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-designed proteins take on deadly snake venom

AI-driven medicine could deliver life-saving snakebite treatments to the world’s most vulnerable. Every year, venomous snakes kill over 100 000 people and leave 300 000 more with devastating injuries — amputations, paralysis and permanent disabilities. The victims are...

How to spot red flags in digital relationships

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Kaspersky privacy experts are shedding light on the fine line between care and control in digital relationships. Kaspersky’s global research shows that nearly half of respondents (47%) expressed concerns about their partners violating their...

Generative AI could expand by 10-times by 2028

The popularity of ChatGPT has spawned an array of startups and kicked off a race by major technology providers to compete for mindshare. Revenues of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology offerings are forecast to reach $3,7-billion in 2023 and expand to...

Enterprise, industrial metaverses exceed expectation

Companies that have already deployed industrial metaverse use cases are seeing more reported benefits than those still in the planning phase expect, most notably in capital expenditure reduction (15%), sustainability (10%) and safety improvement (9%). This is...

IT leads prepare for possibility of grid failure

CIOs and IT leaders are under pressure to prepare their organisations for the possibility of extended load shedding or a complete grid failure, however few would be able to sustain business as usual through extended power outages. This emerged during a high-level...

Telkom considers acquisition bid

Telkom has confirmed that it has received an unsolicited non-binding indicative letter from the Afrifund Investments for the acquisition of a controlling stake in Telkom. Afrifund Investments is a consortium led by former Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko, comprising Axian...

Retirement trends shift as life expectancy increases

Life expectancy increased from an average of 48 to 73 years between 1950 and 2019 and the United Nations forecasts further increases, estimating that global average life expectancy will reach about 81 years by 2100. Longer lifespans are causing individuals,...

Intel expands market opportunities

IDC has issued a study providing a look at the steps Intel is taking to reposition the company to provide solutions that supply larger, higher-growth markets. The industry research firm's analysis shows Intel has increased its serviceable addressable market (SAM) by...

FedEx deploys zero-tailpipe emission EVs

FedEx Express has deployed the first 10 electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa as part of its goal to transform its entire global pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040. To achieve this, FedEx Express will purchase 50% of its new...

META region among top mobile financial scam targets

Throughout 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, 14% of installs of potentially unwanted mobile financial apps on Android phones were made by users in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa (META) region. META ranks third among the world regions behind APAC and LATAM in terms...

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Data analytics key for public sector

Data analytics is a quick, fool-proof way to improve service delivery and uncover new revenue streams in the public sector, writes Kroshlen Moodley, GM: public sector and utilities at SAS. It's time to be frank: If the public sector truly wants to improve service...

Nigerian-phishing scammers are after IP and network plans

Attackers behind a recent surge in phishing and payment-interception attacks on industrial companies are also stealing victims' project and operational plans, as well as diagrams of electrical and information networks, according to a report by Kaspersky Lab's...

Altron appoints executive committee members

Allied Electronics has appointed Collin Govender and Zipporah Maubane as group executive: shared services and group executive: marketing, PR and corporate communications, respectively. Both individuals have proven track records within their respective areas of...

Vox launches IT in a box for SMEs

Integrated ICT and telecommunications company Vox has launched IT in a Box, comprising workstation maintenance and support services specifically designed for SMEs. ¨Instead of overwhelming SMEs with multiple options, we focused on three key pillars namely...

Hyper-efficient DDoS variant uses fewer infected hosts

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continue to morph and bend into new, dangerous shapes. While reflection and amplification techniques have come to characterise a large number of complex, multi-vector DDoS attacks, Arbor Network's territory manager for...

Smart factories unlock global opportunities

As the likes of advanced robotics, machine learning, 3D printing, connected sensors and augmented reality transform the traditional manufacturing industry, some tantalising new opportunities emerge for local manufacturers, writes Dereshin Pillay, head of manufacturing...

Achieve business IT alignment in the digital age

Digital transformation continues to transform the businesses landscape, affecting business strategies, operations and the development of products and services. Emmanuel Tita Sama, global account director: west and central Africa at Orange Business Services, explains...

MTN SA makes executive appointments

MTN has appointed five new executive members. Effective immediately, Marco Gagiano will assume the role of Executive for Customer Value Management. Gagiano joins MTN SA from MTN Group where he was GM of Business Services and Operations in the SEA (Southern and East...

WhereIsMyTransport secures £1,2m funding

WhereIsMyTransport, a public transport data and technology company originally founded in South Africa, has received an investment of £1,2-million from the Global Innovation Fund (GIF), Goodwell Investments and Bombardier. The investment has been secured as the company...

Logicalis buys into Packet Systems Indonesia

Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Group, and its Indonesian partner Metrodata, have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Packet Systems Indonesia (PSI), a leading ICT systems integrator and service company. PSI will be integrated with Logicalis Metrodata Indonesia (LMI),...

IT Systems Engineer (CH1065) – Western Cape Lemoenkloof

Our client in the Fintech industry, with offices in Paarl, is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer with over 4 years of IT support experience to manage and maintain their SaaS applications, cloud production environments, and Google Workspace.Key responsibilities...

Junior C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Database architecture and design. Write code. Create and design user interfaces. Debug and maintain client programs.Minimum Requirements:Education: Matric and related IT qualification. Skills required: C#, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS, SQL with MS SQL Server,...

CX Analyst Developer – Remote Remote

Role:At the company, our client takes a user-centered and iterative approach to digital product design to ensure the best experiences for their customers across their journeys. This means the company steps into the shoes of their customers, to understand how they...

Integration Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE: Design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT systems meeting the business requirements...

Integration Developer

Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client.Clearance: Security clearance checks required (including clear credit record and South African citizenship.)Are you passionate about designing cutting-edge integration solutions while working in a...

SAP Consultant

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Functional Consultant: MM! Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of SAP Material Management? We're on the lookout for a superstar Functional Consultant to bring your flair for configuration, testing, and problem-solving to our...

Service Desk Analyst

Summary:A Service Desk Analyst plays a pivotal role in efficient handling of first responses, assignment of tickets and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. This dynamic professional collaborates with the service desk team, technical teams, and customers...

Integration Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client.Clearance: Security clearance checks required (including clear credit record and South African citizenship.)Are you passionate about designing cutting-edge integration solutions while working in a...

SAP Consultant – Gauteng Sandhurst

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Functional Consultant: MM! Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of SAP Material Management? We're on the lookout for a superstar Functional Consultant to bring your flair for configuration, testing, and problem-solving to our...

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