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.

Drone market to reach $163,6-billion by 2030

The global drone market size is anticipated to reach $163,6-billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 14,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Evolving regulations facilitating easier drone integration into airspace and operations and...

Call for media literacy in the misinformation age

In a world increasingly defined by digital communication, the recent dialogue between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and billionaire businessman Elon Musk regarding misinformation highlights a pivotal issue that affects not only politics but the very fabric...

Smart technology wins TEARS a gold Stevie award

TEARS Foundation (TEARS) was named a Gold Winner for the use of smart technology in the non-profit or government organisations category in the 20th Annual Stevie International Business Awards (IBAs). Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “stepho” meaning...

Anna Collard scoops international women in cybersecurity award

Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, won the People’s Choice Award at the prestigious Cybersecurity Woman of the Year awards in Las Vegas. The award recognises and celebrates exceptional women in the cybersecurity...

Slight uptick in employment numbers

South Africa’s official unemployment rate was 32,6% in the second quarter of 2023. The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 154 000 to 16,3-million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the...

Older websites exploited for phishing scams

Scammers are now targeting various older websites that are without reliable protection as they seek an easier and more effective way to distribute phishing pages. Due to the lack of support and maintenance on these sites, they have become vulnerable to hacking through...

AI is changing work – and HR leaders should change too

The rise of generative AI has surfaced many new questions about how the technology will impact the workforce. Even as AI becomes more pervasive in business, people are still a core competitive advantage. By Jill Goldstein, managing partner: talent transformation...

Very few HR functions achieve functional excellence

Only 9% of human resources (HR) functions are both highly efficient and highly aligned to their organisation's needs, according to Gartner. Post-pandemic, the scope of the HR function has drastically expanded. A 2023 February Gartner survey of 217 HR leaders found...

The importance of post-school education in an unequal society

Dr Emma Whitelaw believes post-school education is a powerful tool for catalysing social mobility in South Africa, and it's for this reason that she dedicated her PhD research to the topic - to demonstrate its importance, identify gaps that need to be addressed, and...

Indian crypto users streak past US and UK

Over the past six years, India has seen a major rise in crypto ownership, despite a historically negative attitude toward the sector from the government. The country`s cryptocurrency market gained traction during the pandemic, causing the number of crypto users to...

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Bad IoT security can bolster the network

IoT security is becoming more urgent. In October, 2017 warnings cropped up of a brewing Internet of Things (IoT) botnet building for an unknown attack at some time in the future, writes Tallen Harmsen, head of IndigoCube Cyber Security. More than one million...

Distributed generation saves costs

Cummins and NRG Energy of the US have announced a strategic commercial partnership to deploy a resilient, cleaner, and cost-effective distributed generation platform for commercial and industrial customers. This platform is believed to be the first-of-its-kind in the...

Embracing automation in insurance

The mere mention of the word automation instils fear in the hearts of most employees. But it does not have to be the case. Automation in the workplace can lead to significant opportunities across the insurance value chain. By Jaco Swanepoel, CEO of SilverBridge...

Form and function key for business analytics

In a time when data has been labelled 'the new oil', businesses are scrambling to implement effective forward-thinking data management strategies that can deliver real-time insights and business value to decision-makers to drive business strategy, increase revenue,...

5G: are we there yet?

5G, or Fifth Generation networks are being lauded as the vehicle which will launch technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain based applications into mainstream use - and with good reason. 5G promises significantly faster speeds than its predecessor,...

Get employees to use new technology

New technology can save your small business time and money--but only if your employees actually use it. Unfortunately, humans are hard-wired to resist change, especially if it affects their already busy workdays, writes Xerox's Rieva Lesonsky. Here are some tips for...

CaseWare expands into 6 African markets

CaseWare Africa, a division of AdaptIT, has announced several initiatives to strengthen its capacity to serve clients in six key African markets. In Zambia and Zimbabwe, CaseWare has successfully constructed a channel partner model. It has also announced that its...

New tools to assist hearing impaired

Anyone who struggles with their hearing will tell you that telephone conversations and meetings can be the most challenging of business settings. Even with hearing aids, following conversations in these situations can present a significance hindrance in communication...

Military-grade protection from ADATA

ADATA Technology has launched the HD710M Pro and HD710A Pro, two new entries in the Durable line of external hard drives. The HD710M Pro and HD710A Pro offer protection against dust and moisture that exceeds IP68 standards, as well as military-grade shock-proofing....

PAIX invests in Rack Africa Ghana

PAIX data centres, a pan-African provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral colocation data centre services, has completed its first African investment in West Africa Data Centres Ltd (WADC), Ghana. WADC trades under the brand name Rack Africa and is Ghana's leading...

Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

As an Intermediate Project Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing various projects within the banking and finance domain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure project objectives are met on time and...

Senior .NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Senior C# Developer with a strong focus on .NET! This fully remote role is perfect for a Cape Town-based professional eager to bring their expertise and passion for cutting-edge development to a dynamic...

Network Engineer III – Gauteng Sandton

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.Join our dynamic team as a Network Engineer III, where you'll leverage your expert knowledge of network architecture to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge solutions. You'll work with the...

Agile Master (Advanced) 0556

Agile MasterESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to manage a technical team using Agile Methodologies- Leadership skills and knowledge of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment and improving transparency.-...

IT Auditor

Join a leading professional services firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and forensic services, as an IT Auditor. As one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, the firm offers an opportunity to grow your career with exposure to international expertise.Evaluate...

Project Manager (Property Development) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...

Agile Master (Advanced) 0556 – Gauteng Pretoria

Agile MasterESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to manage a technical team using Agile Methodologies- Leadership skills and knowledge of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment and improving transparency.-...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Join a leading professional services firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and forensic services, as an IT Auditor. As one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, the firm offers an opportunity to grow your career with exposure to international expertise.Evaluate...

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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Retail and Consumer Finance Concern in Joburg seeks the expertise of a Data Scientist whose core role will entail utilizing data, Machine Learning, statistical and mathematical models to solve business problems and enable the effective use of...

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