AI crosses from assistant to operator in cyberattacks
There has been a decisive shift in cyberattacks over the past 12 months: artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from assisting attackers to operating attacks, according to Check Point’s Annual AI Security Report 2026. Where AI once helped criminals prepare, it now...
Four core pillars underpin successful enterprise AI adoption
Despite substantial investment and strategic focus on AI over nearly four years, most enterprises are still in the early phases of AI adoption and have yet to realise meaningful value from the technology, according to GlobalData. AI has been the hottest enterprise...
Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk
Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...
Repeat identity attacks ramp up
A massive 71% of organisations suffered at least one identity-related breach in the past year, with an average of three separate incidents reported per company. According to the Sophos State of Identity Security 2026, a vendor-agnostic survey of 5 000 IT and...
Banking fraud and losses are on the rise
A new survey of fraud-management, anti-money laundering (AML), and compliance team leaders at South African banks depicts a country still searching for a solution to meaningfully reduce an onslaught of fraud. Three-fourths of those surveyed (75%) report increasing...
SA organisations badly prepared for inevitable attacks
Seventy-nine percent of South African organisations experienced at least three successful identity-related breaches in the last 12 months, driven largely by the explosion of agentic and machine identities. This is according to the Identity Security Landscape Report...
$2,5trn in crypto exposed to quantum attacks
Although several major blockchains started working on quantum security this year, the total value of cryptocurrency exposed to these attacks remains high. According to data presented by TechGaged.com, none of the world`s 20 largest blockchains is fully...
Headwinds challenge global telecom services
Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services reached $1,551-trillion in 2025, expanding by 2% year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects that the worldwide spending on...
The time to act on AI fluency, workplace transformation is now
Foundational AI models are trained primarily on Internet data — and Africa's voices, languages, and cultural contexts are significantly underrepresented in that data. This is the word from Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering...
Youth Capital calls for labour market refunding
This week’s release of Statistics South Africa's Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1:2026 should end any remaining pretence that South Africa's labour market is in a slow recovery. It is not recovering. It is being hollowed out, hitting young people first and the...
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Businesses can turn digital ambition into real impact
South African businesses are not short on digital ambition. Most already have access to tools like document automation, visitor management and smart lockers. Marcell Otto, product manager: digital services at Ricoh South Africa But having the tools is not the same as...
What to do when work isn’t working for you
You go to work every morning and somehow you get through the day. You get enough done to avoid getting into trouble with your boss. But the spark has gone, and every day seems like a grind. No longer do you go above-and-beyond or speak up in meetings. You might not...
Modernise to the latest AI PC technology – and thrive in the new era of work
As the end of life for Windows 10 approaches, many organisations are wrestling with decisions about refreshing their PC fleets. Some are buying new AI PCs now, while others are contemplating buying previous generation technology for a quick fix that’s ‘good enough’....
Unseen cyber enemies linger in the networks of SA’s most vulnerable sectors
Advanced persistent threats (APTs) don’t crash into networks with noise – they slip in silently, lie in wait, and stay there for months or even years. Their goal isn’t quick disruption or petty theft, but prolonged, covert access that allows them to spy, steal, and...
Shape your financial future like a pro
Despite significant strides in representation and empowerment, South African women continue to shoulder a disproportionately heavy burden of financial stress. DebtBusters’ latest Money Stress Tracker found that nearly 75% of female respondents reported high levels of...
dLocal and Digit9 partner on African remittances
Cross-border payment platform dLocal has partnered with Digit9, a cross-border payments orchestration platform, to support the expansion of its payout offering across key African markets. The partnership will see Digit9, a part of global financial services...
How much could freeware cost your organisation?
Have you ever downloaded a mobile app offering a "free" seven-day trial, only to discover an unexpected R60 charge on your statement the following month? Now imagine that same scenario playing out across your organisation's entire IT estate - but with significantly...
Preparedness is a competitive advantage in cybersecurity
In 2025, several prominent South African companies faced the all-too-common reality of a cyberattack. Some took days to respond, with their systems offline and reputations on the line. Others, though fewer in number, recovered quickly, communicated clearly, and...
Smart retailers are saying no to vendor lock-in
In 2025, the South African retail sector has seen a 4,2% year-on-year increase and the ecommerce sector is anticipated to reach R225-billion, a 150% growth over the past five years. Peter Ludi, business development executive at redPanda Software and Solutions...
A call for courage, ingenuity, human-centred innovation in African leadership
In today’s world, leadership is no longer about command and control. It’s about clarity in chaos, courage in contradiction, and compassion in complexity. By Celiwe Ross, director: strategy, sustainability, people and public affairs at Old Mutual As an African woman...
Lead Developer API – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a seasoned Lead Developer with a passion for API development and identity management solutions? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will drive technical strategies, build scalable systems, and mentor high-performing...
SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for an experienced SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) to join a dynamic global IT environment focused on delivering innovative IT solutions and enterprise applications.The role focuses on HR Data Management solutions for workforce master data and process...
Junior Software Tester
Our client is looking for a Junior Software Tester to join their fast-growing engineering team. This role is suited to a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly motivated QA professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality software and ensuring seamless...
Senior Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Summary of RoleWe are looking for experienced Senior Security Engineers to be based onsite, providing Tier 2/3 support and augmenting the existing permanent support team. The primary focus will be on handling first-line support calls, while also being actively...
Power Platform Developer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a global Logistics Operation seeking the coding expertise of a Power Platform Developer with 5+ years' experience delivering production automation solutions. You will create, implement, and support automated business processes that drive...
Junior Software Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg North
Our client is looking for a Junior Software Tester to join their fast-growing engineering team. This role is suited to a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly motivated QA professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality software and ensuring seamless...
Senior Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Summary of RoleWe are looking for experienced Senior Security Engineers to be based onsite, providing Tier 2/3 support and augmenting the existing permanent support team. The primary focus will be on handling first-line support calls, while also being actively...
Power Platform Developer (Remote) – Eastern Cape Sidwell
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a global Logistics Operation seeking the coding expertise of a Power Platform Developer with 5+ years' experience delivering production automation solutions. You will create, implement, and support automated business processes that drive...
SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 3402 – LW
Debug and troubleshoot ABAP code resolving coding and performance issues.Develop programs, function modules & reports based on functional requirements.Enhance standard SAP functionality by utilizing e.g. User Exits, BAdIs, and Enhancements.Create interfaces with...
NOC Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking skilled Onsite Network Engineers to operate and manage the Network Operations Centre (NOC), providing Tier 2 support while supporting the existing permanent team. The role focuses primarily on first-line support calls, with additional involvement in...
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