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

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

Strategies to decarbonise AI

The accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving up energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the AI value chain, raising urgent concerns about its long-term sustainability and the environmental impact on tech giants. In...

Increased demand for air cargo in March

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing strong growth – but doubt lingers whether this growth was fuelled by the Trump Administration’s tariff announcements, and whether it is sustainable in...

Nokia works on framework for future lunar economy

Nokia Bell Labs has been selected to participate in the 10-Year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) program, a US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) initiative that will design an integrated multi-service architecture to support a thriving economy on the...

Shopify leads e-commerce giants in market cap gain

After a brutal 2020, which brought the first-ever revenue drop, 2023 was a good year for the e-commerce industry. The market revenue jumped by almost 10% year-over-year and hit $3,15-trillion, up from $2,87-trillion a year before, while more than 300-million new users...

Clean energy tech advances drive reduced costs

The average cost of adding clean energy technologies to the worlds' power grids will see a continued decline, dropping by 15% to 20% by 2030. This is among the findings from S&P Global Commodity Insights' latest report on the Top 10 Trends in Clean Energy...

Captured CO2 goes into useful products

IDTechEx predicts that by 2044, utilisation of waste CO2 will reach 800Mt to create over 3 000Mt of useful products. By Eve Pope, technology analyst at IDTechEx Revenue generated through carbon dioxide utilisation (CO2U) over the next two decades will be vital to...

After an attack, SA targets focus on building resilience

Almost half of South African organisations found it necessary to completely overhaul the skills and qualifications of their cybersecurity teams following major cybersecurity incidents, along with significant improvements in processes and technology, in 2023. This was...

MacOS backdoor targets cryptocurrency wallets

Kaspersky researchers have unearthed an unconventional strain of macOS malware. The previously unknown family of malicious software, distributed discreetly through pirated applications, targets macOS users' cryptocurrency, which is stored in digital wallets. In...

Used smartphone market to hit $109,7bn by 2027

International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309,4-million units in 2023. The unit growth represents a 9,5% increase over the 282,6-million units shipped in...

What to consider in a human rights policy

Growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations and expanding global regulation are propelling organisations to consider implementing a stand-alone human rights policy, according to Gartner. Shareholder proposals and media reports continue to put...

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How mobile technology will transform education

Mobile technology has transformed the way we live and work, and it can be expected to rapidly change the ways in which children learn as smartphones and tablets become more widely accepted at primary and high schools. By Ernst Wittmann, global account director: MEA...

Kaspersky Lab automates training platform

In 2017, 59% of South African companies attributed weaknesses in their IT security strategy to the careless actions of employees. With staff training seen as an important way to reduce cybersecurity incidents, finding the most efficient approach remains a pain point...

Ugandan Police strengthen the fight against crime

Gemalto is supplying its Cogent Automated Biometric Identification System (CABIS) and LiveScan technology to the Ugandan Police. These biometric solutions enable the police force to better solve crimes through the electronic collection, storage and processing of...

Naspers warns of e-book scam

The Naspers Group has been made aware of a scam targeting members of the South African public. Victims of the scam receive an e-book via social media channels such as WhatsApp and Telegram, which describes Naspers as "a registered online trading platform". As part of...

What you need to know about the minimum wage

South Africa's national minimum wage legislation came into effect on 1 January 2019, setting the minimum wage at R18 per hour for farmworkers, R15 per hour for domestic workers and R20 per hour across most other sectors of the economy. By Rob Cooper, tax expert at...

DataVoice sees international success

Johannesburg-based DataVoice - an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of interaction recording and management solutions - is looking at international expansion to offset the harsh realities of the local market and plans to continue to unlock growth by specifically...

Huawei shows enterprise solutions at MWC

At MWC 2019, to be held in Barcelona from 25 to 19 February, Huawei Enterprise Business Group will have an entire area dedicated to government and enterprise customers for the first time. It will also be introducing its latest AI applications in the fields of smart...

Can waste-to-energy offer an opex reprieve for mines?

Despite the large impact mines have on the environment, mining is a significant contributor to the local economy from both a financial and employment perspective - with an estimated worth of R20,3-trillion - and will therefore continue to play a critical role in the...

How do you make a start with HCI?

Once you understand what hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is, and the benefits it offers to business, the next step is to ensure a successful HCI deployment, and how to attain the best from HCI. By Eugene Maritz, services director at First Technology National...

Copperman Consulting joins Decision Inc brand identity

UK-based Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) specialist Copperman Consulting will be integrated into the Decision Inc brand as part of its global drive to provide innovative intelligence solutions to support clients across all aspects of the information value...

Sales Systems Manager

About us:A leading local Tourism and Hospitality group where we go above and beyond to ensure the last 10% standards are met. If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, this is the company for...

Analyst Programmer

Introduction Analyze user requirements, design, implement and support less complex technical systems. Job description Analysis, technical design, and development aligned to team processes & requirementsDevelop technical specifications from systems...

Network Engineer

Functional requirements Setup , configure and manage core network Infrastructure.Network hardware installations and testing.Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting.LAN & WAN administration, authentication and access control.Configure country/site network equipment...

DevOps Test Automation Manager

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a DevOps Test Automation Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Establish and uphold quality assurance and DevOps best practices, standards, and...

IT Support Field Engineer (L2) – Western Cape Cape Town

Role: IT Support Field Engineer (L2)Location: Century City, Cape TownA leading, successful MSP is looking for a L2 IT Support Field Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for growth and development.The role:Build, install, and configure...

Senior Database Administrator – Gauteng Centurion

A well-established global law firm is seeking to appoint a Senior Database Administrator.The virtual Central Database team, based around the world, is responsible for the support and strategic development of the Central SQL infrastructure. They are staffed by highly...

Sales Systems Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region

About us:A leading local Tourism and Hospitality group where we go above and beyond to ensure the last 10% standards are met. If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, this is the company for...

Analyst Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Introduction Analyze user requirements, design, implement and support less complex technical systems. Job description Analysis, technical design, and development aligned to team processes & requirementsDevelop technical specifications from systems...

Network Engineer – Gauteng Melrose North

Functional requirements Setup , configure and manage core network Infrastructure.Network hardware installations and testing.Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting.LAN & WAN administration, authentication and access control.Configure country/site network equipment...

DevOps Test Automation Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a DevOps Test Automation Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Establish and uphold quality assurance and DevOps best practices, standards, and...

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