Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

Falling launch costs set to boost VLEO satellite market

Global investment in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites will reach nearly $10-billion by 2031 – up from $5,2-billion in 2026 – according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth of almost 100% will be driven by: Expanding commercial interest in launching...

Rogue AI agent hit at least four targets

The OpenAI agent that went rogue last week compromised the defenses of at least four systems, including the reported breach of Hugging Face’s production systems. This came to light in an updated statement from OpenAI, as the companies continue to investigate the...

Entry-level jobs for school-leavers

This Youth Month, online recruitment platform Pnet has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for June 2026, featuring a closer look at the top entry-level job opportunities in South Africa. Based on vacancies posted across the company’s platforms, this special...

SA again failing its women … now with breast cancer care

A new study by the Department of Surgery at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa - including critical shortages of surgical services, specialist staff, and diagnostic capacity which deny many...

Veeam streamlines African distribution

Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Veeam has finalised the consolidation of its distribution landscape in Africa. As part of this updated model, Veeam has onboarded Mitsumi Distribution as a new distributor for East and West Africa, while...

SA’s Saucecode garners global awards

South African company Saucecode has been gathering global awards for its home-grown Roboteur automation platform, which is deployed in enterprises as varied as Nedbank, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Cine Centre. CIOReview Magazine Europe recently awarded Saucecode...

Valued at $1,77trn, SpaceX goes public

Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) will start trading today on the  today (12 June 2026) Nasdaq Global Select Market and Nasdaq Texas. The company has confirmed the pricing of its initial public offering of 555 555 555 shares of its Class A common...

2026 Model Awards recognise tech excellence in financial services

Global advisory firm Celent has named the financial institutions demonstrating excellence in technology use across banking, buy side/sell side, insurance, risk management, and wealth management. Through the 2026 Model Awards, Celent analysts have identified real-world...

Novus warns of lower earnings

Novus Holdings has issued a trading statement, alerting shareholders to reduced earnings for the year ended 31 March 2026. The company cautions that earnings per share (EPS) is expected to be between 78.58 cents and 89.66 cents, reflecting a decrease of between 19,1%...

Veeam aims to put trust back into the data platform

Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted enterprises’ relationship with their data, which could expose that data to new threats. To plug this emerging gap in enterprise resilience, Veeam has added a new...

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Don’t let downtime steal your Black Friday sales

As retailers and enterprises across South Africa prepare for the annual Black Friday surge on 28 November, network resilience is once again in sharp focus. For many organisations, the festive trading season is the ultimate stress test, one where downtime can have...

Cautious consumers set the tone for Black Friday 2025

South Africa’s technology and durables (T&D) manufacturers and retailers will face fierce competition for the consumer’s rand during the upcoming Black Friday promotional period, with NIQ South Africa forecasting relatively flat growth in terms of units and...

Vulnerable SA retailers in for brutal peak season

South African retailers face a perfect cybersecurity storm as they gear up for an extended peak season. The busiest time of year will see head offices at their most vulnerable as cyber criminals target overworked staff who are desperate to ensure sales are maximised...

Plan before you swipe: FNB’s guide to smarter Black Friday spending

Black Friday isn’t just a day anymore, it’s a full-blown season of deals, flash sales, and digital buzz. For many South Africans, it’s where saving meets spending, and the thrill of “getting it right” feels like a win. But behind the excitement lies a choice: shop...

Business  has a role in accelerating the Net Zero journey

The shift towards net zero is no longer a distant aspiration; it is now an urgent reality. By Claire Bradbury, sustainability lead at Accenture, Africa As rising global temperatures exacerbate extreme weather events, hastening the pace of the transition is critical....

Huawei puts FTTR at the heart of home and SME

Huawei used Africa Com to showcase how its Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solutions are reshaping broadband into a full digital platform for homes and small businesses across Africa. FTTR extends fibre from the front door into every room, supporting consistent high-speed...

Vertiv to acquire PurgeRite

Vertiv Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, a leading provider of mechanical flushing, purging and filtration services for data centres and other mission-critical facilities. The acquisition is for a cash consideration of about...

FNB rolls out WhatsApp and NAVi channels

FNB is phasing in two new customer engagement platforms: NAVi, a fully integrated conversational virtual assistant on the FNB App; and WhatsApp, a streamlined digital channel tailored to meet evolving customer needs.  FNB Nav CEO Johan Maree says: “We have always been...

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Our client is seeking a motivated Business Intelligence Consultant to join a dynamic and growing team focused on data analytics, automation, and business process improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who enjoys solving complex business challenges,...

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Our client is seeking a motivated Business Intelligence Consultant to join a dynamic and growing team focused on data analytics, automation, and business process improvement. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who enjoys solving complex business challenges,...

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Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Junior Project Manager to join a growing technology-focused environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to work alongside senior leadership, coordinate software development...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript)

Our client is seeking talented Full Stack Developers with strong JavaScript and/or TypeScript experience to join a dynamic consulting environment. This opportunity offers exposure to a wide range of industries, projects, and technologies, allowing developers to work...

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Our client is seeking talented Full Stack Developers with strong JavaScript and/or TypeScript experience to join a dynamic consulting environment. This opportunity offers exposure to a wide range of industries, projects, and technologies, allowing developers to work...

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Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Application Support Engineer to join their Business Process Management team. This role is ideal for a systems-focused professional who enjoys troubleshooting, process improvement, systems administration, and supporting...

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Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Application Support Engineer to join their Business Process Management team. This role is ideal for a systems-focused professional who enjoys troubleshooting, process improvement, systems administration, and supporting...

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Want to sit right at the intersection of fintech, data engineering, and client strategy? On behalf of a leading financial technology company, we are seeking an Actuarial Data Scientist / Implementation Engineer. In this high-impact role, you will lead the deployment...

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