Memory and SDD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

SA family businesses outperform global peers

In a time of uncertainty and rapid change, South African family businesses are showing exceptional resilience and growth – with many reporting double-digit sales growth in 2025. PwC’s South African Family Business Survey reveals what truly sets top-performing family...

Geopolitics threatens positive economic trends

Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...

Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis

Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...

AI extends its vertical reach

An accelerated computing ecosystem is one that includes sectors like automotive, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, media and entertainment, quantum, retail, robotics and telecom. “All of these different vectors of AI have platforms that...

ISPA warns about online gambling

South Africans are not permitted to gamble on online casinos and sports betting platforms that are not licensed locally, unregulated sites likely have the odds heavily stacked against the player, and banks are legally obligated to confiscate any winnings detected....

Stark warning that AI could shut down critical infrastructure

Gartner predicts that, by 2028, misconfigured AI in cyber physical systems (CPS) will shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country. Gartner defines CPS as engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics to...

Coordinated efforts successful in tackling crime

A synchronised operation involving Vumacam’s control room operators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and 24/7 Drone Force has resulted in the successful identification and apprehension of a suspect linked to a reported theft case. The 10...

What US dollar weakness means for SA businesses

Coface South Africa’s latest analysis, “The US Dollar bends but does not break,” highlights that the US dollar’s recent weakness is set to continue through 2026. This trend, while rooted in global economic shifts, carries significant implications for South African...

Online life continues to be risky

Following Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey, which polled teens and adults around the world about their experiences and perceptions of life online. This year’s questions focused on the complexity of the digital...

Ransomware drives global cyberattacks higher

Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 090 cyber-attacks per week during January 2026. This represents a 3% increase from December and a 17% rise year-over-year, confirming continued escalation in global cyber pressure driven by intensified ransomware...

Global coalition tackles AI nudification tools

A growing global coalition, currently number more than 107 major organisations, has united to fight AI nudification tools. The group, which  includes  Safe Online, Child Helpline International, Offlimits, the National Centre for Missing & Exploited, We Protect,...

Malicious email attacks spike in 2025

According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost every second email – 44,99% of global traffic – was spam in 2025. Spam consists not only of unsolicited emails, but can also include various email threats such as scam, phishing and malware. In 2025, individuals and corporate...

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Fintech startup raises $2,6m

Four-year-old card-linked instalment platform Float has secured $2,6-million (R46-million) in funding co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings, with participation from all existing investors, including Platform Investment Partners. Lighthouse Venture Partners...

NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb partner on African connectivity

Across Africa, industries operating in remote and difficult-to-reach locations face a persistent challenge: reliable, high-speed connectivity. Mining operations deep in rural regions, offshore oil platforms, government outposts, and agricultural enterprises often work...

Recognition for Check Point Software

Check Point Software Technologies has been recognised for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Companies of 2025 by TIME and Statista. Check Point is featured on the list due to its strong employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability...

SA could leapfrog the world in EV adoption

Often perceived to be lagging behind the developed world, South Africa has a unique opportunity to not only catch up, but to leapfrog established markets like Europe and the USA in the long-term adoption of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). By Linda Cele, products head key...

Trends shaping the future of mobile transactions in Africa

In just a few years, mobile digital payments have shifted from a convenience to a core feature of Africa’s financial landscape. The surge in contactless payments and the popularity of mobile wallets are reshaping how consumers and businesses transact - and laying the...

For effective attack surface management, think like an attacker

While there’s a lot of talk around attack surface management (ASM) it doesn’t always clarify for businesses how they should  approach this crucial matter. By Christo Coetzer, director and CEO at BlueVision Firstly, it’s important to emphasise that ASM not a technical...

How to unlock your enterprise’s AI potential

AI holds real promise for businesses ready to put it to work. However, the challenge moving from ambitious ideas to something that actually delivers value requires more than just enthusiasm and access to new tools. That’s according to Habib Mahakian, Dell...

RelyComply backs FSCA’s call for ecosystem-wide fraud action

According to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (sabric), banking fraud losses in South Africa totalled more than R2.7 billion in 2024, with digital banking fraud accounting for nearly R1,9-billion. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply  RelyComply...

NEC XON Cyber wins Palo Alto Networks award

NEC XON Cyber has been named Palo Alto Networks Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Partner of the Year, recognising the company as the region’s top-performing partner for 2025. The award was presented at Palo Alto Networks’ recent annual partner gathering in Istanbul, Turkey....

Yellow Card joins Fireblocks Network for payments

For businesses operating across Africa, the landscape of cross-border payments has long been a complex puzzle of fragmented systems, high costs, and slow, manual processes. Yellow Card has now joined the Fireblocks Network for Payments - bringing emerging markets...

Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst

The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...

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...

Test Analyst – Western Cape Tyger Valley

My client based in Tygervalley is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5+ years of relevant software testing experience across manual and automated testing...

Senior Information Security Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...

Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...

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...

Senior Business Analyst – WMS Project at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Exciting Opportunity: Senior Business Analyst – WMS ProjectAre you a seasoned Business Analyst ready to make an impact in the retail and supply chain space? We're looking for a Certified Senior BA with a passion for process improvement and a proven track record in...

Lead FullStack Software Developer

Lead cutting-edge SaaS development in a high-performance, fast-moving engineering team! Is this you? You thrive on solving complex problems and leading from the front. With over a decade of full stack experience, you're confident in your technical direction,...

Senior Business Analyst

Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:Business analysis:Scope definition and/or gap analysis for features as...

QA Automation Tester at Reverside

Reverside is an established IT services provider focusing on 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 to...

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