SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

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​" –...

Climate imbalance reaches dangerous levels

All-time high greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth’s atmosphere continue to drive heat records on land and sea, with long-lasting consequences for humanity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned today (23 March 2026). Hot on the heels of a scorching...

AI demand, geopolitics are reshaping energy markets

The global energy landscape is being reshaped by geopolitics and competing priorities of affordability, reliability, competitiveness and decarbonisation. And, as the war the Middle East evolves, it could cause unprecedented volatility in energy markets. Look Forward:...

Digital squatting hits record levels

The practice of digital squatting - registering domains that mimic established brands - has reached record levels, creating serious risks for companies and consumers alike. In 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) handled 6 200 domain name...

How phishing threats evolved in 2025

A new Kaspersky review reveals how cybercriminals revived and refined phishing techniques to target individuals and businesses in 2025, including calendar-based attacks, voice message deceptions and sophisticated multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass schemes. The...

ORTIA advances R14,5bn infrastructure programme

OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is making strong progress on its R14,5-billion five-year capital expenditure (capex) programme to modernises key infrastructure, boost operational reliability, and deliver a world-class experience for travellers. The current...

Job postings signal shift toward AI-driven finance

X, formerly known as Twitter, is strengthening its push into cryptocurrency by posting jobs for finance and crypto experts to improve how its AI systems understand and operate in financial markets. The move highlights the company’s intent to build deeper expertise in...

African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...

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...

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Change management is the real game changer

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Turn behaviour change into behaviour constancy

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New global channel chief for Mimecast

Mimecast has appointed Michael McCollough as senior vice-president of worldwide partners and alliances – a pivotal hire as the company. The company is currently expanding its global partner ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on MSPs. McCollough has held leadership...

Honest Components will source hard-to-find and discontinued components

Honest Components (HCI), a supplier of obsolete and hard-to-find electronic board-level components, has launched a new online database housing over 3 000 legacy and discontinued parts, all searchable via www.honestcomponents.com. “The database is a vital tool for...

Acronis and Metrofile Cloud partner on disaster recovery

Acronis, a global specialist in cyber protection, has named Metrofile Cloud as its premier Disaster Recovery (DR) partner in southern Africa. Metrofile Cloud specialises in mitigating downtime and safeguarding data for its clients during instances such as technical...

IIE implements learning management system

The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), has designed a comprehensive education technology ecosystem with Brightspace from D2L. Brightspace is a learning management system (LMS) that integrates advanced digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Syspro partners with Versori

Syspro has announced a strategic partnership with Versori, a UK-based provider of AI-driven integration platforms. Through Versori’s agentic integration platform, Syspro will launch an initial 25 pre-built, production-ready integrations over the next six months. These...

ERP is more critical than ever for SA companies

South African companies are transforming their operations with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that streamline processes, boost productivity and unlock real-time insights across the organisation. By Anthony Poltera, value prototyping lead at SAP Africa As...

AI inference yields value for Africa’s businesses

Every second, millions of AI models across the world are processing loan applications, detecting fraudulent transactions, and diagnosing medical conditions generating billions in business value. Yet most organisations are still struggling to bridge the gap between AI...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Durbanville

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a hybrid role based in Durbanville, Cape Town. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred).Experience: 7+ years as a Software...

Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

Technical Software Team Lead (CH1207) (Remote)

Our client in the fraud prevention industry is looking for a Technical Team Lead to join their team. The role is fully remote and can be performed from anywhere in South Africa.The company combats fraud across the financial services industry by providing a shared...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 0706

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Low Code Developer

Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...

Back-End Developer (Senior) 0706 – Gauteng Pretoria

Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile / DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...

Low Code Developer – Western Cape Citrusdal

Our client is seeking a Low Code Developer for a fully in-office role in Citrusdal, Western Cape. Key Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in software development,...

Project Manager IT

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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