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.

Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die

Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...

UN Broadband Commission reviews 15 years of progress

The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has commemorated 15 years of advancing universal broadband access and digital inclusion. Founded in 2010 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

Google’s smartphones face huge loyalty issues

Despite its maximum efforts to take market share from Apple and Samsung, Google still remains a niche player in the smartphone market, according to research group Stocklytics. Although the tech giant aims to win more new users with its latest model - Pixel 8a and its...

Customer value key to driving B2B growth

Forrester research indicates that changing buyer behaviors and expectations require a complete revenue process transformation for B2B firms to drive long-term, sustainable growth. Modern B2B buyers are digitally savvy and conduct their own buying research and...

Responsible Computing Challenge opens in SA

Mozilla and USAID have announced that the Responsible Computing Challenge (RCC) has officially opened applications in South Africa. Faculty at accredited institutions of higher education who aim to embed ethics and social impact into their computing curricula can now...

Startups fight digital deception with deepfake detection tools

OpenAI has recently introduced a deepfake detector designed specifically to identify content produced by its image generator, DALL-E. Initially, the tool will be provided to a select group of disinformation researchers for real-world testing. In the dynamic field of...

Adaptive approach best for sales growth

Sales organisations that embrace being adaptive by design will outpace competition and achieve superior commercial outcomes, according to Gartner. "From budget constraints and limited resources to fast-evolving buyer expectations and mounting pressure to adopt and...

Massive growth forecast for data lake market

The global data lake market size is anticipated to reach $59,89-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise of data lake house architectures is a significant trend in the...

Intel powers China’s intelligent cockpit market

Intel will collaborate with Neusoft and ThunderSoft to develop new solutions based on Intel's AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC) to power the intelligent cockpit of next-generation vehicles for automakers. The efforts will combine each...

Harnessing a sales culture can drive performance

Harnessing an organisation's sales culture can lead to improved sales performance, according to Gartner. "Culture is often an afterthought for sales leaders - it's something that just exists, but is off track or isn't actively managed," says Shayne Jackson, senior...

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GovChat aims to connect 50m citizens

GovChat will soon officially launch its tailored technology platform that will enable millions of citizens to communicate with all arms of the South African government. GovChat has been appointed as the official citizen engagement platform for such purpose. The...

G-Core Labs opens Joburg PoP

G-Core Labs, an international provider of cloud and edge solutions, has opened a new point of presence of its network infrastructure in Johannesburg. "The African continent is showing fairly good dynamics in the development of Internet technologies," says Dmitry...

The mobile data pricing conundrum

As the market continues to digest the Competition Commission’s summary findings on the data services market in South Africa, some experts believe that their methodology in coming up with the findings was not necessarily the right approach. According to Sabelo Dlamini,...

Telecom market predictions for 2020

In the face of subscribers’ growing expectations and a demanding business community that relies on robust telecoms for their own digital initiatives, communications service providers (CSPs) are continuing to transform what they do and – even more important – how they...

Cloud, AI, RPA move into call centres in 2020

As more businesses face the technical realities of digital transformation and advance towards 4IR, the customer experience is always front-of-mind – and it is little wonder the call centre has emerged as the frontline of technology-driven, fully automated service...

Powering Africa through technology

Africa has become a shining beacon for technology investment and innovation, unlocking the continent’s economic potential and driving transformation. Today, many of the world’s multinationals have a presence on the continent which is undoubtedly indicative of...

VMware commits to innovating for good

VMware has released its annual Global Impact Report, detailing progress towards its 2020 vision to serve as “a force for good” across its three Global Impact pillars of products, planet and people. Some of the highlights include:   Product: Create technology that...

Epson achieves EcoVadis Gold for CSR

Epson has been awarded a Gold rating for CSR by independent assessors EcoVadis for the third year in succession. The top rating also acknowledges Epson as being “Outstanding” in Sustainable Procurement and highlights its excellent achievement in Labour and Human...

Uganda, Ghana, Botswana lead with women-owned businesses

Uganda, Ghana and Botswana are ranked as the top three countries with the highest percentages of women-owned businesses across the 58 markets evaluated around the world in the third edition of the Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE). Based on publicly...

What to expect from ransomware in the new year

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...

Front end developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Seeking a skilled, talented and passionate Front end developer to join our clients team in Cape Town. Your expertise in mobile app development using React Native, could make a significant impact. Key Requirements: Minimum of 6 years of experience professional...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

Senior Data Scientist (CPT) – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Cape Town Division of a dynamic Financial Services provider seeking the expertise of a Senior Data Scientist who will be responsible for implementing and managing analytical projects at various public sector or private sector entities. This...

Senior Java Developer

One of our clients is looking for a Senior Java Developer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 6 years' experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a delivery team...

Software Developer (SQL) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...

SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...

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