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...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

How AI is key to cybersecurity

We are on the precipice of an unprecedented shift that is reshaping the cybersecurity industry and how organisations tread through the digital landscape, write Morné Louwrens, MD: advisory at Marsh Africa, and Prejlin Naidoo, digital partner at Oliver Wyman. In 2024,...

Security spend in MENA set for 14% growth

Information security spending by Middle East and North Africa (MENA) enterprises is projected to total $3,3-billion in 2025, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. Security software will remain the largest spending category in...

SA leads Africa’s solar boom

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei SolarFusion Partner Summit - Africa is on the brink of a real solar boom. John van Zuylen, CEO of the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), explains that solar is growing exponentially. After years of lacklustre solar photovoltaic...

Solar drives up residential fire risk

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei FusionSolar Partner Summit - The power situation in South Africa is driving people to install solar systems - but they could be putting their homes and families at risk. "Every fourth structural fire in Johannesburg we receive a call...

1-in-100 online service users is part of a fraud network

Research by Sumsub, a global verification platform with more than 1-billion identities on its database, shows an alarming surge of fraud networks across multiple regions. According to the research, every 100th user of a digital platform or service globally was a...

These are the top websites blocked by employers

A significant portion of employers (72%) block malicious and adult websites due to malware threats, according to research from cybersecurity company NordLayer, which adds that 43% block gambling sites too - likely due to concerns over addiction and productivity...

Cybercriminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw: Human risk

Cyberthreats are growing at an unprecedented pace and the year ahead will be fraught with cybercrime and incidents ahead of a global election year where more than 60 countries head to the polls, including South Africa - and new threats like AI and deepfake technology...

The evolution of solar power continues …

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei FusionSolar Partner Summit - Carbon neutrality and intelligence are goals driving technology efforts in the next decades. As we build a new intelligent world, we are creating new energy sources along with new means of transportation,...

EU’s AI Act sets a precedent

The European Union's groundbreaking AI Act sets a precedent in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), introducing stringent requirements for developers and deployers, says research group GlobalData. With the adoption of the landmark legislation, establishing...

Load shedding forces SMEs to shut down their servers

The national disaster that is load shedding is already costing the South African economy almost R1-billion every day, according to the Reserve Bank. Now SMEs across the country are shutting down their server rooms because unreliable power means that running costs are...

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Tips for managing staff leave

Employees face a two-fold risk if they do not take the leave they are legally entitled to. Firstly, they could forfeit their leave after a pre-determined period, depending on their company policy. Secondly, they could be diagnosed with burn out and be placed on...

Why you should get your kids crypto for Christmas …

I am in no way a financial advisor, writes Nic Haralambous, chief marketing officer of Coindirect . I do, however, understand the basics of diversified investments and one that people still ignore is the new market of cryptocurrencies. South Africans are notoriously...

When it’s time to pay the piper

The evolution of retail payment solutions continues apace, with Transaction Junction insisting that modern consumers should be able to undertake a wide range of transactions at the point of sale (PoS). By Craig Duggan, commercial manager at Transaction Junction Since...

The Learning Resource: The Bookkeeper

If you’ve got a head for numbers and a passion for details, then the professional bookkeeping career is definitely one worth thinking about. Not only is it a job that’s in high demand but it is one that offers you plenty of scope for growth. You can leapfrog from...

New Open Banking APIs tested

Breaking new ground in the way banks and third parties collaborate, Digiata put the new Nedbank Open Banking APIs to the test. By Johan Kühn, Director at Digiata At Digiata, we pride ourselves on our curiosity and love of problem-solving, and our ability to embrace...

Financial inclusion is on Africa’s agenda

A year since launching, South Africa's inexpensive and convenient QR cash card and micro transaction platform uKheshe has reached more than 300 000 users. Clayton Hayward, co-founder and CEO of uKheshe, says that the first year has exceeded all expectations. "As a...

How edge servers are opening up a world of possibility

Rugged, robust, secure, and dependable are words you'd more likely associate with the latest all-terrain double-cab, rather than a data server - until recently that is. By Bevan Lock, Lenovo Data Centre Group solutions expert There have been a lot of changes in the...

Mental health, burnout on DevConf agenda

Internationally acclaimed technologist and speaker Anjuan Simmons will provide a framework for reducing burnout and managing stress levels at DevConf2020, as part of a conference track titled 'Mental Health in Tech'. To be held in Cape Town on 31 March and in...

Tips for avoiding ATM scams this festive season

The festive season is almost upon us, and while many are slowing down in anticipation of the festive break, fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to defraud unsuspecting consumers. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: "During the festive season,...

Simple ways to invest your December bonus

If you are lucky enough to get a December bonus that you haven't already spent on Black Friday specials and you're not deep in debt, you might have some money to save. Where should you invest it? Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode which identifies, partners and...

UI/UX designer – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: UI/UX DesignerLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleAt our client, they are committed to delighting our customers. We believe in sweating the small stuff, from backend to frontend engineering, from support to customer gifts. As a UI/UX...

Senior Developer

Senior DeveloperLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleWe're seeking an experienced developer with a proven ability to find creative and unconventional solutions to technical problems.As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in turning...

Senior Application Developer

A reputable insurance firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Developer. A completed degree/certification in computer science is mandatory.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with C#, .NET 6, .NET Core, SQL Server, Blazer, HTML5, and CSS, as...

1890 Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript)

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript) (Advanced)Product / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem / Capacity Planner We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...

Senior Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior DeveloperLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleWe're seeking an experienced developer with a proven ability to find creative and unconventional solutions to technical problems.As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in turning...

Senior Application Developer – Remote Remote

A reputable insurance firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Developer. A completed degree/certification in computer science is mandatory.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with C#, .NET 6, .NET Core, SQL Server, Blazer, HTML5, and CSS, as...

1890 Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript) – Gauteng Centurion

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Full Stack Developer (Focus: TypeScript) (Advanced)Product / Feature Team InformationHES - Hub EcoSystem / Capacity Planner We empower our business units by developing the Hub EcoSystem application on the...

.NET Developer

Remote .NET Developer wanted! We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to challenging and impactful projects. This is a remote role and you will be flown to Dubai at least twice a year! Responsibilities: Develop and...

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