SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

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...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Industrial organisations put themselves at increased risk

A study titled "Securing OT with Purpose-built Solutions", conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research, illuminates the shifting landscape of cybersecurity within the industrial sector. Focusing on key industries such as energy, utilities, manufacturing...

Reasoning models not always the best option

The buzz on the generative AI (GenAI) scene is around reasoning - but reasoning models are not without limitations. They require more processing power and more tokens than standard models, making them more expensive. In addition, the need for additional computation...

Every third mobile POS payment in 2028 will be made in China

Although mobile POS payments have become widely adopted among tech-savvy consumers worldwide, no country comes even close to China - the world's largest mobile payments market. In 2024, almost 570-million Chinese will use mobile wallets for POS payments - twice the...

Open Society Foundations commit $400m for Global South

The Open Society Foundations will commit $400-million over eight years to support the development of green industrial policies that contribute to economic growth in the Global South, significantly scaling up its support of economic development. The new Economic and...

EV charging points on growth trajectory

Berg Insight has just released new findings about the market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America, with the number of connected EV charging points in the regions reaching an estimated 7,4-million units in 2023. Europe represents the...

Disparity in cyber protection between HQ, SA branches flagged

According to the latest Kaspersky study, 46% of geo-distributed businesses surveyed in South Africa identified a disparity between the levels of cyber protection across all sites - 30% of these companies admitted this problem, but didn't think it was critical; the...

Kaspersky bows out of the US market

Security software vendor Kaspersky is closing its US office. This follows last month's decision from the US Commerce Department to ban the sale of Kaspersky software in the US from the end of this week (20 July). The Russian company, which has been operating in the US...

Insurance enhances cyber resilience for SA organisations

South African companies have made a proactive shift towards enhancing cyber defences as a key to optimising insurance outcomes. This is among the findings of a new Sophos study that highlights the increasing integration of cyber insurance into the risk management...

Momentum builds in global smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6,5% year over year to 285,4-million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth...

Sextortion epidemic demands urgent action

Just hours before his untimely death, the life of 16-year-old Murray Dowey from Scotland seemed ordinary--a night of family bonding over television and plans for an upcoming holiday with friends. Little did his parents know that the following morning would shatter...

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Data management vital for future-ready tax practitioners

Future-ready tax practitioners will need to learn data management to become effective advisors. This is according to Ettiene Retief, chairman of the National Tax and SARS Committee at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), addressing SAIPA's...

Embrace a remote, video-driven business environment

The disruption companies across Africa have experienced due to the pandemic has been significant. On the one hand, employee safety had to be prioritised by enabling them to work from home. And on the other, business operations had to continue as effectively as...

Data can help business recovery

If you have a data problem, you are not alone. Data is growing at speeds no one could have predicted ten years ago, but few companies have put a stake in the ground to control the flood, and those who have are reaping the benefits of more agile decision-making. By...

How to nail Black Friday during a pandemic

Black Friday - the American-born commercial holiday celebrated annually on the day after Thanksgiving - has gained significant local traction in recent years. From revenue of just under R2,5-billion in 2017, to almost R2,9-billion in 2018, last year saw total South...

Prevent a disaster from becoming a catastrophe

Every year, companies spend millions of rands mirroring their IT operations as a precaution against the possibility that their main data centre will fail. By Niël Malan, managing partner at Tangent Solutions The entire system is often replicated in a second physical...

Stay positive and find work in a post-Covid world

In the first quarter of 2020, the unemployment rate stood at 30,1% with the youth unemployment crisis showing little sign of improvement. By Jake Willis, CEO and co-founder of Lulaway But when the national economy was shut down due to Covid-19 restrictions, to reduce...

The rise of ransomware 2.0

Over the past couple of years, widespread ransomware attacks - where criminals use malware to encrypt your data and hold it for ransom - have been replaced by more targeted attacks against specific companies and industries. In these more targeted campaigns, attackers...

The ideal employer remuneration model for the Covid-19 era

What a company is prepared to pay its workers has always been a juggling act between three main considerations. These are: attracting, retaining and motivating talented employees; being fair; and keeping total remuneration costs from spiralling, according to Tanya...

Location intelligence can help telcos maximise 5G ROI

Telcos are faced with multiple challenges in a saturated market, where margins are low, competition is high and churn between networks is high. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Now, as 5G gains momentum, intelligent network coverage becomes more...

Management needs to adapt for ‘out of sight’ employees

New research has revealed a 41% increase in the proportion of employees across EMEA who see remote working as a prerequisite rather than a perk, rising to 53% among Gen X workers. This is according to a new global study conducted by VMware, a leading innovator in...

Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Mainframe IDMS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract...

Junior Data Analysis – Gauteng Pretoria

A client in Pretoria is looking for a Junior Data Analyst to Produce insights, predictions and recommendations, Produce tactical and strategic reporting, Support long-term trading strategies, Data Gathering and Processing Responsibility.QualificationsBachelor's degree...

Mid/Senior Full Stack Developer – Remote Remote

Senior Full Stack Developer (.Net)A role for someone passionate about Mining and EngineeringR 900,000 - R 1,210,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge tech company dedicated to innovation and sustainability, shaping the future and making a real impact. Accelerate your...

Project Manager – Gauteng Edendale

Responsibilities:Financial & Schedule ManagementQuality & Compliance ManagementProject Execution & Resource ManagementContract & Subcontractor ManagementProject Oversight & Stakeholder CommunicationRequired Qualifications & Experience:...

Senior Business Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join client, focusing on Fund Operations and reporting as well as Corporate Administration. Transforming data into actionable insights for sustainable success.This role plays a critical part in shaping and optimising our...

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...

Junior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a network-savvy professional ready to level up your career in a collaborative and fast-paced IT environment? We're looking for a motivated Junior Network Engineer to support our growing infrastructure and ensure seamless connectivity across our platforms. This...

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Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join client, focusing on Fund Operations and reporting as well as Corporate Administration. Transforming data into actionable insights for sustainable success.This role plays a critical part in shaping and optimising our...

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