SA organisations see a rise in malicious insider threats
Mimecast’s ninth annual State of Human Risk Report reveals that 46% of SA organisations reported an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year – matching the 46% of local organisations reporting a rise in negligent incidents for the first time. This...
Threat actors ramp up sophistication of DDoS attacks
Sophisticated attacker collaboration, resilient botnets and compromised IoT infrastructure drove more than eight million DDoS attacks worldwide – some as large as 30 terabits per second (Tbps) – in the second half of 2025. According to NetScout Systems’ 2025...
South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures
South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...
These are the top future of work trends in 2026
Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...
Samsung, Apple push global smartphone sales up
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 2,3% year-over-year (YoY) to 336,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25). Despite the memory...
SMEs hope US tariff rulings will bring relief
Small South African exporters are watching how the the US Supreme Court of Appeals will rule on tariffs, most likely to happen later today. Small South African exporters were hit hard by US tariffs during the last quarter of 2025, according to the SME Export Index...
Internet blackout as Uganda heads to the polls
Reports are coming in the Uganda has imposed an Internet blackout ahead of general elections being held tomorrow (Thursday 15 January). The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is believed to have told service providers to suspend Internet access ahead of the...
Free Starlink for Iran amid Internet shutdown
With Iran still implementing a nationwide Internet shutdown, Starlink has made its service available to customers for free. Several non-profit organisations reported yesterday (Tuesday 13 January) that they had been able to access the satellite Internet service at no...
Internet censorship affected 4,6bn people in 2025
2025 started with 47 ongoing Internet disruptions, while 81 new restrictions were imposed during the year, according to Surfshark’s internet shutdowns yearly recap. Government-imposed Internet shutdowns affected 4,6-billion people in 2025. Asia continues to lead the...
CNAPP set to $12,9bn by 2030
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market revenue is forecast to reach $12,9-billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 30% from 2025 to 2030. According to Dell’Oro research, the market’s trajectory is being shaped...
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Bridging the cybersecurity workforce gap
The digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities for innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. By Hamid Maher, Kevin Huard, Hakim Hamane, Younes Zrikem of Boston Consulting Group At the same time, it has also introduced a growing array of cyber threats that...
Challenges and opportunities for SMEs
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have had a tumultuous few years, affected by a broad spectrum of political and economic issues. Despite these challenges, many business owners managed to keep their businesses afloat, and some have even found...
What diversity in education looks like, and why it matters
South Africa’s classrooms mirror the complexity of our broader society: a blend of cultures, languages, histories, and perspectives, working towards a common goal. And, while this diversity is one of our greatest strengths, it brings with it the responsibility to...
How GenAI is leaking companies’ secrets
Beneath the surface of GenAI’s outputs lies a massive, mostly unregulated engine powered by data – your data. And whether it’s through innocent prompts or habitual oversharing, users are feeding these machines with information that, in the wrong hands, becomes a...
Qlik expands embedded AI capabilities
Qlik has announced an expanded set of capabilities coming soon in its Qlik Cloud Analytics solution, equipping enterprises with tools to detect anomalies, forecast complex trends, prepare data faster, and take immediate action through embedded decision workflows....
NEC XON, Palo Alto Networks unite to unlock ROI
NEC XON, a newly certified Palo Alto Networks Diamond Partner, has unveiled its platform-led cybersecurity strategy designed to maximise return on security investment (ROI) for enterprise customers across Africa and beyond. “Tool sprawl is one of the biggest drivers...
Check Point delivers brand office firewall
Check Point Software Technologies has announced major advancements to its family of Quantum Force Security Gateways. All Quantum Force Security Gateways for the data center and perimeter are receiving a 15%-25% performance boost in threat prevention throughput –...
Schneider Electric launches 2025 Go Green Competition
Schneider Electric has opened registrations for its global Go Green Competition, inviting students and young entrepreneurs to present innovative, affordable and sustainable energy solutions. This year’s theme, Renewable Energy for Life & Livelihood focuses on two...
Qrent introduces circular IT for call centres
Sustainable IT solutions provider Qrent has introduced targeted solutions for the BPO industry. Its agile, on‑demand IT provisioning enables call centres to scale their IT infrastructure up or down in alignment with fluctuating demand. In response to mounting pressure...
Strategic appointments at Argility group
The Argility Technology Group (ATG), part of the data and technology cluster arm of global enterprise, Smollan, has announced strategic technology leadership appointments that serve to further embed ATG’s position as a leader in technology innovation. Koteswara...
CNC Programmer
Company based in Somerset West, Western Cape is seeking skilled CNC Programmers for 6 months with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres.This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring efficient...
Senior Full Stack Developer (Mobile & Backend Migration) at Datonomy Solutions
We are undertaking a strategic migration of an existing mobile and backend product into a previously built, modernised platform. This role requires a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer who is equally comfortable working across Flutter mobile applications and...
Software Developer (Odoo/Python) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
To develop, customize, and maintain the company's Odoo ERP system. Responsible for writing high-quality, scalable Python code, managing code repositories, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust and efficient ERP solutions that...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Somerset West
Company based in Somerset West, Western Cape is seeking skilled CNC Programmers for 6 months with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres.This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring efficient...
Senior Full Stack Developer (Mobile & Backend Migration) at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are undertaking a strategic migration of an existing mobile and backend product into a previously built, modernised platform. This role requires a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer who is equally comfortable working across Flutter mobile applications and...
Software Developer (Odoo/Python) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
To develop, customize, and maintain the company's Odoo ERP system. Responsible for writing high-quality, scalable Python code, managing code repositories, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver robust and efficient ERP solutions that...
Business Data Analyst
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly...
Payment Integration Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
Remote role.We are seeking a Technical Payments Integration Analyst to conduct a short-term discovery and feasibility assessment for a payments solution that is being built.The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and documenting the technical...
SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) 2314
Lead design, configuration and implementation of SAP Work Zone spaces, pages, cards and content structures to meet business requirements.Work closely with enterprise architects to define integration approaches between Work Zone and SAP back-end systems (S/4HANA,...
Business Data Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst to collect, process, and analyze data to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will transform raw data into meaningful insights, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly...
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