Attackers turn legitimate remote access tools into backdoors
Attackers are using trusted software, disguised malware and increasingly believable lures to gain access to user devices. This is according to HP Inc’s latest Threat Insights Report, which highlights a growing challenge for both users and defenders as malicious...
Zero trust drives SASE growth
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market grew 21% year-over-year (Y/Y) in 1Q 2026 to over $3-billion. The quarter reinforced that SASE is a strategic platform investment, with enterprises funding...
Autonomous business, AI layoffs free up budget, but don’t deliver returns
Among organisations piloting or deploying autonomous business capabilities, approximately 80% report workforce reductions, according to a survey by Gartner. However, those reductions do not appear to translate into return on investment (ROI). The survey found that...
Data breaches continue to hit SA users
Surfshark’s quarterly analysis of global data breaches shows that South Africa ranks as the 42nd most breached country in Q1 2026, with 212 700 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 210.3 million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 29%...
Supply shock hits IT distribution
IT distribution across the Gulf has come under significant pressure, with geopolitical disruption and supply chain constraints driving a sharp decline in revenues, particularly in the UAE. Findings from Context’s latest ‘META report’ (Middle East Turkey and Africa)...
Dis-Chem debuts new healthcare concept
Dis-Chem has opened its Melrose Arch Health Hub, delivering healthcare through retail. The format is anchored in a clinic, pharmacy and cover services trifecta, marking a significant step in Dis-Chem’s evolution from a pharmacy-led retailer to an integrated health...
Strengthen digital defences on World Password Day
World Password Day is today (7 May), and a good time to highlight the importance of stronger password practises as cyber risks continue to rise for local businesses. According to David Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa, many organisations...
More than 50% of leaked passwords end with a number
To mark the occasion of World Password Day, Kaspersky experts analysed 231-million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026, and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it turned out that...
Why your password may not be good enough
The first Thursday of May each year marks World Password Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of securing passwords and following the best online security practices. With cyber-attacks and data breaches an almost daily occurrence...
Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse
South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...
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Tarsus leads Acer Africa incentive campaign
Acer Africa has announced a new partnership initiative with distributor Tarsus to accelerate reseller growth and reward high-performing partners heading into the 2025 festive trading period. Running from 31 October to 28 November 2025, the campaign offers qualifying...
Building trust, accelerating growth: securing Africa’s GenAI future
Generative AI has become the new frontier of workplace productivity, efficiently rewriting emails, analysing data, recording meetings, and automating complex tasks. This powerful technology is being adopted rapidly across the continent. By Linda Saunders, country...
Securing AI agents through smarter ID management
The conversation about artificial intelligence in South Africa has shifted rapidly over the past year. By Boland Lithebe, security lead for Accenture, Africa What was once the stuff of conferences and pilot projects is now quietly embedding itself in boardrooms and...
Smart cities must be human cities: Why data needs a heartbeat
Urban October sent a clear message to governments to build people-centred smart cities where technology, data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are leveraged to improve daily life and help communities recover from shocks. This global day highlights...
Smart solutions at the edge will transform SME operations
Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing are converging on many of the devices you will commonly find on a small business’s premises, such as point-of-sale systems, security cameras and even delivery vehicles. By Christo Wessels,...
Why attack surface management must look both inside and out
Attack surface management (ASM) has grown exponentially in recent years, evolving into a recognised market category that equips businesses with the strategies and visibility needed to protect their digital assets. By Kyle Pillay, security as a service manager at...
Cybercriminals exploit our best intentions
Cybercriminals are not only using fear and urgency to exploit their victims. Positive emotions – such as empathy, curiosity, and a desire to help – are also being exploited. This is the warning from Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and CISO...
Multi-cloud AI security: finding order in the chaos
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organisations innovate, serve customers, and operate at scale. By Avinash Gupta, head of Centre of Excellence at In2IT Technologies But when these workloads stretch across multiple cloud providers, complexity rises...
How to enable sustainable tourism
Africa’s Eden Tourism Association (Africa’s Eden), in partnership with JLL and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), unveiled a strategic roadmap to accelerate sustainable tourism growth across four countries in southern Africa. The findings are based on...
AI-driven development redefines 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...
Technical Application Specialist – IVD Products – Gauteng Gauteng
A supplier of IVD products requires the above to support customers with analyser, application, operator, and reagent queries, working closely with the sales team to drive sales growth.Minimum requirements for the role:A BSC degree/ National Diploma in Biomedical...
Software Developer / Systems & Operations Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a versatile professional to support software development, data analytics, operations, and digital [URL Removed] role focuses on building dashboards and reporting systems using SQL Server and [URL Removed] will also develop internal tools for performance...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a Power BI expert who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful, business-driven insights? This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and influencing decision-making through impactful...
Technical Integrator – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Key Responsibilities: Key Outcomes (What success looks like)Integration scope, dependencies, and technical approach are defined, agreed, and signed off.Solution design and delivery are aligned with enterprise architecture standards and nonfunctional requirements...
Machiine learning engineer 2 – Western Cape Cape Town
Machine Learning Developer Job Description[THIS IS A TEST JOB DO NOT APPLY]We are seeking a talented and motivated Machine Learning Developer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems that solve real-world business problems. The ideal candidate will have...
Business Analyst
Are you a Power BI expert who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful, business-driven insights? This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and influencing decision-making through impactful...
Technical Integrator
Key responsibilities: Key Outcomes (What success looks like)Integration scope, dependencies, and technical approach are defined, agreed, and signed off.Solution design and delivery are aligned with enterprise architecture standards and non-functional requirements...
Senior Server Engineer (MS 365, Exchange 2010, Active Directory) (KZN)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Enterprise Server support to clients of a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeking its next Senior Server Engineer for its KwaZulu-Natal Division. The ideal candidate must have Grade 12/Matric, Microsoft Certifications such as MCSA...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
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Technical Integrator – Gauteng Gauteng
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