AI, cross-border trade reshape e-commerce in SA

AI could soon choose what we buy, sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable, and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2026. Based on survey findings from 29 000 online shoppers and 5 800...

How air transport industry plans to move 10bn passengers a year

It really sounds like a frequent flyer’s dream: Borders cleared in 10 seconds; weather delays cut by 65%; lost luggage down 90%; AI continually driving efficiency. But all this is becoming reality, says the SITA Impact Report 2025, documenting a year of customer-led...

Euclid space telescope marks a milestone in cosmic history

The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered 31 of the most ancient quasars ever found - and two of these giant and dazzling galaxy cores, powered by gargantuan black holes, are the earliest quasars yet observed in cosmic history. They shone with...

Mission on to catch and lift a sinking satellite

NASA NASA is attempting to stop a space observatory from dropping to earth. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is NASA’s astrophysics multitool, capable of quickly observing a wide range of cosmic objects in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light. All...

NASA marches toward Artemis III mission in 2027

NASA has announced the four prime crew members and a backup for the Artemis III test flight. The mission will undertake a series of challenging tests in Earth orbit in 2027, essential for Artemis IV, the first planned crewed mission to the lunar South Pole in 2028....

Cybercriminals are already targeting the World Cup

Starting tomorrow (June 11), the FIFA World Cup 2026 will unite fans, teams, sponsors, broadcasters, hospitality providers, and businesses in one of the world’s largest sporting events. It also presents a significant opportunity for cybercriminals. Major international...

HR leaders must evolve pay for performance

The rise of AI is amplifying long-standing challenges in how organizations design and deliver effective pay for performance programs. Kayla Velnoskey, director: analyst in the Gartner HR practice, explains why it is urgent for CHROs to evolve pay for performance...

Compromised Amazon Simple Email Service accounts under attack

Kaspersky has detected phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks that are leveraging Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) – a cloud-based email service designed for businesses and developers to send and receive high-volume marketing, notification, and...

Booking.com opens applications for 2026 Hospitality Growth Programme

Booking.com has opened applications for its 2026 Hospitality Growth Programme. The programme gives South African accommodation owners in key tourism regions a new opportunity to grow. It also builds on a strong pilot that delivered a 92% participant satisfaction...

New shocks for SA’s agricultural outlook

South Africa’s agricultural sector enters the next cycle against a backdrop of unusually elevated global uncertainty. While the industry has performed well in recent years, despite logistics constraints and biological risks, a convergence of geopolitical tensions,...

US users prefer built-in security over traditional AV

According to the second annual Antivirus Market Report 2026 from cybersecurity news portal Cybernews, built-in operating system tools have overtaken traditional third-party antivirus software as the primary line of defense for the majority of US internet users. The...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

AI shapes the future of work

South Africa may face both risks and opportunities as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics accelerate a global economic shift that could redefine work, income, and human purpose over the next decade. This is according to new strategic research by Hywel George,...

Data from Canvas data breach could still be leaked

A recent Canvas data breach saw data from more than 275-million people in about 9 000 schools and universities around the world compromised – and it  might still be leaked. ShinyHunters, the hacking group that claimed responsibility for the Instructure data breach,...

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New training scenarios from Kaspersky

Kaspersky has expanded its flagship awareness platform, Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation (KIPS), introducing new and updated scenarios that reflect the evolving cyberthreat landscape. The release aims to help corporations, banks and IT companies enhance...

Acer debuts Aspire AI Copilot+ PCs

Acer has announced new models of its Aspire series of mainstream laptops, powered by new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Built as reliable all-rounders, the Acer Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI feature premium designs and deliver smooth performance, all at...

Salesforce announces general availability of Slackbot

Salesforce has unveiled its Agentforce 360 vision with Slack as the conversational interface where people and agents work together, connecting knowledge, actions, and data in real time. Slackbot is now a deeply personal agent for work, built directly into Slack to...

Hisense highlights FIFA collaboration

At CES 2026, Hisense showcased its latest technology applications for the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting how its large-screen and home appliance innovations continue to support both professional football operations and immersive fan experiences. The Hisense booth...

A new, new era of intelligent connectivity

WiFI 7 marks a generational leap in wireless technology but its impact on Africa will depend on how the industry and service providers transform its capability into accessibility, writes Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFI at Vox. There have been six generations of...

Africa is leading in financial crime risk regulation

In the past decade, our financial systems have become more digitally interconnected than ever before. By Japhet Gana: group head, transaction risk and financial crimes at Yellow Card Convenience and speed now come with a price: financial crime. From sophisticated...

SA car buyers are redefining automotive expectations

The South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase. By Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa The modern buyer is moving away from...

How to get job-ready in 2026

2026 is here, with the start of the new year offering an ideal opportunity to take stock of your life and make changes. By Michelle Dobson, head of brand at Pnet If you’re wanting to take your career to a new level, January is an ideal time to plan a job search. It...

Why businesses are racing to upgrade to WiFi 7

WiFi 7 is moving wireless networking from a best-effort connection to an intelligent, high-capacity edge. Martin May, business development: networking at Duxbury, looks at why organisations are accelerating upgrade plans and what this means for South African network...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 2440

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Executing the required changes...

Senior BI Analyst

Are you a Senior BI Developer who thrives on turning complex data into powerful business insights? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys building modern data platforms, delivering impactful reporting, and working with...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Are you a senior SQL Developer with strong T-SQL expertise and a passion for solving complex data challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-level systems, delivering impactful solutions while engaging directly with stakeholders in a dynamic,...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) 2440 – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Executing the required changes...

Senior BI Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Are you a Senior BI Developer who thrives on turning complex data into powerful business insights? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys building modern data platforms, delivering impactful reporting, and working with...

Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Networking Managed Services Engineer (L3) is a seasoned engineering role, responsible for providing a managed service to clients by proactively identifying and resolving technical incidents and problems.Through pre-emptive service incident and resolution...

Technical Integrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a strategic technical powerhouse who thrives on connecting complex systems, aligning stakeholders, and delivering flawless integrations that power enterprise transformation? This is your moment to step into a high-impact role where your expertise in...

Senior Business Application Analyst

Are you a Senior Business Analyst who thrives at the intersection of finance, data, and technology? This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical thinker who enjoys transforming complex business challenges into data-driven insights and impactful digital...

Junior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: Junior Software Engineers are part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes. They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the...

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