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​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

AI is living up to some HR expectations

Forty-five percent of managers say that the use of AI has improved the work of their teams as much as they expected, according to a survey by Gartner. “CHROs are under pressure to ensure effective workforce usage of AI tools, but they have overrelied on empowering...

AI accelerates API sprawl

The worldwide Network Security market rose 10% to over $26-billion in 2025, within which the Application Security and Delivery portion totaled nearly $6-billion and grew 15%, according to Dell’Oro research. This alignment matters because application-layer controls are...

Phishing attacks target account credentials

An analysis of phishing and scam campaigns  from January through September 2025 found that 88,5% of attacks globally sought credentials for various online accounts. Another 9,5% targeted personal data such as names, addresses, and dates of birth, while 2% focused on...

Global cooperation proves resilient against geopolitical headwinds

Global cooperation is proving resilient even as multilateralism continues to face strong headwinds, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer 2026. However, cooperation is below where it needs to be to address critical economic, security and...

Semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $793-billion in 2025, an increase of 21% year-over-year (YoY), according to preliminary results by Gartner. “AI semiconductors — including processors, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and networking components continued to drive...

Trends shaping data centre design in 2025

Data centre innovation continues to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI. This is according to Vertiv Frontiers report, which draws on expertise from across the organisation, details the technology trends driving current and future innovation,...

Copper shortfall widens the AI race

A looming copper supply gap is poised to widen as electricity demand accelerates and new vectors - such as the race for artificial intelligence and surging defense spending - add to the call on copper. According to Copper in the Age of AI: The Challenges of...

How sales leaders can win in the age of AI

As the sales landscape rapidly evolves, CSOs are facing unprecedented challenges - and opportunities - driven by the rise of AI, the demand for greater productivity, and the need to manage costs. The path to 2026 will require sales leaders to rethink their strategies,...

Telecoms faces new threats in 2026

The Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has warned that South Africa’s telecoms sector enters 2026 facing intensifying cybercrime, infrastructure fragility and global supply threats that pose a direct risk to national digital stability. The assessment comes...

Discovery reverses attempt to claw back funds

More than 16 000 Discovery Health customers are breathing a sigh of relief this morning after the medical scheme decided it would halt attempts to claw back funds erroneously paid out due to a system error. Discovery Health last night (Sunday 11 January 2026) announ...

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ERP owners can turn payroll and HR into data-driven value creators

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax...

Building a global coalition for ethical AI in finance

The AI revolution is upon us, and its impact will be profound. By Aaron Harris, chief technology officer of Sage A record 28% of venture capital investment went to AI startups in Q2 2024. While, in the world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) more than 90%...

Degree not required for tech career success

Traditionally, a university education was considered a safe bet for career success - but with today’s rapid pace of change, school leavers now have more options than previously. In fact, depending on your career path, choosing an alternative training provider which...

How digital borders are transforming travel

Take eight billion people a year and squeeze them through the eye of a needle. You have 30 seconds. Now go… By Andy Smith, director of industry and innovation at SITA That’s the dilemma facing under-resourced airports and border control officers. Eight billion airline...

Africa democratises SMEs’ access to funding

In South Africa’s fast-evolving business landscape, access to funding remains one of the most persistent barriers to growth for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMEs). By Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare Partners These businesses are often hailed as...

What every business needs to know about SA’s payment legislation

Managing payroll isn’t just about paying salaries – it’s a legal minefield that can cost your business dearly if you get it wrong. With strict regulations and ever-changing compliance requirements, even a small mistake can lead to hefty fines and penalties. That’s why...

Diversity of data centre infrastructure to serve all South Africans

With more of South Africa’s economy going digital-only, the need for robust data centre capacity has never been more critical. Dean Matteucci, Rectron data centre category head, looks at the drivers of the modern digital revolution in South Africa, noting that a...

Likely tracking choices of utility-scale photovoltaic power plants

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have a significant role to play in increasing the power generation capacity in South Africa. By Shaniel Lakhoo, senior electronic engineer at WSP in Africa However, the PV power generation profile used in South Africa’s recent long-term...

Why and how to deploy immersion cooling systems in Africa

The demand for data centres in Africa is growing, driven by several factors, writes Wojtek Piorko, MD: Africa at Vertiv. These include government regulations for local data security, an increasing demand for cloud computing among small and mid-sized enterprises...

Automation Tester (5–7 Years) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Automation Tester with strong expertise in API testing, automation scripting, and modern backend technologies. This role will support the Private Lending project and involves validating critical lending workflows, ensuring...

Solutions Architect at PnP – Western Cape Kenilworth

Role SummaryThe Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures that protect the organisation against Cybersecurity Threats and secure sensitive data in compliance with regulations such as POPIA, PCI. The...

IT Systems Analyst (East London / Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

Our client is looking for an IT Systems and Application Analyst that will be responsible for the analysis, maintenance, and optimization of business applications and IT systems across the organization. This role involves working closely with business users, IT teams,...

Senior Business Analyst (12 month fixed term contract)

A well-established financial services business is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Analyst for a 12-month fixed term contractThe incumbent will investigate, document, and implement technology systems relating to Accessing Funding, ensuring access to capability,...

Project Manager IT at QES

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis 3 Day in office hybrid model / Cape Town based / Seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager to support and drive customer-facing financial...

.Net Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced .NET Engineer to join the Retail Saving Business project, where you will design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance, and scalable applications supporting core retail savings operations. The ideal candidate will have...

Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in Azure, .NET/C#, modern data warehousing, and distributed data processing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable data architectures, data models, and end-to-end data...

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