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...

Google hit with $1bn fine in Europe

The European Commission has hit Google with a $1-billion (Euro 890-million) fine for anti-competitive business practices. The European Commission yesterday took two decisions finding non-compliance by Google with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for self-preferencing its...

Microsoft still top phished brand, but ChatGPT now on the radar

Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand on Check Point’s Brand Phishing Ranking - accounting for 23% of all brand phishing attempts during the quarter, nearly double the next-closest brand. The findings also show that cybercriminals continue to exploit the trust...

Call for financial architecture reform in Africa

The African Development Bank Group’s board of governors has endorsed president Dr Sidi Ould Tah’s mandate to implement the bank’s Four Cardinal Points strategic vision to accelerate the reform of African’s financial architecture. The governors called on Dr Ould Tah to...

TSMC uses Nvidia for design and manufacture

Top semiconductor manufacturer TSMC using Nvidia accelerated computing and AI to advance semiconductor design and manufacturing. As chips move to more advanced nodes, bringing them from design to high-volume production has become one of the world’s most complex...

Nvidia debuts deskside AI computer

Nvidia today announced Nvidia DGX Station for Windows, a powerful deskside AI supercomputer designed to build, run and connect always-on AI agents to Windows applications and workflows, capable of running frontier AI models of up to 1 trillion parameters locally....

Nvidia releases open source agent tools and skills for physical AI

Nvidia yesterday announced a major collection of open source physical AI skills and tools that help developers turn complex robotics, autonomous vehicle (AV), vision AI and industrial digital twin workflows into agent-executable tasks — reducing the costs, time and...

Sophos sets up SA entity

Sophos has set up Sophos South Africa, a local legal entity designed to strengthen Sophos’ operations in South Africa and support the company’s continued growth across sub-Saharan Africa. Local organisations are facing a more complex threat landscape driven by...

Between geopolitics and AI, global economic outlook hangs in balance

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook. Nearly nine in 10 chief economists surveyed expect global growth to weaken over the next 12 months, reversing...

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‘Local frst’ data security is SA’s new digital fortress

The digital landscape is abuzz with discussions on threats, resilience, and the ever-evolving power of protection. Yet, amidst the global conversations, a distinct, powerful message is emerging from South Africa: the critical importance of a 'local first' approach to...

Financial services need to balance agility with compliance in the cloud

For financial institutions, the cloud has moved beyond experimentation. It is now a strategic imperative, underpinning everything from digital banking to real-time analytics. Yet in today’s regulatory and risk-conscious environment, the question is no longer whether...

From deep to dark web: The supply chain fuelling cyberattacks

The dark web has transformed from a clandestine refuge for cybercriminals into a fully-fledged, sophisticated supply chain for cyberattacks, posing a direct and growing threat to South African organisations. This hidden segment of the internet now functions as a...

Ricoh SA shifts to partner model

Motswako Office Solutions has announced the successful acquisition of selected Enterprise, Global, and Commercial customer portfolios from Ricoh South Africa, in alignment with Ricoh South Africa’s strategic transition to a business partner-only distribution model....

Lenovo launches GPU Advanced Services

With GPU demand outpacing enterprise deployment capacity, Lenovo has launched GPU Advanced Services to help customers boost workload performance by up to 30% and accelerate AI adoption. “Enterprises are moving rapidly to operationalize AI, but many still struggle with...

When likes become liability: Hidden cyber risks at work

The use of social media at work – especially on devices connected to internal networks – is putting South African businesses at risk of data breaches and cyberattacks. With no specific laws governing social media use in the workplace, many businesses operate without...

Why payroll teams can’t keep up with modern work culture

Working remotely has benefits, as does working from the office. Both concepts are part of changing workplaces. Rather than choosing sides, workplace cultures should evolve to embrace these new dimensions. But when companies still rely on old software, they lack the...

Micro-credentialing redefines how graduates break into new careers

With rapid shifts in the job market becoming commonplace, graduate professionals have to be more resilient than ever to ensure they stay ahead of trends and keep their careers on an upward trajectory.  This has given rise to the phenomenon of micro-credentialing,...

The SAP migration mistake most companies make

When organisations plan their move to SAP S/4HANA, they are usually focusing on things like infrastructure, cloud hosting, and new functionality. By Tracy Gore, senior SAP consultant at BTEC Consulting These are important, but many migration projects come to a...

Smart organisations are bringing workloads back on-prem

Following the cloud revolution an unexpected trend is taking hold in the shape of cloud repatriation with many businesses making the strategic move of bringing workloads and data back from the cloud to on-premises infrastructure. This is according to Nexsan and its...

System Engineer – Specialist at Datonomy Solutions

Systems Engineer SpecialistRole PurposeThe Systems Engineer Specialist will provide deep technical expertise across infrastructure, systems software, operating environments and enabling technologies. The role is responsible for installing, configuring, testing,...

Senior Infrastructure Technician – Gauteng Gauteng

SENIOR INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIANLocation: Centurion, PretoriaNON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: ROLE OVERVIEW: The Senior Infrastructure Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimisation of ISP and telecommunications infrastructure, including...

Senior C# Developer – Gauteng Sunninghill

Are you an experienced .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a skilled software professional with a strong background in C#/.NET development, system design, and SQL optimization to join a dynamic team. If you have 6-9 years of software...

Senior Data/AI Application Engineer (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the coding talents of a Senior Data/AI Application Engineer who is excited & passionate about the rapid shift toward AI-native development. You will own the full lifecycle — from engaging with...

Back-end developer

Title: Back end developerWorking model: Fully on-siteLocation: SandtonSeeking a Back-End C# Developer strong in Azure Cloud services and with practical exposure to AI / LLM integrations. You will be responsible for building scalable APIs, microservices, and...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2476

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Executing the required changes...

Senior Data/AI Application Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the coding talents of a Senior Data/AI Application Engineer who is excited & passionate about the rapid shift toward AI-native development. You will own the full lifecycle — from engaging with...

Back-end developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Title: Back end developerWorking model: Fully on-siteLocation: SandtonSeeking a Back-End C# Developer strong in Azure Cloud services and with practical exposure to AI / LLM integrations. You will be responsible for building scalable APIs, microservices, and...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2476 – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Executing the required changes...

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