SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

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...

AI-powered cyber threats drain security budgets

New research highlights a stark reality: IT directors at major global firms are preparing for an unprecedented surge in cyber threats driven by AI, machine learning and the Metaverse. As cyber criminals deploy increasingly sophisticated attacks, organizations plan...

GenAI will spur data centre spend in 2025

As a revolution around generative AI (GenAI) looms,  investment in data centres is expected to rise dramatically this year as cloud providers dedicate significant financial resources to expanding facilities to support cloud services and AI-driven applications, says...

Healthy growth for global security appliance sales

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, total market revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 7,6% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to more than $4,2-billion. This represents...

SA on the cusp of a BPO boom

Kathy Gibson reports - The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in South Africa is booming, with significantly more growth ahead. Thanks to years of investment by government and the private sector, the BPO sector already accounts for around 100 000 jobs and has...

Impact sourcing helps unemployed build solid careers

Kathy Gibson reports - As one of South Africa’s largest business process outsourcing (BPO) providers, CCI faces a perpetual challenge in staffing its contact centres with skilled agents and managers. Conventional wisdom dictated that the best agents fitted a narrow...

BPO: powered by technology and IT skills

Kathy Gibson reports - Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a complex business requiring sophisticated and stable technology that integrates seamlessly and securely into clients’ operational systems. “We handle 80 different technology stacks and the associated...

1,5-degree increase as Earth records three hottest months

Earth just had its hottest three months on record, according to the European Union-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) implemented by ECMWF. Global sea surface temperatures are at unprecedented highs for the third consecutive month and Antarctic sea ice...

Slight uptick for business confidence

The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) survey of private business sentiment shows that the Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Q3 improved slightly to 33 from 27 in Q2. While the small gain is encouraging, BCI remains at sharply depressed levels with the Q3 reading...

IoDSA, King Committee highlight Companies Act concerns

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee say that, although they remain supportive of reform efforts in what is a highly contested area, some of the proposals contained in the Companies Act Amendment Bills 2023 relating to remuneration...

SA companies are at risk of cyberattacks

More and more South African companies are falling victim to cybersecurity attacks, prompting them to increase their investment in security tools. This is among the findings from Aon South Africa's 2023 Cyber Risk Survey for South Africa, which provides insights on...

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A new generation of code breakers

At the recent Think Johannesburg Conference, communications deputy minister Pinky Kekana revealed that the South African government is considering introducing coding at school level. There is a need to assess how we future proof children in a society that is...

Women in tech: Overcoming the odds with determination and drive

South Africa is celebrating Women’s Month, showcasing its heroines, reflecting on their struggles and triumphs. In honour of Women’s Month, Dell EMC is showcasing some of the extraordinary women who work in its South African operations. Doreen Kekana, Large Enterprise...

Retailers urged to prepare early for Black Friday

Enterprise retail software development specialist redPanda Software is urging retailers to prepare earlier for Black Friday - to scale their systems, leverage big data analytics and tools and capitalise on an exceptional customer experience. "Many local retailers...

Go phish …

Phishing is one of the oldest cons on the books, and still one of the more popular tools of cyber criminals. Cyber criminals want access to your details and the easiest way to get hold of them is by convincing you that they are someone else - like your bank or a...

Google announces Launchpad Accelerator Africa Class 2

Google has announced the launch of its second Launchpad Accelerator Africa class as part of its ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship on the continent. The accelerator, which is housed in Lagos, Nigeria, has already demonstrated its value. The first Launchpad...

The testing of things

Has anyone thought about what happens after all the devices are connected to the Internet of Things (IoT)? By Mandla Mbonambi, CEO of Africonology Is your business driving change or being driven by it? This is the question that should be powering your business mindset...

Technology has made the world a smarter place

Technology is embedded into every facet of modern life and with the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT) and the fourth industrial revolution, people sometimes worry about the implications of every device being connected, but we are...

Technology brings stability to the oil industry

The oil industry has witnessed extreme crude price volatility in recent years. The dominant causes besides political factors include price speculation, the strengthening of US markets due to their 'shale revolution', and the increasing interest to leverage greener...

Ethical considerations for AI

There is little doubt that the pace of innovation is accelerating at unprecedented levels. Technology enabled breakthroughs are happening with increased frequency, enhancing the human life span, improving access to basic needs and leaving the general public with...

How blockchain will change the financial professional’s role

While the world debates whether bitcoin is the future of money or merely a bubble, there is another revolution underway using the technology associated with cryptocurrencies. By Charles Pittaway, MD of Sage Pay Called blockchain, this tech promises to bring massive...

Junior Project Manager

This global manufacturing company is a market leader in its industry, providing solutions to the mining industry.The client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong sales acumen in the mining industry. The primary responsibility is managing the...

Scrum Master / Project Manager (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeks to fill the dual role of a Scrum Master / Project Manager who will play a vital role in facilitating Agile processes and ensuring the Development team remains productive, focused, and aligned with the...

Senior Retail Analyst at Circana – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...

Technical Systems Analyst 2371 – Gauteng Centurion

Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a Technical Systems Analyst (Entry) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)A Junior Technical Systems Analyst position is to be added to our team. If you are a systems analyst with an eye for detail and...

Software Tester – Contract

PurposeResponsible for performing Software Quality Assurance TestingClientLarge JSE listed Company based in Sandton, seeking a Software Tester to conduct all the Quality Assurance Testing6 to 12 month Fixed Term Contract; required immediatelyResponsibilitiesObtain the...

Project Manager II at Computek Networks

Manage the project resources (including people, procurement, systems, time and budget) from the initiation of an identifiedproject to the end of the defined project lifecycle or process in order to deliver on project goals and objectives Continuously develop own...

Solutions Architect

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team. The Solutions Architect will design and implement innovative technical solutions that align with business goals. This role involves evaluating business needs, crafting scalable and secure...

Software Tester – Contract – Gauteng Johannesburg

PurposeResponsible for performing Software Quality Assurance TestingClientLarge JSE listed Company based in Sandton, seeking a Software Tester to conduct all the Quality Assurance Testing6 to 12 month Fixed Term Contract; required immediatelyResponsibilitiesObtain the...

Project Manager II at Computek Networks – Gauteng Johannesburg

Manage the project resources (including people, procurement, systems, time and budget) from the initiation of an identifiedproject to the end of the defined project lifecycle or process in order to deliver on project goals and objectives Continuously develop own...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team. The Solutions Architect will design and implement innovative technical solutions that align with business goals. This role involves evaluating business needs, crafting scalable and secure...

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