Resurgence of vulnerable whales in southeastern Atlantic
More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world’s two largest whale species – blue and fin - in the southeastern Atlantic. The findings, published in the...
Sizekhaya kicks off as lottery operator
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has welcomed Sizekhaya as South Africa’s new South Africa's National Lottery and Sports Pools operator, effective today (1 June 2026). NLC board chairperson Professor Barney Pityana says the transition marks an important...
Kaspersky found half a million malicious files every day in 2025
Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500 000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw growth globally – there was a 59% surge in password stealer detections, a 51% growth in...
Online deals define Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2025
South Africans headed online to take advantage of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. PayInc’s tracking1 reported increased activity across both days. “The healthy sales successfully handled by our card rails, underscores the continued appeal of online...
Vodacom aims to increase Safaricom shareholding
Vodacom Group has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom by buying an additional 15% of the East African operator from the Kenyan government in a transaction valued at R36-billion ($2,1-billion). Should the transaction receive requisite...
Pinnacle is 2025’s Channelwise Distributor of the Year
In a close-run race, Pinnacle has crossed the finish line first to win the coveted Channelwise Distributor of the Year 2025 award. Hot on its heels was second-placed Mustek, followed by close contenders Axiz, Rectron and Syntech Distribution. Rounding out the top 10...
Green economy presents a multi-trillion dollar growth opportunity
Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy, finds that the...
Job losses to AI not yet mainstream
While there is widespread speculation that artificial intelligence (AI) will drastically reduce customer service headcount, currently only 20% of leaders have reduced agent staffing due to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 321 customer service...
Africa is a hotspot for AI-driven fraud
Africa’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. This is among the findings from Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026, which provides an in-depth, data-driven view of identity fraud...
AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets
AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...
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Kyocera SA welcomes Jimmy de Waal as new sales and marketing director
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Duxbury expands Aruba wireless access point range
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Robotics labs equip a next generation
As NASA retires Ingenuity, the little robot helicopter that completed 72 flights on Mars, a next generation of Grade 8 and 9 South African learners is beginning its robotics journey. A R1,6-million investment in robotics infrastructure, equipment, course work and...
DVT in strategic partnership with Algolia
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How to have the perfect digital cleanup
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Key trends driving enterprise WiFi in 2024
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Tackling cloud migration’s biggest challenges
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AI Council helps Qlik responsibly accelerate enterprise AI adoption
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Making an investment in the future
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Building sustainable battery giga factories
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Junior Software Developer
Launch your tech career where finance meets innovation and relocate to the Cayman Islands. Is this you? You're a curious and detail-driven problem solver with a passion for coding and automation. Whether independently or in a team, you thrive in solving data...
Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
The job purpose is to develop, maintain and test database solutions in line with FIC business requirements.• Analyse- and interpret of business requirements documents • Compile and review of technical design specification • Develop and maintain of database views,...
Software Implementation Engineer (AI & Agentic Workflows) – Gauteng Pretoria
DBN000213 - Software Implementation Engineer (AI & Agentic Workflows) - PretoriaPurpose of the Job:To lead the way in the "Agentic Era." Your goal is to design, implement, and optimize self-sufficient AI agents that serve as our enterprise clients' digital...
Junior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Launch your tech career where finance meets innovation and relocate to the Cayman Islands. Is this you? You're a curious and detail-driven problem solver with a passion for coding and automation. Whether independently or in a team, you thrive in solving data...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and operational...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer for a fully remote role! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and operational...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer for a fully remote role! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your...
Senior/Strong Intermediate System Engineer (Intune focused)
Senior/Strong Intermediate System Engineer (Intune focused)Responsibilities:Manage and support application patching and packaging processes.Oversee Windows and Microsoft patching to ensure compliance and security.Utilise SCCM and Intune for deployment, monitoring, and...
Full stack Java Developer
Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer based in CPT & JHB Key Requirements 8 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaData AnalysisSQLJavaScript & PostgreSQLGITTensorflow & PyTorchShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
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