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...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

SA biotech makes critical molecule for lab-grown meat

A local biotechnology firm says it will produce a key molecule used internationally to grow meat products more sustainably following the successful industrial scale‑up of the molecule’s production process in CSIR bioreactors. Immobazyme, a South African start-up,...

Digital anxiety climbs as workers stay online after hours

A new Kaspersky survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that digital anxiety is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. According to the...

Financial institutions under the cyberattack whip

Check Point's 2025 Financial Threat Landscape Report, released this week, shows that the financial sector experienced an unprecedented rise in cyber incidents in 2025, with attacks more than doubling from 864 in 2024 to 1 858 in 2025. This acceleration reflects a...

Too few women in STEM fuels cyber risks

The celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February is a good time to reflect on why women remain woefully underrepresented in science and technology, despite a staggering shortage of these skills in South Africa. In cybersecurity...

Spain calls for social media ban for children

As European governments toughen up on online safely, Spain plans to implement a social media ban for children. The country could press social media platforms to prevent children under 16 years of age from accessing their site – and willhold executives accountable for...

Kaspersky uncovers hidden attack chains in Notepad ++ compromise

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that attackers behind the Notepad++ supply chain compromise targeted a government organisation in the Philippines, a financial institution in El Salvador, an IT service provider in Vietnam, and individuals across three countries...

Large warehouse operations set to adopt gamification

By 2028, 40% of large warehouse operations and distribution centres will have deployed employee engagement and gamification tools to motivate their workforces, according to Gartner. Gamification in logistics applies game design principles (such as points, badges,...

IBM opens global RFP for AI-driven education solutions

IBM has announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions,...

Crypto plunges from record highs

Bitcoin has hit its lowest prices in more than a year, around 50% less than its peak, which it celebrated in October 2025. Yesterday the cryptocurrency was trading at $64 000.00, after hitting highs of more than $100 000.00 in preceding months. Other crypto coins are...

These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026

The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...

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Defy gravity and survive disruption

Will your business still be available in 10 years? Many won’t be. By Alex Galbraith, chief technology officer: cloud services at SoftwareOne The pace of change is such that even Moore’s Law is being left behind. Hyperbole or not, Nvidia’s AI hardware supremo Jensen...

Lead with heart in the age of AI

In 2025, leadership is changing in two main ways, writes Brian Eagar, CEO of Towerstone. The first is through human-centred leadership. This style has come about after many years of leadership that focused on authority, hierarchy and top-down control, often ignoring...

Digital sovereignty matters more than ever for African businesses

As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, driven by everything from local innovation to the ambitious goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a critical question is taking centre stage: who controls the continent’s data, and where does it live? By...

The rise of the tech-savvy finance executive

Finance teams in South Africa’s large and growing businesses are juggling more moving parts than ever. From managing results across multiple entities to keeping track of currency shifts and different reporting rules, they are certainly feeling the pressure to deliver...

ERP must deliver outcomes in the experience economy

The evolution of information technology (IT) from a support function to a business driver is well established. For years now, technology has played a central role in helping organisations scale, improve agility and achieve their growth objectives writes Doug Woolley,...

Build a resilient data protection strategy for the AI era

Data is a critical asset to any business, and its protection has become more complex and essential than ever before. And so, as organisations continue to scale their digital transformation initiatives, the need for robust, reliable and resilient backup strategies has...

Network bottlenecks may be holding back your AI progress

Over the last decade, businesses have come to appreciate the network’s role beyond its connectivity offering: it has been vital in supporting the ever-evolving digital demands of today’s workplaces - from enabling a work-from-everywhere culture to unlocking the...

Employee behaviour is the new travel risk companies can’t ignore

A massive 79% of business travellers admit to taking risks on work trips that they’d never consider at home, according to World Travel Protection’s annual business traveller sentiment survey. Whether it’s ignoring local safety advice, riding scooters without helmets,...

An enterprise security perspective on skipping software updates

Is the humble software update the unsung hero of modern enterprise security? It certainly doesn’t get the attention it deserves. By Valencia Karageorgiades, Technology Architect at SAP Africa  Modern security teams are consumed with identity and access management,...

An updated guide to Employment Equity

On 15 April 2025, South Africa's Department of Employment and Labour introduced a transformative shift in workplace equity with the publication of the final Employment Equity Targets, Regulations, and Administrative Requirements, as detailed in Government Gazette No....

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Our client in the Insurance Industry requires an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead end-to-end technology initiatives within a regulated insurance environment, ensuring the successful delivery of complex software development projects....

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Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...

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Detail-Oriented Administration: Highly focused on accuracy and administrative tasks. The primary focus of the role will be to gather, clean, and interpret club data to support our clients business insights and decision-making. Tech-Savvy: Strong computer literacy and...

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Our client is seeking an Intermediate Data Analyst for an on-site role at Pretoria HQ. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: 3-5 years in data analysis...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client in the Insurance Industry requires an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead end-to-end technology initiatives within a regulated insurance environment, ensuring the successful delivery of complex software development projects....

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0907 – Gauteng Pretoria

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.Implement new features and improve existing functionalities.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding...

Data Analysts – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Detail-Oriented Administration: Highly focused on accuracy and administrative tasks. The primary focus of the role will be to gather, clean, and interpret club data to support our clients business insights and decision-making. Tech-Savvy: Strong computer literacy and...

Intermediate Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking an Intermediate Data Analyst for an on-site role at Pretoria HQ. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).Experience: 3-5 years in data analysis...

Senior C# Developer

an award-winning IT company with over 17 years of experience specializing in custom software development, mobile app creation, and web development, is seeking a high-caliber Senior C# Developer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria. You will be responsible for...

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Provides active and regular mentorship to other Agile Masters.Supports multiple Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-Products up to Domain level.Provides key insights into the evolution of Agile KPIs in complex Agile teams to improve efficiencies at an...

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