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​" –...

Quantum tech drives better accuracy, security

Quantifying the smallest phenomena or enabling the securest of communications is possible with developments in quantum technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Quantum Technologies Research Reports and Subscriptions is home to the latest research into quantum sensors,...

SMEs urged to set realistic growth goals in a weaker economy

In last month’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Africa is on the cusp of achieving rapid economic growth. While this would be a welcome development, this is a promise business owners have heard many times before. Despite...

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...

Huang predicts an era of everything as a virtual twin

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Dassault Systèmes CEO Pascal Daloz have laid out a blueprint for industrial AI rooted in physics-based “world models” — systems designed to simulate products, factories and even biological systems before they’re built....

Global memory, storage shortages hit SA tech prices

The on-going global memory and storage shortage has had a measurable impact on pricing across the South African technology market. Mahomed Cassim, CEO of Esquire, notes that the current shortage is being driven largely by structural shifts in global demand rather than...

Intel debuts Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstations

Intel has announced its new Intel Xeon 600 processors for Client Workstation, a full stack update for Intel’s high-end workstation platform (Intel W890 Chipset). The newest generation of Intel workstation processors provides a wide range of improvements on its prior...

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Agility beats legacy in a digital world

Legacy once stood for trust and authority in financial services. Today, it often suggests outdated systems, slow decision-making and an unwillingness to evolve. As technology reshapes how consumers manage their money, staying power in the market alone no longer sets a...

Crypto trading and SARS: The revenue reckoning has arrived

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially shifted gears in its approach to taxing crypto trading income. By Nicole Erlank, manager, and Tertius Troost, senior manager at Forvis Mazars in South Africa The SARS Crypto Asset Unit, established to monitor and...

TES 2.0 is about meeting labour demands with AI and data

Labour-intensive industries rely on workforce flexibility to stay competitive, however, without the right systems in place, that flexibility can become a liability. By Donné Nieman, sales director at Workforce Staffing The Temporary Employment Services (TES) industry...

How to harness cloud, data and AI – the new engines of progress

When it comes to investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the numbers are staggering. By Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE “Stargate”, a US initiative to build the largest AI data centers the world has ever seen, aims to invest $500-billion over the next four years....

AI powers a new healthcare vision for SA

South African healthcare leaders are outpacing their global counterparts when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in clinical decision-making and exploring the potential of generative AI. By Dean Wolson, GM: Infrastructure Solutions Group...

AI and ally in the evolving landscape of work and learning

Will artificial intelligence (AI) take our jobs in the future? No, but people who know how to use AI effectively just might, the World Economic Forum predicts. By Mosidi Modise, director on the Good Work Foundation’s South African and UK boards And that’s why our...

Agentic AI the next wave of transformative banking

For decades, banks have relied on rule-based automation and conventional AI to streamline processes and reduce costs. These systems, while effective for repetitive tasks, are limited by their rigidity. Agentic AI promises a future of truly intelligent, adaptive, and...

Top quantum computing risks

Kaspersky is addressing one of the most debatable technological challenges of the coming decade: the rise of quantum computing and its potential impact on digital security. In this context, experts have identified the main quantum threats that demand immediate action...

Digital intelligence a catalyst for African growth

Africa’s transformation story is often centred around infrastructure. Cables, towers, devices, datacentres. However, transformation doesn’t start with hardware; it starts with people, with connections and insights on platforms designed to help companies understand...

How to make your business more (fun)dable

In today’s retail landscape, the most fundable businesses are the ones with diversified revenue streams, clear operational visibility, and a proven appetite for growth. By Brent Downard, head of credit at Merchant Capital Running a successful retail business in a...

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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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Lead and manage the SAP EWM operations team (+20 DevOps engineers), ensuring effective day-to-day Incident resolution, support and continuous improvement of warehouse processes.Planning, organising and participate in 24/7 support related activities.Plan, coordinate...

Full Stack Developer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the Role:Join a dynamic IT team responsible for developing and supporting innovative logistics and automation solutions. The team focuses on integrating autonomous transport systems, robotics applications, and process innovations to improve efficiency in...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Centurion

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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