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...

Cisco partners with Jozi My Jozi on inner city revitalisation

Kathy Gibson reports form Johannesburg - Cisco and Jozi My Jozi today launched a new partnership aimed at harnessing technology to help develop the Johannesburg inner city. The new initiative, Masibambisane, is part of Cisco’s global 40 Communities social impact...

These are the companies leading the AI semiconductor race

To meet the increasing AI demands for computing power, the competition is intensifying among the Companies to Beat in the AI semiconductor vendor race, according to Gartner. In the Company to Beat insights from Gartner, analysts have identified market-defining AI...

TrustOps will become a government necessity

Forty percent of government organisations will establish dedicated TrustOps functions by 2028 to combat deepfake identity impersonation and disinformation-as-a-service (DaaS), according to Gartner. Government organisations must urgently establish trust capabilities,...

SA workers have lost 40% of their purchasing power

The real purchasing power of South African employees has declined by slightly more than 40% against electricity, fuel, utilities and food over the past decade - even as headline inflation has generally remained inside the Reserve Bank's target range. This is according...

SA holds its own as global AI adoption accelerates

Worldwide adoption of artificial intelligence continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, according to Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from its AI Economy Institute. During the quarter, AI usage increased by 1,5 percentage points...

Telco regulators chart course for resilient, inclusive digital future

Telecommunications regulators from around the world have endorsed a comprehensive set of guidelines to navigate digital challenges and opportunities at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2026 (GSR-26) in Ankara. The new guidelines – 2026 Best Practice Guidelines:...

HPE appoints two global distributors

HPE has named Ingram Micro and TD Synnex as its two global distribution partners as the company moves to a unified distribution model. HPE believes that the scale and expertise of two global distributors, complemented by regional and specialist distributors, will help...

How corporate cyberattacks inflate your grocery bill

When a major brand – be it a retailer or logistics firm – experiences a ransomware attack, consumers see a headline and assume it’s a corporate problem that executives and IT teams fix and move on from. What is far less visible is how the cost of that cyberattack can...

As complexity grows, SASE takes off

The global secure access service edge market size is expected to reach $36,87-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 22% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The existing networking technologies are complex and difficult to...

Observability tools to monitor AI on the rise

Forty percent of organisations deploying AI will implement dedicated AI observability tools by 2028 to monitor model performance, bias and outputs, according to Gartner. “AI is everywhere, but most organisations are still figuring out how to monitor and trust these...

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How to be a proactive investor

Corporate actions can be described as the small print of owning equities. Seemingly complex, many equity investors tend to dismiss them. But they can have a material impact (positive or negative) on the share price of a company, as well as giving investors a window...

Fraud prevention takes centre stage

Fraud is no longer a peripheral concern raised only in compliance meetings - it has become a headline issue at major business gatherings. This year’s CPT Business Summit, Seamless Africa and the ACFE conference all placed fraud prevention at the heart of their...

Hisense captures 58% of global volume share for 100inch+ TVs

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, continues to strengthen its leadership in premium display technology. According to Omdia’s latest half-year data, Hisense ranked numer one worldwide in shipments of 100-inch and above TVs in...

Nedbank launches a new mobile service

Nedbank has introduced Nedbank Connect, a mobile network for Nedbank clients that is available through the Nedbank Money app and Online Banking,. Nedbank Connect enables clients to access flexible and rewarding mobile plans with either a physical SIM card or a free...

Accelerate enterprise AI adoption through a partner network

Canalys projects the global addressable technology market will reach over $5-trillion in 2025 and expects more than 70% to be partner-delivered. By Bennie du Plessis, senior manager: channel for Dell Technologies, sub-Saharan Africa AI will be a key driver of this...

The new breed of cybercrime targeting our digital workforce

My retired parents, looking to supplement their pensions, have taken to exploring online opportunities. They represent a generation characterised by hard work and determination, yet less attuned to the digital sleight of hand that underpins so many internet schemes....

CHIETA launches smart skills centre in Phuthaditjaba

In a partnership to expand access to digital education, the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has launched a Smart Skills Centre in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, in collaboration with the Free State Department of Education. Located in one of...

Businesses are betting on AI

In a time of rising global economic uncertainty, African businesses are increasingly turning to AI to accelerate productivity and unlock a new level of ROI. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering, Africa at Salesforce The data is...

Smart ports could drive a stronger economy

Maritime ports are the arteries of global trade, and in South Africa, they carry the lifeblood of the national economy. By Gugu Nyanda, health and public service lead at Accenture, Africa The country’s state-owned logistics company’s recent investment in a new fleet...

IT Support Specialist – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A document Automation Solutions company is seeking a Junior Support Agent to join their team. You will be the first line of defense for their document management and process automation ecosystem, as well as their Print management software packages that are...

Tier 2 Network Support Technician – In-office – Claremont

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a dynamic Technology company who is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Network Support Technician from the ISP industry who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have strong Mikrotik and networking experience, be technically...

Backend Systems Developer (Unix/Linux) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer to join a dynamic global technology environment focused on modern enterprise content management and document automation solutions.This role is ideal for someone passionate about backend systems, Unix/Linux...

Data Analyst – Paarl – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client is looking for Data Analyst for a permanent role based Paarl.Minimum 3 years' experience as a Data AnalystExperience with analyticsRole will focus on offering finance data analysis to financial services sectorSome BA experience is advantageousBuilding...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Project Manager with proven experience in IT and network infrastructure projects to lead the successful delivery of Wi-Fi, LAN/WAN, and connectivity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong project governance and...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Project Manager with proven experience in IT and network infrastructure projects to lead the successful delivery of Wi-Fi, LAN/WAN, and connectivity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong project governance and...

Technical Drafter / Estimator

Location: George, Western Cape Position Overview An opportunity has become available within the company for an experienced and reliable Technical Drafter/Estimator.Main Duties and Responsibilities-Utilizes work orders, sketches, written and verbal instructions to...

Technical Drafter / Estimator – Western Cape George

Location: George, Western Cape Position Overview An opportunity has become available within the company for an experienced and reliable Technical Drafter/Estimator.Main Duties and Responsibilities-Utilizes work orders, sketches, written and verbal instructions to...

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