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

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Energy leaders urge swift action on Africa’s resources

In a call to action at the closing session of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, Energean CEO Mathios Rigas laid out a bold vision to replicate the company’s Mediterranean success across Africa, urging African governments to accelerate decision-making and...

AMD in $10bn collaboration with Humain

AMD and Humani, Saudi Arabia’s new AI enterprise, have announced agreement to build what they believe to be the world’s most open, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure, that will power the future of global intelligence through a network of...

Early detection improves results for childhood cancer

The National Department of Health (NDoH) urges health care workers and communities to be aware of the SILUAN warning signs for childhood cancer. This will allow for early detection and effective management of childhood cancers which will result in better outcomes....

MTN makes strides in renewable energy production

MTN South Africa is making strides in its Head Office Solar Renewable Energy Project at 14th Avenue, announcing the energisation process of its solar renewable energy phase one project. With over 50% completion, MTN has switched on 5418 solar panels out of the planned...

NASA chases new clues about deep space signals mystery

What's causing mysterious bursts of radio waves from deep space? Astronomers may be a step closer to providing one answer to that question. Two NASA X-ray telescopes recently observed one such event - known as a fast radio burst - mere minutes before and after it...

Cloud transformation vital for global competitiveness

In a landscape of rapidly advancing technology, CEOs throughout Africa are strategically positioning their investments to secure a competitive advantage through emerging technologies, including generative AI, advanced analytics and industry cloud. Among these, the...

Advertising, analytics used to make cyberattacks more effective

Cyberattackers are continuing to find innovative ways to influence users and infect endpoints. The newly-released HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report has uncovered several notable campaigns, including: * DarkGate campaign uses Ad tools to sharpen attacks:...

eSIM installed base in IoT to top 3,6bn by 2030

eSIM technology is bringing greater efficiency to the cellular IoT market and empowering enterprises with greater flexibility and choice as shown in new research by Omdia. Catalysed by the GSMA SGP.31/32 specifications, eSIM technology is primed for mass adoption,...

SA is 3rd in smart home hotspot rankings

South Africa has come in as the country with the third-highest penetration of smart homes. Worldwide, household penetration is predicted to reach 33,2% by 2028 up from 18,9% in 2024, according to Statista. But some countries are already actively embracing smart home...

Blue Label earnings set to increase

Blue Label Telecoms has issued a statement warning shareholders that basic, headline and core headline earnings per share for the six-month period ended 30 November 2023 will increase by more than 20% in comparison to the six-month period ended 30 November 2022....

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The highly publicised debacle of Angelo Agrizzi and six others, who were recently charged with money-laundering and fraud, has brought these issues into the spotlight in South Africa. By Anusha Singh, fraud subject matter expert and business analyst at In2IT The...

Altron BDS wins Xerox MEA Partner of the Year Award

Altron Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the largest Xerox distributor in the world, has won the Xerox Middle East & Africa (MEA) Partner of the Year Award, the Xerox Managed Print Excellence Award, and a shared award for Xerox Production Excellence for 2018. The...

Westcon-Comstor sets up Johannesburg Shared Services Centre

Westcon-Comstor has completed a recruitment roll-out of a Johannesburg Shared Services Centre (JSSC), with the focus on creating substantial job opportunities. Deployed in skilled, international roles, the Midrand-based shared service centre, now employs finance staff...

Five SME big data myths demystified

Despite positive case studies and the increasing uptake of analytical capabilities by large businesses, some SMEs are still sceptical. Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics for FNB Business, demystifies the biggest misconceptions that SMEs hold about data analytics....

The changing face of banking

In the wake of the global economic crisis there has been a significant change in banking economics; preceded by an avalanche of regulation. By Solethu Maku, committee member on the IRMSA Risk Intelligence Committee Although these prudential reforms have resulted in...

Roaming tips to manage your mobile bill

If you are travelling internationally and want to manage your budget and in particular your mobile phone expenses, the first step would be to ensure your data roaming capability is set appropriately to prevent bill shock. "The reality is you don't want to be that...

Ride-request app aims to transport children

Parents in South Africa now have access to a new mobile application that aims to deliver a safe and affordable transport solution for their children to and from school and extra mural activities. Modeled on popular ride-request apps, Schoolride has been developed by a...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...

IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, network management, and system administration. This role requires a proactive individual who can take...

IT Auditor at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

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SAP FICO Consultant (Expert) 2360

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We are looking for a Software Developer to join our team based in JHB. This role is an initial 12-month contract, onsite.Salary: R60 000- R75 000.00The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong knowledge and experience in ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core...

IT Auditor at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Bryanston

Are you passionate about IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and driving innovative solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Our client, a leading consulting powerhouse, is seeking an IT Auditor to join their team in...

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IT Systems Business Applications Administrator at Gina@work

Job Overview:We are seeking a skilled IT Systems Administrator with a strong background in managing and supporting a range of applications, including ISYNC, Freshdesk, Sage Evolution, Gina Connect, Granite, Office 365, and VIP Payroll. The ideal candidate will have...

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