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...

Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week

Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...

These technologies are set to have a positive impact

The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. "Organisations make better choices when they understand the...

Pros and cons to remote and gig work

The widespread acceptance of hybrid work and international workforces raises questions around whether a gig economy will favour only those IT professionals who already have workplace experience, and how young professionals will gain practical knowledge working in...

Bahrain has the highest internet user penetration

According to a StockApps data analysis, Bahrain is leading the world in mobile internet user penetration. The site has presented data showing that Bahrain has a 97,87% mobile internet penetration rate, which is the largest globally. "The Bahraini government has been...

WDL sets up in African metaverse

Austria-based World Data Lab (WDL) has joined Ubuntuland in Africa’s metaverse, Africarare, acquiring a village on which it will establish its presence and connect to other organisations. WDL’s first Ubuntuland based projects currently under evaluation and...

GirlCode invites female innovators to compete for a R60k prize

In celebration of women’s month, GirlCode will be hosting its annual GirlCode Hackathon which aims to showcase the tech skills of young budding female software developers. “The GirlCode Hackathon plays a critical role in South Africa’s innovation ecosystem by growing...

Anglo American doubles education investment to over R1bn

Anglo American has launched the second phase of its education programme in South Africa in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, doubling the programme's scope and commitment to improving educational outcomes. The education programme is integral to Anglo...

SA student makes top 50 shortlist for global prize

Iziphozonke Mlambo, a 19-year-old student from Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal and currently studying Human Biology at Biola University in California,  has been included in the top 50 shortlist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2022, an annual $100 000 award to be...

Renewables key to the massive energy transformation SA needs

South Africa needs to urgently transform its energy system, with research on South Africa’s energy sector indicating that the long-term cost of inaction is high. As the world's most carbon-intensive economy among the G20 countries, almost 50% of the country's exports...

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Metrofibre unveils Data Centre Express

Customers looking to leverage ultra-high speed between disparate data centres, branches or sites, can now take advantage of Metrofibre Networx's latest Data Centre Express offering. The latest in its growing portfolio of network service offerings provided from its...

Sophos brings synchronised security to endpoints and networks

Sophos has introduced synchronised security protection against today's sophisticated threats with the Sophos Security Heartbeat capability of the Sophos XG series firewalls and UTMs. This new technology directly links next-generation firewalls and UTMs with...

Identity theft: how to avoid an identity crisis

There's nothing like that sinking feeling you get when you realise you've lost your wallet. Usually this isn't even related to any money that's in it, but rather the inconvenience of having to cancel all your bank cards and sort out items such as your driver's licence...

Citrix appoints new VP for EMEA

Citrix has announced the appointment of Sherif Seddik as MD and vice-president for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Reporting to Carlos Sartorius, senior vice-president of worldwide sales and services, Seddik will be responsible for the growth and development of...

Riverbed launches new version of SteelCentral

Riverbed Technology has announced the latest enhancements to the SteelCentral platform. Riverbed SteelCentral is a comprehensive and integrated performance management solution that provides centralised visibility and insight to ensure optimal performance of enterprise...

Mahindra Comviva debuts all-in-one digital store

Mahindra Comviva has launched its "first-of-its-kind" Mooditt Digital Store, bringing together the entire ecosystem of content providers, application providers and distribution channels on a single platform and leverages multiple channels of content distribution like...

Cornastone partners with SysMech

Cornastone has partnered with SysMech to support the development and management of IT and communications infrastructure in the region. The deal will see Cornastone resell SysMech network management and optimisation solutions. UK-based SysMech offers award-winning...

Healthcare Providers must prioritise BI and analytics

As the healthcare industry grapples with the rising cost of care, healthcare organisations are leveraging healthcare data to drive efficiencies in care delivery, according to a new study conducted by HIMSS Analytics on behalf of Qlik.  The study, which surveyed 400...

Understanding ‘bad’ user behaviour

A common maxim today is that a determined enough hacker will eventually get in, usually within minutes. Even more frightening, most of today's advanced threats remain undetected for weeks or even months. This is presenting huge challenges for the security industry....

Senior .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the Senior .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software...

Full-Stack PHP Developer

We are looking for a senior Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our client's team! Key Requirements Requirements: Min 5-7 years PHP coding experience.Proficiency in:MSSQL,CSS,HTML,jQuery,JavaScript,Frameworks (e.g., Symphony/ Laravel) with both Front & Back-end...

Business Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...

SKA Mid – Network Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The SKA-Mid Network Engineer is responsible for the deployment, configuration and support of the networking infrastructure of the SKA-Mid Telescope and the Engineering Operations Centre (EOC). This position works alongside the SKAO's Network...

Senior Angular Developer

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using Angular. As a Senior Angular Developer,...

Full-Stack PHP Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

We are looking for a senior Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our client's team! Key Requirements Requirements: Min 5-7 years PHP coding experience.Proficiency in:MSSQL,CSS,HTML,jQuery,JavaScript,Frameworks (e.g., Symphony/ Laravel) with both Front & Back-end...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...

Senior Angular Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using Angular. As a Senior Angular Developer,...

Senior Enterprise Architect

Looking for an Enterprise Architect who will be responsible for the entire Organisation's Enterprise strategy framework implementation, analysis, design, and integration of an organization's complete information resources, including infrastructure, applications, and...

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