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.

Denmark to grant citizens copyright over their own features

As artificial intelligence (AI) makes deepfakes easier to create – and more believable – Denmark plans to give citizens property rights over their own features and voices. If it’s passed, the law would give people some protection from digital identity theft. If people...

Stanford sues Xerox over PARC neglect

Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Centre (PARC) is the place where many of the most significant innovations of the 20th Century set the scene for modern computing. Among the many inventions that took place at the centre were the graphical user interface (GUI), Ethernet and...

The greener side of hybrid work

The shift to hybrid work - which blends remote and office-based work - has brought numerous benefits for employees and employers, but one often overlooked advantage is the positive impact it can have on the environment. Hybrid work can significantly benefit the planet...

After today, taxpayers can work for themselves

Today (20 May 2024) is Tax Freedom Day - the day when the average taxpayer has earned enough money to fulfil their annual tax obligation. From 1 January until 20 May, all the income earned by tax-paying South Africans is needed to pay for one year of government...

Rapid growth forecast for AI infrastructure

The global AI infrastructure market will reach $223,45-billion by 2030 with a projected CAGR of 30,4% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing a significant transformation fueled by rapid market...

After years in the cold, signs of renewed investor interest in Africa

Over the past few years, African debt markets have faced significant challenges due to a combination of factors including soft global economic conditions, the Covid-19 pandemic and related supply chain failures. By Miranda Abraham, head of loan syndication at RMB in...

GPG reports camera surveillance success

Just 100 days after deploying the Vumacam SafeCity cameras the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) says the project has already made a substantial impact in combatting criminal activities across the province. Since its inception in February, the number of...

Intel unlocks ultra-fast PC-to-PC experiences with Thunderbolt Share

Intel has announced Thunderbolt Share, a new software solution enabling PC-to-PC experiences that fundamentally change the way users interact with two PCs. Thunderbolt Share is offered with select PCs and accessories with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 ports, enabling...

Mozilla Firefox adds support for AI-powered Nvidia RTX Video

Mozilla Firefox is the latest partner to incorporate Nvidia RTX Video, a technology that uses AI to improve video quality on Windows PCs and workstations. The browser's latest release taps local Nvidia RTX GPUs to make streaming and video better than ever. First...

Webb detects distant black hole merger

An international team of astronomers have used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to find evidence for an ongoing merger of two galaxies and their massive black holes when the Universe was only 740-million years old. This marks the most distant detection of a...

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Reviving SA’s payments infrastructure

In the 1980s and early 1990s, South Africa was viewed as having one of the most modern payments system in the world. By Martin Grunewald, executive head: payments business at BankservAfrica Since then, we haven't necessarily kept up with continuous modernisation of...

CIVH appoints Ndlovu as group CEO

Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) has announced the appointment of Raymond Ndlovu, as group CEO. CIVH has appointed Ndlovu to drive and lead the company's ambitious growth plans. He will be accountable to the company's board of directors which is chaired...

GoDaddy debuts Professional Email for SMEs

GoDaddy has launched a new Professional Email solution in South Africa. GoDaddy Professional Email enables business owners to easily create an email address that matches their domain name, and features built-in tools to help them run their businesses more efficiently....

Hollard Partner Solutions joins forces with SilverBridge

SilverBridge has entered into a contract with The Hollard Life Company to implement the Exergy cloud-based policy administration system for the Hollard Partner Solutions business, a division of the well-known South African insurer. "Our organisation has worked with...

Argility’s continues acquisition journey

Argility, a member of the Argility Technology Group, has a made a substantial investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions business, Ashanti AI - a BBBEE level 2 start-up. This is the enterprise software solutions group's fifth investment in two years....

HouseME secures additional round of funding

Proptech company HouseME has successfully closed another round of multimillion-rand funding. HouseME is a digital long-term letting platform that makes renting easy and accessible for both landlords and tenants. The startup won first prize at the 2018 Cape Town...

VMware announces sales leadership changes

VMware has announced the appointment of Jean-Pierre Brulard to executive vice-president: worldwide sales, effective 1 February 2020. Maurizio Carli, executive vice-president, worldwide sales and services, will transition from his operational role at that time, and...

Trend Micro leads in hybrid cloud security market share

Trend Micro has been named by IDC as the number one vendor in Software-Defined Compute (SDC) workload protection, according to the analyst firm's new independent report: Worldwide Software Defined Compute Workload Security Market Shares, 2018. The report revealed...

Azure Backup: Your trusted partner

Azure Backup is an Azure-based, built-in backup solution for all of an organisation’s resources. It simplifies data protection from ransomware and human error. As a one-click backup solution, Azure Backup is cost-effective and is easier to implement than other cloud...

SMME resellers get Commvault boost

Commvault, together with Pinnacle, has recognised its first batch of small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) resellers for completing their first round in the Commvault SMME Enrichment Programme (CSEP). Jointly launched in July 2019, this ongoing programme was...

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One of our clients is looking for a motivated Backend Developer to join dynamic team. In this role, you will primarily work with Node.js to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate will have strong Node.js experience,...

Test Analyst – 2162 – Gauteng Pretoria

Test Analyst with Degree and min 5 years' Software Testing and ISTQB / ISEB Certification required for a reputable global company based in GautengManual, Functional, Frontend, Backend, Technical Testing including test scripting and execution thereof. Scripting for...

ICT Service Manager

ICT Service ManagerRevolutionize your career with cutting-edge technology solutions!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to driving innovation and empowering businesses to thrive. This is an ideal...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

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One of our clients is looking for an intermediate .Net Software Engineer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 4 years of experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a...

IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project ManagerShape the future of tech with us!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a leading tech team dedicated to revolutionizing the digital age. Accelerate your career by harnessing your project management expertise in a dynamic environment that...

ICT Service Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

ICT Service ManagerRevolutionize your career with cutting-edge technology solutions!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to driving innovation and empowering businesses to thrive. This is an ideal...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

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One of our clients is looking for an intermediate .Net Software Engineer. Key Requirements: A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or other SciencesMinimum 4 years of experience working as a software engineer within an enterprise environmentExperience working in a...

IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Senior IT Project ManagerShape the future of tech with us!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a leading tech team dedicated to revolutionizing the digital age. Accelerate your career by harnessing your project management expertise in a dynamic environment that...

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