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.

Slight uptick forecast for global car sales

Global new light vehicle sales in 2025 are expected to rise 1,7% year-over-year, to 89,6-million units, according to a new forecast by S&P Global Mobility. The global auto sector remains focused on managing production and inventory levels in response to regional...

Six vendors dominate the SASE market

The global secure access service edge (SASE) market reached $2,4-billion in 3Q 2024, according to a report from Dell’Oro Group. The top six SASE vendors - Zscaler, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Fortinet, and Netskope - each with greater than 5% revenue share,...

UCT retains top spot in Africa on CWUR rankings

The University of Cape Town (UCT) retains its spot at the highest-ranked African university, at 267th position (up three places from last year) by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) in their 2023 Global 2000 list. CWUR released the largest academic...

Microsoft signs up for fusion energy

Helion Energy has announced an agreement to provide Microsoft electricity from its first fusion power plant. The plant is expected to be online by 2028 and will target power generation of 50MW or greater after a one-year ramp up period. The planned operational date...

Mobile money transactions set to boom

A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in the payments market, found that the total value of mobile money transactions in emerging markets will reach $2-trillion by 2027, an increase of over $500-billion from 2023. Growing at 33%, the market is being...

Early signs of El Niño weather patterns spotted

Kelvin waves, a potential precursor of El Niño conditions in the ocean, are rolling across the equatorial Pacific toward the coast of South America. The most recent sea level data from the US-European satellite Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich indicates early signs of a...

SA property in demand for hyperscalers

South Africa continues to attract data centres to its property market, with a number of new operators eyeing the local environment. This is the word from Calvin Crick, MD: transaction service at Cushman & Wakefield Broll, who says the real estate services company...

Mobile payments a growth opportunity

Governments are incorporating digital payment choices to create a digitalised, cashless society. Bring your own device (BYOD), a surge in smartphone usage, and a large number of people without bank accounts are some of the key variables that are likely to provide...

SA comes under attack from spyware

The number of users attacked with spyware in South Africa increased by 18,8% from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023. Spyware continues to be a threat to users of different types of devices, including thin clients, according to research coming out of the recent Kaspersky Cyber...

Egypt acquisition boosts Vodacom resilience

Vodacom Group has released preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2023, with group revenue at R119,2-billion, up 16% thanks to the acquisition of Vodafone Egypt and rand depreciation against a basket of international currencies. The group reported service...

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AI drive the rise of new skills

The fear that artificial intelligence will threaten the jobs of human workers is quickly being dispelled. "It is natural that with change comes fear, however fear also hinders development moving forward. Change should therefore be viewed as an opportunity and nowhere...

HP announces supply chain goals

HP Inc has released its 2016 Sustainability Report, outlining new efforts to shrink its global footprint through a 10% decrease in supply chain Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2025. Concurrently, the company announced two supply chain...

R1m at stake in Cell C reality show

Hangman - a fast-paced online reality show which aims to uncover South Africa's greatest innovator - has been announced by Cell C. The stakes are high in this revolutionary new programme with R1-million in prize money. "Cell C's strategic focus is around bringing...

Environment top of mind for African power

The scramble to address Africa's electricity supply backlog has entered a new phase, with significant benefits for developers, funders and communities, says ERM, the world's leading sustainability consultancy. Consultants at the consultancy's Africa operations say...

Your business’s worst enemy is a ringing phone

Everywhere, businesses are wrestling with how to offer an omnichannel experience to their customers. But in pursuing digital customer strategies, many companies often try to run before they learn to walk, letting important fundamentals fall by the wayside. "It doesn't...

Strong ICT infrastructure the first step in transformation

Digitalisation must be the engine for South Africa's future development, underpinned by a strong ICT policy framework, including a firm commitment to investment from government and the private sector. That's the message delivered by the global ICT solutions provider...

The face of insurance risk in an IoT-enabled world

We live in an increasingly connected world, and if the Internet of Things (IoT) has its way, technology is poised to change life as we know it - by interconnecting everything around us and integrating technological insight into physical everyday items. This means...

The death of cloud limitations

The Cloud Services division of IT service management giant EOH has unveiled CloudBolt, an agnostic cloud solution that offers a single pane of glass through which cloud customers can govern the use, performance and delivery of all their cloud services, irrespective of...

Never check in to a flight again

Frequent flyers especially know the stress before departure: When does check-in open? What is my booking code? Will I get an aisle or window seat? Now AirlineCheckins.com - a product from the Lufthansa Innovation Hub - automatically checks travellers in for more than...

Helping African companies prepare for growth

Driven by significant growth in smartphone adoption, Africa is poised to become the skills pool for the world. Underpinned by innovation solutions derived from trends such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics, the continent has become an attractive...

Intermediate IT Engineer (Crypto Engineer) – Western Cape Cape Town

SUPER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CRYPTO ENGINEERING ARENA.ROLE: Crypto EngineerLOCATION: Pinelands, Cape Town (office based)COMPANY: The company was established several years ago to meet the demand for affordable cryptography solutions accessible to all...

.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

We're looking for a Senior .Net Developer with Blazor to join our team. As the Senior Developer, you'll play a critical role in leading a team of developers and delivering high-quality software solutions to our clients. Your expertise:7+ years' experience in software...

Quality Assurance Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Join an amazing forward-thinking company in the healthcare technology sector and become part of a team to deliver core Services including Switching and Integrations, Business Operations & Engineering and Infrastructure to clients. In particular, it delivers value...

IT Project Manager

Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to plan, execute, and close IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while aligning with strategic goals.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree...

RPG Developer

iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us. What you will do:Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the...

IT PROJECT COORDINATOR

Introduction: Play a pivotal role in the management and execution of complex projects in this multi disciplined environment. Become a part of successful project delivery in an organisation that has not only formed the cornerstone of financing and stimulating the South...

IT Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria

Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to plan, execute, and close IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while aligning with strategic goals.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree...

RPG Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us. What you will do:Design, develop implement, and be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the...

IT PROJECT COORDINATOR – Gauteng Centurion

Introduction: Play a pivotal role in the management and execution of complex projects in this multi disciplined environment. Become a part of successful project delivery in an organisation that has not only formed the cornerstone of financing and stimulating the South...

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Gijima Staffing Solutions is responding to a tender: Are you passionate about providing technical support? As a Desktop Technician, you will ensure that end-user devices are functional, secure, and meet the needs of staff and users.Qualifications and ExperienceDiploma...

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