AI agents are testing corporate governance
AI-related incidents are reaching boardrooms across Europe and the Middle East, but governance capabilities and risk accountability are not keeping pace with adoption of the technology. Eight in 10 executives surveyed in a new IBM study say an AI-related incident –...
Massive surge in high-capacity DDoS attacks
There has been a significant shift in how attacks are launched and sourced, according to the https://www.netscout.com/threatreport/ from NetScout Systems. With more than 9,1-million DDoS attacks recorded globally by NetScout between January and June 2026, the report...
Executive pay rises across JSE Top 200
Median total remuneration for CEOs of South Africa’s largest listed companies rose 9% to R23,191-million in 2026, and 7% to R13,489-million for CFOs, with the increase driven primarily by performance-linked incentives rather than fixed pay, according to PwC’s 19th...
Workers’ overall wellness is not good
Employee well-being remains a significant concern for organisations, as fewer than 35% of employees report good levels of overall wellness, according to Gartner. The Gartner survey of 11 838 employees conducted in 1Q26 found that while many employees agree that AI is...
Telkom ramps up digital infrastructure for Election Day
For millions of South Africans, Election Day comes down to a simple but significant moment: arriving at a voting station and making their mark. Behind that moment is a complex national operation, with people, processes, technology and infrastructure working together...
The ever-lower cost of launching a DDoS attack
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence reports that brokered DDoS attacks are priced on a case-by-case basis, ranging from $30 to $2 000. Pricing varies depending on factors such as the target, attack duration, service limits and available features. In its new...
Chief procurement officers stalling on required AI role redesign
Sixty-three percent of senior procurement leaders expect AI to significantly improve procurement performance over the next three years, yet only 25% of procurement leaders have undertaken job and role redesign as a direct result of AI implementation, says Gartner. The...
Rising debt adds to developing countries’ pressure
Rising borrowing costs are adding pressure on developing countries’ public finances, limiting the resources available for health, education and other development priorities, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns in its latest “World of debt” publication. “Debt...
New lawsuits allege OpenAI negligence
Tech Justice Law has filed three new lawsuits in San Francisco County Superior Court against OpenAI, one with co-counsel the Social Media Victims Law Centre and two with co-counsel McKool Smith, alleging product liability, negligence, invasion of privacy,...
Chip stocks to stay wild
Wild swings in global chip stocks are likely to continue until markets know where US interest rates are heading and who controls Congress after the midterms. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group as the turmoil spread from Wall Street to Asia on...
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POPIA breach reporting exposes gaps in incident response
Cyber incidents are not new, but the way organisations are expected to respond to them is changing. Under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), breach reporting has increased significantly in South Africa. By Ryan Boyes, senior security administrator at...
Technical debt is becoming a cybersecurity threat
For many organisations, digital transformation occurred quickly and under pressure. Systems were rapidly deployed to support remote work, customer demands changed overnight, and businesses adopted cloud platforms, automation, and new digital services to stay...
Set boundaries in a hyperconnected world
The 2026 Global Digital Overview Report recently ranked South Africans among the world’s highest users of online media, with almost 53 hours a week, compared with the global average of 33 hours and 27 minutes. Occupational therapist, Rebecca Hurst and Claudia van...
How has enterprise IT management changed in 20 years?
Twenty years ago, managing enterprise IT in South Africa was a considerably more contained job. By David C Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa Most employees worked from an office, using desktops connected to a corporate network, while...
Your SOC cannot outrun AI
Cybersecurity has acquired a speed problem. Attackers are increasingly using AI to automate work that once required specialist skills, while security teams are still trying to make sense of thousands of alerts. By Kurt Goodall, technical director of Troye The...
What scammers still can’t fake in isiZulu
The next scam message to reach your phone will be spelled correctly, carry your bank's real logo, your name, and possibly the correct suburb a parcel for you might need to reach. Nothing about it will look wrong. It will also, almost certainly, be in English. That is...
AI is accelerating the next generation of leaders
AI is changing not only how people work, but how quickly the best people can develop. Experience still matters. But the way people build that experience is changing fast. By Christian Schmitz, CEO of International Workplace Group AI is not lowering the bar for...
Maintenance, not technology, will decide if SA’s solar boom pays off
South Africa has installed solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) faster than almost anywhere else on the continent over the past three years. But according to Rhino Energy Solutions (RES), the industry has spent that growth spurt solving the wrong problem....
Daft Technologist
By Barry Buck, with Claude Opus 4.8 - Every second video on my feed this month is someone whose life is now run by the agent of the week. It reads their email, books their travel, ships their code and, presumably, walks their dog. Meanwhile, here is my actual evening,...
When your IT provider is hacked, your balance sheet could be next
For many South African businesses, critical operations and customer data now rely on outsourced IT service providers (OSPs), including cloud hosts, software platforms, managed service providers and payment and fintech vendors. This dependence creates a risk that is...
Senior Solutions Architect
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and supportable technology solutions within a complex enterprise healthcare environment. This role will play a critical part in defining and evolving solution...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and supportable technology solutions within a complex enterprise healthcare environment. This role will play a critical part in defining and evolving solution...
Senior Software Engineer
Role: Senior Software Engineer / Senior .NET Developer (Contract) Location: Cape Town, hybrid; preference for candidates based in Cape Town Contract: Initial 12 months Experience: 8-10 years software development; at least 5 years hands-on with Microsoft .NET...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Role: Senior Software Engineer / Senior .NET Developer (Contract) Location: Cape Town, hybrid; preference for candidates based in Cape Town Contract: Initial 12 months Experience: 8-10 years software development; at least 5 years hands-on with Microsoft .NET...
Senior Solutions Architect
Job PurposeTo envision, architect, and lead the development of fit-for-purpose, integrated end-to-end technology solutions across multiple platforms and cloud environments. Provide technical leadership in designing scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job PurposeTo envision, architect, and lead the development of fit-for-purpose, integrated end-to-end technology solutions across multiple platforms and cloud environments. Provide technical leadership in designing scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective...
Senior Software Engineer
Role: Senior Software Engineer / Senior .NET Developer (Contract) Location: Cape Town, hybrid; preference for candidates based in Cape Town Contract: Initial 12 months Experience: 8-10 years software development; at least 5 years hands-on with Microsoft .NET...
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Role: Senior Software Engineer / Senior .NET Developer (Contract) Location: Cape Town, hybrid; preference for candidates based in Cape Town Contract: Initial 12 months Experience: 8-10 years software development; at least 5 years hands-on with Microsoft .NET...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
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