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 theĀ 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...

Quantum computing is coming for Web3

IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Naoris Protocol found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to...

AI to transform e-commerce

Marketplace platforms are a dominant economic force globally, and have helped to change how businesses and consumers interact. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a seismic technological shift, poised to reshuffle the deck once again. Prosus, in collaboration...

Scientists warn of AI-triggered extinction

Scientists and academics are once again sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on our future, going as far as to suggest it might trigger human extinction. A new statement from the Centre for AI Safety calls for society to urgently take...

Ransomware drives professionalisation of cybercrime

The success of ransomware gangs has spurred a significant trend of professionalisation amongst cyber criminals where different groups develop specialised services to offer one another, according to a new report from WithSecure (formerly known as F-Secure Business)....

Major gangs’ shutdown impacted ransomware trends for 2023

Ransomware has been making headlines for the past several years. In their quest for profit, attackers have targeted almost every type of organisation, from healthcare and educational institutions to service providers and industrial enterprises, affecting nearly every...

Digital prepaid card usage to surge

The value of digital prepaid card transactions will exceed $3,98-trillion globally by 2028, up from $528,7--billion in 2023. A Juniper research study found that, by 2028, the value of digital prepaid card transactions will represent just under 60% of total prepaid...

Modest global growth for hardcopy peripherals

Worldwide shipments of hardcopy peripherals grew 2,2% year over year to 22,8-million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23). Shipment value also expanded 14% year over year during the quarter to $11-billion, according to new data from the International Data...

Shanghai ranked as smartest city

A new study from Juniper Research has found that Shanghai is the leading smart city in 2023; ranked first for the second year in a row. The top five smart cities, as ranked by Juniper Research, are Shanghai, New York, Toronto, Seoul and Shenzhen. Juniper Research's...

BRICS skills Olympics applications open

The SA BRICS Business Council is looking for South Africa's best up-and-coming tech gurus to represent the country in the BRICS Future Skills Challenge. This year's future skills Olympics will help solve problems that BRICS (South Africa, Brazil, Russia, India and...

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Get a head start on PoPI compliance

Businesses will face a rude awakening if they fail to put in place the reasonable measures to be PoPI compliant, with punishment that will vary from company to company; a fine of up to R10-million or jail time of up to 10 years. Not only are organisations, for the...

9th BIT Consulting appointed as StreamSets distributor

9th BIT Consulting, specialists in implementing SOA solutions, middleware integration and products, has been appointed as an African partner for StreamSets, a global leader in data performance management. StreamSets offers a set of products designed to address the...

Cyber-crime drives specialised protection need

The majority of businesses in South Africa are aware of the risks of cyber-crime, but very few of them have adequate - if any - cover to protect their organisations in the event of a cyber-attack. "A report by AT Kearney, Global Management Consulting Firm, has...

Business after junk: insurance has never been more important

The recent downgrade of South Africa's bonds to junk status heralds tough times for business, with SMEs likely to be hard hit. The pressure to cut costs should not tempt owners to skimp on insurance: being properly covered is critical to long-term survival, writes...

Cisco introduces Global Gold certification

Cisco has announced Global Gold, the company's highest partner certification tier. The new tier makes it easier for Cisco and its partners to collaborate at a global scale and broadens Cisco's global reach within its ecosystem of partners. "Global Gold increases the...

The importance of female empowerment in a patriarchal society

A recent McKinsey Global report found that $12-trillion could be the tally added to the global GDP by 2025 if the gender equality agenda were advanced. It is one of many research papers that shows how female empowerment plays a fundamental role in supporting economic...

You’ve got fibre, now what?

So you've made the decision to go fibre. But why is that an important step for your business, and what now? Fibre broadband is the transference of data over thin glass fibres, using light.The preferred standard before fibre used copper cables and electrical current....

Social media contracts a line of defence for executives

As more executives in the c-suite embrace social media, reputational risks are likely to increase if proper contracts and policies are not in place. This is the word from Leon Ayo, CEO of executive search firm Odgers Berndtson Sub-Saharan Africa, who says executives...

Entersekt wins second Banker Africa 2017 award

South African fintech company, Entersekt has won the Judges' Choice: Best Technology Provider at the fourth Banker Africa East Africa Awards held recently at a gala dinner in Nairobi. A total of 30 institutions across seven countries - Kenya, Ethiopia, Mauritius,...

Xerox opens first showroom and service centre in Zambia

DIGIprint, the exclusive Xerox distributor in Zambia, has opened the first Xerox Showroom and Service Centre in Zambia. The initiative is supported by Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 sub-Saharan countries and part of the...

MICROSOFT AND MIS DEVELOPER (12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

Accountable for Analysing system data and create schemas on the Data Warehouse. Extraction, Transformation and Loading (ETL). Desired Skills: Data Analysis SQL Power BI Data warehouse MIS data Python Power Apps C# Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Desired...

Senior back end Developer

Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate Back end developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER

Outputs Creatively 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 low-code...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

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...

Senior back end Developer – Gauteng Bedford

Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate Back end developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed...

SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Rivonia

Outputs Creatively 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 low-code...

Senior DevOps (Cloud Engineer)

Our client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior DevOps (Cloud Engineer) responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing DevOps practices, architectures, and processes to align with business goals. The role focuses on enhancing automation, reliability, and...

Business Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...

Software Developer (SQL, C#.Net) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A global Dev House in the sphere of iGaming seeks the coding talents of a passionate Software Developer whose core role will be to contribute to the design of cutting-edge software products while maintaining existing produces, adhering and sharing its...

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