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...

Top change management trends in the age of AI

In 2026, more organisations will need to reshape work as they continue to invest heavily in AI, according to a December 2025 Gartner survey of 110 CHROs, which says that 78% agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their AI...

Applications open for JWO Research Grant

The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant opens its 2026 call for applications today (23 March 2026), inviting early-career African scientists to submit research proposals that advance biodiversity and conservation on the continent. The grant is open to...

AI component demand to drive campus switch market

The Campus Ethernet Switch market rebounded in 2025 but did not grow enough to compensate for the 19% contraction in 2024 revenue, says a new report on the sector from Dell’Oro Group. “Vendors are dodging campus switch component shortages that are appearing because of...

$8bn boost as SA joins Afreximbank

South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of pan-African multilateral financial institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). South Africa becomes the 54th state to accede to the bank’s Establishment Agreement, aimed at...

Software stocks hit as AI jolts pricing power

The software selloff is investors’ real-time repricing of the sector in the AI age, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His stark analysis from comes as a new AI automation tool from Anthropic sparked a $285-billion plunge in big-name stocks across the...

Customer service jobs lost to AI are coming back

By 2027, 50% of companies that attributed headcount reduction to AI will rehire staff to perform similar functions, but under different job titles, according to Gartner. “While AI-driven layoffs have captured attention, the reality is more complex,” says Kathy Ross,...

AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...

Services, acquisitions drive Vodacom revenue growth

Vodacom reported a 11% in group revenue for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, to R43,9-billion. Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, comments: “During the third quarter, Vodacom Group made significant strategic progress, marked by two milestones that strengthen our...

Protect yourself against believable voice clones

A terrifying scam is spreading fast: criminals use AI to clone a loved one’s voice and call families with a fake emergency, like a kidnapping or accident, then pressure them to wire money immediately. A recently reported case where a mother received a call that...

Security risk, not routing, is driving SASE

Cumulative secure access service edge (SASE) spending across Security Service Edge (SSE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) is forecast to reach $97-billion between 2025 and 2030, according to Dell’Oro group. This level of spending is nearly three times larger than the...

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Integrate security into your development lifecycle

In today's fast-paced digital world, organisations face a challenging balancing act: delivering software quickly while ensuring it's secure. By Nic Evans, head of business agility at iOCO Digital Traditional approaches that treat security as an afterthought or a final...

Holistic tech solutions can keep Africa current and competitive

As a developing continent with enormous growth potential, Africa stands at a crossroads. By Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies, South Africa and Botswana   On the one hand, its young, tech-savvy population is eager to capitalise on the opportunities presented...

AI gives manufacturers an answer to operational challenges

The increasing sophistication of AI solutions couldn't come at a better time for South African manufacturers, who are grappling with declining sales and the uncertainty of global trade. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa It’s a critical moment - with nearly...

SA businesses keep their eye on renewables

South African businesses are increasingly seeking independence from Eskom due to its reliability issues, and the steady, multi-digit annual tariff increases the utility is imposing. While cost savings are a primary concern, power stability is equally critical, as...

Ransomware isn’t going away but you can stay ahead

Ransomware continues to be one of the most disruptive and costly threats facing organisations today, writes By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager: managed security services at Galix. With attacks capable of halting operations, damaging brand reputations, and draining...

AI demands a new playbook for security

There’s a growing unease in boardrooms, data centres, and cabinet offices across South Africa. It’s not just about economic headwinds or political uncertainty it’s about something quieter, more technical, and yet just as dangerous: the rising tide of cyber threats. By...

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...

How outdated payment systems are slowing supply chains

Same-day deliveries and real-time tracking have transformed consumer expectations across the globe. But the real bottleneck in supply chains, particularly in Africa and other emerging markets, isn’t just about logistics; it’s the payment systems underpinning them. By...

AI creates everyday risks for African businesses

In our fast-evolving cyber risk landscape, it’s easy to be captivated by the headlines—stories of cutting-edge exploits, wild new attack vectors, and AI’s role in shaping malware that once seemed impossible. By Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: Africa and venture...

Why trade policy alone won’t fix Africa’s logistics challenges

At first glance, the global shift in tariff policy should be good news for Africa, writes Jacqui Cantwell, commercial director of C Steinweg Logistics (CSL). As trade tariffs ease between certain markets, it seems the path for African exports should clear. But trade...

Developer Intern – 12 Months – Gauteng Sandton

At the end of the Internship Programme, the intern will be provided with a hands-on exposure to real-world software development practices while contributing meaningfully to technology enablement across the organisation.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESKnowledgeKnowledge of...

Human Capital Information Systems Analyst

Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Manager: Human Capital Information Systems, the Analyst: Human Capital Information Systems is responsible for driving the optimisation of Human Capital Information Systems (HCIS) to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of people...

Human Capital Information Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Manager: Human Capital Information Systems, the Analyst: Human Capital Information Systems is responsible for driving the optimisation of Human Capital Information Systems (HCIS) to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of people...

Developer Intern (24 month contract)

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Developer Intern for a 24 month contractAt the end of the Internship Programme, the intern will be provided with a hands-on exposure to real-world software development practices while contributing...

Developer Intern (24 month contract) – Remote Remote

A well-established short term insurer is seeking to appoint a Developer Intern for a 24 month contractAt the end of the Internship Programme, the intern will be provided with a hands-on exposure to real-world software development practices while contributing...

Full Stack Software Engineer (Python, FastAPI, TypeScript) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Engineering team of a cutting-edge FinTech Platform on a mission to build data-driven funding products that power real-world impact as its next Full Stack Software Engineer. You will design, build, and maintain scalable systems at the heart of the...

Senior Information Security Engineer – Western Cape Durbanville

Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...

SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD (CAPE TOWN)

Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...

SENIOR SPECIALIST : NMSI TECHNICAL LEAD

Job Purpose: The business is looking for a self-motivated individual to manage the National Monitoring Support Initiative project and provide technical leadership for the work on strengthening the company's monitoring framework; developing a system for reporting,...

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