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​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Cassava Technologies launches Nvidia-powered autonomous network

Cassava Technologies has launched its Cassava Autonomous Network, an agentic solution designed to significantly improve network performance across Africa. The solution is the first African-ready, autonomous network designed to self-optimise mobile Radio Access...

Odine and Cell C plan AI-driven network quality enhancement

Odine and Cell C have signed a proof of concept (PoC) agreement to pioneer artificial intelligence (AI)-driven network quality enhancement technologies. The joint initiative aims to significantly improve network quality and deliver uninterrupted connectivity across...

Enterprise WLAN grew 7,8% in Q3

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 7,8% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) compared to 3Q24 to reach $2,7-billion, building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to results published in the...

These are the companies to beat in the AI vendor race

As AI vendor race competition heats up, Gartner has identified the companies to beat in nearly 30 AI technology races across five categories. “The company to beat is determined by a methodology based on, but not limited to, six key criteria that differentiate top...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

The hidden cost of waste in the office

South Africa generates over 125-million tonnes of solid waste annually, with a significant portion ending up in landfills. Inadequate waste management services, especially in rural and informal areas, exacerbate this issue, leading to illegal dumping and environmental...

Brace for the coming workplace revolution

For the past decade it happened slowly, and then over the past two years, all at once: The trend of companies cutting back on staff, and teams getting leaner, has been accelerating as AI quietly infiltrated entire layers of junior and specialist roles that once...

Where the next wave of threats will strike?

Cyber security in 2026 will be shaped by speed. Threat actors will move faster, using AI offensively to mimic human behaviour, and exploit systems in ways traditional defences cannot keep up with. At the same time, defenders are racing to deploy AI in defence, using...

GPUs: The supercomputers shaping Africa’s AI future

As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. Dr Prince Abudu, head of technology at Cassava AI, and Charlotte Awino, AI engineer at Cassava AI From...

SA’s ransomware reckoning demands urgent action

South Africa is under siege - not by tanks or drones, but by ransomware. Brendan Widlake, regional director at Veeam Software South Africa From hospitals to banking to government departments, cyberattacks are exposing just how fragile our digital infrastructure really...

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Eskom’s evolution sparks hope of thinking outside the grid

For decades, South Africans have associated Eskom with crisis rather than innovation. However, a quiet transformation is underway, one that suggests the power utility is beginning to embrace creativity and technology in its approach to energy management and financial...

Emotional intelligence is a core competency in a skills-based economy

The notion that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a mere "soft skill" is questionable, writes Roland Innes, MD f Dyna Training. In today's dynamic skills-based economy EQ is a core competency, essential for dealing with constant change and achieving sustainable success....

The AI imperative for transforming public sector services

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an abstract construct; it's actively reshaping South Africa’s public sector, writes Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: CEEMETA at Dell Technologies. But this transformation hinges on more than just adoption. For governments...

Technology could transform mother tongue education

Despite South Africa’s constitutional right to education in one’s preferred language, children not learning in their mother tongue continue to underperform when compared to those who do. With R99-million earmarked to support the expansion of mother tongue instruction...

Saffers look to solar as tariffs increase

Eskom was recently granted a reduced tariff hike of 12,74% by Nersa, which takes effect today (1 April 2025). While this is a reprieve from what could have been a 36% tariff hike earlier this year, it still places significant strain on South African consumers and...

NEC wins global-first TIP Gold Badge

NEC has become the first company to earn the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Phoenix Gold Badge for its Network Operating System (NOS) software, designed to run on whitebox optical transponders. The Gold Badge is a mark of excellence for solutions that meet TIP’s rigorous...

Hisense partners with CNBM in SA

Hisense has introduced its sub-brand, Kelon, to South Africa, partnering with CNBM (China National Building Material Group) to jointly outline a blueprint for development. The agreement aims to drive joint innovation, excellence, and deeper collaboration between both...

What’s expected of employers regarding work-related illness?

Mental health cases in the workplace can be difficult for employers to manage. This task becomes even more difficult to navigate in circumstances where illnesses appear to arise in the context of work-related stressors or incidents. By Sian Gaffney, senior associate,...

Prevent your WhatsApp account from being hacked

A user's messaging app account might be of interest not only to jealous spouses and nosy coworkers, but also to cybercriminals. Stolen WhatsApp accounts are used for various types of criminal activity, ranging from spam distribution to sophisticated scam schemes....

New Regulations usher in a new dispensation for electronic services

The long-awaited regulations introducing a general business-to-business (B2B) exclusion (although in this case a business-to-registered vendor exclusion) for the electronic services supplied from outside South Africa to specified recipients within the country were...

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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an AI Developer (Azure) to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid contract role.What you will be...

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Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for application projects.Support the design and implementation of business solutions that meet client needs.Assist in preparing functional specifications, user stories, and process...

AI Developer (Azure) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an AI Developer (Azure) to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a hybrid contract role.What you will be...

Junior Applications Business Analyst LW – Gauteng Centurion

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements for application projects.Support the design and implementation of business solutions that meet client needs.Assist in preparing functional specifications, user stories, and process...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to work on a critical enterprise web platform providing secure single sign-on and access to multiple business services. The role spans backend, frontend, cloud, and operational support, and requires strong technical...

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Configure, maintain and administer all systems related technology and infrastructure within branches and multiple data centres.Key Performance Areas-Plan and set up systems' infrastructure-Maintain high availability of systems' infrastructure-Maintain continuous...

Senior UAT Tester – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

General Role Description:The UAT (User Acceptance Testing) Tester plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, ensuring that the final product meets both the business requirements and the end-users' needs before it is released to the market. Working...

Senior iOS Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...

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My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science5+ years' experience in test...

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