Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

New Companies Act raises stakes on executive pay

South African companies are entering their first reporting cycle under the new remuneration provisions of the Companies Act, but compliance will not be enough. According to Martin Hopkins, master reward apecialist and member of the South African Reward Association...

Red Hat’s asago aims to automate AI safety, governance

Red Hat has set up asago, an open source community project intended to automate how AI governance policies become product-ready, safely-deployed AI systems. Asago connects the fragmented steps, tools and requirements of engineer and compliance teams, to create an...

The growing importance of AI sovereignty

A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed organisations remain locked into AI systems they cannot easily change - reinforcing the growing importance of AI...

Africa writes new rules for digital growth

Africa is not simply accelerating its digital adoption - it is actively authoring a new model of digital growth. This is the headline finding from a new report, "Africa's Digital Momentum: Four Structural Imperatives," from BCG Platinion, the tech arm of Boston...

In the midst of chaos, Africa has the chance to reinvent

In a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving supply chains, technological transformation and changing patterns of trade and investment which are redefining the global economic landscape, Africa has an historic opportunity to reposition itself as a dynamic...

Fragmentation in global energy transition as geopolitical risks surge

Geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and rising demand are driving fragmentation and slowing progress across the global energy landscape, according to the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index 2026. The report, developed in collaboration with Accenture,...

Top data and analytics trends to factor in

More than one in 10 enterprises will be AI-first by 2030, outperforming competitors in the adoption of AI agents, semantics and converged data and analytics (D&A) platforms, according to Gartner. These three areas are the driving forces behind the top trends for...

AI drives global server sales past $122bn

The worldwide server market reached $122,6-billion in vendor revenue in the first quarter of 2026 - a 30,4% year-over-year increase — according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The result reflects AI-driven infrastructure investment that has moved from...

HPE collaborates to advance quantum computing at scale

HPE has expanded relationships with eight companies to integrate high performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing systems to pave the way for practical and scalable hybrid classical-quantum applications in the future. The company says that, as a global leader in...

Cursor deal signals SpaceX’s post-IPO acquisition push

SpaceX’s $60-billion all-stock acquisition of Anysphere, the company behind the AI coding tool Cursor, highlights the company’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI) and place it on a more direct collision course with established leaders in the space,...

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The best hires don’t wait for January, and neither should recruiters

As the end of the year approaches, many companies hit the pause button on recruitment in anticipation of the December holidays. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet But in reality, this can be a great time to post vacancies, interview candidates and...

Cloud + data = AI

Cloud has become the backbone of modern business, but its true value only fully emerges when paired with data and artificial intelligence (AI). As Jaap Scholten, head: group hybrid ICT strategy at Datacentrix and chief operating officer at eNetworks, explains, the...

Cloud maturity will define if insurers can compete in the AI era

South Africa’s insurance sector is entering a critical inflexion point, with Deloitte’s view being that that AI ambition across the industry will stall unless insurers accelerate cloud modernisation at the same time as their AI strategies are being implemented. The...

SA kids caught in cybercrime crosshairs

With the festive season in full swing and schools soon closing for the year, children will be spending more time online than ever before. From gaming and social media to videos and virtual hangouts, the digital world offers endless distractions. As parents juggle work...

Veeam partners with ServiceNow to add data resilience

Veeam Software has announced the Veeam App for ServiceNow, which helps organisations to integrate the management and automation of Veeam Data Platform’s data protection capabilities within their ServiceNow workflows. The Veeam App for ServiceNow delivers...

A quick sensor installation can protect millions in assets

The fast-developing world of Internet of Things (IoT) technology means a new heavy-duty commercial cargo truck purchased for over R2-million can be effectively secured in just 20 minutes. That’s according to Norman Parkin, CEO of IOTI, a Centurion-based Internet of...

Foster a risk-aware culture in a world of enhanced scrutiny

South Africa’s grey listing has exposed not just gaps in technical compliance, but a deeper challenge that sits at the heart of business practice: the need to build organisations that are not merely compliant, but consciously ethical.  Servaas du Plessis.  CEO of...

The era of cheap memory is over

Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech Distribution, outlines why 2025 is a wake-up call for the channel We are witnessing a structural transformation in the global tech supply chain, not just a temporary spike. The explosive growth of AI infrastructure has fundamentally broken...

The 12 scams of Christmas

As South Africans prepare for the December holidays, the annual wave of online shopping, travel bookings, and digital gift-giving is met by an equally predictable surge in cybercrime. But this year, things are likely to look a lot scarier. The classic scams we’ve...

Software Developer (Intermediate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role OverviewThe Mid-Level Software Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining features across the full technology stack of a web platform.You will work across: React/TypeScript frontend (modern UI architecture) Node.js/Express backend APIs...

BI Developer | Johannesburg | 3 months contract

Our client is seeking a skilled BI Developer to join a dynamic technology environment in Johannesburg. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a data-focused professional who is passionate about transforming complex data into meaningful business insights while...

Software developer at Mintek

Introduction Mintek has an exciting opportunity for both C# and C developers. You'll work on established products used in real industrial settings, extending them with feature updates that span multiple subsystems and, as you grow into the role, taking on the...

Software developer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg

Introduction Mintek has an exciting opportunity for both C# and C developers. You'll work on established products used in real industrial settings, extending them with feature updates that span multiple subsystems and, as you grow into the role, taking on the...

Senior CRM Developer (Zoho Specialist) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the RoleAn opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Zoho Developer and Team Lead to take ownership of the design, development, customization, and optimisation of a full Zoho ecosystem, including Zoho CRM and related applications.This role requires a balance...

Junior IT Support Technician (Helpdesk)

Launch Your IT Career as a Junior IT Support Technician!Join a dynamic organisation where you'll gain hands-on IT experience while supporting users and learning from a skilled team in a fast-paced environment. What's In It for YouCareer growth and mentorshipHands-on...

Junior IT Support Technician (Helpdesk) – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Launch Your IT Career as a Junior IT Support Technician!Join a dynamic organisation where you'll gain hands-on IT experience while supporting users and learning from a skilled team in a fast-paced environment. What's In It for YouCareer growth and mentorshipHands-on...

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