AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

IT distribution revenues remain stable

Distributor revenues inched up from the previous quarter to $20,2-billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker. Year-over-year growth was down a fraction of a percent with...

Robotics industry set to bounce back

The global demand for robotics has been shifting back and forth over the past few years with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by stagnation in 2024. However, after a year of stagnant sales, the entire industry is set to witness a significant recovery – with...

Average take-home pay falls by almost 5% in December 

The average nominal take-home pay declined in December, ending the dismal compensation year at a low point, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). “At R14 633, the average nominal take-home pay was 4.8% lower than the R15 403 reflected in...

Webb unveils dark side of pre-stellar ice chemistry

If you want to build a habitable planet, ices are a vital ingredient because they are the main source of several key elements — namely carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur (referred to here as CHONS). These elements are important ingredients in both...

Blockchain key to rebuilding African financial systems

Africa has an enormous cash and informal trade economy: however, at the root of many challenges that Africa currently faces is financial exclusion. An alarming 900-million people are unbanked in Africa due to numerous challenges, including accessibility to banks,...

These are the key barriers to crypto adoption

Nearly half (41%) of cryptocurrency users in South Africa fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies, according to the latest Kaspersky research. Additionally, 10% of local respondents have already lost money and stopped investing as a...

Yahoo leads as the most impersonated brand for phishing

Yahoo was the most impersonated brand for phishing attacks during Q4 2022, climbing 23 places and accounting for 20% of all attempts. This is according to Check Point Research (CPR), in its Brand Phishing Report for Q4 2022. The report highlights the brands that were...

Sweden’s National Library turns to AI to parse centuries of data

For the past 500 years, the National Library of Sweden has collected virtually every word published in Swedish, from priceless medieval manuscripts to present-day pizza menus. Thanks to a centuries-old law that requires a copy of everything published in Swedish to be...

Reducing carbon footprint a focus for packaging

With most public commitments to sustainable packaging at risk of going unfulfilled, 20% of organizations will shift their focus from recycling and eliminating plastics to reducing the carbon footprint of their packaging by 2026, according to Gartner. While the pivot...

Business holds the key to solving SA challenges

Kathy Gibson reports - As South Africa grapples with the issue of ongoing loadshedding, the private sector is quietly making a difference and going a long way towards solving the issue. This is the word from Michael Jordaan, founder and CEO of Montegray Capital, who...

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MultiChoice partners with Digital Skills Academy

MultiChoice has become the latest organisation in Africa to sign an Industry Partner agreement with Digital Skills Academy, as well as becoming a Corporate Client to develop its internal high-level digital skills pool. The partnership with Digital Skills Academy is...

Ericsson, Grundfos simplify access to drinking water

Ericsson has joined forces with Scandinavian company, Grundfos, to offer an integrated solution that improves access and payments for drinking water. The collaboration ensures easy connection of mobile wallet providers and water service providers, to simplify access...

Century City automates access control

Century City Property Owners Association (CCPOA), the body responsible for the day to day running of Century City, a 250ha mixed-use development in Cape Town, has reinforced its access control and security with the deployment of new technology from South African...

PriceCheck celebrates 10 years of SA e-commerce

Since the launch of the PriceCheck platform in 2006, local e-commerce has grown from a place to peddle consumer electronics to vast online storefronts where consumers can buy anything from washing powder to Apple Cider Vinegar. Fuelled by a combination of technology...

Grace period for PoPI compliance nearly over

The grace period for compliance to the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) is nearly over. For the first time, the South African National Assembly voted in favour of the appointment of the Information Regulator for PoPI. Parliament voted for the five...

MTN is SA’s most valuable brand

MTN has once again been named the Most Valuable South African Brand by independent brand valuation and ratings firm Brand Finance. At the time of the announcement, MTN's brand value was R37-billion. The companies that were evaluated by Brand Finance are ranked as...

CA API Management Portfolio simplifies operations

CA Technologies has added new capabilities to its API management portfolio to speed development and dramatically change the way applications are envisioned and brought to reality. "Digital transformation is more than just embracing mobile and cloud. It's also about...

New additions to Netgear’s ReadyNas family

Netgear is refreshing its award-winning ReadyNas Network Attached Storage (NAS) family, which will soon be available from local distributor Duxbury Networking. The six-bay desktop models, ReadyNAS 526X and ReadyNAS 626X, are targeted at creative professionals and...

Push to make 0800 numbers toll-free might backfire

While a new government regulation looks to make 0800 numbers free of cost for the caller, regardless of the network they use, high interconnect rates being proposed by some networks might actually push businesses away from toll-free numbers, and put the end user at a...

Kenya looks bright for accounting practices

There is a growing market for accounting practices in Kenya. Economic growth has improved significantly in the past decade, internet adoption is increasing (39%) and the country scored highly in innovation and financial services in the World Economic Forum's 2015...

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Power BI Professional to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in Power BI to drive business intelligence initiatives, optimize data visualization, and empower...

Senior Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Senior Enterprise ArchitectOur client in the Financial Sector is looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and drafting roadmaps as the team transitions to modern...

Lead Software Developer

As Team Lead: Developer, Full Stack Engineer the position involves both technical and leadership responsibilities. Preferred Experience: Previous Roles: Experience in leading full stack development teams, with a focus on cloud-native applications.Certifications: AWS...

Senior Java Developer

Are you a seasoned Senior Java Developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team.Our client's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance their lives. They seek out...

Investment Cash Flow and Risk Reporting Analyst

Ready to elevate your risk reporting skills into an Analyst role? Is this you?You've gained exposure to cashflow management and risk reporting within investments and you're eager to support business strategy while ensuring exceptional service delivery to clients. What...

Control Analyst at Financial consulting

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for a Control Analyst to deliver control analysis and operations administrative support services through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs). 12-month...

Control Analyst at Financial consulting – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for a Control Analyst to deliver control analysis and operations administrative support services through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs). 12-month...

Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Client Details: Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...

Senior Angular Developer (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software engineering and data science consultancy headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development presence. They serve a wide range of clients, including major enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa,...

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