AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

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...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

SA employers, school leavers paint a gloomy picture

Only around one-fifth (21%) of employers in South Africa feel optimistic about the future of the African economy, ranking the lowest any country polled. This is among the findings of the ALU 2025 Africa Workforce Readiness Survey, published by the African Leadership...

Africa’s economy shows signs of strengthening

Africa’s economic performance is showing signs of improvement but remains vulnerable to global shocks, according to the 2025 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report from the African Development Bank. The report, unveiled on the sidelines of the 38th...

Fast cyberattacks hinder effective defender response

Telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied by Sophos, according to its Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks. The report covers...

Business vehicles at bigger risk of hijacking

Tracker's vehicle crime statistics for the period January to June 2023 reveal that hijackings still dominate, accounting for 55% of all national vehicle crime incidents versus theft at 45%. However, while the hijacking to theft ratio for personal vehicles is...

African government institutions under fire from cyberthreats

Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for October 2023 reveals an alarming trend in cyber threats, with the Remote Access Trojan (RAT) NJRat having dramatically risen from sixth to second place - with a particular focus on targeting government...

Volatile economy drives escalating telco struggles in SMB market

With telecoms service providers looking for growth in enterprise revenues from the small and medium-sized business (SMB) market, the combination of intense competition, the long-term impact of the 2007/08 financial crisis, and the Ukraine war are set to squeeze market...

Certified project managers earn way more

Project management is listed as one of the top scarce skills in the country by the Department of Home Affairs, which has heightened the demand for certified project professionals. This results in a potential earning advantage, especially for project managers who hold...

Google to help with SA tourism promotion

Google has signed an agreement with Patricia Lille, minister of tourism, aimed at promoting South Africa as a prime tourist destination and providing training and support to the sector in digital training. The Ministry of Tourism is mandated to create conditions...

Business needs, GenAI will drive public cloud spend to $679bn in 2024

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% to total $678,8-billion in 2024, up from $563,6-billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. "Cloud has become essentially indispensable," says Sid Nag, vice-president...

Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2024

South Africa's cybersecurity landscape is becoming increasingly dangerous. In fact, a recent report by Interpol reveals that the country is the cybercrime hub of the continent. As cyber-threats continue to rise, it's crucial for local businesses to keep an eye on...

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Retailers look to WiFi for digital transformation

CIOs in the retail sector are increasingly looking to location analytics provided by sophisticated WiFi marketing solutions to address digital transformation. This is the view of Wade Gomes, sales director of Corr-Serve, a local value-added distributor that represents...

Employee screening is a must for reputable colleges

The beginning of the academic year has become synonymous with an abundance of recently matriculated students jostling for admittance into tertiary institutes across the country. As is often the case, a number of these students are unable to find placement at big-name...

Improve your employees’ experience in 2019

The mismatch between employees' experience in the workplace and outside of it can contribute to a higher level of disengagement and unhappiness. By Deon Smit, Western Cape chairperson of the South African Reward Association A recent Gartner survey indicated that only...

AECOM integrates Middle East and African operations

Global infrastructure firm AECOM is consolidating its strategic focus across the Middle East and Africa by integrating regional operations as well as consolidating its African presence. "We are incredibly proud to be involved in some of the biggest infrastructure...

Accenture Africa ready to accelerate Africa’s economy

The 'digitisation of everything' trend is evolving at pace and Africa cannot afford to play catch-up. By Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Accenture Africa Digital disruption now affects every business, which means pressure is mounting to digitally transform operations if...

Treasury opens door for discussions on expat tax

National Treasury has invited key stakeholders to a workshop early next month to address continued concerns around the amended foreign income tax exemption. The change is set to become effective on 1 March 2020. In terms of the amended section of the Income Tax Act,...

Fortinet secures the path to 5G

Fortinet has announced extensive capabilities for securing the path to 5G with its expansive breadth and depth of solutions for mobile core networks and cloud infrastructures, including its virtual SPU technology and advanced security and high-performance systems....

Kaspersky Lab posts 4% revenue growth

Kaspersky Lab continued to deliver stable growth in 2018 and increased its global unaudited IFRS revenue to a total of $726-million, representing a 4% YOY revenue increase. Among the strategic business areas that drove Kaspersky Lab's growth in 2018 were Digital and...

New Galaxy available for pre-order at MTN

MTN customers can pre-order the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10+. Customers who pre-order a Samsung Galaxy S10 device from 21 February 2019 will receive Samsung Galaxy Buds and R500 OFF any qualifying Samsung original cover, with a total value of R3...

SA business advisory service flourishes

Business advisory specialist Ariston Global reported financial year growth of 91%, recording more than 50% growth since the previous year. The exponential growth, according to group MD: finance and operations Reginald Pillay, lies in the business advisory services...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...

Solution Architect – Gauteng Bryanston

Join Our Team as a Technical Architect - Elevate Your Career to New Heights! Are you a technical whiz with a passion for designing innovative, secure, and scalable systems? Do you thrive in an environment where your expertise shapes cutting-edge infrastructure? If...

.Net Developer (LM) – Western Cape Cape Town

Participate in requirements analysis. Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages. Test and deploy applications and systems. Revise, update, refactor and debug code. Improve existing software. Develop documentation throughout the software development...

Data Architect

Are you a seasoned Data Architect ready to design innovative solutions and lead transformative data initiatives? Is this you?You have a deep passion for data and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions. You're analytical, detail-oriented, and possess the...

IT Engineer (English Mother tongue only)

English mother tongue speakers onlyMain Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project...

Junior Analyst

Our client, an international concern, is seeking a newly graduated professional individual with excellent communication, research, and analytical skills. The incumbent will need to be methodical, with strong attention to detail and an interest in internet research....

Data Architect – Gauteng Sandown

Are you a seasoned Data Architect ready to design innovative solutions and lead transformative data initiatives? Is this you?You have a deep passion for data and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions. You're analytical, detail-oriented, and possess the...

IT Engineer (English Mother tongue only) – Northern Cape Kimberley

English mother tongue speakers onlyMain Requirements:The company is looking to hire professionals, that is passionate to resolve IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for the company's clients. The candidate must have project...

Junior Analyst – Eastern Cape Sidwell

Our client, an international concern, is seeking a newly graduated professional individual with excellent communication, research, and analytical skills. The incumbent will need to be methodical, with strong attention to detail and an interest in internet research....

Software Developer – Full – Stack

Software Developer – Full - StackOur client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking talented full-stack developers with a passion for building innovative and meaningful software, and a...

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