Ransomware, AI drive shift from recovery confidence to proven data resilience
There is a growing disconnect between how confident organisations feel about cyber resilience and the reality of recovery outcomes, according to Veeam’s latest Data Trust and Resilience Report 2026. As ransomware, regulatory pressure, and AI-driven data risk grow,...
Encryption crisis looms as Q-Day moves to 2029
The cybersecurity industry has long treated Q-Day – the point at which quantum computing shatters current encryption standards – as a distant, theoretical problem. However, this complacent timeline has been rather aggressively upended. As highlighted by Richard Ford,...
Bitcoin faces a muted 2026
Bitcoin is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing. This is according to John Singh, vice-president of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...
Data growth drives Telkom revenues
Data has led Telkom’s improved revenues for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025. Group data revenue is up 9,6% to R6,86-billion, increasing 8.5,5% year-to-date and contributing 60% to total revenue. Mobile data revenue grew 12,9%, while fibre-related data revenue...
Mustek anticipates improved earnings
Mustek's shareholders have been informed that, for the half year ended 31 December 2025, the group’s headline earnings per share is expected to be between 250% and 270% higher than reported in the comparative period at between 82,13 cents and 86,83 cents (31 December...
Over-reliance on AI set to drive poor decision-making
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rapidly reshapes work, especially for less experienced employees, Gartner predicts that by 2030, 30% of enterprises will face declining decision-making quality due to an overreliance on AI. Chief human resources officers...
New sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest
After nearly a decade of taxonomic puzzle-solving, a team of scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Biological Sciences, Sea Change Project, the University of Tokyo and Stellenbosch University has unveiled a remarkable discovery: a parasitic...
Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out
As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...
Winners and losers as trade policies shift
Trade policy changes can shift who wins and who loses in global markets. When governments adjust tariffs, preferences or other trade costs, they change prices and competitive conditions. Some exporters gain advantages while others lose ground, reshaping trade flows...
Low growth seen as a top risk
The low-growth economic environment, caused by global trade tensions and increased volatility in financial markets, continued to hold the top rank of emerging risks for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series...
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Qlik introduces an agentic experience
Qlik has introduced its new agentic experience, providing a single, conversational interface allowing users across the enterprise to interact naturally with data, using specialised AI agents to quickly uncover insights, drive faster decisions, and boost productivity -...
ASSAf helps to demystify POPIA for researchers
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has launched its POPIA Voluntary Compliance Framework for Research, endorsed by the ASSAf Council. It is compulsory for all researchers to comply with POPIA. This voluntary Framework provides practical guidance for...
Meta introduces facial recognition tools
Meta is launching measures that use facial recognition technology to help detect and prevent scams and enable faster account recovery across its platforms in South Africa. The facial recognition system is designed to identify and block deceptive ads that misuse and...
Bolt launches flight tracking for scheduled rides
Bolt South Africa announces the launch of Flight Tracking for Scheduled Rides, enabling customers to sync their flight details when scheduling an airport pick-up. If a flight is delayed or cancelled, Bolt will automatically adjust the pick-up time or cancel the ride...
AI is key to digital defence this year
We are on the precipice of an unprecedented shift that is reshaping the cybersecurity industry and how organisations tread through the digital landscape. By Morné Louwrens, MD: advisory at Marsh Africa, and Prejlin Naidoo, digital partner from Oliver Wyman In 2024,...
Tech is reshaping Africa’s development trajectory
Africa stands at a critical juncture where rapid technological advancements can be leveraged to address longstanding socioeconomic challenges and drive economic development. By Lungi Sangqu, CEO of Africa Digital Success The continent faces numerous hurdles, including...
AI’s double-edged cybersecurity sword
AI’s (Artificial Intelligence) massive impact has been both positive and negative, writes Michael de Neuilly Rice, principal security architect at NEC XON. It’s excellent at some office tasks and terrible at others. It has revolutionised graphic design while also...
RMCP enforcement is here, and the consequences are real
Having a Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) isn’t just a procedural formality - it is a legal requirement under Section 42 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. More importantly, it has become the...
Data insights are transforming the lending landscape
The Romans consulted chickens. Today, lenders consult data. But just having data isn't enough, writes Francois Grobler, chief of decision analytics at Experian. Mountains of raw credit data can be overwhelming and, frankly, not much more insightful than a coop full of...
Preparing for inevitable data breaches
In the past year, South Africa has seen a surge in data breaches that have paralysed major corporations and government organisations alike. By Michael Langeveld, head of technology and business development at HPE Emirates and Africa These crippling incidents have...
Specialist: Developer – Gauteng East Rand
An opportunity exists for a highly skilled Specialist: Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications. The role involves leading technical projects, mentoring junior developers, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring software solutions...
Tech Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a hands-on Tech Lead who can architect, design, and deliver high-performing enterprise applications while guiding and mentoring development teams.If you're passionate about clean architecture, cloud-native solutions, and leading from the...
WordPress Developer
A long-standing full-service digital marketing and PR agency specializing in driving sales, brand awareness, and online presence, is seeking a Wordpress Developer who will handle everything from technical scoping to deployment.Responsibilities:End-to-End Development:...
Low Code Developer
An opportunity exists for a motivated Low Code Developer to design, develop, and maintain operational business applications using low-code platforms. The role involves building full-stack solutions, integrating systems, implementing CI/CD practices, and collaborating...
Data Architect
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in modern cloud data platforms, including Azure Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory (ADF). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in presales,...
WordPress Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
A long-standing full-service digital marketing and PR agency specializing in driving sales, brand awareness, and online presence, is seeking a Wordpress Developer who will handle everything from technical scoping to deployment.Responsibilities:End-to-End Development:...
Low Code Developer – Western Cape West Coast
An opportunity exists for a motivated Low Code Developer to design, develop, and maintain operational business applications using low-code platforms. The role involves building full-stack solutions, integrating systems, implementing CI/CD practices, and collaborating...
Data Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in modern cloud data platforms, including Azure Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory (ADF). The ideal candidate will have a solid background in presales,...
Software Engineer
Software Engineers (.NET, C#, Blazor, AI): If you're the kind of engineer who doesn't just use AI, but knows how to embed it properly into real-world systems, this one's worth your time. A large, technology-focused enterprise is seeking a Senior-level Software...
Backend Engineer / Software Architect
An opportunity exists for a skilled Backend Engineer to own and evolve Java platform architecture, lead backend engineering initiatives, and drive technical decisions while actively contributing to code development. The role involves hands-on leadership, architectural...
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