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​" –...

$82bn pledged to bridge the digital divide

ITU has announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, bringing total commitments to over $82-billion to expand global Internet connectivity and bridge the digital divide.​ Launched in 2021, Partner2Connect serves as a mobilisation platform...

Cell C Business rolls out SME connectivity strategy

Cell C has announced a new strategy to support South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The strengthened SME connectivity strategy follows extensive research into South Africa’s small and medium enterprise landscape. The study, conducted with research house...

Data centre sales drive Ethernet switch growth

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,7-billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), a 35,2% year-over-year (YoY) increase, fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to...

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...

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From progress to parity: empowering women in leadership roles

Over the past decade, organisations have made positive strides in advancing gender diversity and equity, including promoting and recruiting more women into leadership roles. This is a welcome development, but recent data shows that the road ahead is still paved with...

Cyber resilience matters now more than ever

South Africa is facing a particularly high prevalence of cyberattacks, emphasising the importance of prioritising cybersecurity in the region, writes Brett Skinner, business unit manager: cyber resilience at Datacentrix. The increasing sophistication of these...

Emerging trends in SA’s digital payment landscape

In recent years, the way consumers, financial service providers and retailers handle payments has undergone a significant transformation. By Jason Sive, CEO of Mobicred and RCS Digital Executive The aggressive rate at which digital solutions are being adopted in South...

Poor audits can lead to costly non-compliance

South African businesses have suffered massive financial setbacks due to inadequate auditing, with cumulative losses from poor audits and compliance failures running into billions. Through its material irregularities process, the Auditor-General of South Africa...

How IT leaders can achieve more with less

IT leaders today are confronted with a paradox. They are expected to drive business innovation, ensure cybersecurity resilience, and deliver seamless digital solutions - yet they must achieve all this with shrinking budgets, limited resources, and an overburdened...

Unlock business value through intelligent connectivity

Seamless connectivity has become a strategic enabler for organisations across industry sectors, writes Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director at inq SA. The pervasiveness of the cloud, the realities of hybrid working, and the availability of more extensive digital...

A new way to look at cloud optimisation

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once said: “We co-evolve with our tools. So, we invent new tools, and then our tools change us”. By Richard Vester, managing executive: EMEA AWS practice at iOCO The cloud is a perfect example of this, drastically altering organisational...

Tarsus Distribution takes on Canon’s  consumer print portfolio

Canon has appointed Tarsus Distribution as an authorised distributor of its business-to-consumer (B2C) product range across SADC. Tarsus Distribution will now distribute Canon’s Pixma, Maxify, and i-Sensys printers, along with associated consumables. These products...

Insights on AI-enabled cybercrime

Over the last year, discussions about AI-enabled cybercrime have shifted from speculation about impacts to real-world observations, writes Derek Manky, chief security strategist and global vice-president: threat intelligence at Fortinet. Malicious actors continue to...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to play a critical role in the replacement of an existing SAP call centre/customer support platform with a more sophisticated AWS-based call centre solution.This is not a documentation-only BA role. This person will be driving...

Full-stack Java Developer (Strong SQL)

Seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to join the Agriculture and Health product teams. You will plan, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality, scalable products aligned with product strategy. This role requires strong SQL, Java, and data analysis...

Technical Consultant/L2 Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Technical Consultant / L2 Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R35 000+ The OpportunityIf you enjoy solving real IT problems and seeing the impact of your work, this role is for you. You'll join a Managed IT Services team supporting clients...

Back-End Developer (Advanced) 2323 – Gauteng Pretoria

Data Pipeline Management: Maintain and optimize incoming data pipelines that integrate with the MDBB SAP System, ensuring data accuracy and reliability through technologies such as Kafka and other input methods.Application Development: Develop and enhance applications...

Team Lead: Desktop Support Engineer

Team Lead: Desktop Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R20 000+ The OpportunityIf you enjoy leading people and still want to stay hands-on technically, this role gives you both. You'll join a stable Managed IT Services Provider in Rivonia,...

Software Architect

Shape the future of a cutting-edge SaaS platform in a senior strategic role Is this you? You're a commercially savvy, highly analytical problem-solver with a passion for clean code and scalable architecture. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a hands-on...

Team Lead: Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Team Lead: Desktop Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R20 000+ The OpportunityIf you enjoy leading people and still want to stay hands-on technically, this role gives you both. You'll join a stable Managed IT Services Provider in Rivonia,...

Software Architect – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Shape the future of a cutting-edge SaaS platform in a senior strategic role Is this you? You're a commercially savvy, highly analytical problem-solver with a passion for clean code and scalable architecture. You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a hands-on...

Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer

Mid-Senior Desktop Support Engineer – Rivonia, Sandton - Managed IT Services | R18 000+ The OpportunityIf you are the kind of IT support engineer who likes fixing problems properly and keeping clients stable, this role will suit you. You will join a long-standing...

Scrum Master at Reverside

Job Title: Intermediate Scrum MasterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Intermediate Scrum Master to join our dynamic IT [Email Address Removed] Intermediate Scrum Master will act as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and Organization, helping them to...

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