java Developer will be responsible for designing,...

Junior Systems Engineer at Milkor

Role SummaryThe Junior Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, verification, and qualification of complex systems that combine hardware and software to meet customer and operational requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary...

Junior Systems Engineer at Milkor – Western Cape Cape Town

Role SummaryThe Junior Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, verification, and qualification of complex systems that combine hardware and software to meet customer and operational requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary...

Senior Python Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton.The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for building and...

Senior Python Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton.The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for building and...

Senior Full Stack Developer (C# / .Net / JavaScript) (Fully Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a fast-growing international consultancy, founded in the UK, but with a strong presence in South Africa. They build software to create digital transformation solutions for a wide variety of international clients in financial institutions and...

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