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...

Logicalis US expands with Loial acquisition

Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of the share capital of Loial, a New Mexico-based technology solutions provider with expertise in cybersecurity and managed services. The acquisition establishes a permanent Logicalis US location in New Mexico and...

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...

Google Play launches $1m fund for African game developers

Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund, committing $1-million to support rising, innovative game studios from across 32 countries in Africa to scale their games and reach a global audience. The fund provides equity-free capital, technical support, and...

African airlines buck global passenger trends

During May 2026, African airlines bucked a global trend to increase passenger demand and capacity. This is according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest analysis of the airline passenger market, based on comparative year-on-year (y-o-y)...

Geopolitics creates inflationary pressures for SA

As the Middle East moves towards a fragile lull in hostilities, the economic shock caused by the conflict – supply chains perturbation, inflation etc - is already spreading to the global economy with oil-importing economies such as South Africa particularly exposed to...

What businesses must do about AARTO

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act officially came into force in 62 municipalities on 1 July, and will extend to a further 151 municipalities later this year. The demerit point system will follow in 2027. For businesses operating...

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FNB Business strengthens Speedpoint offerings

FNB has announced changes to Speedpoint, positioning it around practical business needs such as certainty, simplicity, predictable settlement and tools that support day-to-day operations. A clearer pricing structure for Speedpoint has been introduced, aimed at helping...

New CEO for Bob

Bob, a South African digital commerce company that integrates marketplace, payments, shipping and collection services under one brand, has appointed Anita Erasmus as CEO-designate, effective 1 March 2026. Erasmus will serve in this capacity for a six-month transition...

Takealot earns four ISO certifications

Takealot has become what it believes to be one of the first retailers globally to simultaneously hold four major ISO certifications through an Integrated Management System. The achievement independently verifies that the teams and processes behind every Takealot...

Huawei exceeds ITU Partner2Connect pledge target

Huawei has provided digital connectivity to 170-million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries, surpassing its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made by Yang Chaobin,...

We are raising AI users, not AI-literate thinkers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded in daily life, from search engines to smart tools and automated platforms. However, most education systems still treat AI as optional rather than foundational. Without deliberate AI literacy, children risk becoming passive...

Is this the calm before the cyberstorm?

No one enters the cybersecurity sector expecting serenity. The pace is relentless, and the stakes are high. By Brendan Widlake, regional director of Veeam Software South Africa According to the World Economic Forum, the weekly number of cyberattacks has more than...

Hisense leads global TV shipments for 100-inch+ and laser TVs

According to Omdia’s full-year 2025 global shipment data, Hisense ranked number one worldwide in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment for three consecutive years (2023–2025), with global shipment share reaching 57,1% in 2025. Hisense also maintained its top position in...

Duxbury wins exclusive SA distribution of Milesight

Duxbury Networking has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Milesight surveillance solutions in South Africa, expanding its surveillance portfolio with a platform designed to deliver AI-driven analytics, rapid deployment, and open integration for modern...

Pick n Pay Clothing added to the app

Pick n Pay Clothing is now available to millions more customers nationwide following its launch on the Pick n Pay asap! app. Customers can now browse and shop for clothing within the asap! app, switching easily between groceries and clothing. Orders are placed...

Otinga helps turn ideas into measurable outcomes

Otinga, a new AI-powered innovation partner for enterprise businesses, has officially launched with a clear mission: to help organisations run impactful, practical and scalable innovation programmes that deliver measurable business value. Built for large enterprises...

UX/UI Designer

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

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,...

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