AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

MoonHacker uses NASA data to build lunar digital twins

The barren lunar landscape has some important resources, such as water and minerals like iron and titanium, but extracting and processing them will require special equipment. Where those resources can be found will dictate where to land and how to mine them. To help...

July economic activity reverses two months of decline

South Africa’s economic activity improved in July 2026, following a challenging performance in June and May, according to the PayInc Economic Index. Lower fuel prices provided some relief, while record transaction volumes point to resilient economic activity. However,...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

What’s needed to develop AI in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports – While thought leaders explore how to build a digital economy built on broadband and artificial intelligence (AI), we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that millions of people are still unconnected. This is according to Juanita Clark, CEO of...

The broadband imperative for Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - Africa is standing at a critical crossroads as broadband and artificial intelligence (AI) offer an opportunity for economic growth, while presenting significant challenges in recognising this potential. This is the word from Dr Sunil Piyarlall,...

EMEA’s AI spend to double, despite challenges

Business leaders and IT decision makers in EMEA report the highest satisfaction with AI projects globally in the last 12 months, fuelling a 104% increase in expected AI investments this year, according to new research from Lenovo. The AInomics CIO Playbook 2025, with...

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...

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AI is set to take centre stage in 2022

Over the past two years since the Covid-19 pandemic started, Africa’s economy has contracted by 2,1%, and regional growth is expected to be muted in 2022 compared to 2021. By Ria Pinto, GM and technology leader at IBM South Africa Economic recovery and growth are top...

Robust data backup is a vital line of ransomware defence

Ransomware attacks are more prevalent and dangerous than ever. In response, organisations are upgrading their data protection to stay ahead, writes Sujoy Mukherjee, head of portfolio: private compute at BT. It’s common knowledge that ransomware attacks are on the rise...

The biggest roadblocks to effective savings in SA

Historically, South Africans have been poor savers. However, the onset of the pandemic, coupled with a historical economic downturn has placed the importance of saving under the spotlight. And for some South Africans, this reality hit home. By Nirdev Desai, head of...

When AI goes wrong in 2022 …

Remember Skynet, the artificial intelligence that wanted to wipe out humanity in the Terminator movies? By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa Now that is an example of AI gone wrong. Luckily, this will not be the...

Bursaries the missing link in your B-BBEE spend

January and February can be some of the most stressful months of the year for companies looking to retain or improve their B-BBEE rating. With the financial year-end looming, some businesses may be scrambling to make the spend required to achieve their Skills...

How much you really pay to drive between Joburg and Durban

TopAuto has launched a new Driving Cost Calculator, which makes it easy to work out how much you will pay in fuel and toll fees to drive between two towns or cities in South Africa. To calculate the total driving cost, users only have to fill in three fields – their...

Defending the public sector against increasing cybersecurity threats

The public sector is an attractive target for cybercriminals, for a number of reasons, and this is evidenced by the growing number of successful and highly-publicised attacks. By Saurabh Prasad, solution architect at In2IT Technologies While public sector...

Ricoh acquires Axon Ivy to boost digital services portfolio

Ricoh has acquired Axon Ivy, giving Ricoh customers direct access to the company’s digital process automation platform, recognised for its process automation and orchestration capabilities with low- and no-code software development features. Axon Ivy has more than two...

Fraud safety tips for online shoppers and merchants

Towards the end of every year, Black Friday transaction data typically illustrates the year’s e-commerce expansion in South Africa. This year, it painted an unmistakable picture of the previous 11 months, with South Africans feeling the cash crunch. However, payment...

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My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Full Stack .Net Developer (React) to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and maintain web applications using .Net technologies with a React front...

Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

Full Stack Developer – 0599

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack DeveloperHybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home OfficeProduct / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Team Name: FleetDataAn energetic and driven feature team of 15 people that monetise the sensor data...

Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written in Java....

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Full Stack DeveloperMidrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Remote (Hybrid)Join a world-class IT team driving global innovation.Our client in the motor industry is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to be part of a high-impact team developing cutting-edge digital...

Full Stack Developer – 2452

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack DeveloperHybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home OfficeProduct / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Retail Vehicle Management – VBSESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Strong Angular 6/7/8JavaScript /...

Full Stack .Net Developer (React) – Western Cape Tyger Valley

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Full Stack .Net Developer (React) to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and maintain web applications using .Net technologies with a React front...

Full Stack Developer – 0599 – Gauteng Pretoria

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