Credit trends diverge as consumers navigate affordability

South African consumers are reshaping how they access and use credit as affordability pressures persist, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 South Africa Industry Insights Report. The report’s findings show that credit demand remained resilient, but diverging risk...

Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Talos exposes ReVault vulnerabilities

Cisco’s Talos has reported five vulnerabilities to Broadcom and Dell, affecting both the ControlVault3 Firmware and its associated Windows APIs. More than 100 models of Dell Laptops are affected by the vulnerability, which is being dubbed “ReVault”, if left unpatched....

Demand for AI infrastructure boosts IaaS market

The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 22,5% in 2024 to $171,8-billion, according to Gartner, with Amazon retaining the number one position, followed by Microsoft, Google, Alibaba, and Huawei. "As enterprises continue to seek greater flexibility,...

Obituary: Pravin Gordhan

Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Public Enterprise and SARS commissioner, has died. Known for his activism credentials and opposition to corruption, Gordhan succumbed to cancer at the age of 75. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue...

South African healthcare leads in the adoption of AI and Virtual Care

South Africa’s healthcare sector has seen rapid transformation, according to the South African findings of Royal Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 report: Better care for more people. In 2021, just 15% of healthcare leaders cited AI as an area of investment,...

Africa faces urgent cybersecurity challenges

Check Point’s Global Threat Index for August 2024 reveals that ransomware remains a dominant force, with RansomHub sustaining its position as the top ransomware group. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has rapidly expanded since its rebranding from Knight...

Backdoor targets WeChat, DingTalk on macOS

Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling lateral network...

Network security market shows signs of life

The network security market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024 - growing 6% YoY to reach $5,9-billion - and breaking a streak of six consecutive quarters of deceleration, according to Dell’Oro Group. This growth was primarily driven by solid demand...

Breached organisations spend more on cyber resilience

Organisations that have endured cyber incidents in the past don’t want to get burned again, according to Commvault’s 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report and, consequently, they often reassess and invest in cyber resilience and recovery strategies in very meaningful...

Improved confidence drives uptick in electronic transactions

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a marginal uptick in August 2024. Increasing confidence levels, along with expected...

Investments in data protection are growing

Senior IT professionals in small-to-large-sized businesses are investing a substantial amount of their IT budgets into data protection and recovery, according to the latest Arcserve State of Data Resilience in the Enterprise survey. “The high standard deviation (21%)...

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Social innovation award winners announced

Meat Naturally and Agricool Finance were awarded joint first place in the 10th Annual Social Innovation Awards, while Leafline Washable Sanitary Wear scooped first place in the Disability Empowerment Awards. All three winners were awarded R1.3 million in grant...

SARS’ lifeline can save SMEs from drowning in tax debt

In these uncertain times many small to medium enterprises (SMEs) do not have the financial means to settle large debts which have accrued to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), be it in light of the crippling Covid-19 pandemic, or due to long outstanding debts....

Crosscall seals distribution agreement with Kemtek

Crosscall has signed a distribution agreement with Kemtek, which will see Crosscall's range of durable mobile phones and accessories available to Kemtek's more than 700 South African resellers and distribution network across the SADC region. Kemtek, which was founded...

Are SA organisations ready for 5G impact?

Many organisations and industries are seeing a major digital revolution, and with all the data generated it is apparent that existing networks are going to struggle to cope with future connectivity needs. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer of In2IT...

How to achieve a happier (and safer) internet

Fake news, hate speech, phishing, fraud and hacking - the internet isn't safe, but it can be manageable, writes Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development director at Nclose. Safer Internet Day (SID) was launched in 2004 as part of the EU SafeBorders project...

Smart security, storage and consumer perceptions under the spotlight

Smart devices are increasingly a part of everyday life both inside and outside of the home and this only accelerated further in 2020. By Davide Villa, business development director for EMEAI at Western Digital Outside of the home, security cameras and other smart...

BCX gains Premier CommVault Partnership

BCX it has been awarded Premier Partnership status through the CommVault Advantage Partnership Programme by Commvault. "Delivering customised technology requirements to clients requires a strong, trusted and reliable partner ecosystem," say Frans Basson, acting chief...

Electrocomponents partners with Engineers Without Borders International

Electrocomponents, a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has signed a one-year partnership agreement with Engineers Without Borders International, a movement that puts global responsibility at the heart of engineering in every...

Citrix appoints new EMEA VP for partner sales

Citrix has announced the appointment of Pilkku Aasma to the position of vice-president: partner sales EMEA. She will be responsible for strengthening the company's commitment to its EMEA partners ecosystem and their long-term success and profitability, and...

Upgraded Fujitsu Lifebooks increase productivity

Fujitsu has introduced upgraded Lifebook models to its Ultra-Mobile Premium Business Family. The Fujitsu Notebook Lifebook U7 series refresh introduces the very latest, 11th generation Intel Core processors and a host of all-round enhancements that take users to the...

Full Stack Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Westville

Our client, a leader in their field, is seeking a seasoned Senior Full Stack Developer with 10+ years' experience in building enterprise-grade software solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. This role requires a developer who is technically proficient, highly...

ServiceNow Technical Specialist / Architect

The Company: An International ServiceNow consultancy is looking for an experienced ServiceNow Technical Specialist to join their expanding team in Cape Town. In this role, you will take the lead on the implementation and optimisation of ServiceNow modules, including...

Business Analyst

Our esteemed client in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Business Analyst for a 12-month hybrid position. In this pivotal role, the Business Analyst will be responsible for understanding and optimising processes within the Wealth Platform Operations and Oversight...

ServiceNow Technical Specialist / Architect – Western Cape Newlands

The Company: An International ServiceNow consultancy is looking for an experienced ServiceNow Technical Specialist to join their expanding team in Cape Town. In this role, you will take the lead on the implementation and optimisation of ServiceNow modules, including...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Our esteemed client in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Business Analyst for a 12-month hybrid position. In this pivotal role, the Business Analyst will be responsible for understanding and optimising processes within the Wealth Platform Operations and Oversight...

Penetration Tester (Security Analyst)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading cybersecurity company based in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Red Team Penetration Tester/Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing,...

Penetration Tester (Security Analyst) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading cybersecurity company based in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Red Team Penetration Tester/Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing,...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our client's dynamic team, playing a pivotal role in driving data strategy and engineering excellence across the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives on...

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