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...

SA entrepreneurs invited to step on to the national stage

The search has officially begun for South Africa's most inspiring entrepreneurs as entries open for the 18th South African Small Business Awards. Whether a business has achieved exceptional growth, overcome significant challenges, introduced an innovative product or...

GoTyme Bank app migration logs 4m users

As it prepares to discontinue existing platforms, GoTyme Bank (formerly TymeBank) has clocked more than 4-million downloads of its new app. As more customers move to the new GoTyme Bank app, the bank is accelerating its phased migration away from its legacy digital...

Disruption to Avbob’s digital systems

Avbob has confirmed that the recent disruption to soe of its digital platforms and services is the result of an incident involving external malicious actors. “The matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness, and our technical teams, together with specialist...

AI control gap widens as enterprise deployment scales

As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise-wide deployment, two-thirds of CIOs and CTOs in a new IBM Institute for Business Value study say they are being held accountable for AI systems they do not fully control, while governance struggles to keep pace at scale....

Humanoid robots on the march

The global humanoid robot market will reach $40,5-billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 38,2% from 2026 to 2033, says Grand View Research. The market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid technological advancements leading to more efficient and...

Four critical threats cybersecurity leaders must urgently address

There are four critical and unpredictable threats where attackers hold a significant advantage to successfully exploit weaknesses in targeted organisations, according to Gartner. These include deepfakes, AI application compromise, prompt injection, and software supply...

AI in education reaches new heights

The global AI in education market is expected to reach $57,2-billion by 2033 - a CAGR of 25,9% from 2026 to 2033 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Digitalisation and technological advancement are innovating industrial sectors such as healthcare,...

Cybercriminals turn focus to credential abuse techniques

Password guessing and valid account misuse rank among the most effective tactics used by cybercriminals in 2025, says a new Kaspersky Security Services report, reflecting a strategic shift as attackers move away from triggering endpoint protection with noisy malware...

ME conflict takes toll on air passenger demand

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for April 2026 global passenger demand, indicating a drop-off which can be squarely placed on the current Middle East turmoil. Highlights from the latest research reveal: Total demand, measured in...

Nvidia launches Vera CPU for agents

Nvidia has announced that tech leaders are planning to adopt Nvidia Vera, the company’s CPU built for AI agents. Now in full production, Nvidia Vera is a new class of processor enabling 1.8x faster task completion compared with x86 CPUs to drive diverse workloads...

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Trading in milliseconds: the role flash storage plays in finance

In today’s global financial markets, speed is paramount, writes Giorgio Ippoliti, technologist at Sandisk. When transactions are measured in milliseconds, and decisions are made in real-time, the ability to gain access to, and process data as quickly as possible is...

The role of long-term device rentals in the as-a-service era

The as-a-service era is synonymous with flexible subscription plans for everything from software to storage and even workspaces. The logical next step in this journey, says Go Rentals CEO Evan Berger, is extending that same flexibility and cost-efficiency to business...

The hard truth about endpoint security: Attackers are already ahead

Is endpoint security keeping pace with how attackers actually operate today? Barely and only if you are proactive. By Roy Alves, sales director of J2 Software Today’s attackers are not the amateurs of the past. They are stealthy, adaptive and exploiting the very...

Tokenisation of securities a strategic evolution

The convergence of blockchain technology with traditional financial markets is no longer speculative - it is a structural shift redefining how investors access, trade, and interact with listed securities. By Dr Wiehann Olivier, partner and fintech and digital asset...

AI breaks new ground for the retail industry

AI is a foundational technology in the retail sector. Niel Coetzee, technical director at redPanda Software Deployed to enhance personalisation, operational efficiency and optimise workflows and planning, AI solutions are rapidly becoming practical, enterprise-scale...

Your cybersecurity strategy is probably wrong – and how to fix it

Recently, I asked a room full of business leaders who among them would rate their cybersecurity posture as "excellent”. Only one hand went up. When I dropped the ranking to "good," just a few more hands were tentatively raised. By Kudakwashe Charandura, head of...

Super WiFi takes industrial connectivity beyond fibre and LTE limits

In many parts of Africa, industries still face crippling gaps in WiFi connectivity. Vast mining operations, ports, construction projects, and energy facilities often extend far beyond the reach of fibre or LTE networks. They are also too expansive for traditional...

AI represents the next horizon for ESG

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented pace globally. By Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, Sinalo Matubatuba, candidate attorney, and Ilhaam Fredericks, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel The exceptional growth of data and the rapid...

Senior Backend Developer – Centurion /JHB

ENVIRONMENTA leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior back-end developer in their Development and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver solutions to achieve customer satisfaction, while working within...

Specialist Developer (C#)

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Specialist Developer to join a fast-paced development environment in Edenvale. This role is ideal for a senior technical professional who thrives in designing scalable solutions, driving system performance, and mentoring...

Senior Backend Developer – Centurion /JHB – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENTA leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior back-end developer in their Development and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver solutions to achieve customer satisfaction, while working within...

Specialist Developer (C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Specialist Developer to join a fast-paced development environment in Edenvale. This role is ideal for a senior technical professional who thrives in designing scalable solutions, driving system performance, and mentoring...

Machine Learning Engineer

Build Intelligent Systems That Drive Real ImpactJoin a forward-thinking tech team building AI-powered solutions that transform how businesses operate. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll design, develop, and deploy scalable ML models, working closely with data and...

Data Engineer

We are launching a major, Group-wide Data and Analytics transformation to build a modern, robust, and highly governed data ecosystem. To achieve this, we are looking for a heavy-hitting Senior Data Engineering Consultant to join us on a fixed-term contract.This isn't...

Web3 Accountant – Western Cape Cape Town

A forward thinking company leading the charge in the Web3 domain is seeking passionate individuals to join an innovative team. If you are tech savvy and eager to dive into digital assets, blockchain, AI and beyond, this is your chance to be part of something ground...

Technical/Systems Engineer

Are you a hands-on Systems Engineer who thrives in high-availability environments? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional to work across infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems while ensuring seamless IT...

Data Engineer (Snowflake | Matillion)

An established enterprise organisation is investing heavily in its modern data platform and is looking for an Intermediate Data Engineer to help build and optimise scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and business decision-making. This is an...

Technical/Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a hands-on Systems Engineer who thrives in high-availability environments? This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional to work across infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems while ensuring seamless IT...

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