Tech enables abuse in the form of stalking and doxing
Kaspersky has launched a report on tech-enabled abuse based on its global study*, which reveals that 8.5% of respondents had experienced digital stalking, and 5.4% reported being doxxed. The report also includes an analysis of dark web offerings related to stalking...
Mobile services in China set for modest growth
China’s mobile services market is set for steady, but modest revenue growth through 2030 as rising mobile data service revenues offset the continued decline in voice and messaging revenues, says GlobalData. The research group’s China Mobile Communications Forecast (Q4...
95% of SMEs hit by browser attacks – are you next?
With small businesses now depending on an average of 36 applications running in it - from business banking and customer management to AI tools - the browser has quietly become both the primary workplace and the most overlooked security boundary in business, with 95%...
Cyberthreats continue to accelerate
Organisations worldwide experienced an average of 1 995 cyberattacks per week, according to the Check Point Global Threat Intelligence insights for March this year. Ransomware remained one of the most disruptive threats in March, with 672 publicly reported attacks led...
Steady decline in high-severity cybersecurity incidents
In its latest research - Anatomy of a Cyber World: Global Report - Kaspersky Security Services specialists say there has been a noticeable decline in the percentage of high-severity incidents over the past few years. While 2021 recorded the highest proportion at...
Nedbank, Mastercard partner on digital payments
Nedbank and Mastercard partner on digital payments across Southern Africa Nedbank and Mastercard have a 10-year commercial agreement to bring enhanced digital payment experiences to customers and businesses across southern Africa. The agreement spans South Africa,...
Gig workers turn to ride-hailing
Ride-hailing is helping South Africans earn income, build financial independence and navigate a tough economic environment. These are among the findings from Bolt’s new Gig Economy Report that examines how digital platforms are reshaping livelihoods, with many South...
Amazon will buy Globalstar, expanding space-based connectivity
Amazon.com will acquired Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an...
Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud
The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...
The infrastructure project risks SA can’t afford to ignore
South Africa’s infrastructure pipeline - spanning transport, energy, water and urban development - is essential to economic growth and social resilience. But, as projects increase in scale and urgency, they are also becoming harder to deliver. Cost pressure, skills...
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Veeam to acquire Securiti AI
Veeam Software has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti AI, a leader in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) that also spans privacy, governance, access, and AI trust across hybrid, multi-cloud, and SaaS platforms, for $1,725-billion. With the...
SA needs a collaborative, coordinated AI skills strategy
South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society. By Rowen Pillai, CEO of LeanTechnovations The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an...
Outdated employment contracts a major legal risk for SMMEs
For South Africa’s small and mid-sized businesses (SMMEs), the gap between past compliance and present law is becoming a dangerous fault line. Labour law, in particular, can be a minefield. In 2019, the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)...
A leader’s guide to building true cyber resilience
For years, the focus of Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been on education – a necessary, but unfortunately incomplete, part of the solution. Despite countless training sessions and phishing simulations, the financial consequences of cyber incidents continue to...
AI-driven development is redefining the CTO’s role
In today’s volatile tech landscape, chief technology officers (CTOs) are under immense pressure to do more with less. With rising operational costs, a competitive race for scarce developer talent, and growing demand for faster digital innovation, the challenge lies in...
Making autonomous supply chains real
If your supply chain still depends on people chasing spreadsheets, calling warehouses, while reacting to crises rather than strategically positioning yourself and your organisation to be more proactive in risk management, it is not only inefficient it is a liability....
With AI demand surging, data centres face a cooling crisis
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing not only industries but also the physical infrastructure that powers the digital economy. By Dean Wolson, GM: Africa at Lenovo Infrastructure According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), inside a modern data centre,...
Why entrepreneurs need mental mentors
Running a business is often portrayed as a path to independence and success. But behind the scenes, many entrepreneurs are quietly battling overwhelming levels of stress. In a survey of more than 400 early-stage startup founders, 72% reported that entrepreneurship has...
Private universities debut in SA
In a landmark development for South Africa’s tertiary education landscape, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially gazetted the Policy for the Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types (Government Gazette No....
Talking still matters in an online world
The other day, I was trying to resolve a simple billing issue with an online subscription service, writes Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom. You know the kind of thing, the charge on the invoice didn’t match what I’d been billed the previous month, even though...
Solution Architect – Digital Services at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Solution Architect to join a leading telecommunications environment and drive innovative architecture solutions within the Digital Services domain. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong...
Full Stack Developer (Angular_TypeScript_Azure)
Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards) Participate in...
Full Stack Developer (Angular_TypeScript_Azure) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards) Participate in...
Social Ecological Systems Technician Map at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The EFTEON is intended to provide a platform of well described and instrumented landscapes to the South African and International research community, in order to facilitate research into global change, ecosystem processes, social-ecological...
Intermediate .Net Developer (Blazor) – Cape Town (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies, is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to learn and apply the...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Support the investigation and prosecution of complex financial crimes through technical knowledge and expertise in the scoping, sourcing, integration and analysis of financial information to produce high-quality financial intelligence and forensic evidence...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Support the investigation and prosecution of complex financial crimes through technical knowledge and expertise in the scoping, sourcing, integration and analysis of financial information to produce high-quality financial intelligence and forensic evidence...
Project Manager (HEALTHCARE – 36 Months’ Contract – Wits Health Consortium)
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...
Project Manager (HEALTHCARE – 36 Months’ Contract – Wits Health Consortium) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...
Generative AI & Low/No-Code Platforms Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Business Enablement Consultant is an embedded, hands-on advisor responsible for enabling frontline business users to adopt and effectively use approved Generative AI tools and low-code/no-code platforms. The role focuses on practical, in-the-flow-of-work...
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