AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

Samsung, Apple push global smartphone sales up

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 2,3% year-over-year (YoY) to 336,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25). Despite the memory...

SMEs hope US tariff rulings will bring relief

Small South African exporters are watching how the the US Supreme Court of Appeals will rule on tariffs, most likely to happen later today. Small South African exporters were hit hard by US tariffs during the last quarter of 2025, according to the SME Export Index...

New satellite connectivity keeps airports online

In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected, no matter what. With the launch of SITA Managed Satellites, airports around the world can now maintain...

Drug-resistant malaria in East Africa comes under attack

A research consortium led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in developing the first regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa. Endorsed by health ministers from across the region, the plan represents a major step...

Executives turn to hybrid work amid economic uncertainty

Research from International Workplace Group reveals that nine out of 10 c-suite executives are concerned about the business impact of macroeconomic instability. As a result, they are turning to hybrid working, empowering their people to work from a combination of...

Malatsi to brief parliament on proposed B-BBEE changes

Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi will brief parliament tomorrow (27 May 2025) on a proposed policy change that would allow Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) equity equivalence in the telecommunications sector, in line with...

What’s on the cybersecurity horizon?

Kaspersky is monitoring 25 APT groups that are currently active in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, including well-known ones such as SideWinder, Origami Elephant, and MuddyWater. The rise of creative exploits for mobile and further development of...

Altron posts profit growth

Altron has reported strong growth in profitability for the financial year ended 28 February 2025. Revenue of R9,6-billion is flat compared to last year, but the group reported a 27% increase in earnings of R1,8-billion before interest, tax, depreciation and...

Cisco joins Stargate UAE initiative

Cisco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred technology partner. The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco’s chair and CEO Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners G42, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia and...

Average vehicle age continues to rise

The average age of US light vehicles rose to 12,8 years, an increase of two months for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. The average age for passenger cars climbed to 14,5 years, while light trucks average is...

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Westcon-Comstor showcases Palo Alto Networks’ success

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announed that vendor partner Palo Alto has been recognised as a leader for its offerings and its strategy in The Forrester Wave: Enterprise Firewalls, Q4 2022 report. According to research by Technavio, the global network...

Bridge the gap between CEO and CISO to achieve cyber resilience

In early September around 50 000 users had their personal details exposed when the fintech Revolut was breached in a cyber attack. The latest attack is one in a rising tide of breaches which are unlikely to subside until CEOs and CISOs can close the gap between how...

Leverage data to drive actionable insight

In today's digital world, where ecommerce platforms are becoming the de facto standard for many shopping experiences, the retail value chain has access to more data than ever before. By Andrew Dawson, MD of MACmobile The explosion of business intelligence and...

Smart software transforms business savings and compliance

When it comes to finance, reporting, governance and compliance, organisations have several very large balls in the air. In a complex juggling act that demands perfection and attention to detail, companies need to prioritise financial operations and governance, risk...

Public sector must up its game against cybercrime

South Africa needs a sustained national public awareness campaign to inform, educate and mobilise the South African public against a growing pandemic of cybercrime. By Moss Gondwe, public sector director at Mimecast While much progress has been made in educating the...

CISO role is more important then ever

The chief information security officer role has leapt from backroom to boardroom, just like the ever-evolving security threat, writes Wayne Olsen, managing executive: cybersecurity at BCX. The role of the CISO has traditionally been behind the doors of the Security...

Navigate the cloud with confidence

The 2022 Veeam Data Protection Trends Report found that 97% of South African companies have experienced unexpected outages within the last 12 months. This has spurred 84% of local businesses to indicate that they will increase their data protection budgets this year...

Tackle mental health issues in the tech industry

The rise in remote working has meant many in the tech industry are prone to working longer hours. This leads to less time spent relaxing and socialising, which can increase the risk of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. By Craig Williams, technical director at...

Get ahead with differentiated customer experience

In today's connected world, those companies capable of creating a unique experience for their customers and exceeding their expectations, are the ones that differentiate themselves and set the bar for their competitors to follow. By David Steyn, business manager:...

Insurtech makes regulatory compliance real in a data-driven world

The looming January 2023 deadline for compliance with the latest evolution of the International Financial Reporting Standard, IFRS 17, has brought the critical issue of visibility of data to the forefront for many insurance companies. "Insurance companies still...

Intermediate C# Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Develop backend components using .Net Core, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Design and implement frontend interfaces using Angular, ensuring a seamless user experience. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and...

Database Administrator

Database Administrator Pretoria Salary Package - R530 000 (TCTC, gross per annum, depending on experience and qualifications) Deadline - 17 September 2025 About the position: To conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Database Administrator Pretoria Salary Package - R530 000 (TCTC, gross per annum, depending on experience and qualifications) Deadline - 17 September 2025 About the position: To conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with...

Senior Business / Test Analyst (TOSCA) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Business / Test Analyst (Tosca) – Drive Innovation in the Automotive Industry!Are you passionate about innovation, precision, and driving technology forward? Our client — a global leader in the automotive sector — is accelerating their digital transformation...

Senior Data Researcher (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making, programme improvement, and organisational learning as your expertise as a Senior Data Analyst is sought by a Joburg-based Community Upliftment Programme. The role will focus on enhancing...

Technical Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...

Systems Specialist at QE Services

My client based in Stellenbosch is currently looking for an IT Systems Operations Executive to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Minimum 3 years' experience in IT systems administration, operations, or similar roleStrong technical...

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