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...

SA the most future-ready economy on the continent

South Africa is the most future-ready economy in Africa, according to a new study by digital entertainment platform JB.com, which mapped 50 African countries to discover which are the best positioned for a modern digital economy. The study looked at nine pillars that...

.zadna confirms annual registry fees

The .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna) confirms that a 6.2% registry fee adjustment for the commercial second-level domains co.za, org.za, net.za and web.za will take effect on 1 October 2026. The annual adjustment is based on the approved CPI-linked pricing...

Western Cape AI Cluster aims to support innovation

The South African AI Association and the Western Cape government have launched a new provincial AI Cluster collaboration. The Western Cape AI Cluster (WCAIC) will research, support and grow the artificial intelligence opportunity in the province as well as engaging...

In the AI era, trust rewrites the rules for brands

As AI transforms how people discover, evaluate and buy, brands are entering a new scarcity: not attention, but trust. In an environment where content is abundant and inexpensive to produce, credibility signals - trusted human points of view, expert proof and community...

Data explosion drives ECM growth

The global enterprise content management market size is expected to reach $110,35-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 13,8% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Soaring need for securing confidential data is triggering the adoption...

Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

People-centric AI strategy key to retaining top talent

By 2027, half of enterprises lacking a comprehensive AI people strategy will lose their top AI talent to competitors who prioritise workforce enablement over basic adoption, says Gartner. The Gartner Global Labor Market Survey, conducted in 1Q26, surveyed 12...

Adoption of digitalisation set to boost digital health

The global digital health market is anticipated to reach more than $1,83-trillion by 2033 – at a CAGR of 23,4% from 2026 to 2033, according to Grand View Research. This market growth will be driven by various factors. These include the proliferation of smartphones,...

Tier I carrier Cogent goes live at Digital Parks

Global Tier 1 carrier Cogent Communications is now live at Digital Parks Africa’s (DPA) Samrand data centre. Cogent owns and operates a global network enabling high performance and direct connections to data centres and end user locations, only exchanging traffic with...

Intel partners with McLaren Racing

Intel and McLaren Racing have announced a multi-year, strategic partnership naming Intel Official Compute Partner of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, and McLaren F1 Sim Racing Team, delivering advanced computing for AI and...

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Zoho launches Zia LLM, expands AI suite

Zoho has announced the launch of Zia LLM, its proprietary large language model, and a no-code agent builder, Zia Agent Studio, plus over 25 deployable Zia agents, and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to open up Zoho's library of actions to third-party agents....

Datacentrix puts in a platinum performance at Lenovo partner awards

Datacentrix received three awards at Lenovo’s recent partner awards event in South Africa, which recognised achievements across the broader SADC region and spanned the Intelligent Devices Group (IDG), Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), Services and Solutions Group...

MTN invests R200m in the Western Cape

MTN South Africa is putting customers at the heart of its R4,5-billion national network investment, with R200-million earmarked to boost connectivity across the Western Cape. MTN will build new base stations, as well as operational enhancements, site modernisations...

Smart geysers can cut diesel reliance, save billions

With South Africa enjoying a reprieve from loadshedding, now is the time to act swiftly to secure the country’s long-term energy stability. One of the most effective yet underutilised solutions is the widespread adoption of smart geysers, and the only way to gain the...

Keep your smartphone, data and money safe

In South Africa, the biggest mobile threats are not the high-tech hacks and breaches you see in the news. Familiar risks like SIM-swap fraud and phishing remain far more common. TCL looks at common mobile security threats and how you can keep your data, money, and...

Could AI finally turn CRM data into gold?

It’s everywhere. Workflows, data entry, personalisation, forecasts, lead generation, analytics, and customer journeys. It has the ability, says Infosys, to automate and orchestrate tasks while delivering ‘timely moments of truth’. The AI Business Value Radar report...

Stakeholder collaboration key to addressing SMS pumping fraud

As communication technologies continue to evolve, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Among these is SMS pumping fraud, a rapidly growing threat that manipulates mobile messaging systems to generate illicit gains. By Felix Kipkosgei, senior operator partnerships...

Tech key for Africa’s agricultural transformation

Agriculture is undeniably the world’s most important industry. For Africa, it’s the bedrock of economic stability, accounting for 25% of the continent's gross domestic product (GDP), 65% of its employment, and 75% of its domestic trade. This vital sector provides...

The evolution of corporate reporting and strategic decision-making

In the dynamic world of corporate reporting and planning, the terminology we use often reflects deeper shifts in strategy and technology. Over the years, we've witnessed the rise and fall of buzzwords like corporate performance management (CPM) and enterprise...

Senior C# React Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Ballito

Participate in solution design and planning to ensure alignment with architectural standards, scalability, and best practices. Define clear objectives, identify risks early, and adapt approaches to deliver effective solutions. Communicate technical decisions and plans...

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Software Technical Lead – C#.Net (EvdB)

What You'll Do:Technical Leadership•Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives.•Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural...

Senior Software Developer (NM)

Design Fit for Purpose Solutions & Algorithms & planning:Actively contribute to design and planning meetings, discussions and documentation.Design solutions using most appropriate approved architectural pattern.Ensure design patterns used are increasing the...

Senior Software Developer (NM) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Design Fit for Purpose Solutions & Algorithms & planning:Actively contribute to design and planning meetings, discussions and documentation.Design solutions using most appropriate approved architectural pattern.Ensure design patterns used are increasing the...

Penetration Tester

Seeking a Penetration Tester to identify vulnerabilities and security risks across systems, applications, and networks within a dynamic cybersecurity environment. The role involves conducting penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, reporting on findings, and...

Penetration Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Seeking a Penetration Tester to identify vulnerabilities and security risks across systems, applications, and networks within a dynamic cybersecurity environment. The role involves conducting penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, reporting on findings, and...

Lead Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in modern web and mobile technologies. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of solutions, and continuously evolves their...

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