Beware scams linked to Booking.com breach
Following reports that Booking.com suffered a data breach exposing customer booking details, a cybersecurity expert warns this type of incident could significantly increase highly convincing travel scams. According to NordVPN’s Adrianus Warmenhoven, even limited data...
What you need to know about the SA’s draft AI policy
The publication of the Draft South Africa National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy on 10 April 2026 signifies a transition from AI as a technical novelty to AI as a national strategic imperative. For business leaders, this policy acts as a strategic compass,...
Global cyber attacks remain near record highs
Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2 086 cyber attacks per week in February – a 9,6% increase on the corresponding month last year – according to Check Point Research’s latest monthly Threat Intelligence insight. Of the four African countries included in the...
Warning on watching Oscar-nominated movies
With the Oscars taking place this Sunday (15 March), fans can still try to watch the “Best Picture” nominees before the awards ceremony – but a leading cybersecurity expert warns that you could be wide open to forgery attacks. Surfshark findings have found that only...
The importance of air cargo in trade and AI
The International Air Transport Association’s latest report reveals air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty – it enabled the frontloading of $157-billion US imports in Q1 of 2025;...
How Kaspersky worked with Interpol to secure AFCON
As part of Interpol’s Project Stadia, Kaspersky cooperated with the international policing agency to ensure the cybersecurity of the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football tournament in Morocco. The threat intelligence data shared by Kaspersky was used by...
Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....
Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...
Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio
Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...
SA organisations are breached every three hours
Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...
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Clean up fronting before an empowerment levy can work
An empowerment levy could simplify compliance and unlock transformation funding - but only if credibility and enforcement come first. By Bruce Hunt, MD of Transcend Capital and Transcend Corporate Advisory A new private-sector proposal has reignited debate about how...
Hayo launches eSIM platform
Hayo has launched an end-to-end eSIM solution to help mobile network operators (MNOs) transition from legacy SIM infrastructure to an eSIM-first model. The platform can be white-labelled by MNOs to streamline onboarding, simplify customer experiences, enable the rapid...
Qlik Predict adds no-code predictive intelligence
Qlik has announced the rapid adoption of Qlik Predict, as enterprises turn to real-time, explainable forecasting to drive smarter, faster decisions at scale. Built for enterprise-grade reliability and governance, Qlik Predict transforms how organisations leverage...
Salesforce and Google expand strategic partnership
Salesforce and Google have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership, bringing Google’s Gemini models to the new Agentforce 360 Platform. The expanded partnership places employee productivity at the forefront, integrating Agentforce 360 with Google...
Vertiv and PNY Technologies partner in EMEA
Vertiv has announced a distribution agreement with PNY Technologies, a provider of NVIDIA-based solutions in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Vertiv and PNY will work together to provide comprehensive power and cooling infrastructure solutions based on Vertiv’s...
Township entrepreneurs turn to fintechs to bridge the digital payments divide
South Africa’s informal economy has for long been largely cash-based. This is changing with spaza shop owners leading the way when it comes to the adoption of digital payments. By Annelene Dippenaar, chief business officer at Shop2Shop While there are still hurdles to...
Five ways to outsmart cybercriminals
It often starts with something small: a WhatsApp from a number you don’t recognise, an email that looks like it’s from your bank, or a limited-time offer that seems too good to ignore. Within minutes, a single click or slip of the tongue can cost you thousands....
Upgrading isn’t about new tech – it’s about risk and resilience
Legacy software is costing South African businesses more than they think. According to Jacques Burger, senior business analyst at Dariel Solutions, the real danger isn’t downtime it's the silent build-up of compliance gaps, cyber vulnerabilities, and integration drag...
GenAI and SA’s path to sustainable growth
The conversation about artificial intelligence has shifted in South Africa from curiosity to critical urgency. By Claire Bradbury, sustainability lead for Accenture, Africa Generative AI, in particular, has captured attention across board - not only for its potential...
Make sure the boardroom doesn’t hold cybersecurity back
When it comes to cybersecurity, the role of the board has grown massively. By Martin Potgieter, regional chief technology officer at Integrity360 Viewing cybersecurity as a purely technical concern just isn’t viable. A board that is genuinely breach-ready can ensure...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Senior Software Engineers position which forms part of the software development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre (SKA) telescopes. Senior software engineers...
Senior Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Senior Software Engineers position which forms part of the software development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre (SKA) telescopes. Senior software engineers...
Java Developer at Reverside
Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...
Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Software Engineer position to form part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) telescopes. The role will be responsible for...
Java Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside is an established IT services provider specializing in delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute...
Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: SARAO has an exciting Software Engineer position to form part of a development team building the MeerKAT, MeerKAT Extension, African VLBI Network (AVN) and the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) telescopes. The role will be responsible for...
Automation Tester at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality software development, automation, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to drive innovation, efficiency, and seamless user experiences. We...
BI Analyst (PowerBI)
Understanding of both business, operations and supply chain systems. Ability to read and interpret reports, dashboards, and KPIs. Engaging cross-functional teams. Proficient in handling large data sets, complex queries, and drawing business insights. Gather and...
Automation Tester at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality software development, automation, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to drive innovation, efficiency, and seamless user experiences. We...
BI Analyst (PowerBI) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Understanding of both business, operations and supply chain systems. Ability to read and interpret reports, dashboards, and KPIs. Engaging cross-functional teams. Proficient in handling large data sets, complex queries, and drawing business insights. Gather and...
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