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.

Cyberthreats put water systems at risk

Water is the essence of life, but in today’s digital world, it’s also an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. Water treatment plants and distribution systems rely on digital controls, which, if compromised, can lead to disastrous consequences, including...

CRM technologies the most valued by finance

Customer relationship management (CRM) technologies are the most valued in the finance function, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner survey of 383 finance leaders taken in October 2024 showed that CRM technology, cloud ERP and analytics and business...

Intel launches Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors

Intel launched the new Intel Core 14th Generation desktop processor family, led by the Intel Core i9-14900K. This latest-generation desktop processor family includes six new unlocked desktop processors at launch, delivering up to 24 cores and 32 threads and up to 6...

GenAI spend to reach $143bn, with 73% CAGR

A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that enterprises will invest nearly $16-billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023. This spending, which includes GenAI software as well as related infrastructure hardware and IT/business services, is...

CIOs must prioritise AI ambitions and planning

rtificial intelligence (AI) - especially the leap in generative AI (GenAI) - is part of a larger shift in how humans and machines interact, according to Gartner. This shift provides two key focus areas for CIOs and IT executives as AI becomes an enterprise initiative,...

Big Tech faces multiple hurdles in the pursuit of Gen AI dominance

In a rapidly advancing technology landscape, generative AI (GenAI) stands out as the latest innovation frontier - and leading the charge in this domain are Big Tech (Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft). However, with progress comes challenges, says...

Claims of cyberattack on Israeli power plant debunked

On 8 October, the hacktivist group known as Cyber Av3ngers claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Dorad power plant in Israel, showcasing PDF files and documents on their Telegram channel as proof. However, the Israeli authorities have not confirmed the...

Digitalisation top of mind at this year’s Gitex

This year's Gitex Global 2023 saw experts come together to re-evaluate how organisations can thrive in the face of rapid digitalisation. The various events during the week saw the convergence of the best minds and most visionary companies to scrutinise, challenge,...

DarkGate attacks linked to Vietnam-based cybercriminals

WithSecure researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cybercriminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available to cybercriminals...

Crypto wallet downloads drop by one-third

Cryptocurrencies made a serious comeback this year despite the regulatory twists and ups and downs seen in the past months. However, the global interest in apps that allow for cryptocurrency storage continues falling. According to data presented by AltIndex.com,...

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According to the 2017 Mobile Economy Report of the GSM Association, Africa currently has 420-million unique mobile subscribers representing a 43% penetration. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president: IOT for CISMEA at Gemalto By 2020, the Report predicts that...

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The business world is undergoing a total transformation as new technologies enable the rapid processing and analysis of huge volumes of data in real-time, equipping business leaders with unprecedented insight into granular detail of every aspect of their business. By...

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Ireland has compelling and innovative fintech solutions to offer Africa, says a delegation of South African financial industry professionals who recently visited Dublin. The South Africans, who travelled to Ireland as part of an Enterprise Ireland inward buyers'...

VoIP is affordable and reliable

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) offers the best communications solution in a challenging business environment because it is more affordable than cellular and more reliable than copper. VoIP is also feature-rich which enables SMEs to run enterprise-grade platforms...

ConCourt delivers ground-breaking finding on labour brokers

The deeming provision in s198A(3)(b)(i) of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) provides that an employee of a Temporary Employment Service (TES) not performing a temporary service for the client is "deemed to be the employee of that client and the client is deemed to be...

Bravado Gaming dominates ESEA MDL season 28

E-sports team Bravado Gaming hit a career-high when they dominated the playing field in season 28 of the E-Sports Entertainment Association League's (ESEA) Mountain Dew League (MDL). Competing in the league with the latest innovations from Dell's Alienware gaming...

SA’s growing cyber threats

Graham Croock, director of BDO IT Advisory Services, gives his opinion on the state of the cyber-security industry in South Africa. During my visit to BDO Norway last week, where I attended a tour of the BDO CERT facility, to personally see the operation of SOC...

SME demand for consulting skills increases

It is as well known fact that SMEs in South Africa make up approximately 91% of formalised businesses, providing employment to around 60% of the labour force, and produce a total economic output of an estimated 34% of GDP. While this sector remains vital to the local...

Use existing Asus routers to set up a home mesh network

Asus has introduced AiMesh, a powerful new software feature for its router range that enables users to connect multiple Asus routers into a flexible, high-speed Wi-Fi network. Perfect for home users and small businesses, AiMesh allows you to extend smooth and reliable...

Ekasi Tech Fest: opportunity for indie developers

The upcoming eKasi Tech Fest will provide indie game developers with the opportunity to present their independently-developed games to the event organisers and ICT sector luminaries to stand a chance to be incubated by Maxum Digital. Located at the Digital Innovation...

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Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Data Analyst/Insights Specialist at Private Company

Main Purpose of Job: The role will be responsible for analysing internal business and external market data to identify opportunities, gaps, and problems within the organization. This role includes evaluating the performance of the Marketing, Sales and Prescription...

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Our client is looking for a PHP Developer to join their team. The Ideal skill set will include PHP, Laravel, Drupal and Linux. Experience with other MVC Frameworks and CMS systems will also be considered (should you be willing to upskill on Laravel and Drupal).What...

Project Manager (Software) (Contract) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is looking for a PHP Developer to join their team. The Ideal skill set will include PHP, Laravel, Drupal and Linux. Experience with other MVC Frameworks and CMS systems will also be considered (should you be willing to upskill on Laravel and Drupal).What...

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