The main malware threats to SA
Spyware attacks in South Africa increased 117% YoY making it the biggest malware threat in the local market, according to Kaspersky, with password stealers running a close second – growing 116% YoY. Exploit attacks were detected 20% more often in South Africa, while...
WEF outlines investible opportunities that deliver returns
More than 50 investible opportunities could turn capital flows into lucrative nature-positive business practices and contribute up to $10,1-trillion in annual business revenues and cost savings by 2030, according to a new World Economic Forum report launched today....
Digitalisation is impacting family life
Kaspersky's latest global research shows that most people currently interact with their family members digitally: 86% of all survey participants communicate with family via messaging apps, 58% have regular video calls, and 44% have even established joint streaming...
SA one of the most difficult countries for debt collection
South Africa ranks as one of the most difficult countries for debt collection in the Allianz Trade’s Collection Complexity Score and Rating report with a score of 67 - which has remained unchanged for the past four years. The score represents a severe level of...
Open-source intelligence raises risks
The risk of crime related to open-source intelligence (OSINT) continues to escalate. This is according to Community Monitoring Service (CMS) senior manager Gerrit van Heerden, who says we are seeing a growing, increasingly clinical approach by criminals who are using...
Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point
Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...
We won’t see humanoid robots in manufacturing and supply chain soon
Through 2028, fewer than 100 companies will progress humanoid robot proofs of concept beyond experimentation, with no more than 20 companies going live in production for supply chain and manufacturing use cases, according to Gartner. Most production deployments of...
Browser extensions could put your privacy at risk
As Data Privacy Week highlights the growing risks surrounding personal information online, new research from Incogni sheds light on a largely overlooked source of data exposure: AI-powered browser extensions. Incogni’s newly-released 2026 study finds that 52% of...
AI pushes global attacks to record levels
Organisations experienced an average of 1 968 cyber attacks per week in 2025, representing a 70% increase since 2023, as attackers increasingly leverage automation and AI to move faster, scale more easily, and operate across multiple attack surfaces simultaneously....
Mobile banking dominates in Africa
Mobile banking in Africa has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage, officially becoming the primary way millions of people interact with their financial institutions. While previous years focused on the race for digital adoption, a new landmark study reveals...
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Understanding the barriers to women’s career advancement
The Riverbed Agency has released its Care Barometer: Discovering What Women Care About 2025, research that sheds light on the critical challenges women face in aligning their aspirations with their daily realities. One of the fundamental outcomes of the barometer...
Why SA’s public services must go fully digital by 2030
Across South Africa, public service teams work tirelessly to meet the needs of citizens – often under immense pressure and with challenging circumstances. By Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa While there has been meaningful progress in...
Carbon credits explained
With record breaking sales once more in 2024, the popularity of carbon dioxide removal credits continues to rise. By Eve Pope, senior technology analyst at IDTechEx As the industry speculates incorporation of carbon removals into broader compliance carbon markets such...
Verification is no longer optional for SA businesses
In a high-stakes regulatory environment, many South African businesses operate under the illusion of compliance until it’s too late. From data privacy and financial licensing to empowerment targets, staying ahead requires more than good intentions. It demands constant...
Why real emails now look fake
In the fight against phishing, forward-thinking organisations are winning. But there’s a twist. The heightened vigilance that has empowered employees to detect suspicious emails is now creating a new dilemma: legitimate, business-critical messages are being flagged,...
Satellite tech to track unregistered rooftop solar
Even professionally fitted, well-maintained, and technically sound private solar installations may soon be disconnected or heavily fined by municipalities or utility provider Eskom if the correct paperwork is not in order, warns a solar expert. “Eskom and government...
Angola could position itself as a key player in regional logistics
Angola’s Lobito Corridor presents a unique and transformative opportunity for positioning the nation as a key logistics hub in southern Africa, writes Alexandre Silveira, MD of MSC Angola. This corridor, originally established as the Benguela Railway, connects the...
Outdated tech could cost you in safety
South Africa is in the process of transitioning away from 2G and 3G cellular networks, with a full switch-off targeted for the end of December 2027. While the aim is to free up spectrum for faster and more efficient 4G and 5G services, there are unintended...
Is password-based security ending?
The password is no longer a fortress in and of itself. In a landscape where attackers effortlessly bypass traditional defences, passwords have become more of a revolving door to a greater security fortress – one that needs to be built on resilience, not strength. By...
SA’s fibre bottleneck needs a wireless breakthrough
South Africa’s digital economy is accelerating fast. By Justin Mackenzie, MD of VO Connect With a projected 92% increase in national data centre capacity by 2030, rising from 501.1 MW to 962.4 MW, according to Africa Data Centres, businesses across sectors are...
SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) to lead operational excellence within a complex SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) landscape. This role focuses on DevOps-led operations, system stability, incident management, and continuous...
Scrum master (Portuguese speaker)
Urgently seeking a scrum master that is fluent in Portugueseposition is fully remote or if based in cape town hybrid Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and support team self-organization.Remove impediments and maintain...
Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A South African software development company specializing in digital transformation for the public sector is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance iOS and Android...
SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) to lead operational excellence within a complex SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) landscape. This role focuses on DevOps-led operations, system stability, incident management, and continuous...
Scrum master (Portuguese speaker) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Urgently seeking a scrum master that is fluent in Portugueseposition is fully remote or if based in cape town hybrid Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and support team self-organization.Remove impediments and maintain...
Senior Systems Administrator
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Systems Administrator.Qualification:B.Tech IT with 13+ years; ORB.Eng/B.Sc Hons IT 9+ yearsExperience:9 years of relevant experience includes:System Administrator oriented role, preferably in a...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) to support global financial planning and reporting solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on SAP BW/4HANA data modelling, integration, and analytics to enable...
Test Analyst II
Our client is looking for a self-motivated individual to join the Institutional IT team as a test analyst in delivering quality software that will create an exceptional user experience for our end-users.We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join the...
Senior Systems Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Systems Administrator.Qualification:B.Tech IT with 13+ years; ORB.Eng/B.Sc Hons IT 9+ yearsExperience:9 years of relevant experience includes:System Administrator oriented role, preferably in a...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) to support global financial planning and reporting solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on SAP BW/4HANA data modelling, integration, and analytics to enable...
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