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...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

Human-AI collaboration hiring accelerates as industries redesign work

Workforce strategies are increasingly integrating AI across industries, with a recent analysis of hiring trends from GlobalData revealing that jobs referencing human-AI continued to grow in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. This, the research group says, underscores...

Asset managers worried about the risks of AI

Artificial intelligence is becoming more deeply embedded in asset management operations, but new research from Clearwater Analytics finds that firms are deeply concerned about the risks it introduces - from data governance to regulatory compliance. Clearwater’s GenAI...

Rethinking security for the age of AI

Microsoft has launched Project Perception, a new cybersecurity stack for the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Hayete Gallot, executive vice-president of Microsoft Security, unpacks why this is needed, and how Project Perception aims to deliver.   The physics of...

Governance-first approach needed to counter Shadow AI

Organisations should move beyond trying to eliminate Shadow AI and instead focus on governance, visibility and employee education to reduce cyber risk while enabling responsible AI adoption. This is according to experts from the Institute of Information Technology...

CFO research highlights SA’s AI value challenge

South African chief financial officers are being asked to deliver growth, improve productivity and fund business transformation at a time when economic growth is still challenging, operating costs continue to rise and capital remains constrained. While South Africa’s...

Taxpayers urged to be alert to fraud

Tax season is an important period for South Africans to meet their tax obligations, but it is also one of the busiest times of the year for fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. As SARS continues to simplify filing through digital services and...

Beware scammers posing as telecoms operators

As the demand for communications and mobile Internet services rises sharply during the northern hemisphere tourist season, Kaspersky’s security experts have uncovered scams that target anyone purchasing mobile connections or SIM cards worldwide. Fraudsters create...

SA entrepreneurs invited to step on to the national stage

The search has officially begun for South Africa's most inspiring entrepreneurs as entries open for the 18th South African Small Business Awards. Whether a business has achieved exceptional growth, overcome significant challenges, introduced an innovative product or...

GoTyme Bank app migration logs 4m users

As it prepares to discontinue existing platforms, GoTyme Bank (formerly TymeBank) has clocked more than 4-million downloads of its new app. As more customers move to the new GoTyme Bank app, the bank is accelerating its phased migration away from its legacy digital...

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Technology is advancing. Customer experience is standing still

In the years since I founded the Consumer Psychology Lab, I have sat with hundreds of leadership teams who are genuinely frustrated. By Liezel Jonkheid, founder and director of Consumer Psychology Lab They have invested significantly in what they believe is ‘customer...

Adapting to the new fraud reality

Digital fraud incidents are growing at an alarming rate, and traditional risk management solutions are no longer enough for financial services organisations to stay one step ahead of financial criminals. For that reason, financial institutions globally are moving...

The future of AI healthcare lies in a solid infrastructure backbone

In most walks of life, AI’s presence can already be felt. In healthcare, the benefits are, quite frankly, mindboggling; AI-powered platforms are unlocking new levels of efficiency and precision across medical practices. By Steven Santini, vice-president for secure...

Why Mythos is a problem for legacy code, not for cybersecurity vendors

In July 1851, an American locksmith named Alfred Charles Hobbs sat down in an upstairs room at Joseph Bramah's Piccadilly shop with a padlock that had hung in the window for sixty-one years, beneath a standing offer of two hundred guineas to anyone who could open it...

The cost of doing nothing just went up

Rising IT hardware costs and supply constraints now carry real operational and financial risks, writes Marcelle Steyn: strategic sales lead at InnoVent. There’s a disconnect in many South African businesses right now. IT teams are under pressure to deliver on refresh...

The pitfalls of quick AI solutions for KYC processes

While artificial intelligence (AI) races ahead across the financial services sector, compliance specialists are warning that shortcuts in Know Your Customer (KYC) systems could expose companies to serious legal and regulatory risks. Desigan Naidoo, executive manager:...

Infrastructure modernisation is Africa’s most urgent opportunity

Across Africa’s fastest-growing markets, digital transformation has moved from aspiration to boardroom priority. By Alpheus Mangale, group CEO of Seacom Cloud adoption, artificial intelligence, data platforms, and IoT-enabled ecosystems are no longer fringe...

Africa on the edge of a digital future

The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible.  Many industries today benefit from its reduced latency, improved reliability, enhanced security, and cost savings. By Steven Santini, vice-president for secure power: SSA at Schneider Electric...

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Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure within an enterprise data environment. This opportunity is ideal for a senior cloud professional with strong Azure and Databricks expertise who...

DevOps Engineer (Intermediate / Senior) at MSP

Our client is seeking a passionate DevOps Engineer to join a growing team delivering cloud-native solutions for innovative projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who enjoys building scalable AWS infrastructure, automating deployments, and...

DevOps Engineer (Intermediate / Senior) at MSP – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a passionate DevOps Engineer to join a growing team delivering cloud-native solutions for innovative projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who enjoys building scalable AWS infrastructure, automating deployments, and...

API Developer (Senior) at MSP

Our client is seeking an experienced API Developer to design and build secure, high-performing APIs that power enterprise data products and digital platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer who enjoys creating scalable integration solutions...

API Developer (Senior) at MSP – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is seeking an experienced API Developer to design and build secure, high-performing APIs that power enterprise data products and digital platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer who enjoys creating scalable integration solutions...

.NET Developer – Azure DevOps

Qualifications Minimum 6 to 7 years of professional experience in .NET development. Strong experience with C# and the .NET ecosystem. Proven experience with Azure platform services including Azure Functions, App Service and Container Apps. Experience implementing...

Data Engineer

Qualifications:Bachelor's degree – Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field.Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, CDMP, DAMA-DMBOK).Microsoft Azure experience, training and certification will be advantageous.Databricks experience,...

.NET Developer – Azure DevOps – Gauteng Sandton

Qualifications Minimum 6 to 7 years of professional experience in .NET development. Strong experience with C# and the .NET ecosystem. Proven experience with Azure platform services including Azure Functions, App Service and Container Apps. Experience implementing...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Qualifications:Bachelor's degree – Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field.Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, CDMP, DAMA-DMBOK).Microsoft Azure experience, training and certification will be advantageous.Databricks experience,...

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