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...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

Supercomputer aims to accelerate Nobel-worthy science

Doudna is a new supercomputer being built at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. “It will advance scientific discovery from chemistry to physics to biology and all powered by — unleashing this power — of artificial intelligence,” says US...

Nearly 3% of school staff flagged for criminal activity

New data from TPN - a leading provider of background screening for schools - reveals alarming trends that underscore the urgency of stronger compliance with regulatory checks, writes Ashleigh Laurent, legal counsel at TPN. With the Department of Justice and...

Economic impact of the legal profession valued at $1,6trn

According to a report from the International Bar Association (IBA), countries that firmly uphold the rule of law experience greater socio-economic benefits from the everyday contributions of lawyers than governments that impose restrictions on legal rights. In the...

BETI up in May but future still uncertain

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic interbank transactions processed by BankservAfrica, recovered further in May 2024, contributing to a positive outlook for the economy in the second quarter. However,...

Load shedding relief raises manufacturing sentiment

Confidence among local manufacturers has reached the best level in two years. This is according to the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey, which showed that business confidence rose 7 points to 28 during the quarter. "Over the last few years, manufacturers' confidence...

Boom period ahead for e-commerce

The global e-commerce market will reach $83,26-trillion by 2030 with a CAGR of 18,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The market has grown substantially due to the increasing popularity of omnichannel retailing in which companies...

SA dominates African fleet management market

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2,3-million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10,3%, this number is expected to reach 3,8-million...

Broken printers cost SA healthcare in lost hours

Healthcare workers across South Africa lose an estimated 76 working days every year thanks to slow or non-functioning printers, according to new research from Epson undertaken throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. South Africa is already grappling with...

Telkom expects increased earnings for FY24

Telkom expects to report improved financial results for the financial year ended 31 March 2024, stronger operational performance driven by continued demand for its next-generation technologies along with cost-optimisation initiatives. It has issued a trading statement...

MTN, Huawei sign strategic MoU on Net5.5G

MTN South Africa and Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation on Net5.5G. An IP Day Summit themed "Net5.5G Network Development" and co-hosted by the two organisations brought together experts from MTN's network planning and...

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Deloitte Africa receives SAP Innovation Award

SAP AG has named Deloitte Africa as a winner in its 2020 innovation programme in the Adoption Superhero category for its SAP S/4HANA professional services public cloud implementation. The SAP Innovation Awards celebrate the achievements of forward-thinking companies...

LVT Medical brings rapid serology test to Africa

LVT Medical, subsidiary of specialist medical distributor Leviathan Viral Testing Africa, has won the exclusive distribution rights in Africa for Assure Tech's FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test for Covid-19. The FaStep Rapid Diagnostic Test is FDA Reviewed and Authorized,...

The role of tech in the return to normality

As South Africa braces itself for the peak of the Covid-19 infection curb, technology could be the solution to help safeguard us from a resurgence of the virus - as and when more industries fully open. This is the word from Steven Curzen, chief operating officer of...

Power banks play valuable role in business continuity

With businesses and individuals alike depending on their notebook PCs more than ever with the growth of remote working, it would be accurate to say that a dependable and constant source of power is crucial to business continuity. By Yeshni Reddy, displays and client...

Best crime fighting weapon is predictability

Predictability fuelled by artificial intelligence (AI) and big data has the ability to reduce violent crimes by 25% by 2023 according to Aura, a local B2B technology platform. Aura CEO and co-founder Warren Myers says technology has a vital role to play in...

Vox introduces Microsoft Teams Voice

Vox, through its Braintree consulting and integration division, has introduced Microsoft TeamsVOICE, bringing phone calling to the Microsoft Teams platform. "With this new feature, Microsoft 365 will become the unified communication environment of choice for...

Effective workforce management in the new normal

Businesses across all industries and sectors are under pressure to operate within the 'new normal', unprecedented conditions that calls for tighter control of resources and acute focus on workforce management. Guenter Nerlich, sales manager: WFM/ERP solutions EAD,...

First Distribution expands Kaspersky distribution to West Africa

First Distribution, the leading Pan-African distributor for Cyber Security, Data Centre, Enterprise and Cloud Solutions, has expanded its distribution agreement with Kaspersky, now offering the security software portfolio in West Africa. First Distribution currently...

New chief supply chain officer for KFC

Siya Ngcukana has been appointed as KFC South Africa's chief supply chain officer effective 1 August 2020. Having joined KFC South Africa in February 2019, he has been instrumental in building capability within the supply chain team, enabling best in class supply...

Kaspersky expands product portfolio for security researchers

Kaspersky sandboxing technology is now available for use in customer networks. The on-premises Kaspersky Research Sandbox is designed for organisations with strict restrictions on data sharing, to enable them to build their internal security operations centers (SOCs)...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Senior Data Scientist (CPT) – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Cape Town Division of a dynamic Financial Services provider seeking the expertise of a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible for implementing and managing analytical projects at various public sector or private sector entities. This...

Senior Java Developer

One of our clients is looking for a Senior Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 6 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...

Software Developer (SQL) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...

Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...

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