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...

Cell C recognised for network improvement

Cell C says it has made solid progress on its strategic roadmap, as it has been recognised by Kantar as a Top 30 Most Valuable South African Brand and by AskAfrika for best-in-class customer service. In addition, Cell C has been named as South Africa’s number one for...

The hidden security risks behind employee web activity

Enterprise reliance on browsers is growing, and so are the associated risks stemming from dangerous employee web behaviour. According to Andrius Buinovskis, a cybersecurity expert at NordLayer, some employee activity that may go undetected by security teams can result...

Google and AU partner to celebrate Africa

The Office Of The African Union Chairperson's Youth Envoy and Google have launched the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge - a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit of the African continent. Throughout May, YouTube creators...

Wind energy keeps the lights on in 3,6m households

South Africa's energy outlook continues to improve, with Eskom's State of the System and Winter Outlook indicating that collaborative efforts are contributing to improved energy availability factors. While more is needed to end the energy crisis, wind energy remains a...

Registry Africa signs .africa for another 10 years

Registry Africa, the registry operator and administrator of the .africa domain name, is celebrating 10 years in the domain name industry and has renewed its Registry Operator Agreement with ICANN for a further 10 years. ICANN is the Internet Corporation for Assigned...

Massive growth forecast for AI

The global artificial intelligence (AI) market size is expected to reach $1,811-trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 36,6% from 2024 to 2030. AI denotes the concept and development of...

Hubble hunts visible light sources of X-rays

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the dwarf galaxy IC 776. This swirling collection of new and old stars is located in the constellation Virgo, in the Virgo galaxy cluster, 100-million light-years from Earth. Although IC 776 is a dwarf galaxy, it's...

Tablet shipments show signs of recovery

After more than two years of decline, worldwide tablet shipments posted modest year-over-year growth of 0,5% in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), totaling 30,8-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

Digital mining market size to hit $18,11bn in 2030

The global digital mining market size is anticipated to reach $18,11-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Rising adoption of automation platforms in mining exploration activities is projected...

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Collaborative security in a converged environment

In industry, technical evolutions are transforming operations and driving innovation. And at the same time, devices, endpoints, and networks across both IT and OT environments are more connected than ever. By Antoine D'Haussy, business development BD director EMEA of...

Mr D Food delivers medicine for MediRite

Mr D Food has teamed up with Checkers to deliver prescriptions and medication to its MediRite pharmacy customers. Customers can place their prescription and medicine orders with their local MediRite pharmacy and request delivery from Mr D Food. To arrange the delivery...

Preparing for a major cyber attack

The threat of a catastrophic cyber-attack is a daily reality for business leaders, as the exponential growth of data and digital-first organisations increases the cyber-attack surface. The channel must be prepared to support customers along their security journeys,...

IoT poised for growth in 2020

SqwidNet ended 2019 on a high note after seeing an increase in network coverage and uptake during the year. According to Andrew Heuvel, chief technology officer at SqwidNet, the company saw several exciting concepts that use the Internet of Things (IoT), proof of...

Supply chain management support relieves Covid-19 challenges

Amid the Covid-19 crisis, supply chain professionals are responsible for maintaining South African supply chains by ensuring the efficient supply and distribution of food, basic goods and medicines, and mitigating the risks posed by the pandemic, the challenges of...

VMware celebrates Virtual Cloud Network milestones

VMware has announced that the number of Virtual Cloud Network customers now exceeds 15 000, including 89 of the Fortune 100 and eight of the top 10 telecommunications companies, and has grown on average 50% each fiscal year since May 2018. VMware's Virtual Cloud...

Ricoh to make 40 000 face shields a day for UK healthcare workers

Ricoh will produce 40 000 face shields every week for the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to help healthcare workers in their attempts to help Covid-19 patients. The face shields, rapidly prototyped using Ricoh 3D printing technology, are designed to be comfortable...

Expect big growth in contactless payments

South Africa can expect significant growth in contactless payments on the back of Covid-19. It is also likely that the public's newfound (and sensible) aversion to contact will spur additional innovation, especially given the uncertainty around second and third waves....

SD-WAN – modernise or paralyse?

Some of the results that you want to achieve with SD-WAN are cost containment, increased capacity, enhanced security and improved user experiences. In addition, corporates also want to put themselves in a position to leverage cloud and other digital platforms. By Hein...

Learning at home with Girls4Tech Connect

Mastercard has extended access to its signature STEM curriculum, Girls4TechTM, through a suite of new online, creative educational resources. The programme has been designed to help parents and teachers engage and inspire kids, ages eight to 12. Through the newly...

Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group

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Full Stack DeveloperOur client in East London is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join their team. Candidate must hold the necessary tertiary qualification and have proven experience and a strong background in database management and software development. Desired...

React Native Developer – Remote

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Technical Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton

Technical Architect Wanted! Are you a data wizard who can transform raw information into actionable insights? Do you speak SQL like a second language and dream in data pipelines? If so, we've got the perfect gig for you! We're on the hunt for a Technical Architect...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape East London

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React Native Developer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives, and...

Software Developer (Node.js) (JHB/CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in safety-focused software solutions is seeking a Software Developer with experience in node.js and react to join their growing engineering team. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative digital products that improve industrial...

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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