ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nation-state attackers target US water systems

Recent cyberattacks on US water infrastructure are believed to part of a nation-state programme by Iran. Several towns in Minnesota and Michigan last week reported that the computers used to monitor and adjust water quality had been hit by a malware attack. The...

Kaspersky uncovers new Mirage Kitten malware

Kaspersky has discovered a previously undocumented malware set used by Mirage Kitten APT in a targeted campaign aimed at maintaining long-term access to victim networks and stealing sensitive data. The company’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified...

Eskom Expo celebrates youth innovation at Regional Science Fairs

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will celebrate youth innovation through 38 Regional Science Fairs held across South Africa, providing school learners with a competitive platform to showcase their research, ideas, and problem-solving skills. This year, about 6 300...

Steady growth puts digital trade firmly on the map

New experimental estimates show that digital trade is increasing significantly across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the...

Critical vulnerabilities have doubled, but few are urgent

The proportion of critical vulnerability exposures has more than doubled over the past year, but fewer than one in 12 proved urgent enough to require immediate action. This is one of the findings from Check Point Software Technologies’ new Under Pressure: The 2026...

FOMO creates perfect storm for World Cup merchandise scammers

Official FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise is running low, while fans all over the world are scrambling to get their favourite player's shirt in time for the final matches. And this is creating a perfect storm for cyberscammers. “Attackers know that FOMO (fear of...

Large-scale campaign uses fake free software to deploy a RAT

A remote admin tool ScreenConnect is being distributed through fake websites designed to mimic the official pages of well-known software products. In total, researchers identified more than 90 domains spanning 10 languages, including English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese,...

New vehicle market grows despite economic pressure

South Africa's new vehicle market continues to outperform expectations, with June recording the strongest sales performance for the month since 2007 and keeping the industry firmly on track to surpass 600 000 new vehicle sales in 2026. According to naamsa | The...

SARS clarifies new declaration process

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has since clarified how its new declaration questionnaire will operate during the 2026 Filing Season. The declaration alert is not issued before a taxpayer submits their return, as was initially understood. Instead, it is...

Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission

The newly-launched AI for Good Global Commission aims to define practical pathways to strengthen trust, expand access and unlock AI's potential to solve real-world challenges at the speed the technology demands. Launched by Rwanda's president Paul Kagame, Salesforce...

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First Capital Bank Botswana works with PayInc for cross-border payments

The Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) Cross-border Payments Scheme, operated by PayInc, is being used in collaboration with First Capital Bank (FCB) Botswana, to activate payments into Botswana. With the Botswana corridor now live, this partnership is...

Western Union expands digital remittance access with Sasai Fintech

Western Union and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, have announced the launch of a new international money transfer mobile app tailored for South Africa’s consumers. The app is designed to meet the fast-evolving needs of an increasingly connected and...

Huawei targets industry challenges at Cloud Summit

The Huawei Cloud Summit, themed "Huawei Cloud: Solving Industry Challenges with AI", took place in Barcelona alongside Mobile World Congress. At the summit, Huawei Cloud unveiled its Industry AI Foundry, introduced the next-generation hybrid cloud offering Huawei...

Spinnaker Support and ARC launch software support business

Spinnaker Support, which provides third-party software support for enterprise Oracle, SAP and VMware, has entered the South African market in partnership with African Rainbow Capital (ARC). Teko Majoki, MD of Spinnaker South Africa, comments: “We are delighted to...

Elekta appoints Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as SA partner

Elekta has appointed Nexeva Healthcare Solutions as its strategic partner in South Africa under a multi-year agreement. The appointment introduces a strengthened local operating model designed to enhance technical support, clinical engagement and commercial...

AI: Why adaptability beats talent

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from experimental tool to economic force. The most dangerous myth parents and executives still believe is that talent guarantees success. It does not, not anymore, writes Semone Peacock, director of Logiscool Ruimsig. The...

CAR launches high-quality digitisation project

With the official launch of the Dûnîa digital platform, an entire ministry of the Central African Republic was fully digitized for the first time – both in terms of internal processes and cooperation with external partners. The platform was developed on behalf of the...

Next Gen Infraco switches on Ghana’s 5G backbone

Ghana’s wholesale 4G and 5G operator Next Gen Infraco (NGIC)has commenced full commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital development agenda. NGIC has received formal confirmation from the National Communications Authority (NCA)...

C ++ Developer

Design, develop, and optimize software for high-performance signal processing applications.Develop, test, and maintain robust, low-latency network communication protocols using high-speed TCP/UDP.Lead system integration activities to ensure seamless interaction...

Data Engineer

Support existing data pipelines. Identify areas for optimising existing data pipelines. Structure data into compliance standards through metadata governance. Follow proper development life cycles as agreed within the team. Maintain code repositories.Minimum...

UX/UI Designer – Gauteng Centurion

Are you a UX/UI Designer passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences?We are seeking UX/UI Designers for future opportunities across Banking, FinTech, Telecommunications, and Technology sectors. You will be considered for opportunities involving customer...

C ++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Design, develop, and optimize software for high-performance signal processing applications.Develop, test, and maintain robust, low-latency network communication protocols using high-speed TCP/UDP.Lead system integration activities to ensure seamless interaction...

Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Support existing data pipelines. Identify areas for optimising existing data pipelines. Structure data into compliance standards through metadata governance. Follow proper development life cycles as agreed within the team. Maintain code repositories.Minimum...

BI Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

Role PurposeTo provide meaningful business intelligence, reporting and data-driven insights across the bank's functions, enabling informed decision-making at operational, management and executive levels.The BI Analyst will play a key role in improving the quality,...

BI Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

Role PurposeTo provide meaningful business intelligence, reporting and data-driven insights across the bank's functions, enabling informed decision-making at operational, management and executive levels.The BI Analyst will play a key role in improving the quality,...

Senior Developer

Development: Mobile development, Web development, Integration development, Windows forms development, Develop and maintains programs according to requirements, Develop and supports databases where required, Develops Process flows and technical specifications,...

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