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...

FNB scoops brand accolades

FNB has been recognised as the top performing financial institution across three categories at the 15th Brand Africa 100 South Africa’s Best Brands awards, being named the Most Admired Financial Services Brand, Most Admired Banking Brand and Most Admired African Brand...

Proba-3 mission creates artificial solar eclipse

The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission has unveiled its first images of the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the solar corona. The mission’s two satellites, able to fly as a single spacecraft thanks to a suite of onboard positioning technologies, have succeeded in...

DPWI a ‘soft target’ for hackers

The R300-million that is known to have been stolen from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure could be the tip of the iceberg, with the organisation a "soft target" for cybercriminals. That's the word from Dean Macpherson, minister of public works and...

How countries stack up on GenAI implementation and usage

Generative AI (GenAI) is here to stay. Organisations around the world are enthusiastically using and investing in the technology. But what regions and countries are leading in the use of GenAI? China is in the lead according to a recent global study SAS commissioned...

GenAI improves project management

A new report from Project Management Institute (PMI) explores how high adopters of GenAI (or "trailblazers") are leading the charge in embracing GenAI, unlocking performance enhancements, advancing GenAI adoption, and sharing their learnings to propel business...

Economic activity slackens in June

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic interbank transactions processed by BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, moderated in June. Still, economic growth for the second quarter is expected to be in...

Be wary of scams this tax season

As we approach the end of August, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns. "While this is a very busy time for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it is also a very busy time...

Samsung to capture a different view of the Olympics

Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, has announced its plans alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to deliver footage of the Paris Olympics 2024 that will be captured and shared with...

SA healthcare is under attack

South African healthcare stands at a critical juncture with its new government and the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme on the horizon. This is the word from Shayimamba Conco, workspace solutions architect at Check Point, who adds: "No matter the...

New phishing attacks bypass two-factor authentication

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated evolution of phishing techniques used by cybercriminals to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), a crucial security measure designed to protect online accounts. Despite the widespread adoption of 2FA by many websites and its...

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Imperial partners with Lori Systems to expand e-logistics in Africa

Imperial, an African and European-focused provider of integrated market access and logistics solutions, has announced an investment in and partnership with Lori Systems to expand its e-logistics technology solutions across Africa. The Imperial Venture Fund, managed by...

Cisco adds to SecureX platform

Cisco is helping its customers and partners reimagine the way the workforce and workplace operates with new security offerings across the portfolio designed to offer greater agility, simplicity, and resiliency. At its Partner Summit, Cisco Security announced a number...

First Distribution gains Veeam Accredited Service Partner status

First Distribution has achieved recognition as a Veeam® Accredited Service Partner (VASP) in the Veeam ProPartner Network, indicating First Distribution’s experience and expertise in delivering quality professional services. “The VASP programme is by invitation only,...

Flexible future for workforce who want to plug in from anywhere

The decision by thousands of businesses to deploy a remote-based workforce over the past six months initially emerged as a forced response to an unprecedented crisis, rather than a chosen strategy. By Garsen Naidu, GM: sub-Saharan Africa at Cisco However, over the...

Lits is new AURA chairman

Alon Lits has been appointed as chairman of security and safety platform AURA, with immediate effect. Previously GM for Uber sub-Saharan Africa, Lits aims to assist Aura CEO, Warren Myers, to maximise the opportunities that exist for the growing platform business. “In...

Yellowbrick accelerates analytics at BMW Group Financial Services

Hybrid cloud data warehouse company Yellowbrick Data  has been selected by BMW Group Financial Services to improve the group’s analytics performance and capabilities. BMW Group Financial Services provides finance and leasing options for BMW Group automobiles and...

Digitally-driven self-service enhances insurers’ customer experience

The connected world has given rise to digitally-aware customers who have heightened expectations of their service providers. This is where delivering on a digitally-rich experience becomes a competitive advantage for insurers. An integral element of the digitalisation...

Key considerations for contact centre investments

Technology investments into cloud, contact centre and process have become critical to business success. These solutions allow for organisations to improve the way they interact with customers, improve experiences, and proactively manage processes and systems. They are...

Standardisation compliance a way to tackle corruption

In an update before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), the Auditor-General of South Africa and the Special Investigating Unit found that over 6 000 government officials had claimed more than R41-million in UIF TERS Covid-19 benefits despite...

SA retailers should think differently to leverage Black Friday 2020

The retail cash bonanza that is Black Friday will have to be approached differently this year in view of Covid-19 prevention measures. But retailers that get it right, can end 2020 on a reasonably high note and set themselves up for growth and success. Last year, was...

MIS Specialist & IT Systems Project Manager – Gauteng Parktown

The Objective We are looking for an individual who possesses BOTH Credit MIS Analysis AND IT Project Management Skills. The position reports to the Head of Department. Credit MIS Specialist The incumbent is required to independently manage the entire MIS process for a...

Database Administrator and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Houghton Estate

JOP PURPOSETo stabilise and optimise the database environment by introducing redundancy, automation, and access control measures that reduce downtime and improve platform performance.KPAConduct assessment and design for high availability and redundancy within the SQL...

Front End Developer (Focus: BI) – 1790

Front End Developer (SAP BO, Qlikview, AWS Quicksight) with AWS Certification and extensive experience in relational databases (Oracle / PostgreSQL) and ETL, required for a reputable global company based in GautengBI Frontend Development e.g. SAP BO, Qlikview, AWS...

Test Analyst

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The Systems Analyst bridges the gap between business and technical teams by analyzing systems requirements, identifying integration challenges, and supporting the development of a stabilized, scalable application environmentKPAConduct discovery sessions to document...

Front End Developer (Focus: BI) – 1790 – Gauteng Pretoria

Front End Developer (SAP BO, Qlikview, AWS Quicksight) with AWS Certification and extensive experience in relational databases (Oracle / PostgreSQL) and ETL, required for a reputable global company based in GautengBI Frontend Development e.g. SAP BO, Qlikview, AWS...

Test Analyst – Gauteng Sandown

Hiring Test Analyst - Contract Role Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality assurance and testing? We are looking for a Test Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a knack for delivering...

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