SA the top African target for digital fraud

South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among the African countries analysed in a new study, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global average of 3,8%. In...

Nvidia and Microsoft reinvent Windows PCs for personal AI

Nvidia yesterday unveiled Nvidia RTX Spark, a new superchip that it says reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents, offering a new class of computer that moves from tool to teammate. Designed for AI, creating and gaming, RTX Spark brings Nvidia...

Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

Key choices when it comes to digital transformation

With on-premises solutions set to remain a strong part of the mix in South Africa, partners and vendors both have an equal role to play in ensuring the success of digital strategies. This was the view of Tuna Yemisci, regional sales director of Qlik, during a panel...

Boom times ahead for hyperscaler cloud marketplace

New research from Omdia has revealed that enterprise software sales through hyperscaler cloud marketplaces - led by AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud - are projected to surge from $30-billion in 2024 to $163-billion by 2030. This growth reflects increasing enterprise...

Africans fear financial losses from cybercrime

According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 Africa, 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which has almost doubled from 29% in 2023. Fear of online fraud and losing money remain their top concern, given the increasing sophistication of...

Fortinet contributes to major cybercrime arrests

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) and the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (Afripol) announced last year that the organisations have identified and arrested members of cybercrime groups operating across Africa. These individuals...

Big corporations are stocking up on Bitcoin

Since the crypto market boom in 2021, major corporations have been diving deep into Bitcoin, a trend that accelerated even further last year. With Bitcoin`s price skyrocketing by 125% in 2024 alone and maintaining its strong momentum in 2025, corporate Bitcoin whales...

Drone market to reach $163,6-billion by 2030

The global drone market size is anticipated to reach $163,6-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 14,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Evolving regulations facilitating easier drone integration into airspace and operations and...

Call for media literacy in the misinformation age

In a world increasingly defined by digital communication, the recent dialogue between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Elon Musk regarding misinformation highlights a pivotal issue that affects not only politics but the very fabric...

Finding the money to change SA’s trajectory

South Africa's upcoming national budget will be closely scrutinised, with analysts focusing on, amongst others, the debt-to-GDP ratio, government spending and the risks that could lead to further fiscal slippage. By Waldo Marcus, director: TPN from MRI Software In the...

Webb maps a full picture of star formation

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have finally solved the mystery of how a massive galaxy cluster is forming stars at such a high rate. The confirmation from Webb builds on more than a decade of studies using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and...

Massive growth expected for quantum computing

The global quantum computing market size is expected to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 20,5% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various...

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HMI optimises people, processes and technology

When embarking on an industrial digitisation project, it’s important to consider how people, processes and technology will work together.  These three considerations are integrated in a somewhat symbiotic manner, which is why each should function optimally and...

How open source is changing the world

The future of software lies in open source. Open source operating system Linux has grown exponentially to become the foundation for much of the global public cloud workload, smartphone operating systems, the world’s fastest supercomputers, and more. By Johan...

Digital innovations enabling better customer journeys

Driven by the engine of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), digitisation was already gaining significant traction before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it accelerated faster in two years than it had in almost a decade. By Leon Jacobs, CIO of RCS The...

The role of technology in driving equality

We live in a world beset by inequalities. Whether they’re related to income, gender, race, or background, you don’t have to look far to find them. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager of Zoho South Africa, for example, has the highest level of wealth inequality in the...

How to weather the approaching cybercrime perfect storm

The world generates an estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. Amidst this mind-boggling amount of chatter, a very real threat is lurking: cybercrime, which has increased by 600% since the start of the pandemic, the United Nations reports. This surge in...

Why direct fan relationships are the future for creators

Over the past decade or so, technology has fundamentally changed the reality of being a creator. By Erki Koldits, CEO of PopSpot  On the positive side, the barriers to entry have been dramatically lowered. Musicians, singers, and rappers can, for example, produce...

Don’t let data be a stumbling block in your SAP S/4HANA upgrade

SAP ECC 6.0 is the mainstay of many Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and with support for the solution being discontinued in the near future, organisations need to migrate their systems. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Whether they are moving...

Holiday bootcamps let kids learn to code

Edtech startup Mindjoy is offering artificial intelligence (AI) bootcamps during the school holidays to help 11- to 15-year-olds come to grips with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and what it means for their future. The holiday bootcamps are based on an...

Power options for when loadshedding strikes

Loadshedding is not going away, and most people are considering alternative solutions to keep their power on. By Christiaan Hattingh, MD of AWPower The good news is that you can use your investments in backup power to bring your electricity costs down over time and...

SAS acquires Kamakura

SAS has acquired Honolulu-based Kamakura, which provides specialised software, data and consulting that helps financial organisations across the spectrum – banks, insurance companies, asset managers, pension funds and more – manage a variety of financial risks. SAS’...

MongoDB Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

A leading technology solutions firm based in Johannesburg is seeking a MongoDB Developer to join their growing team in Johannesburg. This role is ideal for a driven and detail-oriented professional with strong database development experience and a passion for building...

Solutions Developer (Blazor & C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a passionate Solutions Developer with solid experience in Blazor and C#. The ideal candidate will have a strong front-end focus, work well in a hybrid environment, and bring hands-on knowledge of Azure infrastructure, SQL, and modern architecture patterns. Key...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Front End Developer at Kalixo

We're looking for an experienced Front-End Developer to help build responsive and modern user interfaces. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of JavaScript and React, cares about user experience, and writes clean, maintainable code. Responsibilities: Develop and...

Scrum Master

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scum Master to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and facilitates in carving out...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and scale backend services powering cross-border remittances across Africa. Key Requirements 8+ years in full stack development, with a strong backend focusProficient in Node.js, TypeScript,...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Front End Developer at Kalixo – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We're looking for an experienced Front-End Developer to help build responsive and modern user interfaces. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of JavaScript and React, cares about user experience, and writes clean, maintainable code. Responsibilities: Develop and...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scum Master to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and facilitates in carving out...

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