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.

Monetisation appeal of 5G fixed wireless access grows

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans - enhanced by 5G capabilities - proving particularly attractive. While about 80% of the global CSPs...

ISPA cries foul over AfriNIC voting

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has sounded concerns – and opened a criminal case – over voting at the AfriNIC elections held in Mauritius on Monday (23 June 2025). The industry body has issued a statement regarding issues with the...

Scalping bots causing price-gouging in H100 GPUs

Resellers of H100 GPUs are earning profits three times the market price, according to new data from Stocklytics. "The emergence of scalping bots - sophisticated software programs designed to purchase limited-stock items online automatically - tilts the scales in...

Young scientists do South Africa proud

The research projects by South African young scientists swept up a number of accolades at this year's International Science Technology Engineering Competition (ISTEC) in Bali, Indonesia. The fifth edition of the ISTEC, aimed at encouraging research and innovation in...

Absa opens China office

Absa Group has launched a non-banking subsidiary in the People's Republic of China. "The African continent is endowed with talent, mineral wealth and a young population - and is poised to play an increasingly influential role in global trade, as investors recognise...

SAPS’s brain drain reaching critical levels

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) is concerned that highly-skilled and specialised members of the Special Task Force and National Intervention Unit divisions are exiting these units at an alarming rate, leaving the country's borders vulnerable and...

Go beyond the brink into a black hole …

Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualisation produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole’s point of no return. In this visualisation of a flight toward a...

In SA, telecoms tops the list for fraud attempts

The rate of suspected digital fraud attempts in telecommunications where the consumer was in South Africa when transacting was the highest among industries analysed in 2023 at 15,5%, having increased by 78% year-over-year (YoY). The logistics industry experienced the...

It’s no longer ‘business as usual’ in cybersecurity

The prospect of offensive attacks using artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting increases in cybersecurity budgets as organisations try to understand the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on their security, says research group GlobalData. AI is already used for threat...

Supply chain officers need to retain relevance

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must expand their focus beyond cost management or accept a relegated role within the enterprise, according to Gartner. "Stakeholders perceive that the worst of the supply chain crisis has receded, and CSCOs now face the prospect of...

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Beware these ‘harmless’ online habits

Everyone nowadays is connected to the Internet and has by now probably settled into some online routines: we all have such habits as checking our e-mails and social media pages first thing in the morning and consider these rituals healthy and harmless. However, some...

Custom ERP is dead …

Custom Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is dead, says epic ERP strategy director Dr Daneel van Eck. When it comes to ERP there has long been debate around whether to custom build or buy a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) system. While it did make sense to custom...

ABB adds prognostics to asset performance management

ABB's Ellipse Asset Performance Management (APM) solution (part of the company's Digital Enterprise portfolio) has been enriched with strengthened prognostic capabilities. The new functionality enables customers to more accurately forecast when their critical assets...

MTN adds summer specials

MTN is turning 25 and is making summer special for itsrepaid customers. This year, new and existing MTN prepaid customers will experience that "Winning Feeling" during MTN's Summer campaign by playing MTN CakeCrush. With over a R100-million in prizes including 12 Polo...

Nedbank Golf Challenge goes cashless

Spectators at this year's Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player use a cashless payment system as they are issued with their unique tournament payment card for the 14-17 November Rolex Series event on the European Tour. Spectators will be able to simply tap and...

Africa’s informal sector can no longer be ignored

The International Monetary Fund estimates that the informal sector contributes approximately 38% of sub-Saharan Africa's GDP. Additionally, the International Labour Organisation has determined that it accounts for about 72% of total employment in the region, absorbing...

Standard Bank to match 90 African clients with China exporters

Standard Bank will host over 90 clients from six African countries at its networking activities, in partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) from 5-10 November in Shanghai. The CIIE, now in its...

The Learning Resource: The Professional Caregiver

Take your passion for people to the next level with a rewarding career as a Professional Caregiver. The role of professional caregiver has been listed as one of the most in demand in South Africa today. It is a rewarding, challenging and immensely important job that...

Security Terminology Demystified: Spam

Is it a tin of unidentifiable meat that was once a staple of the 1970s diet or is it the security threat that everyone forgets? Spam, both the extremely concerning meat product in a tin and the email security threat, is the scourge of humans around the world. It’s the...

Tips and tricks to control your time with an Android device

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SAP ABAP Developer – 2318

Fastest and most advanced IT company in SA is looking for a SAP ABAP Developer to join their dynamic teamMy client is looking for a seasoned SAP ABAP DeveloperIf you have the below requirements please submit your cv to [Email Address Removed]Essential...

Field Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client is looking for a skilled Field Technician to provide hands-on technical support and installations across various environments. This role requires strong communication skills to provide feedback to customers, as well as expertise in network cabling,...

C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist (1430) KG – Gauteng Midrand

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?Development of backend and frontend user stories. Actively take part in all regular Scrum ceremonies Contribute to refinement of user stories (user stories at the beginning of a development sprint might not be fully...

IT Learnership Program – Gauteng Fourways

Job Title: IT Learnership ProgramLocation: Fourways, JohannesburgContract type: 12-Month Fixed-Term LearnershipHybrid Are you a young, ambitious individual with a passion for technology, software development, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)? We are offering an...

SAP ABAP Developer – 2318 – Gauteng Centurion

Fastest and most advanced IT company in SA is looking for a SAP ABAP Developer to join their dynamic teamMy client is looking for a seasoned SAP ABAP DeveloperIf you have the below requirements please submit your cv to [Email Address Removed]Essential...

Senior Business Analyst

Transforming data into actionable insights for sustainable success.We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our, focusing on Fund Operations and reporting as well as Corporate Administration. This role plays a critical part in shaping and optimising our...

Oracle DBA

Role purpose: Oracle Exadata and Oracle GoldenGate (OGG) DBA Key accountabilities and decision ownership : Oracle Database administration Perform database backups and recovery procedures.Manage database users, roles, and permissions.Optimize database performance...

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Configuring, Troubleshooting and Maintaining the IT Infrastructure (Servers, Switches, Firewalls etc) Configure, Troubleshoot and Maintain End User Devices (Desktops, Laptops, Mobiles etc) Managing Office 365 Users Keep Infrastructure Documentation up to date (Asset...

SAP ABAP Developer

Fastest growing IT company in SA is looking for a SAP ABAP Developer to join their dynamic team ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: 2-5 years' experience in ABAP Development including ABAP Objects- 2-5 years' experience with distribution technology IDOC/ODATA- Any...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Transforming data into actionable insights for sustainable success.We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our, focusing on Fund Operations and reporting as well as Corporate Administration. This role plays a critical part in shaping and optimising our...

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