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...

SAP outlines autonomous enterprise vision

Kathy Gibson reports from SAP Connect – Word on the street is that agentic artificial intelligence (AI) heralds the end of the ERP era. Not so, says Nazia Pillay, MD: southern Africa at SAP. "ERP is no longer just a system of record," she tells delegates to SAP...

Transnet on track with R129bn recovery

Transnet will spend more than R129-billion over the next five years to restore the organisation’s sustainability and credibility. This is the word from group chief executive Michelle Phillips, addressing delegates at the SAPICS Conference in Cape Town. Phillips told...

Crypto clarification shifts debate from ownership to practical regulation

National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) updated statement on the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations has moved South Africa’s crypto regulation debate into a more practical phase, says Bitexen CEO, Mark Diuga. Extending the public comment...

Young scientists showcase research in Türkiye

South African young scientists researching rocket propulsion systems, climate-related fisheries conservation, and advanced mathematical modelling are set to represent the country at the 1923 International Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) in İzmir,...

Local family business leverages AI to protect vulnerable employees

While the global narrative around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has often been defined by the fear of job losses, a third-generation South African manufacturer is proving that technology can, indeed, have a soul. Lesco, a local producer of high-quality electrical and...

Magnificent Seven’s Wall Street dominance threatened

The blockbuster IPOs expected imminently from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could weaken the grip the Magnificent Seven - Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Tesla - have held over Wall Street for years, according to Nigel Green, CEO of global...

AI success in sales is a system story, not a technology story

AI tools are delivering measurable efficiency gains for sales organisations - saving sellers an average of 4.8 hours per week, according to Gartner - however, 72% of sales organisations report low reinvestment of those time savings back into high-value sales...

How to raise funds, then scale your African start-up

Kathy Gibson reports from Everything AI and Gitex Kenya in Nairobi – For many African start-ups, their biggest challenge is not coming up with solutions or creating systems that work – it is in scaling them effectively. Once the excitement of the initial idea and...

Taxpayers’ 142 days of work for the government is officially over!

Here’s a faint glimmer of hope in the dark tunnel that South Africa’s already beleaguered taxpayers can latch on to - the Free Market Foundation (FMF) has officially announced that today (22 May) is Tax Freedom Day for 2026. This means the average South African...

Nvidia valuation fears grow

As expected, Nvidia’s latest earnings were strong, but investors are increasingly questioning whether the chip giant’s towering valuation can continue to withstand pressure from bond markets and elevated yields, says Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory...

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InterSystems READY 2025 demos healthcare innovation

InterSystems successfully hosted its flagship READY 2025 Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together healthcare leaders, partners, and innovators from across Africa to explore the future of data-driven healthcare. The event served as a platform for InterSystems to share...

Mind your password – and other cyber vulnerabilities

Passwords provide access to our digital identities, enabling us to bank online, order products, and communicate with potential customers via social media. A secure password, or even better, two-factor authentication, is therefore crucial for keeping your online...

Rethinking peer review in the AI era

Peer review is the foundation of scholarly integrity. It safeguards the accuracy, credibility, and transparency of academic publishing. Yet in 2025, peer review is under increasing pressure: growing submission volumes, tighter timelines, and the ethical complexities...

NEC XON expands in-country hybrid cloud capability across Africa

NEC XON has announced an Africa-wide extension of the in-country or hybrid cloud capability it recently launched with Emtel in Mauritius. The cloud capability gives enterprises and public institutions in Mauritius (and across the continent) access to secure, locally...

HR can safeguard your organisation against FIC violations

In February 2023, South Africa was placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” after the global watchdog found shortcomings in how the country implemented anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards. By Sameer...

Storage at the edge improves IIoT data analysis from IIot

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming how industries gather, interpret, and act on data. Machines and sensors are becoming increasingly smart and interconnected. By Christophe Vaissade, OEM sales director EMEA, embedded and cloud market at Sandisk...

The e-waste EPR is our economic and environmental future 

For decades, South Africa has grappled with a mounting challenge: an ever-growing mountain of electronic waste. While other nations have long had established systems to manage this complex waste stream, we have been playing catch-up. By Ashley du Plooy, CEO of ERA The...

Red Hat OpenShift AI achieves ISO 42001 AI certification

To CIOs and CISOs overseeing critical production systems, AI can seem chaotic: It’s a dynamic, constantly evolving ecosystem, where current certifications and standards may not apply the same way, if at all. But AI can’t be ignored, writes Vincent Danen,...

Mbongeni Ndlovu is new SAPICS GM

Supply chain industry body SAPICS has announced the appointment of Mbongeni Ndlovu as its GM. Ndolovu brings a deep passion for professional development and a well-established track record in education and training to the not-for-profit organisation. Based in Durban,...

MICT System Support NQF Level 5 Learnership – Western Cape Cape Town

Gijima is recruiting System Support NQF Level 5 (SAQA ID 48573) learners for a 12-month learnership programme in Cape Town. The National Certificate in IT: Systems Support at NQF Level 5, is intended for unemployed youth, entering the workplace, requiring Systems...

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Background:Wits-Alive partners at Wits University are internationally recognised scientists with expertise across the breadth of vaccinology research, from basic science to translational science, clinical research, and implementation studiesThe leadership of the...

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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager - Special Projects to join them on a permanent basis (4 day in office) ?? Location: Cape Town Purpose of the RoleThe Project Manager - Special Projects will lead strategic, cross...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Kuilsrivier NU

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Project Manager - Special Projects to join them on a permanent basis (4 day in office) ?? Location: Cape Town Purpose of the RoleThe Project Manager - Special Projects will lead strategic, cross...

Senior Project Manager-(Mining Sector) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Summary of RoleThe Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while aligning with strategic business objectives. The...

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