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...

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...

Data breaches continue to hit SA users

Surfshark’s quarterly analysis of global data breaches shows that South Africa ranks as the 42nd most breached country in Q1 2026, with 212 700 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 210.3 million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 29%...

Supply shock hits IT distribution

IT distribution across the Gulf has come under significant pressure, with geopolitical disruption and supply chain constraints driving a sharp decline in revenues, particularly in the UAE. Findings from Context’s latest ‘META report’ (Middle East Turkey and Africa)...

R520m bursary scheme aims to help 5 200 students

An ambitious new R520-million university bursary scheme will help 5 200 South African university students achieve their tertiary ambitions. The scheme is open to first-time entering South African citizens enrolled at a public university. The amount is capped at R100...

How do the world’s largest diamonds form?

The conditions under which the world's rarest and most valuable gem-quality diamonds – referred to as Cullinan-like, large, inclusion-poor, pure, irregular, resorbed (CLIPPIRs) – form have remained poorly understood. A University of Cape Town-led (UCT) study by the...

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...

Business activity, new sales drive PMI recovery

The seasonally adjusted PMI increased to 52.6 in April, from 49.0 in March, marking a meaningful rebound at the start of the second quarter. The improvement was driven by stronger business activity and a sharp recovery in new sales orders, pointing to firmer near-term...

Workload piles up for HR managers

Forty-seven percent of managers say that more is expected of them, and they must work harder today compared to one year ago, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 2 947 employees and managers from November and December 2025 to uncover the managerial...

Bitcoin tops list of quantum-exposed blockchains

Quantum computing is moving faster than expected, and crypto isn’t keeping up. This is according to new TechGaged.com research, based on qLABS data, which shows a clear divide in readiness - with Bitcoin ranking as the most vulnerable blockchain and Cardano emerging...

SMEs can compete for skilled staff against high-paying corporates

As South Africa marked Workers’ Day on Friday 1 May, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing increasing pressure to retain scarce skilled talent in the face of steep corporate salary competition. However, while bigger firms may have the upper hand when it...

Beware of bogus World Cup sites

Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage...

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Huawei is building one of SA’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems

As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems, with nearly 37 -00 participants reached in the past two years through its digital skills...

The CFO’s new mandate for AI assurance

Artificial intelligence (AI) influences forecasts, accelerating reconciliations, shaping decisions made on working capital and generating real-time insights. By Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of Sage What began as a simple way to automate tasks quickly evolved...

As SA invests in digital payments infrastructure it misses a key layer

South Africa is making meaningful progress in building out its digital payments infrastructure. But there is a critical gap in how this investment is being framed, writes Mpho Sadiki, MD: merchant services, Africa at Network International and Payfast by Network....

Online retailers confuse compliance with cybersecurity

For e-commerce enterprises in a booming, R130-billion and counting industry, it is tempting to view payments compliance as the finish line, a signal that a business is secure. But in practice, compliance is just the starting point. There are many who don’t realise...

PMI Agile Alliance unveils Manifesto for Enterprise Agility

PMI Agile Alliance has released the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, a leadership guide for organisations facing frequent disruption and rising pressure to reinvent. PMI global C-suite research shows that reinvention is the norm: 93% of senior executives say they...

Origin Labs, Intel advance AI skills in Africa

Origin Research and Innovation Labs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) skills development and innovation across Africa. The partnership aims to empower educators and students at academic institutions...

SMS still an essential communication channel in a digital-first world

In an era of advanced messaging apps and rich digital experiences, SMS remains one of the most fundamental layers of customer communication. It's the channel that works when everything else requires a download, a data connection, or an app account. By Mirza Bukva,...

Shop2Shop and SallyPOS close the payment gap

Shop2Shop and SallyPOS have announced a formal strategic partnership that integrates two previously separate layers of the merchant experience – card payments and point of sale (POS) – into a unified ecosystem. The collaboration places the SallyPOS platform directly...

DMP SA buys stake in Plastic Duck Armada

End-to-end data management solutions and services provider Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has acquired a stake in local software development specialist Plastic Duck Armada (PDA) to bolster its ability to deliver automated, insight-led data...

Applications open for Samsung EEIP campaign

Samsung, in collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is running an Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) Service Centre campaign - an extension of last year’s initiative and a call encouraging more suitable, black-owned...

IT Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our Client seeks a suitably qualified IT System Administrator for their Head Office. The role is responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and security of the organisation's IT infrastructure to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology...

Business Analyst – Data – KwaZulu-Natal Isipingo Beach

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our clients Durban team. This role is suited to a data-driven and commercially minded individual who can combine business analysis, business intelligence, data warehousing, reporting, dashboards, process improvement and...

Technical Business Analyst

We are looking for a skilled Technical Business Analyst to be based in either Gauteng or Durban. This is a hybrid business analysis and project delivery role, suited to someone who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. The successful...

Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

We are looking for a skilled Technical Business Analyst to be based in either Gauteng or Durban. This is a hybrid business analysis and project delivery role, suited to someone who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. The successful...

Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist who can dig deep, think big, and build smart solutions that actually move the needle. If you enjoy blending statistics, engineering, and business thinking, this one's for you.Requirements Data analysis, exploration, and...

SQL Database Administrator

We're looking for a skilled SQL DBA to support and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments powering critical business systems.This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in production environments—someone who can monitor, troubleshoot, and tune...

SQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Centurion

We're looking for a skilled SQL DBA to support and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments powering critical business systems.This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in production environments—someone who can monitor, troubleshoot, and tune...

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