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​" –...

People-first strategies key for flexible working

New research from Ricoh Europe reveals that the majority of organisations lack the technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have all the technology to collaborate seamlessly when working with colleagues. "Organisations...

AI could help attain health SGD

In the evolving landscape of global health, digital innovation emerges as a beacon of hope, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare access, quality, and affordability. A recent white paper by the World Economic Forum, produced in collaboration with...

Operator network strategies set to disrupt IoT market

A new Juniper Research study has found that the global amount of data generated by roaming IoT connections will increase from 86 petabytes in 2022 to 1 100 petabytes by 2027; representing enough data to stream 165-million hours of 4K video from platforms such as...

Data leads MTN growth

MTN has reported group service revenue up by 12,8% for the six months ended 30 June 2022, with group data revenue up by 33,1% and group fintech revenue up by 9,9%. Earnings before tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) (before once-off items) grew by 13,7%, with...

Soft POS user base set to surge

A new study from Juniper Research has found the total number of merchants deploying soft POS solutions will surpass 34,5-million globally by 2027; rising from 6-million in 2022. This growth will be driven by Apple's entrance into the soft POS space; enabling iOS users...

Challenges lie ahead for circular economy adoption

Manufacturers and distributors face significant hurdles in shifting to a sustainable circular economy business strategy, despite widespread acknowledgement of the many benefits it will deliver. "The State of the Circular Economy" report from Sage shows the industry is...

Neobanking set for growth in SA

Neobanking is set to boom in South Africa, with nearly a quarter (24%) of South African internet users expected to have a digital-only bank account by 2023. According to Finder's Neobanking Adoption Report, which polled 2 179 South African internet users, around 15%...

Networks come under multiple consecutive attacks

A Sophos X-Ops Active Adversary whitepaper, "Multiple Attackers: A Clear and Present Danger" reveals that the prominent ransomware gangs Hive, LockBit and BlackCat consecutively attacked the same network. The first two attacks took place within two hours, and the...

APT group takes over IT infrastructure for industrial espionage

Kaspersky ICS CERT has detected a wave of targeted attacks on military-industrial complex enterprises and public institutions in several Eastern European countries and in Afghanistan. The cybercriminals were able to take control over victims' entire IT infrastructure...

Malware goes after education targets

Enterprises in the education sector are under a barrage of malware attacks. Data presented by Atlas VPN reveals that the global education industry has been the primary target for cyberattacks in the last 30 days. Over 80% of malware attacks globally were aimed at...

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Hello to Malawian money transfers

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Coping with loadshedding down to tech strategy

Loadshedding and sourcing reliable power supply remain challenges for all businesses in South Africa. The answer is to identify specific requirements, use the right technology solutions and be ready with a well-considered business continuity strategy, says Raj Naidoo,...

MobileData is part of SA’s Nation Builder community

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Aspect Software appoints Stephen Ball as SVP

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CX demands to be harnessed by analytics

The digital generation - Gen D - demands more of organisations across a growing number of digital channels. Analytics, agility and intelligent contact centre platforms help organisations deliver, says Deon Scheepers, manager: sales operations at Interactive...

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Job Description Enhance user experience on digital platforms through research and design. Develop user-friendly software to meet customer needs, improving overall usability and retention.Responsibilities Develop UX Design capability.Conduct user research, testing, and...

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About Us Forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing a tailored learning platform for Cybersecurity professionals. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where all team members' contributions are valued. As a startup we are...

WEB EAM Consultant (Advanced) T2619 TT

Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsUser support via...

Software Developer Analyst at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

UX/UI Designer – Remote Remote

Job Description Enhance user experience on digital platforms through research and design. Develop user-friendly software to meet customer needs, improving overall usability and retention.Responsibilities Develop UX Design capability.Conduct user research, testing, and...

Front-End Developer at NetOps Africa – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

About Us Forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing a tailored learning platform for Cybersecurity professionals. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where all team members' contributions are valued. As a startup we are...

WEB EAM Consultant (Advanced) T2619 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsUser support via...

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Hybrid - can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg! Position Purpose:The purpose of the ETL Developer is to develop extraction, translation and loading jobs which will populate the Data Warehouse. Develop and enhance the back end of the Data Warehouse to satisfy...

Back End Developer at NetOps Africa

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