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​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Strengthening recovery testing in SaaS is key to resilience

As software as a service (SaaS) becomes more prevalent, new research from Keepit shows that - based on a real‑world backup and restore activity - recovery practices remain a work in progress for many organisations. The report analyses aggregated and anonymised...

How to store and keep your sensitive data safe

Ahead of World Backup Day, Kaspersky research has revealed the most popular ways to store important data – 87% of South Africans prefer digital – and offers some tips on how to keep it safe. Global research shows that zoomers and millennials keep nearly everything...

AI accountability the new mandate in cybersecurity economics

There’s a critical paradox taking shape around the economics of AI in cybersecurity. While cybersecurity budgets see unprecedented growth, security leaders are racing ahead on AI transformation while falling behind on measurement, justification, and strategic...

Identity attacks in the spotlight

A massive 67% of all incidents investigated by Sophos Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams last year were rooted in identity-related attacks. This is among the findings from the company’s 2026 Sophos Active Adversary Report, which...

Altron document solutions buys control of Xtec KZN

Altron Document Solutions (ADS) has acquired a controlling equity stake in Xtec KZN, a document solutions and technology services company based in KwaZulu-Natal. Xtec KZN delivers high-quality managed print services, document management solutions and technology...

Resilient performance from BLU

BLU Label Unlimited has announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 November 2025, reporting revenue of R5-billion, gross income of R1,353-billion and EBIDTA of R535-million. Net profit after tax was R389-million. Headline and core headline earnings were...

Century City Conference Centre achieves Green Key certification

Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town has become the first conference centre in Africa and the Southern Hemisphere to achieve Green Key certification from the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (Wessa) – earning an exceptional 100% audit score in...

The hidden fragility of always-on enterprises

Modern enterprise platforms resemble living systems. CRMs feed ERPs. ERPs drive analytics. Analytics trigger automated workflows. Break one link, and the impact ripples everywhere - often far beyond where the problem first appeared. This is the paradox of the...

Cisco adopts broad AI approach to collaboration

As part of Cisco Live EMEA 2026, Cisco’s collaboration team announced upcoming, beta, and generally available AI features spanning devices, integrations and interoperability, and other areas. Cisco continues to support AI on a broad scale and has a set of capabilities...

Updated: Cape Town Airport fire

Network and IT services, including airport WiFi and other essential systems, that were affected by a fire at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) are starting to return to normal. It has been confirmed that a fire occurred on the landside of the airport yesterday....

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The D&O laundry list

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eSIM simplifies IoT device management

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand rapidly, with eSIM technology playing a pivotal role in enabling secure, flexible, and scalable connectivity for billions of devices worldwide. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the many advantages of eSIM technology...

Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl reaches 10 000 girls

Since its inception in 2017, Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl (CLAG) programme has opened doors for girls in South Africa, inspiring a new generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). What began with just 20 participants has grown...

Q-KON’s smart satellite services enable telemedicine

Q-KON has expanded its partnership with Gijima to deliver vital connectivity to Lulame containerised mobile care clinics. As showcased at the recent World Health Expo in Cape Town, this collaboration leverages Q-KON’s Twoobii-LEO services on the Eutelsat OneWeb Low...

Acer debuts AI-driven Nitro, Predator laptops

Gaming in South Africa is booming, and Acer Africa is helping more players join the action by delivering powerful, AI-ready laptops with top-tier specs at unbeatable value. The latest Nitro V 15 and Predator Helios Neo laptops bring the performance that local gamers...

Kaspersky strengthens channel partnerships

Following an 11% total growth of sales globally and 19% growth in Africa in 2024, Kaspersky is ramping up its regional strategy in sub-Saharan Africa with new distribution partnerships, long-term collaborations, and stronger engagement with customers. To make...

Mukuru, MoneyGram enable fintech-led cross-border payments

Mukuru has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, linking Mukuru to the global MoneyGram network to deliver faster, more affordable and inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond. According to Oui Capital’s latest market report, Africa’s...

Trend Micro launches agentic SIEM

Trend Micro has announced new agentic AI technology designed to solve the traditional pain points associated with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). When combined with Trend’s digital twin capabilities it will help to transform security operations by...

Vodacom Business boosts IoT offering

Vodacom Business has launched Local Breakout (LBO) in South Africa, significantly enhancing its managed IoT connectivity platform. The upgraded offering delivers faster speeds, lower latency and improved regulatory compliance for enterprise customers. With LBO, global...

Telkom FutureMakers celebrates 10 years

Telkom recorded a 153,4% increase in its enterprise and supplier development investment during the 2025 financial year, with its flagship Telkom FutureMakers Programme supporting 459 youth- and women-led enterprises, driving R859-million in procurement opportunities....

Network Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Network Security Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks from evolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard...

Test Analyst (Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for performing testing activities on medium to high complexity systems to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role focuses on designing, developing, and executing tests to identify defects, validate...

Senior Systems Engineer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...

Senior Test Analyst (Banking) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The purpose of the role is to coordinate and execute complex testing activities to ensure the successful implementation of business solutions. The role designs and administers comprehensive testing processes to identify defects, validate system functionality, and...

Senior Systems Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A growing provider of cutting-edge Custom Cloud Solutions seeks an ambitious Senior Systems Engineer to join its talented and dynamic team working with clients around the globe. The successful incumbent must have 5 years' work experience in the IT industry...

Business System Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To plan, coordinate, and direct system-related activities across ER24, help determine its technology goals, assess the cost and benefits of new projects to justify their funding, and determine long-and short-term departmental and company...

Business System Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To plan, coordinate, and direct system-related activities across ER24, help determine its technology goals, assess the cost and benefits of new projects to justify their funding, and determine long-and short-term departmental and company...

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