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​" –...

As hybrid working steps up, CEOs see productivity gains

New research has revealed that nine in 10 CEOs have adopted hybrid working (91%), with three quarters saying this has led to an improvement in productivity (75%) and staff retention (76%). The latest C-suite-focused study, undertaken by International Workplace Group...

Planetary defense will be on hand for 2029 asteroid near-miss

30 years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defence as people asked: "Could we do anything...

HP, Juniper navigate WLAN supply shortages

The wireless LAN market jumped to a new high in the second quarter, eclipsing $2-billion, with HPE Aruba and Juniper Mist overcoming supply constraints to contribute over two-thirds of the shipment growth outside China. According to a new Dell'Oro report, enterprises...

Better early childhood development can combat illiteracy

A shocking 3,7-million South African adults are illiterate, concerning statistic in light of growing unemployment and poverty, which currently affect 33,9% and 55,5% of the country's population. International Literacy Day on 8 September serves as a reminder that...

SA should be building on a foundation of digital literacy

In an increasingly online world, digital literacy is key to communicating, connecting, finding employment and accessing services. In South Africa, where the skills gap and the digital divide converge, developing basic literacy skills and digital literacy go hand in...

Gamers in SA, Kenya targeted by malware

In the first half of 2022, Kaspersky researchers detected increased activity of cybercriminals abusing gamers. Globally, the number of users attacked by malicious software, which gathers sensitive data and spreads under the guise of some of the most popular gaming...

Now the channel can join the move to automation

The robotic process automation (RPA) market is booming and hyperautomation is rapidly becoming the new buzzword in the market. But the traditional IT reseller channel is not well-positioned to take advantage of these rapidly-growing disciplines These new technology...

Business confidence slips in Q3

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) eased slightly further from 42 to 39 in the third quarter. This means that 61% of respondents are unsatisfied with prevailing business conditions. While, on the face of it this is a disappointing outcome, the index authors...

Awareness training is key to a better security posture

A marked uptick in cybersecurity awareness programs across all industries in the last year has resulted in a higher level of security at a majority of enterprises. This is among the findings of ThriveDX’s newly-released “2022 Global Cybersecurity Awareness Training...

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Sophos e-mail appliance adds next-generation sandboxing

Sophos has announced that its Email Appliance now includes Sophos Sandstorm, an advanced, next-generation sandboxing technology that quickly and accurately detects, blocks and responds to sophisticated, constantly-changing cyber threats. Sophos Sandstorm is an...

BEE empowers management control of Rocketseed South Africa

The management team of email media pioneer Rocketseed South Africa has acquired a majority stake in the company, says John Cooper, the Chairman of London-based Rocketseed Group. Rocketseed was started by South African entrepreneurs and was subsequently bought by...

TaxTim raises funding from MMI Holdings’ Exponential

Cape Town's tax start-up TaxTim has secured investment from Exponential, the innovation unit of JSE-listed company, MMI Holdings. Recently launched Exponential identifies and sometimes invests in early- and growth-stage companies, like TaxTim, that have the potential...

Industry stalwart Geerdts joins OTEL

ICT industry veteran Christopher Geerdts has joined CEO Rad Jankovic at the helm of OTEL Telecoms as chief operations officer. "Chris has been specifically appointed as OTEL's COO to support the company during the current rapid growth phase that is finding expression...

Store wars: retail shopping trends in 2016

Robbie Johnson, retail manager at Drive Control Corporation (DCC), explores directions and trends for the retail industry Despite the fact that the digital age has encouraged more people to shop and browse products online, physical stores are still, surprisingly, the...

Printers, copiers deliver impressive energy efficiency

The makers of printers and copiers have boosted energy efficiency of their products* by more than one third in Europe within four years (2011-2014). The reduction of energy consumption is the outcome of a self-regulation initiative taken by all major manufacturers of...

CIO is new driver of business growth

Under constant pressure to adapt their roles and organisational functions, most South African CIOs believe their responsibilities are evolving faster than the industry norm according to a recent market survey. This scenario is likely be exacerbated by tough local...

Biometrics is saving banks millions

The long-standing partnership between top South African banks and the Department of Home Affairs is helping to reduce fraud through the use of biometrics. In terms of the partnership, which was officially signed by the South African Banking Risk Information Centre...

Skype Translator now speaks Arabic

Skype Translator now offers Arabic as a spoken language. Microsoft has released Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), which is used in the Middle East and Northern Africa as a standard form of the Arabic language. Unlike dialects which may vary greatly from country to...

LexisNexis online store goes live

March saw the launch of LexisNexis South Africa's new online-store, giving customers easy access to LexisNexis products with updated features and a more user-friendly platform. To celebrate the new LexisNexis e-store, several launch special offers are available...

Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Hire Resolve is seeking a talented Intermediate Java Developer on behalf of our esteemed client, a dynamic software development company. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to become a pivotal part of a thriving team.As an...

UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...

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ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a cutting-edge provider of End-to-End Technology & Services seeks your coding talents as an [URL Removed] Developer. Applicants must possess a BSc, BIS, BCom or BEng Degree in Computer, Software, Information or Electronic related...

Project Manager (2 Years Fixed Term Contract)

Main purpose of the job:Provide overall management of clinical trials or clinical programs within Wits DIHLocation:WDIH - Sunnyside Office Park, 32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Review project protocols and gain understanding...

Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH937)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

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IT Technician 6 Month Contract - Must be able to start immediately!An exciting position has become available for a qualified IT Technician to join the ranks of a leading IT Specialist Company based in Irene, Centurion. The successful candidate should have a strong...

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