AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

Eskom Expo empowers young scientists through regional fairs

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will soon host a series of Regional Science Fairs in 35 regions across South Africa, where school learners will have the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas, scientific research, and problem-solving skills on a competitive...

Nominations open for Africa’s top ICT professionals

The annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference will be honouring top ICT professionals at its summit in Ghana from 20 to 22 August 2025. Nominations are open, so companies and colleagues are encouraged to put their most outstanding...

Call for better African cyber resilience collaboration

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - African countries should make a concerted effort to combine resources in their bid to build regional cyber resilience. This is the call from Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, director-general of the Ghana Cyber Security...

Africa comes under [cyber]attack

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa 2024 – A massive 74% of African organisations have experienced attacks in 2023 – 18% more than in 2022. Phishing is the main attack vector, at 75% of attacks. Significantly, 57% of African organisations were not prepared with a...

PC sales slump sees shipments slashed by 100m units

Over the past two years, PC shipments plummeted by more than 100-million units, according to research group Stocklytics, which adds that 2023 culminated in a historic low for the industry. Global PC shipments fell from approximately 342-million units in 2021 to around...

Local retailers can expect an uptick in sales

South African retailers should get set for a recovery in retail sales between 2024 and 2026, according to a new report conducted by the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) on behalf of fintech, Capital Connect. The report shows that total real retail sales are forecast to...

85% of SA marketers have adopted AI but mistrust persists

Salesforce has released its latest State of Marketing report, sharing insights from over 4 800 marketing leaders across 29 countries, including South Africa. The report covers the latest trends on how marketers are evaluating and implementing AI into their operations;...

Three new stealers in the cybersecurity spotlight

In the ongoing battle against cyberthreats, Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered three new stealers: Acrid; ScarletStealer; and an evolved form of Sys01. Discovered in December last year, Acrid emerges as a fresh addition to the stealer...

Decoupling of supply chains from China nigh impossible

The era of easy, frictionless supply chains is over, according to GlobalData, which says that in a post-pandemic world companies have had to adopt a just-in-case strategy for their supply chains - where hoarding inventory offers a safety net for unforeseen supply...

Healthy growth forecast for 5G networks

The global 5G infrastructure market will reach $95,88-billion by 2030 - with a CAGR of 22,9% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections globally is vital in driving industry growth. The demand for a 5G...

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Kaspersky makes Android testing tool publicly available

Kaspersky has opened access to its Android Automated Testing Framework. The tool, named Kaspresso, takes advantage of flexible settings and is easy to use. With Kaspresso, mobile developers can significantly reduce the amount of time needed for application testing...

Vodafone partners with Nokia to deliver 5G

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SAP, GIZ train 25 graduates in Ethiopia

Twenty-five newly-trained young digital professionals have graduated from the first-ever SAP Young Professional Program held in Ethiopia in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The graduates will join SAP partner and...

Moscow uses 5G for holographic telebridge

In Moscow, MTS and Huawei have demonstrated the first two-way intercity holographic telebridge using 5G technology. The live video broadcast was carried out in 5th generation pilot networks using a hologram projected by 3D laser between Moscow and Kronstadt. During...

Dormakaba embraces VR to enhance customer experience

Global security group dormakaba has created a virtual headquarters set in the Italian Alps. The Virtual Design Centre lets customers, employees, and other stakeholders immerse themselves in the company's products in a new and innovative way. Through virtual reality...

Africa’s richest man worth even more in 2019

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, became $4,3-billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar. The 62-year-old Nigerian businessman and Africa’s most prominent industrialist ended the decade with a net...

Brace for more ransomware in 2020

Ransomware has become big business, generating estimated annual revenues of $1-billion a year for malicious threat actors. The victims of ransomware continue to stack up as criminals develop new, more creative ways to infiltrate IT environments, seize data and hold...

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Our client, a leading technology company, is looking for an experienced Senior C# Developer to join their team. Initially, the position will be remote, with the option to transition to onsite work in Pretoria as required. The successful candidate will have a strong...

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