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.

Security spend in MENA set for 14% growth

Information security spending by Middle East and North Africa (MENA) enterprises is projected to total $3,3-billion in 2025, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. Security software will remain the largest spending category in...

Why microlenders are under the regulatory spotlight

Microlenders face two regulators and one big risk, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. Microlending is the practice of providing small loans to individuals or groups who can’t access traditional financial services. In South Africa, microlenders have become a...

New BCX report offers strategic insights for SA businesses

Looking to guide businesses by evaluating their innovation strategies and shedding light on the dynamic landscape of digital transformation in South Africa, BCX - in collaboration with EY-Parthenon - has unveiled its Digital Innovation Index Report 2023. "Digital...

High-end firewalls drag down network security market

The $4-billion market for high-end firewalls suffered its third consecutive quarter of year-on-year (YoY) declines which brought down the entire network security market to single-digit YoY revenue growth after eleven straight quarters of double-digit growth. This is...

Siemens and Intel to collaborate on advanced chip manufacture

Siemens AG and Intel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on driving digitalisation and the sustainability of microelectronics manufacturing. The companies will focus on advancing future manufacturing efforts, evolving factory operations and...

Key changes in MTN leadership

MTN's group chief operating officer (GCOO) and group exco member Jens Schulte-Bockum will step down when his fixed-term contract ends on 31 March 2024. Selorm Adadevoh will succeed him in the role of group chief commercial officer (GCCO) - a designation that aligns...

AI Alliance aims to advance open, safe, responsible AI

AI advancements are leading to new opportunities that can improve how we work, live, learn and interact with one another. Open and transparent innovation is essential to empower a broad spectrum of AI researchers, builders, and adopters with the information and tools...

Finance leaders embrace AI

Sixty-eight percent of finance organisations are using AI or plan to use the technology, according to a recent survey of finance leaders by Gartner. A May 2023 survey of 133 finance leaders found that 39% of respondents are using AI/machine learning (ML), and an...

GenAI levels up game characters

To enhance the gaming experience, studios and developers spend tremendous effort creating photorealistic, immersive in-game environments. But non-playable characters (NPCs) often get left behind. Many behave in ways that lack depth and realism, making their...

African smartphone market resilient

Africa's smartphone market has remained resilient in the face of macroeconomic challenges, high inflation, and forex issues, with shipments increasing 12,8% year on year in Q3 2023 to reach 20,1-million units. That's according to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile...

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Revenue, profit growth for AYO

JSE-listed AYO Technology Solutions Limited (AYO) has posted revenue and profit growth for the financial year ended 31 August 2018. Revenue increased by 33% from R478-million to R639-million, with profit before tax up by 390% from R40-million to R196-million. Total...

Oracle honours partners for cloud business transformation

Oracle yesterday hosted its Oracle Partner Executive Forum, which takes place in six countries across the continent, as far afield as Senegal through to Kenya, throughout November. The Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) event provides Oracle's premier solution partners with...

Dell EMC advances VMware hybrid cloud

Dell EMC has announced key portfolio enhancements and integrations with VMware designed to help customers further automate operations of their modern data centre and hybrid cloud environments. "Organisations that digitally transform with a software-defined and...

TalentintheCloud launches new recruitment model

Fintech specialist recruitment agency TalentintheCloud has received further investment from Richard Alden, entrepreneur and former CEO of one of Africa's largest technology companies. The undisclosed investment will be used to build and market a new generation of...

FNB, RMB named best foreign exchange providers

FNB and RMB have been jointly recognised as the Best Foreign Exchange Provider in South Africa and Botswana for the third year running in the annual World's Best FX Provider awards hosted by Global Finance Magazine. The winners were selected from 114 countries and...

CSquared appoints CEO for its African fibre business

CSquared has announced the appointment of Lanre Kolade as its CEO, effective immediately. Kolade joins CSquared from Vodacom, where he spent 10 years in various executive roles, including MD of the West, East, Central Africa & South East Africa Regions as well as...

Countdown to success with Lenovo

The year-end countdown has begun, and Lenovo is making sure it gives distributors the best possible support to sell up a storm. Borrowing from the Xmas tradition, Lenovo is visiting distributors with an advent calendar that showers salespeople with sweet treats and...

IoT is as simple as ABC … D

There is no doubt that the Internet of Things (IoT) can solve everyday challenges using technology, and with IDC predicting there being over 20-billion connected devices by 2020, we are seeing an emergence of more IoT technology, creating even more choice. However,...

Responsibility for residential connectivity shifts

Growing demands for better connectivity mean property developers are starting to view fibre as just as crucial as water or electricity when building new complexes and office parks. Wiredscore - a global ratings agency for digital connectivity in commercial real estate...

IoT.nxt USA appoints COO for Americas

South African-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company subsidiary IoT.nxt USA has appointed Jason Bradlee as its chief operating officer for the Americas. Prior to joining IoT.nxt, Bradlee served as executive vice-president and head of security for Fujitsu...

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Knowledge Graph Database Engineer About the RoleWe are an innovative technology startup at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions powered by knowledge graph data models. We're seeking an exceptional Database Engineer who will work directly with our CTO...

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We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...

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We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Cape Town...

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Our client within the ICT and Transportation Sector has an opportunity for an experienced Linux Engineer to join the team where you will be responsible for managing and monitoring all installed Linux systems and Infrastructure as well as being involved with the...

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SKA Mid – Senior Data Analyst

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a SKA Mid - Senior Data Analyst. The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for the development of operator procedures and documentation, and for the mentoring and training of the data analyst/operators under their...

SKA Mid – Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

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IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil

End User Computing: Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of end user Computer Infrastructure Setting up and keeping documentation up to date Network Infrastructure: Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of Network Infrastructure Setting up and keeping...

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