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.

Ethernet campus switch revenues set to bounce back

According to a recently published report by Dell’Oro Group, 2024 was a difficult year for Ethernet Campus Switch sales, with a 20% contraction compared to record revenues in 2023. The market is expected to rebound in 2025 and beyond, fueled by refresh cycles and WiFi...

ACSA reports a good festive season

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is proud to report a highly successful performance during the 2024 peak travel period, recording a 91% recovery to pre-pandemic levels and a 5% year on year increase in total passenger traffic. Marking the culmination of a bustling...

Flexibility, technology change how Africans work

The way people spend their work hours has been the same for a long time. But the pandemic has significantly impacted work life, and the changes it has sparked will impact how we work, view work, and use technology in the foreseeable future. Work has changed and will...

Are retailers getting their customer personalisation right?

Consumers today expect personalised experiences throughout their customer journey - whether it be on a retailer's website or physically taking a "special" off the shelf - but many retailers are falling short in meeting these expectations. A recent study conducted by...

Webb locates dust reservoirs in two supernovae

Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have made major strides in confirming the source of dust in early galaxies. Observations of two Type II supernovae, Supernova 2004et (SN 2004et) and Supernova 2017eaw (SN 2017eaw), have revealed large amounts of dust...

Information regulator takes action

The Information Regulator has levied an administrative fine of R5-million on the Department of Justice for breaching the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA). By Peter Grealy, Karl Blom and Wendy Tembedza, partners at Webber Wentzel In September 2021, the...

Final guidance for crypto asset services providers published

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has published final guidance for crypto asset services providers, which are listed as accountable institutions as of 19 December 2022. Lerato Lamola-Oguntoye, consultant, and Analisa Ndebele, associate from Webber Wentzel,...

The top three vacation scams to look out for

With the international vacation season in full swing, people around the world are searching for enticing travel destinations, affordable accommodation, and reasonably-priced flights. But Kaspersky researchers have seen an uptick in fraudsters taking advantage of...

SAIA issues warning on fake insurance certificates

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has cautioned potential customers about signing up non-life insurance policies with companies claiming SAIA status. In a statement issued by the industry body, it says: "It has come to our attention that there are some...

Wireless network security market to reach $59,66bn by 2030

The global wireless network security market size is estimated to reach $59,66-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 12,5% from 2023 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research. The wireless network security market growth can be attributed to the...

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SA fintech makes FICA simple

The South African-based fintech startup that offers cheap cross-border money transfer rates into key African countries, and now into India, has introduced an easy online registration process using its app -- taking a photo and a selfie. Mama Money believes that this...

Xerox adds MFP family for large workgroups

Xerox has launched the AltaLink C8000 and B8000 series as a part of its ConnectKey technology that transforms traditional printing devices into smart, connected workplace assistants. The AltaLink product family serves large work groups and busy offices by delivering...

FCM launches travel gateway

FCM Travel Solutions has unveiled Hub, a new gateway to its suite of interconnected technology solutions, FCM Connect. Hub gives travel managers, bookers and travellers access to multiple tools and resources via a single sign-on connection, including pre-trip...

E_kasi Gaming Expo showases eSports

Acer Africa presented at the e-Kasi Tech Fest and Gaming Expo in Orlando West, Soweto from 25 to 27 October. e-Kasi is the first eSports club in Soweto that aims to utilise the festival as a platform for entrepreneurs determined to improve the ICT sector. e-Kasi Fest...

Small, secure Futro devices from Fujitsu

Fujitsu has announced a new generation of Futro Thin Client devices, optimized for wide-scale enterprise deployments and providing enhancements in terms of flexibility, performance and security. Four new models include the Fujitsu Thin Client Futro Q940 PalmSecure...

Commvault Announces ScaleProtect  with Cisco UCS

Commvault has announced ScaleProtectTM with Cisco UCS, a scale-out data protection solution combining Commvault HyperScale Software with Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS). ScaleProtect with Cisco UCS provides enterprises a single, integrated solution that...

Ways to fight ransomware

Today, there's a good chance you know of either an individual or a company who has fallen victim to ransomware. In fact, unless you have been living in the Amazon jungle with no connectivity, you will have heard of the simple, yet terrifying concept of ransomware....

Cloud to expand African insurance

With many insurers looking at business expansion into Africa, the opportunity exists to embrace cloud-based solutions more fully to deliver solutions for these new markets. Patrick Ashton, managing executive of Cirrus, a subsidiary of the SilverBridge Group, examines...

Eliminate ‘first impression’ bias to add diversity

The adage that first impressions last should serve as a warning to employers seeking to improve diversity in their companies, an expert says. "Potential employers too often still evaluate applicants based on their initial impressions, with the result that their...

Record bookings growth for Veeam

Veeam Software has suprassed 16 700 service provider partners as demand for Veeam-powered cloud offerings for data availability, protection and management grows. Veeam has expanded its capabilities to physical environments as well as multi-cloud support for Microsoft...

Full Stack Developer

Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer will be required to develop software and applications using mainly C#, ASP.NET and Client-side technologies. The candidate will also be required to have solid experience in Frontend and backend. Details of RoleWrite, develop and...

Technical Project Manager at HB – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Job Title: Technical Project Manager - Enterprise ArchitectureLocation: Cape Town (Hybrid) Contract: 6 Months (Option to Extend) Industry: Financial ServicesRole Overview: Our client in financial services seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong...

Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Senior Full-Stack C# ASP.Net Developer will be required to develop software and applications using mainly C#, ASP.NET and Client-side technologies. The candidate will also be required to have solid experience in Frontend and backend. Details of RoleWrite, develop and...

Project Manager

A large renewable company with offices around the world is looking for a Project Manager.Join a firm with a reputation for excellent management and recognised as a leader in their industry worldwide. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related...

Technical Services ITSM Consultant

We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

A large renewable company with offices around the world is looking for a Project Manager.Join a firm with a reputation for excellent management and recognised as a leader in their industry worldwide. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related...

Technical Services ITSM Consultant – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...

Solar PV Project Manager

A large renewable energy company with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Kenya is looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to oversee their C&I projects. Minimum requirements: A minimum qualification of [URL Removed] Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical,...

C# Developer

We are seeking an experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C# development, along with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for creating high-quality software solutions. As a Senior C#...

Solar PV Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

A large renewable energy company with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Kenya is looking for a Solar PV Project Manager to oversee their C&I projects. Minimum requirements: A minimum qualification of [URL Removed] Electrical, Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical,...

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