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​" –...

Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping

South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...

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...

2026 will be year agentic AI comes of age

Kathy Gibson reports - Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) became the big buzzword in 2025, but organisations will only start to realise real benefit from the technology in the year ahead. That’s the word from John Roese, global chief technology officer and chief AI...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

The opportunities lurking within quantum technologies

Quantum technologies, which encompass quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications, is currently one of the fastest growing deep-tech industries - but the performance and commercial viability of these cutting-edge technologies are often held back by...

HPE challenges Huawei in campus switch market

Following a successful acquisition, the addition of Juniper’s revenue leaves HPE in a neck-and-neck race with Huawei for second place in the campus switch market, according to a new survey from Dell’Oro Group. “The combined HPE-Juniper entity grew campus switch...

Africa has aviation challenges, but potential is immense

While Africa is expected to outpace global air traffic growth next year, the region continues to face some of the world’s toughest operating conditions - resulting in the smallest share of global industry profit and extremely thin margins, according to the...

Leadership turnover harming supply chain performance

More than half (54%) of supply chain leaders report that leadership turnover has moderately to completely disrupted their function’s ability to operate over the past three years, according to a new survey from Gartner. This disruption - combined with the impact of...

WLAN growth stunted by China slowdown

A sharp contraction in China spending kept worldwide Wireless LAN (WLAN) growth from hitting double-digits in 3Q 2025, according to the latest report from Dell’Oro Group. “Cisco was late to the Wi-Fi 7 party,” says Siân Morgan, research director at Dell’Oro Group....

New study looking to curb alcohol harm in SA

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic, and social drivers of harmful alcohol use in South Africa and Botswana, and...

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Why we urgently need smart tech in hospitality

A man has a medical emergency in his Tesla, switches on autopilot, and the car drives him to a hospital. A woman’s smartwatch detects an irregular heartbeat, sends her an alert urging her to seek medical attention, diagnosing her with a life-threatening arrhythmia...

When does wasting time become a dismissible offence?

Time is indeed considered the most valuable asset for humankind, impacting everything from personal growth to societal progress, writes Wesley Field, provincial manager of Consolidated Employers’ Organisation. By implication, time is undeniably a business's most...

How CPaaS X empowers companies in the digital age

In the modern digital landscape, effective communication is crucial for businesses to stay ahead of the competition, and the introduction of Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS X), a new set of enhanced Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), is positioned...

Why businesses are replacing their printers in 2025

South Africa’s printer market is experiencing a shift, driven by a combination of economic pressure and renewed business investment. According to Statista, the local printer and copier market reached $61,1-million in revenue in 2024, with a projected 2% growth in...

Bridging the digital divide in rural SA

As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month this March, we must confront an escalating crisis that threatens to entrench inequality and hinder progress - the digital divide. In rural South Africa, limited access to digital technologies is not just an...

Qlik recognised in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Qlil has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions, marking its sixth time receiving this recognition. "With AI models increasingly commoditised, the true differentiator is data quality," says Mike Capone, CEO...

Cyber resilience in the modern era goes beyond backup

Since its inception in 2011, World Backup Day has witnessed a dramatic transformation in the IT security landscape. What began as a focus on hardware failure and data loss has evolved into a complex battle against sophisticated cyber threats, writes Rekha Shenoy, CEO...

Trends changing the shape of consumer consumption in 2025

It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data and this is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025, writes Craig Blignaut,  WiFi product manager at Vox. In the first quarter of 2024, one user consumed 411,4...

What Budget 2025 means for FICA compliance and accountable institutions

The 2025 Budget Speech held on 12 March 2025, made it clear that financial crime enforcement and compliance are top priorities for the government, writes By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. Increased funding for forensic investigations, regulatory oversight, and...

How to choose the payroll solution your business deserves

Processing your company’s payroll should be a breeze, but if your payroll department is constantly scrambling from one crisis to the next, it’s a likely sign that your current system no longer meets your needs. The workplace is constantly evolving, and payroll...

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...

System Administrator

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...

System Administrator – Gauteng Primrose

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...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a DevOps team responsible for building and maintaining enterprise-scale business applications. The role involves end-to-end development across backend and frontend layers, close collaboration with business...

BI Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a BI Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, and deliver...

BI Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a BI Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, and deliver...

Senior QA Automation Engineer

A company that provides specialized consulting, metallurgical engineering, and digital solutions to the global mining industry is seeking a QA Automation Engineer who will be the strategic owner of the automated testing lifecycle. You will design and maintain...

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