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...

Air cargo demand rises in January

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3,2% compared to January 2024 levels (3,6% for international operations) for an 18th...

Global fintech investment hits a seven-year low

2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95,6-billion of investment globally across 4 639 deals. Both global fintech investment and the number of deals fell to levels not seen since 2017, according to the Pulse of Fintech H2’24, a bi-annual report...

Dell expands generative AI initiatives

Dell Technologies has introduced new offerings to help customers quickly and securely build generative AI (GenAI) models on-premises to accelerate improved outcomes and drive new levels of intelligence. New Dell Generative AI Solutions, expanding upon our May's...

Wireless LAN market set to hit record $10bn this year

The wireless LAN market is expected to grow another 11% this year as newfound supply floods into the market, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group, which adds that manufacturers based in China have leapfrogged to WiFi 7, already testing the new APs with their...

Users want to customise their metaverse experience

Thirty five percent of US adults are now seeking out new ways to personalise their metaverse experience, says new research from BitcoinCasino.com. "The metaverse is quickly emerging as the next big tech platform and with it comes some exciting opportunities," says...

Hubble sees evaporating planet getting the hiccups

A young planet whirling around a petulant red dwarf star is changing in unpredictable ways orbit-by-orbit. It is so close to its parent star that it experiences a consistent, torrential blast of energy, which evaporates its hydrogen atmosphere – causing it to puff off...

PMI sees July decline

After what looks to have been a decent second quarter, at least in terms of quarterly growth momentum, the manufacturing sector had a setback at the start of the third quarter. This is the message from the latest seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index...

Conversational AI capabilities drive contact centre market

Worldwide contact centre (CC) and CC conversational AI and virtual assistant end user spending is projected to total $18,6-billion in 2023, an increase of 16,2% from 2022, says Gartner. "Near-term investment growth rates for CC and CC conversational AI and virtual...

Global fintech funding falls … but it’s not all bad news

The first six months of 2023 have proven difficult for the global fintech market with both total funding and the number of deals dropping - from $63,2-billion across 2 885 deals in H2 2022 to $52,4-billion across 2 153 deals in the first half of 2023, according to...

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Import industry demands visibility

Importers need to view their supply chain processes as real assets rather than just a means to an end -- now more so than ever, says Investec Import Solutions. With a slowing economy and weakening currency, businesses that import require greater visibility if they are...

Truecaller expands into Africa

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Dax Data partners with eSyncTraining

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Dimension Data gets SAP’s Global AMS certification

Dimension Data is one of a select group of companies worldwide to be awarded their certification as a provider of Application Management and Support (AMS) services to businesses on a global scale. Dimension Data is already a Global Premium supplier of SAP's Hana...

Cell C partners with ClickaBet

Online sports betting company ClickaBet and mobile operator Cell C have partnered to offer consumers a convenient sports betting service. Cell C customers can now place bets on some of their favourite sports, by simply dialling *147# via their mobile devices. Similar...

Securing the cloud in a complex threat environment

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Protect your home from digital attacks

Modern connected homes come with risks -- unprotected home WiFi can be hacked into, with some dangerous consequences. It becomes especially dangerous if the home is equipped with many connected IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Hacking into one would allow criminals...

Improving BI in insurance

Despite advances in business intelligence (BI), insurers are finding it difficult to reconcile numerous data repositories and gain a unified view of the customer. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, discusses how the BI approach can be improved on...

IFS delivers financial compliance to Saab

Swedish defence and security company Saab has chosen to deploy IFS Global Extension while investing in additional user licenses in South Africa. Saab has chosen to implement the IFS Global Extension solution to streamline the process of complying with local laws and...

SA’s homegrown heroes have an app for that …

Talk of homegrown heroes in South Africa is usually focused on the sports field. However, with mobile innovation a significant contributor to economic growth, perhaps South Africa's heroes are equally likely to have a mouse in their hand? "The recent quarterly...

Senior Database Administrator at M&M Consulting

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Colour and Software Application Specialist – Gauteng Sandown

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Senior System Engineer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Job Title: Senior System EngineerPurpose:To advance the maturity of the Company Mid Dish through assembling, integrating and verifying the Company Mid Dish systems and products while applying systems engineering leadership and recognised engineering competence and...

Senior Database Administrator at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead

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SAP HANA Systems Administrator at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: SAP HANA Systems Administrator ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled SAP HANA Systems Administrators for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant SAP HANA...

IT Support Specialist (Tier 2) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, with 15+ years of experience, maintains a startup's energy. They prioritise client and staff relationships, fostering innovation and collaboration in an Agile environment. As a Microsoft-aligned organisation with proven Azure capabilities,...

Senior Systems Engineer

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System EngineerQualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experienceB.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of relevant...

Full Stack Developer (Angular & C#) at Reverside

Job Title: Full Stack DeveloperJob Summary:Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic IT team. This role will focus on building a strong foundation for application monitoring, observability, and AIOps within our team. The...

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