AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

Business leaders bet big on robots, but few are ready

Robotics is no longer a bet on the future - it's a plan for the next five years – but according to new research from Intel, most organisations are moving faster than their operating models can support. The new study – The Robotics Readiness Gap - finds a stark...

Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Discovery Bank analyses festive spending

Discovery Bank has released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024, highlighting interesting festive spend behaviours. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, comments: “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So...

Hackers shut down SA Weather Service

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) web site (weathersa.co.za) is still down following a cyberattack on the weekend. The agency says its systems went down on Sunday evening (26 January 2025) following a security breach. This was the second attempt in two days,...

New GM for WASPA

The Wireless Application Service Provider's Association (WASPA) has announced the appointment of Noelan Rungasamy as the body's new GM, effective 1 June 2023. Rungasamy takes the baton from long-serving GM, Ilonka Badenhorst, who is leaving WASPA to pursue alternative...

Data centre virtualisation to reach $23,14bn by 2030

The global data centre virtualisation market size is anticipated to reach $23,14-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16,5% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The requirement for unified and centralised management of data centres and...

Finance leaders urged to embrace AI as an organisational role

To build an AI-driven finance organisation for the future, it will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today, according to Gartner. "We're seeing a profound shift in how finance teams work based on the...

Global DeFi revenues set to surge

Although the 2022 crypto winter has been especially cold in decentralised finance (DeFi) land, the DeFi industry is set to boom this year, with revenue reaching record highs. According to data presented by BitcoinCasinos.com, global DeFi revenues are expected to jump...

Mobile AI market on track to hit R85bn by 2030

The global mobile artificial intelligence (AI) market is anticipated to reach $84,97-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 26,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth has been significant in recent years due to several...

Dream job scam targets victims on LinkedIn

Kaspersky experts have warned against a new wave of phishing scams on LinkedIn targeting people in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region, with the promise of a dream job. Cybercriminals posing as HR managers from high end fashion brands are luring victims to...

Shipping faces new safety challenges

Shipping transports around 90% of world trade onboard different vessels so maritime safety is critical. Improvements have been significant over the past decade, culminating in the sector reporting a record low number of large ships lost over the past year. However, a...

Businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future

Businesses play a crucial role in addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainability. By incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals into their operations, companies can make a positive impact while also gaining rapport with their...

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SilverBridge drives technology innovation

SilverBridge has concluded the second year of its Awesome Projects campaign rewarding innovative thinking by its employees. Such has been the quality of entrants that it will be implementing most project submissions as solutions in the organisation. "As one of the...

True Cloud for carrier-neutral service providers

As adoption and use of public cloud services accelerates, carrier-neutral service providers have moved quickly to create new offerings that benefit hybrid cloud scenarios. This is according to James Thomason, chief technology officer of HyperGrid, who says:...

Digital Shadows unveils channel program

Digital risk management company Digital Shadows has launched its channel only partner program - Channel REV - and an associated online Partner Portal. They are designed to accelerate partner revenue and enhance their customers' loyalty by offering the award-winning...

Anatomy of a ransomware attack

Ransomware is a type of malware that, as the name suggests, takes a user's data hostage and then holds it for ransom. If users do not pay the ransom, hackers threaten to delete their information. This type of malicious software is by no means a new phenomenon, writes...

SA’s first cause-based online pop-up store

Get ready for South Africa's first cause-based online pop-up store, offering a curated selection of handcrafted products to purchase. From clothing and toys to jewellery and art - the forgood Pop-Up Store is open for the month of July only. The best part? Every sale...

Lexmark unveils new range of laser printers

Lexmark International has announced the launch of its new four-year guarantee SMB line. Nathan Nayagar, MD of Lexmark South Africa and English speaking Africa, says: "Our newest line of printers helps small and medium companies compete in a big business world. This...

Protect your system from ransomware

Another round of ransomware assault has just hit over 2,000 global targets, including Danish shipping company Maersk, US pharmaceutical company Merck, and many private and public institutions in Ukraine. Unlike WannaCry attack that hit seven weeks ago, the latest...

The unstoppable rise of the public cloud

The International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that more than 80% of IT organisations will be committed to hybrid cloud architectures by the end of this year, vastly driving the rate and pace of change in organisations. In addition, its analysts predict that by...

TFG collaborates for e-commerce value

The Foschini Group (TFG) E-commerce says collaborating with agile online retail partners like Travelstart, SA Florist and Cybercellar is pivotal to future success, by inspiring customers, driving social engagement and generating revenue. "Our recent collaboration with...

Metacom to provide communications for Lewis Stores

Lewis Stores has selected Metacom as its exclusive South African communications service provider. The retailer has a South African footprint of more than 645 stores nationwide with a further 116 stores in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland, which Metacom has...

.Net Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Are you a seasoned Senior .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality...

Senior Microsoft Developer

A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Microsoft DeveloperCollaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code technology...

Senior Microsoft Developer

Key Performance AreasCreatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in...

Full stack developer Dot Net

Intermediate Full stack Developers ( Automotive exp and advantage) Role Overview: Develop and deliver feature-rich SaaS solutions tailored to the automotive industry, driving innovation and enhancing user experiencesRequired: Proficiency in Angular 2+ for dynamic web...

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...

Senior Microsoft Developer – Remote Remote

A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Microsoft DeveloperCollaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code technology...

Senior Microsoft Developer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Key Performance AreasCreatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects.Staying abreast of the latest developments in...

Full stack developer Dot Net – Gauteng Bedford

Intermediate Full stack Developers ( Automotive exp and advantage) Role Overview: Develop and deliver feature-rich SaaS solutions tailored to the automotive industry, driving innovation and enhancing user experiencesRequired: Proficiency in Angular 2+ for dynamic web...

Senior Systems Engineer – Gauteng Primrose

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...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing The...

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