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...

AI helps to protect endangered species across the globe

From Seattle to Cape Town, and everywhere around and between, AI is helping conserve the wild plants and animals that make up the intricate web of life on Earth. It’s critical work that sustains ecosystems and supports biodiversity at a time when the United...

Financial Ombud looks back on its first year

It’s been one year since the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) was formed from the amalgamation of the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), the Credit Ombud (CO), the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance (OLTI), and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI)....

IaaS cloud networking starting to gain in importance

The importance of networking to and within cloud environments has grown significantly for enterprise customers as more and more applications, workloads, and data are moved to the cloud, with IDC estimating that worldwide revenue for public cloud-based infrastructure...

Curro about to set local robotics on fire

Curro Durbanville High School will help ignite National Science Week when it hosts the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Western Cape Regional competition next weekend (Saturday 5 August). Teams of learners from different schools across the province are set to take part in...

Ransomware attacks on the increase in SA

While the beginning of 2023 saw a decline in the number of ransomware attacks in Q2, some regions saw an upward trend - with South Africa experiencing a 10% increase in attempts on individual and corporate users, according to Kaspersky Security Network data....

Vodacom hits back at battery thieves

Battery theft has become a top concern among mobile network operators given that their ability to deliver on their uptime customer promises depends on back-up power supply that batteries provide during power outages at mobile base stations. However, network providers...

Popular iWeek conference back next year

For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit - and by popular demand! - the South African Internet industry's iWeek conference is back. Hosted by the ZA Network Operators Group (ZANOG) and Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA), the event will be...

Resilience of SA businesses comes to the fore

The latest Experian Business Debt Index (BDI) indicates that South African businesses are not only coming to terms with load shedding and other adverse economic conditions but are, in fact, stoically battling through them and showing growth. The BDI, which reflects...

Slight relief for take-home pay in June

Despite the tough economic conditions, the average nominal take-home pay, tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), showed a marginal uptick in June, adding to the stabilisation observed over the past three months. "The average nominal take-home pay...

SA’s financial sector suffers highest losses from data breaches

IBM Security has released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the average data breach cost for South African organizations reached R49,45-million in 2023 - an all-time high for the report. This represents an 8% increase over the last three years and a 73%...

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Exclusive fibre promotion from BitCo

Licensed Tier One Internet Service Provider BitCo will be exhibiting at the MyBroadband conference 2017 at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on 26 October. BitCo is a gold sponsor of event, and will offer delegates a 1Gbps fibre Internet promotion. The BitCo GigUp promotion...

Special deals and attractions at rAge

It's time for the annual pilgrimage of all South Africa's gaming enthusiasts. The rAge Expo is once again ready to show off upcoming titles, cutting-edge hardware and the latest accessories, as well as plenty of chances for attendees to show off their gaming skills....

Syntech has money up for grabs at rAge

The countdown has begun for rAge 2017 and over the weekend of the 6th October thousands of die-hard fans will descend on rAge, either to participate in the three-day Lan or simply on the hunt for new technology and geek culture exhibitions as well as the Cosplay...

Value of background screening to retail

Fraud and violence in the workplace are serious threats to business stability and can be significant in retail environments where, daily, employees have direct access to customers, commodities and cash. Retail entities are responsible for protecting the business,...

TFG enhances online mall

TFG (The Foschini Group) took another significant step today in developing South Africa's first online mall, with the addition of value fashion retailer Exact, bringing the total number of linked stores on the group's expanding ecommerce platform to 13. It is a move...

Sophos expands global channel program 

Sophos has expanded its Partner Program to now offer training, certification and financial incentives that will help channel partners support customers using or migrating to the public cloud. Sophos is the first next-gen security vendor to introduce a program...

Siemens signs power deal with Madagascar

Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Madagascar to cooperate and identify measures to fast-track power generation in the country and work towards increasing capacity by an additional 300MW by 2019. The agreement was signed...

ZTE trials Pre5G Massive MIMO in Singapore

ZTE has teamed up with Singtel to complete live deployment of the 2.6GHz Pre5G Massive MIMO network at one Marina Bay site in Singapore. This Massive MIMO solution will be able to enhance Singtel's 4G user speed experience in time for Singapore's National Day...

Check Point extends security to Azure

Check Point Software Technologies has announced that its flagship vSEC cloud security solution for Microsoft Azure has been enhanced to support Azure Stack, delivering consistent security across Azure public and hybrid cloud environments. As a Microsoft Azure...

SA Tyre Distributors selects Cquential

SA Tyre Distributors, the country's largest passenger tyre wholesaler, has selected leading warehouse management software (WMS) specialist, Cquential Solutions, to provide a solution aimed at moving its warehouse operations in-house while optimising service delivery....

Business & System Analyst (Hermanus)

ENVIRONMENT:An exciting opportunity has opened for a Business and Systems Analyst at a leading cross-border financial services provider based in Hermanus, known for its innovative solutions. This role centers on analyzing and interpreting business requirements to...

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ENVIRONMENT:An exciting opportunity has opened for a Business and Systems Analyst at a leading cross-border financial services provider based in Hermanus, known for its innovative solutions. This role centers on analyzing and interpreting business requirements to...

Microsoft SharePoint Administrator at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: Microsoft SharePoint Administrator ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Microsoft SharePoint Administrators for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications: MCSE: ProductivityCore Skills:...

.Net Developer

My client is seeking a skilled .Net Developer to work on implementing features end to end, Api work in C#, Angular work and where appropriate front end changes for Blazor and MAUI as well as daily standup meeting between developers, testers, business analyst and...

.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

My client is seeking a skilled .Net Developer to work on implementing features end to end, Api work in C#, Angular work and where appropriate front end changes for Blazor and MAUI as well as daily standup meeting between developers, testers, business analyst and...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

Senior Java Developer

In this role, you will leverage your extensive Java experience to design, develop, and implement complex backend services. You will help build out our backend technology stack with a focus on AWS cloud solutions and micro services. Key Requirements Computer Science/...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role: As a Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, analyse processes, and recommend improvements to enhance...

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