KadNap botnet has infected 14 000 devices
The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen has discovered malware, KadNap, that conscripts edge devices into a botnet that proxies malicious traffic. Since August 2025, the team has been monitoring the growth of this network, which is now above 14 000 infected devices....
The clock is ticking for Europe to seize AI leadership
Europe has more artificial intelligence (AI) users than the US. It matches the US for AI talent, and produces as many AI startups every year. And yet, when the world tells the story of AI, Europe barely gets a mention. That is the central paradox of a new report,...
Government initiatives will boost carbon capture
Nearly 700-million tonnes of CO2 will be captured globally each year by 2036, according to new research from IDTechEX. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies capture carbon dioxide from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere. This waste CO2...
Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads
At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...
Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves
While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...
AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream
Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...
Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...
SA schools urged to apply for $1m schools prize
Peter Tabichi, the Kenyan educator who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, has called on “extraordinary” South African schools to apply for the $1-million Global Schools Prize. The new award, organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, will honour...
US, China close to a TikTok deal
Oracle is believed to have a key role in a new TikTok deal that would keep the app live in the US. Although a deal hasn’t yet been signed, US president Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are said to be close to an agreement on the future of the social media...
Study shows extent of savings with smart geysers
A Sensor Networks study reveals that large households of up to four people or more can save up to R500 on their monthly electricity bill by using smart geyser technology. The company, which has installed more than 12 000 smart geysers across South Africa, confirms...
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Future-proof skills development
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The future of SoftPOS
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Investec takes API banking mainstream
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WeWork SA not impacted by global firm’s bankruptcy
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West Africa drives towards digitisation
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Why companies should transition to ZTNA and SWG
As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, terms like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) are increasingly being bandied about boardroom tables across South Africa. But do...
How to tell if you’re making progress against cybercrime
From news articles to discussions at industry events, numerous examples demonstrate the far-reaching effects of cybercrime on businesses, infrastructure, and national security. By Derek Manky, chief security strategist and global vice-president: threat intelligence at...
Retaining, growing customers in a tough economy needs great customer experience
South Africans are navigating a protracted period of high interest rates, food and fuel prices, and low economic growth, which is expected to continue into the foreseeable future. By Clara Wicht of Telviva The economic environment makes attracting new customers more...
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Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
shopify and web expert
experience in wordpress and web design and graphics and Shopify No smoking environment Strict Ethics, you will be subjected to a polygraph and fingerprints prior to employment E commerce and data capturing ability with a typing speed of at least 60 wpm essential IF...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1701 – Gauteng Pretoria
Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
shopify and web expert – Gauteng Kelvin
experience in wordpress and web design and graphics and Shopify No smoking environment Strict Ethics, you will be subjected to a polygraph and fingerprints prior to employment E commerce and data capturing ability with a typing speed of at least 60 wpm essential IF...
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Power Procurement Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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SAP Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
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