SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

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​" –...

Capitec aims to smooth client support with realtime AI system

Capitec has announced Pulse, an artificial intelligence (AI) capability that changes how clients experience support through its contact centre. For the first time, clients are assisted by contact centre agents who already know what issues to address at every...

Nedbank plans blockchain for African solutions

Nedbank, through a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, will use blockchain technology and digital assets to develop advanced payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa, subject to compliance with the necessary regulatory requirements. As global trade...

IBM and Pearson collaborate on AI-powered learning tools

IBM and Pearson have announced a global partnership to build new personalised learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organisations and educational institutions. Recent research from Pearson found that inefficient career transitions and skills...

UCT study unlocks secrets of Martian volcanoes

A study from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Geological Sciences that used Martian meteorite to understand the volcanic process on Mars has been published in the journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment. Martian meteorite are rare rocks...

Blending human strengths with AI intelligence key for customer service

As the customer service landscape rapidly evolves, customer service and support leaders are focusing on how AI can help advance their priorities for 2026 and beyond. From enhancing customer experience to improving operational efficiency, leaders are looking to go...

How data and AI can help eliminate modern slavery

The advances in data and AI revolutionising business today could be the key to ending forced labour, writes John Schultz, chief operating and legal officer at HPE. Despite years of international collaboration to combat it, modern slavery is on the rise...

Obituary: Lou Gerstner

Lou Gerstner, who served as chairman and CEO of IBM from 1993 to 2002, died on Saturday (27 December). Arvind Krishna, chairman and CEO of IBM, in a mail to IBM employees, shares how Gerstner arrived at IBM at a moment when the company’s future was genuinely...

Hubble finds the largest chaotic birthplace of planets

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching...

AI-driven digital workplaces to accelerate in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated digital workplaces in 2025, fuelling trends such as the rising adoption of agentic AI, increased platform interoperability, expansion of contact centers, greater support for sales teams and growing popularity of mobile solutions....

Data centres could be the spark Africa’s power sector needs

A quarter of the way into the 21st century, digital technology has infiltrated the daily lives of billions of people to an incredible degree across the globe - but not everywhere … yet. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber As digital...

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More funds committed for African financial inclusion

The Agence française de développement (AFD) has committed an additional €3-million to the African Development Bank-managed Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) to accelerate financial inclusion in Africa. The increase brings AFD’s total funding to over...

ADG is Google’s 2025 Cloud Partner of the Year for Africa

Accelera Digital Group (ADG) has been named a 2025 Google Cloud's Partner of the Year for Africa, recognising its contributions to cloud innovation, service excellence, and customer impact across the continent. The award was presented to Cliff De Wit, ADG CUI, at the...

Building stronger communities through partnership

No matter where in the world a company is based, it exists within its community, and the success of one is by some measure linked to the success of the other. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa Nowhere is this truer than in the business process outsourcing (BPO...

Why networks need to do more in 2025

In today’s fast-changing digital environment, connectivity is no longer just about keeping devices online, writes Riaan van Staden, senior network engineer at Duxbury. Think of it as a way to enable people, operations, and innovation in ways that were unimaginable...

Blockchain, smart contracts set to be a gamechanger for agriculture

Blockchain is enabling quicker, less costly transactions that offer enhanced transparency, traceability, and security. Its applications are virtually limitless, and its use is increasing across a wide variety of functions as diverse as cryptocurrency, supply chain...

Transformative shifts ahead for cloud computing

The cloud computing market in South Africa has experienced substantial growth, driven by both the public and private sectors as organizations seek to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and flexibility. By Dean Wolson, GM: infrastructure solutions group at...

Empathetic leadership creates a culture of psychological safety

Leaders set the tone for workplace culture. They influence performance, productivity, and profitability, and they shape the environment in which employees either thrive or disengage. By Humsha Ramgobin, group chief human resources officer at Mediclinic According to a...

Deepfakes the new digital threat

Imagine waking up to a video of the President announcing a national emergency that never happened. Or a CEO admitting to fraud. In today’s digital world, deepfakes make such scenarios increasingly possible, with terrifying implications for South Africa’s democracy,...

Gen Z, Millennials redefine career growth and rewards

In the workplace, the traditional notions of career growth and promotions are being reshaped by the ambitions of Generation Z (born 1997 to 2012) and Millennials (born 1981 to 1996). These younger professionals are shifting the focus from tenure-based progression to...

How kids can safeguard themselves against online scammers

Over 95% of children in South Africa regularly access the internet but less than half are taught about online safety. We teach our children how to tie their shoes, cross the road, and ride a bicycle – all things we were taught as children. Today’s toddlers and teens,...

Business Systems Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the Agri-Tech space are on the hunt for a Business Systems Engineer to join their teams based in Paarl. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing business systems that align with our organization's goals. You will...

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist 1405

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on Identity and Access Management Systems.Expert experience in...

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist 1405 – Gauteng Gauteng

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on Identity and Access Management Systems.Expert experience in...

AI Development Specialist (Azure) (12 month contract)

Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery—from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions using Azure AI...

AI Development Specialist (Azure) (12 month contract) – Remote Remote

Lead the design, build, and deployment of production-grade AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Own end-to-end delivery—from data pipelines to model deployment, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement AI solutions using Azure AI...

IT Support

Our client, a leading speciality chemical Manufacturing company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of IT Support / Assistant. Purpose of the Role:To ensure all activities with regards to IT are handled in a professional timeous manner with accuracy. Key...

IT Support – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

Our client, a leading speciality chemical Manufacturing company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of IT Support / Assistant. Purpose of the Role:To ensure all activities with regards to IT are handled in a professional timeous manner with accuracy. Key...

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering high-quality finance-related system projects, ensuring objectives and business requirements are metKey ResponsibilitiesManage the delivery of multiple high-impact finance systems projects across business areas.Apply...

Senior Applications Engineer

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join their team in Gauteng. The ideal candidate should have experience in the Food manufacturing industry. Minimum Requirements: MatricBachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology in...

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