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...

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...

SMEs bear the brunt of SA’s late payment negligence

National Treasury’s latest payment data points to a worsening late payment crisis across national and provincial government departments, raising serious concerns about the sustainability of current payment terms for South African small and medium-sized enterprises...

Global cyber attacks remain near record highs

Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2 086 cyber attacks per week in February – a 9,6% increase on the corresponding month last year – according to Check Point Research’s latest monthly Threat Intelligence insight. Of the four African countries included in the...

Demand for AI skills in surges

Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...

Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals

Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...

Smartphone attacks are up in 2025

According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...

FTC investigates AI chatbots for children

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...

Greylisting not the only test of SA’s financial system

With FATF’s review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated and costly international money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks, and deterring investment. By Harry Scherzer, founder and CEO of Future...

A primer on essential first aid skills

World First Aid Day – taking place on September 13 this year – is a reminder that the first few minutes of an emergency are the most critical. Every year, thousands of preventable deaths and injuries occur simply because people don’t know what to do in these moments....

Digital Parks Africa, iXAfrica expand African data centres

Digital Parks Africa (DPA), a 100% South African-owned data centre provider, has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s first, hyper-scale, carrier-neutral, AI-ready data centre, to bring world-class data centre services to Southern and East Africa. The...

ER24 and Vodacom reach out to SA’s deaf community

More than 600 000 people in South Africa use sign language and, in 2023, South African Sign Language (SASL) became the country’s 12th official language. Yet speech- and hearing-impaired, as well as deaf communities, still face significant challenges in accessing...

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Edge DataWave, Master Data Management combine forces

Data solutions providers Edge DataWave, a member of the Edge Evolve Group, and Master Data Management, have come together to create Edge Master Data. Both organisations played pivotal roles in establishing the South African chapter of DAMA International, a global...

TFG to list on A2X

South African retailer The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) will list its shares for trade on A2X Markets (A2X) from 10 October 2023. A2X is a licensed stock exchange that provides a secondary platform for companies to list their shares for trade. Other well-known...

Tarsus partners get self-service enterprise-level quoting tool

Tarsus Distribution has added the HPE iQuote service to the Tarsus Distribution Portal, allowing partners to quickly and accurately generate quotations for entry-level HPE solutions. The service is available now to all registered Tarsus resellers, helping them to not...

COP28: A crucial year for Africa’s climate action

The clock is ticking. Humanity has less than five years to prevent irreversible global temperature increases beyond 1.5°C, a point of no return, as illustrated by the Climate Clock in New York's Union Square. By Keketso Motjuwadi, sustainability lead for Royal...

NEC XON welcomes proposed renewable energy tax rebate legislation

In response to the pressing energy crisis facing the country, the South African government is taking steps to bolster the renewable energy sector and alleviate strain on the national grid. As part of this effort, a proposed legislative amendment seeks to provide...

Commvault expands AWS relationship

Commvault has expanded its relationship with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) by joining the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Workload Migration Program (WMP) and attaining multiple AWS Service Ready Program designations. As part of the AWS Service Ready Program,...

Navigate quantum uncertainty in the payments industry

The need for organisations to protect themselves against quantum threats to cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important as quantum-computing technology advances. Quantum computers have the potential to break many of the encryption techniques currently used to...

AI-empowered accountants could elevate the industry

Generative AI has the power to revolutionise the accounting industry, elevate the role of accountants by automating repetitive workflows and improve employee experiences. However, with countless headlines calling out the threat posed by AI to job security, the thought...

Perks of being an IT contractor

The rise of IT contracting offers many benefits, writes Casper van Eck, HR director at EQPlus. The field of IT is rapidly evolving, and with companies embracing digital transformation, the demand for exceptional IT professionals continues to grow. While traditionally,...

The role of HR in digital implementation and change management

For meaningful digital transformation or change management initiatives to bear fruit within organisations, human resources (HR) experts need to anchor these programmes. With the major shifts that companies are going through because of fourth industrial revolution...

Tech Lead: JavaScript Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Tech Lead: Javascript to join our financial services client based in Centurion on a contract role.The Tech Lead: Javascript is...

SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 1435

Analyse and solve SAP Module issues.Conduct SAP Module process configuration.Update and maintain all SAP Module functional documentation.Integration between other SAP and non-SAP Solutions.Analytical and problem-solving skills.Cloud ALMSAP Module...

Senior Mobile Developer

The Mobile Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering,...

Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join an advanced IT innovation hub that builds global-grade solutions for complex enterprise landscapes. We work across SAP, Java, Cloud, DevOps, and modern engineering stacks, delivering high-impact digital products that drive real business transformation.If you...

Tech Lead: JavaScript Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Tech Lead: Javascript to join our financial services client based in Centurion on a contract role.The Tech Lead: Javascript is...

SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 1435 – Gauteng Pretoria

Analyse and solve SAP Module issues.Conduct SAP Module process configuration.Update and maintain all SAP Module functional documentation.Integration between other SAP and non-SAP Solutions.Analytical and problem-solving skills.Cloud ALMSAP Module...

Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

The Mobile Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering,...

Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a senior-level Test Analyst who lives and breathes quality engineering, loves breaking things before customers do, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment packed with cloud technologies, backend services, APIs, and modern development...

Network Security Engineer (2 year contract)

Our client is looking for a Security network Engineer for a 2 year contract. The Network Security Engineer will design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Key Responsibilities:Design, implement, and...

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