SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

Why parents share children’s moments online

Kaspersky’s latest “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (47%) of parents surveyed in South Africa regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their children on social media platforms. But while family content remains popular, privacy settings and...

Impact of Hormuz shipping disruptions starting to bite

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a rapid analysis - Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade and Development - examining the impact of the Middle East war between the US and Israel against Iran and the disruption to maritime traffic...

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

These are the top future of work trends in 2026

Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...

Samsung, Apple push global smartphone sales up

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 2,3% year-over-year (YoY) to 336,3-million units in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25). Despite the memory...

SMEs hope US tariff rulings will bring relief

Small South African exporters are watching how the the US Supreme Court of Appeals will rule on tariffs, most likely to happen later today. Small South African exporters were hit hard by US tariffs during the last quarter of 2025, according to the SME Export Index...

Internet blackout as Uganda heads to the polls

Reports are coming in the Uganda has imposed an Internet blackout ahead of general elections being held tomorrow (Thursday 15 January). The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is believed to have told service providers to suspend Internet access ahead of the...

Free Starlink for Iran amid Internet shutdown

With Iran still implementing a nationwide Internet shutdown, Starlink has made its service available to customers for free. Several non-profit organisations reported yesterday (Tuesday 13 January) that they had been able to access the satellite Internet service at no...

Internet censorship affected 4,6bn people in 2025

2025 started with 47 ongoing Internet disruptions, while 81 new restrictions were imposed during the year, according to Surfshark’s internet shutdowns yearly recap. Government-imposed Internet shutdowns affected 4,6-billion people in 2025. Asia continues to lead the...

CNAPP set to $12,9bn by 2030

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market revenue is forecast to reach $12,9-billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 30% from 2025 to 2030. According to Dell’Oro research, the market’s trajectory is being shaped...

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Climbing the corporate ladder used to be a rite of passage. You put in the hours, nodded at the right moments, and hoped one day you’d get your own corner office (or at least a bigger monitor). But younger generations - Millennials and Gen Z - are turning that dream...

Sectigo, Altron Security in strategic channel partnership

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AI-powered Google tool lets African businesses reach more customers

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What’s the difference between disaster recovery and cyber recovery?

As ransomware attacks become increasingly common, businesses must understand the difference between traditional disaster recovery (DR) and cyber recovery strategies. By Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer at DMP SA  While DR centres on restoring IT operations...

Cybersecurity, cyber resilience requirements come into force soon

Financial institutions have until 1 June 2025 to comply with South Africa's Joint Standard 2 of 2024: Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience, published by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (Authorities) in May 2024. "The Joint...

AI could be a game changer for Africa’s youth

AI can be transformative for Africa, but the continent must move quickly to empower its youth to optimise the technology’s potential. This is according to Prof. Abejide Ade-Abjola, Professor of AI and Applications at the Johannesburg Business School at the University...

How to reap the benefits of Africa’s solar boom

With 2,5 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of solar capacity added across Africa in 2024 and 194,34 GWp expected in 2025, the continent is fast becoming a global hotspot for solar energy growth. Leading this shift are the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, where...

Trends, strategies and challenges for AI in manufacturing

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is opening up exciting opportunities to improve decision-making, predictive maintenance and quality control. By Kevin Dherman, chief innovation officer at Syspro AI-driven technologies empower manufacturers...

Synthesis partners with Remapped

Synthesis Software Technologies has announced a new partnership with Remapped, a SaaS platform that significantly accelerates and optimises Oracle workload assessments for AWS cloud migrations. Synthesis is the first partner to bring this transformative solution to...

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My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an Oracle Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related fieldMinimum 5+ years' relevant...

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Full Stack Developer (Java)ESSENTIAL SKILLS:Java Spring BootAngular (Typescript and JavaScript)Kafka & JMS (MQ)SQL (Oracle, Postgres)Cloud infrastructure (AWS)Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:Java...

C# Developer

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Business Analyst/Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role OverviewServe as the Business Analyst for CCBA's TMS implementation project, focusing on Distribution Route/Vehicle Planning, Yard Management, Driver Payment, and Driver Invoicing processes. The role entails leading requirements analysis, high-level solution...

Data Analysts at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

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Build production-grade AI systems that power the future of digital banking. Is this you? You're a hands-on Machine Learning Engineer who enjoys turning data science ideas into reliable, scalable systems. You're comfortable working independently in a remote, global...

Solutions Architect at PnP

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