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...

Young South Africans buy fewer cars

The number of buyers' under-35 of new and used cars in South Africa has dropped over the last 10 years - relative to those over-35 - as stagnant personal income, high levels of youth unemployment, and rising living costs have squeezed disposable income. Increased...

Japan, Nvidia launch world’s first national AI infrastructure

Nvidia is working with Noetra Corporation – and Japan’s AI and industry leaders - to launch an Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory with 13 750 Nvidia Vera CPUs and 27 500 Nvidia Rubin GPUs for national physical AI, marking a world first and strengthening the country’s AI...

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...

Maziv on the move to connect SA

Holding company Maziv says it welcomes ICASA’s decision to approve the licence transfer application of Herotel following its acquisition by Vumatel, stating it’s a definitive step forward in strengthening South Africa’s fibre ecosystem. Maziv says that as a pioneer of...

Sage and PwC tackle the AI trust gap in finance

Sage has announced a new initiative in partnership with PwC, which will redefine how AI is built and adopted in finance, combining transparent, explainable AI with the governance and real-world expertise required to use it with confidence. The initiative, “Beyond the...

SA’s youth ‘apply technology with purpose to lived reality’

South Africa requires some unique solutions throughout every level of its society to deal with its most pressing social and economic challenges – and the top finalists in the Huawei Developer Competition Code4Mzansi look to have come up with some. Solutions geared...

Families neglect to secure devices

On International Day of Families observed today (15 May), a global Kaspersky study reveals that while 55% of respondents from South Africa talk about online safety, only 33% secure all their family devices – highlighting the need for proactivity from family digital...

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Microsoft’s breach warns of a new corporate risk

The rise of generative AI has changed how we work, live, and create. For many employees, tools like ChatGPT and Copilot have become go-to assistants for everything from drafting emails and summarising reports to brainstorming creative ideas. By Richard Ford, chief...

Mastercard expands Circle partnership for stablecoin settlement

As stablecoins continue to solve real-world challenges and improve efficiencies across a range of use-cases, Mastercard and Circle are deepening their longstanding partnership to enable USDC and EURC settlement for acquirers in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and...

Electronic service brings foreign persons within SA regulatory reach

The Pretoria High Court's landmark judgment in Financial Sector Conduct Authority v Financial Services Tribunal and Others[1] fundamentally transforms how South African regulators can pursue foreign persons whose conduct impacts domestic financial markets. Lenee...

Could gamification build better habits and protect users?

Traditional cybersecurity and compliance training can be dull as dishwater, which can lead to poor engagement and low retention among employees. Gamification, if done well, offers a refreshing alternative, transforming boring modules into interactive experiences that...

Thinking out of the box when designing reward packages for women

In today’s evolving workplaces, a one-size-fits-all approach to pay and benefits no longer serves the needs of a diverse workforce - especially women. Rather than viewing tailored benefits as perks, organisations must see them as vital to improving individual...

Procurement professionals invited to learn from Treasury leaders

South Africa is at a critical fiscal crossroads. Budget deficits are widening, debt service is consuming more public funds than ever and economic growth remains slow. But, amid the pressure lies an opportunity to reform how the state spends its money and how public...

Secure WhatsApp integration is no longer optional for SA businesses

Rather.chat has called on South African businesses to urgently prioritise secure WhatsApp integration, warning that hesitation is costing companies opportunities, efficiency, and customer trust. “WhatsApp is the most widely used communication platform in South Africa,...

Vodacom invests R400m in Free State, Northern Cape

Vodacom Central Region, covering Free State and Northern Cape provinces, is investing over R400-million this financial year in the region’s network. The funds will be directed towards expanding network infrastructure, enhancing capacity and resilience, and empowering...

SA talent helps to alleviate port bottlenecks

As ports continue to rank among the worst in the world and road infrastructure buckles under pressure, local innovators are building the tech solutions we need to steer the country’s logistics and fleet industries toward a smarter, faster future. Daniel Novitzkas,...

Lead Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng

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...

IT Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management, support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's IT environment, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, reliable and fit for business operations. This is a hands-on, onsite...

IT Systems Administrator – Eastern Cape Gqebera

The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management, support, maintenance and continuous improvement of the company's IT environment, ensuring systems remain secure, stable, reliable and fit for business operations. This is a hands-on, onsite...

Systems Support Engineer

Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...

Systems Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...

Technical Integrator (9-12 month contract) – Hybrid

Our Pretoria based client is looking for a Technical Integrator for a 9-12 month contract - Hybrid. The candidate has to be based in Gauteng.Minimum Requirements (Must-have)A relevant tertiary qualification at a minimum NQF Level 6 (National Diploma) in Engineering,...

Senior Android Developer (Java/Kotlin/Compose) – Hybrid – Centurion

ENVIRONMENTA leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior Android Developer to join its consumer application team in Centurion. This is a hybrid, permanent role within an established organisation that values high-quality, stable, and scalable...

Lead Android Developer (Java/Kotlin/Compose) Hybrid – Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Lead Android Developer to join its consumer application team in Centurion. This is a hybrid, permanent role within an established organisation that values high-quality, stable, and scalable...

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