Apple aims to mainstream foldable smartphones with iPhone Duo
Following the launch of Apple’s first foldable smartphone – the iPhone Duo – Amanda Mitchell, senior analyst, Telecoms practice, Technology at Globaldata, is under no illusions about the company’s intentions. “The move signals Apple’s intent to put its brand gravity...
Reform proposed for SA’s data laws
South Africa’s data regulation efforts remain fragmented and outdated. This is the headline finding from a University of Cape Town (UCT) study examining the role of law in regulating data, within the evolving digital ecosystem of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The...
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...
Ransomware attacks double as cyberthreats continue to rise
Organisations worldwide experienced an average of 2 336 cyberattacks per week - a 3% increase month on month and a 16% increase year on year – according to Check Point’s Global Threat Intelligence insights for July. African organisations recorded 3 237 attacks per...
macOS users report more cyberthreats than Windows users
Kaspersky’s latest survey highlights a protection gap between macOS and Windows based devices. While macOS has long been regarded as the more secure operating system, 12% of its users reported malware infections compared with 9% of Windows users. Moreover, only 35% of...
Is Anthropic’s $2trn bet Wall Street’s biggest gamble of the year?
Anthropic investors betting on a $2-trillion valuation in a record IPO are betting on a market that's already jittery, according to one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firms. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says reports suggesting Anthropic is...
IBM partners with OpenAI on secure AI deployment
IBM has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to help enterprises deliver business outcomes by deploying AI at scale across core business operations and complex workflows, while strengthening cyber defense and resilience through programs like OpenAI Daybreak....
Human-AI collaboration hiring accelerates as industries redesign work
Workforce strategies are increasingly integrating AI across industries, with a recent analysis of hiring trends from GlobalData revealing that jobs referencing human-AI continued to grow in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. This, the research group says, underscores...
Asset managers worried about the risks of AI
Artificial intelligence is becoming more deeply embedded in asset management operations, but new research from Clearwater Analytics finds that firms are deeply concerned about the risks it introduces - from data governance to regulatory compliance. Clearwater’s GenAI...
Prenatal stress may alter brain networks that regulate children’s emotions
By the time a child celebrates their third birthday, the foundations of emotional regulation are already being laid deep within the brain – and a new University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in Brain Research Bulletin suggests that those foundations may even be...
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Bolt reaches R3bn investment milestone in SA
Bolt has invested R3-billion (€150-million) into South Africa over the past decade, and signalled further expansion through new funding and safety investments. Simo Kalajdzic, senior operations manager at Bolt, says: “South Africa has been one of Bolt’s most important...
Shareholder opposition intensifies across SA’s top companies
Shareholder opposition intensified across JSE Top 40 companies last year, according to Georgeson. The global corporate governance advisory firm’s 2025 South Africa AGM Season Review reveals that: 110 company-proposed resolutions attracted more than 10% shareholder...
KPMG appoints new Mauritius lead
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SA’s digital future depends on talent – not just degrees
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Cloud security gaps persist as adoption accelerates
As organisations continue to accelerate their migration to cloud environments, significant security risks remain, largely driven by misconfigurations, human error and the growing complexity of modern cloud architectures. This is according to Benjamin Coetzer, director...
Prepare for AI in the supply function
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Scanning your driver’s licence: POPIA risk or necessary security?
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The rise of response-ready cybersecurity
If there’s one thing the current threat landscape has made clear, it’s that prevention and response readiness aren’t mutually exclusive – instead, you need both. Preventative controls are essential, but the uncomfortable truth is that they’re never a guarantee of...
Sage expands AI agents across finance, HR and operations
Sage has announced the advancement of AI agents across finance, HR and operations, embedding intelligent automation directly into core business systems. Sage is bringing these AI agents directly into the systems that businesses and accountants rely on, automating...
Bitexen launches in SA
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Systems Engineer (Microsoft 365 / Azure / Windows Server) – Pinelands / S/Suburbs – Onsite
DUTIES:Client Support Provide professional technical support to managed service clients via remote support and on-site visits.Take ownership of service requests and incidents from initial logging through to successful resolution.Assess, prioritise and investigate...
Systems Engineer (Microsoft 365 / Azure / Windows Server) – Pinelands / S/Suburbs – Onsite – Western Cape Claremont
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Business Analyst
My client based in Bellville, Cape Town is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Consult with business stakeholders to identify business problems and opportunities.Analyse and decompose business...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
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CRM Administrator/ Database Administrator
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CRM Administrator/ Database Administrator – Gauteng Sandown
The CRM Administrator/ Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the firm's transaction databases, CRM platforms, investor and client information, and deal pipeline while providing operational support throughout the transaction lifecycle. The...
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Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Software Developer position – Microsoft Power Platform & Dynamics 365 (12 months FTC)
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Software Developer position – Microsoft Power Platform & Dynamics 365 (12 months FTC) – Gauteng Randburg
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