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...

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...

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:...

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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Why SA tech companies should pay attention to an AI lawsuit

A recent landmark ruling by a California court has delivered legal clarity on a defining question in the era of generative AI: can large language models (LLMs) be trained on copyrighted works without the rights holder’s consent? By Kate Beretta, partner, and Ashleigh...

Quantum computing a double-edged sword for the digital age

Quantum computing is poised to redefine the boundaries of data security, offering groundbreaking solutions while threatening modern encryption’s foundations. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT Technologies. For third-party IT...

The psychology of pay: Why employees stay or leave

In a country where economic uncertainty, inequality, and unemployment are daily realities, it is assumed that primarily money is what keeps South Africans in their jobs. But this is no longer the full picture. By Deon Smit, master reward specialist and SARA Exco...

Digital wallets open the doors to a whole new paradigm

Describing the payments environment as “dynamic and fast-moving” would border on cliche and be an understatement. By Paul Wenborn, business development manager at Ecentric Sweeping comments such as these must come from a place of deep market knowledge and confidence....

AI helps to beat the heat in the data centre

Data centres are the foundation of our digital world, powering everything from cloud computing to AI. But this immense capability comes at a cost - substantial energy consumption, much of it tied to cooling systems. As demand for computing grows, so too does the...

Bridging the skills gap means reimagining education

As the world hurtles toward a more digital, automated and interconnected future, the question that should be on our minds as a nation is - “Are graduates being adequately prepared with the right skills to survive and thrive, now and in the future?” According to the...

SA rewires its future through PPPs

On 4 April 2025, the South Africa Transmission Infrastructure Investment Forum brought together key decision makers, including Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, alongside industry leaders, financiers, and developers. The forum laid the...

Backup has evolved, but has your strategy?

With cyber threats rising and compliance standards tightening, South African organisations are under growing pressure to revisit their data protection strategies. According to Obsidian Systems, an supplier of open-source solutions and global SaaS backup HYCU, the era...

Infobip brings voice calling to WhatsApp Business users

Infobip has launched WhatsApp Business Calling, a new feature that enables businesses to make and receive voice calls via their WhatsApp Business numbers. The feature allows businesses to receive and initiate voice calls globally, using WhatsApp’s native interface so...

How to prevent network outages

Network outages pose significant challenges for businesses, disrupting productivity, revenue streams and customer confidence. Kaspersky’s global research shows that the majority of companies (71%) need between one and five hours to restore operations after an outage,...

QA Automation Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking a QA Automation Engineer for a remote role, with the option to work hybrid in Cape Town. Key Requirements Qualification: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Software Development, IT, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in QA...

Java Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Java Engineer will design, develop, and deliver cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs while contributing to scalable system architecture. This role requires end-to-end ownership of features, from design and development through deployment and monitoring,...

Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...

Integration Engineer

Our client is seeking an Integration Engineer for a fully in-office role based in Centurion. Key Requirements Qualification: Diploma or Degree in IT, Software Development, Electronics, or related technical field.Experience: 5+ years in integration or similar technical...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Consultant to support Talent Management and HR operations within our global IT environment. The role focuses on ensuring smooth operations of SAP SuccessFactors and delivering high-quality support to users...

Java Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

The Java Engineer will design, develop, and deliver cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs while contributing to scalable system architecture. This role requires end-to-end ownership of features, from design and development through deployment and monitoring,...

Integration Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client is seeking an Integration Engineer for a fully in-office role based in Centurion. Key Requirements Qualification: Diploma or Degree in IT, Software Development, Electronics, or related technical field.Experience: 5+ years in integration or similar technical...

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