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...

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​" –...

Citrus export tariff impact could hinge on health of US consumer

South African citrus producers and other participants in the citrus export value chain may need to absorb a portion of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump if American consumers cannot stomach hefty price increases in the coming months....

AI tool could boost RF sensing technologies

An AI-powered “virtual expert” in a highly-specialised field of sensing research could help advance the development of new technologies, including sophisticated healthcare monitoring techniques. Engineers from the University of Glasgow and Imperial College London are...

Digital Skills Forum aims to close skills gap

As societies around the world become increasingly interconnected and dependent on digital technologies, there is a growing need for better levels of digital literacy. This is the word from Mondli Gungubele, minister of communications and digital technologies, speaking...

AI, gaming users under fire from infostealers

Staggering amounts of stolen login credentials were discovered by Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts as they conducted an analysis alongisde Mobile World Congress 2024. Investigating the dark web market for credential theft from popular artificial...

MTN joins forces with Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board

MTN South Africa and the Gauteng Provincial Community Police Board are collaborating to address the escalating issue of network infrastructure theft and vandalism with the goal of safeguarding tower infrastructures and reduce network downtime. In the initial stage of...

Clinical trial aims to reduce HIV deaths in Africa

A new trial will test a low-cost antibiotic in reducing deaths among 8 000 patients with advanced HIV who are starting or restarting anti-retroviral therapy (ART), a combination of drugs to treat HIV. The study, called REVIVE, is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates...

SA sees significant drop in insolvencies, but challenges remain

After two gradual rebounds in 2022 (+1%) and 2023 (+7%), global insolvencies are set to accelerate again in 2024 (+9%) before stabilising in 2025 (0%) at high levels. This is according to Allianz Trade's latest Global Insolvency Report, which also reveals updated...

Canal+ gets extension for stating intentions towards Multichoice

French entertainment group Canal+ will make an announcement about its intentions towards Multichoice before 8 April 2024. This follows a series of events beginning with an acquisition offer to Multichoice - that was rejected - and then the French group's purchase of...

AI, automation will give CIOs agility, insights

A recent IDC FutureScape report finds that, by 2028, 80% of CIOs will leverage organisational changes to harness AI, automation, and analytics, driving agile, insight-driven digital businesses. This prediction highlights the role of CIOs as key players in shaping the...

More than half of companies use AI, IoT in business processes

A recent Kaspersky study has revealed that more than 50% of companies surveyed have implemented artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) in their businesses' infrastructures. Additionally, 33% are planning to adopt these interconnected technologies...

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Moscow’s WiFi network is one of the world’s best

Moscow's WiFi network has joined the world's top three by number of free access points, overtaking megacities such as New York, London and Tokyo. There are now over 18 000 points of access to free unlimited internet in Moscow's streets, libraries, parks, culture...

Capitalising on the software-defined data centre

The software-defined data centre (SDDC) combines exceptional performance with unprecedented flexibility, enabling IT assets and IT organisations to operate and change at the speed of business. Accelerating business demands are driving rapid digital transformation in...

Talking is still important to consumers

FNB Connect data reveals that voice calls still account for between 30% to 40% of its customers' typical telco spend. Consequently, FNB Connect has announced new plans, Talk Max and Talk Max Pro, offering customers truly unlimited voice minutes on calls to any local...

What caused the Capital One leak?

Earlier this year, the US credit card provider Capital One suffered one of the most jarring data leaks of the last decade. Sensitive financial data from over 106-million customers had been stolen and made freely accessible on the web for weeks. Now, recent analyses...

Huawei calls for a fresh mindset on 5G development

At the 10th annual Mobile Broadband Forum held today in Zurich, Huawei deputy chairman Ken Hu outlined the current status of 5G development around the world. In addition to highlighting the value 5G has already brought to consumers and industries in early adopter...

Finding banking’s ‘Phoenix’

For some time, many technologists have predicted that new players and new technologies will quickly gain traction in the local banking industry. In this vision, fintechs, telcos and other agile players will ride roughshod over today's banks. By Felix Antonysamy,...

AI the perfect cyber defence partner

Building a safe future for business' critical data requires a collaborative effort between machine learning capabilities and traditional human decision-making. By Alex Healing, senior researcher: future cyber defence at BT In a climate where Internet of Things (IoT)...

Dodge disasters with a secure cloud environment

If dodgy data activity is rattling your confidence in migrating your business to the cloud, you're not alone. Data breaches are now headlining newsfeeds on a regular basis. The sheer volume of the world's daily data collection is also spiking security concerns, making...

R100m up for grabs in Vodacom’s ‘Shake!Up Summer’

To celebrate 25 years of connecting South Africans, Vodacom customers will share over R10-million worth of prizes through its 2019 'Shake!Up Summer' promotional campaign. Available exclusively to customers on the country's leading network, Vodacom customers will...

African Energy Chamber optimistic about SA’s IRP

Following South Africa's approval of its revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2019), the African Energy Chamber is optimistic about investment prospects and energy sector growth in the country. "The approval of the revised IRP2019 is a breakthrough for South Africa,...

IT Support Technician (day shift) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Use your tech support skills and experience to support our clients' branch operations. Based in Sandton, you will provide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues, ensuring smooth operations and efficient troubleshooting. Core hours: 08h30...

AWS Data Engineer – Remote Remote

Companies of all sizes successfully rely on our client's management and IT consulting to solve relevant BI, planning and digitization challenges efficiently and reliably. They combine the strategic vision and commitment of a founder-managed company with the dynamics...

Senior SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you an experienced ABAP Object-Oriented Developer with a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions? If you have over 8 years of SAP development experience and a deep understanding of software architecture and design, we want you to join our innovative...

IT Support Technician (night shift)

Use your tech support skills and experience to an international call centre's operations. Based in Sandton, you will provide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues, ensuring smooth operations and efficient troubleshooting. Core hours:...

Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a highly successful NPO with a focus on job creation. They are working to unlock jobs and break down the barriers that keep millions of young South Africans unemployed. This is a really impactful position that will bring interesting as...

IT Support Technician (night shift) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Use your tech support skills and experience to an international call centre's operations. Based in Sandton, you will provide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues, ensuring smooth operations and efficient troubleshooting. Core hours:...

Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

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