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...

Budget 2026: Payroll, tax systems are core compliance infrastructure

Stronger revenue without higher taxes is being driven by data-led enforcement, making payroll and tax technology a critical risk control for business. South Africa’s 2026 Budget, by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana, makes a decisive statement about the future of...

Budget 2026: offshore discretionary allowance doubled

South African couples can now transfer up to R4-million offshore per year without Reserve Bank approval or a SARS tax clearance certificate, following this week’s Budget announcement that the single discretionary allowance has been doubled from R1-million to...

Guard against voice cloning this holiday season

It’s the run-up to the year-end holiday season when criminals ramp up their efforts to fleece us and ISPA is warning of the growing problem of voice cloning. South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) says that, with a 356% rise in...

Micro tech signals the future for heart health

A tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, has been successfully implanted in the chamber of a patient’s heart in a minimally invasive procedure at Netcare Unitas Hospital. Cardiologist Dr Jean Vorster and electrophysiologist Dr Jane Moses...

Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

Optix, the South African company that provides driver safety management and fleet efficiency solutions, is celebrating 25 years as it undertakes significant international growth. This year, the company has made global senior hires and increased investment in...

PachiPanda young innovators to compete on Africa-wide stage

Three young South Africans - Wendile Mpofu, Gift Mabena and Bafokeng Mofokeng - have been selected as the country’s leading eco-innovators in the 2025 PachiPanda Challenge, earning their place in the Africa-wide finals. Their solutions address urgent challenges around...

Sustainable value chains could unlock billions for tech sector

The technology sector could unlock $800-billion in value across its value chain by 2030 if it puts nature at the heart of its operations and supply chains, according to a new World Economic Forum report. This is part of the $10,1-trillion in business opportunity that...

Vula Medical is FNB App of the Year winner

The 2025 FNB App of the Year Award has been awarded to Vula Medical, a medical referral app developed by Dr William Mapham. Mapham had the idea for the app while working at the Vula Emehlo Eye Clinic in rural Swaziland where he experienced, first-hand, the...

Despite challenges, manufacturing sentiment is up

While the manufacturing sector remains under significant pressure, improved sentiment may signal a glimmer of hope for the future. According to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey, business confidence rose by 16 index points from the third quarter to 39 points. While...

African banking is at a crossroads

A new report, Next-gen Banking Innovations: AI, Cybersecurity & Segment-based Banking, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are central to the digital transformation strategies of African banks, enabling them to achieve...

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Trend Micro debuts proactive cybersecurity AI

Trend Micro has launched an AI agent designed to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Trend Cybertron is believed to be the industry’s first specialised cybersecurity large language model (LLM) designed to drive proactive security outcomes. Using precise...

Pushkar Gokhale is MTN SA’s new chief wholesale officer

MTN South Africa has appointed Pushkar Gokhale as chief wholesale officer, effective 1 August 2025. Pushkar joins MTN from Openserve, where he currently serves as the chief digital and strategy officer. He has held various executive leadership roles in diverse...

NEC XON achieves Palo Alto Networks Diamond Partner status

NEC XON has been awarded Diamond Partner status by Palo Alto Networks, achieving five specialisations that reinforce its leadership in end-to-end cybersecurity solutions. The company is now one of only three Diamond Partners in Africa and the only one with five...

Automated payroll a the solution to stress-free paydays

Payroll processing may not be the most glamorous part of running a business, but without it a company simply cannot function. Whether your team consists of one employee or a global workforce of thousands, accurate and reliable payroll is what keeps a business running...

Tech equity the new currency for women

In traditional finance, capital is a key driver of economic power. Similarly, digital access is a foundational form of capital for women today. It determines access to opportunities, economic participation, and social mobility, writes Christina Naidoo, chief operating...

Call to address the climate change reality in SA

This year’s World Engineering Day (4 March) was a powerful reminder of the critical role engineers play in driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By Karen King, director of climate resilience at Royal HaskoningDHV  The theme, "Unleashing the...

Tighten controls ahead of PCI DSS v4.0.1

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has long been a cornerstone of payment security, ensuring that organisations handling cardholder data protect it against the ever-evolving threat landscape. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor...

Vertiv continues African data centre webinar series

Vertiv is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the...

Call for applications for AWIEF Growth Accelerator in Nigeria

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications. Limited...

Diversification pays dividends for JSE

The JSE has announced notable earnings growth for its 2024 financial year during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and muted economic growth in the first half of 2024. The robust performance for the bourse was supported by business resilience and stability...

Senior Desktop Engineer (Networking Focus) – Gauteng Centurion

Position: Senior Desktop EngineerLocation: South Africa (Hybrid / On-site)Industry: Data, Analytics & IT SolutionsAbout the CompanyOur client is a well-established technology and data solutions provider delivering high-impact analytics, infrastructure and digital...

Data Quality Analyst

As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a critical role in our human-in-the-loop validation pipeline. You will review pipeline outputs, investigate anomalies, and ensure structured datasets meet our quality and accuracy standards. This role requires exceptional...

Systems Configuration Analyst

Position overviewThe System Configuration Analyst is a crucial role responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity and alignment of the Sonata RDA system configuration with its business processes and requirements.This role consults with business stakeholders...

Data Quality Analyst – Remote Remote

As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a critical role in our human-in-the-loop validation pipeline. You will review pipeline outputs, investigate anomalies, and ensure structured datasets meet our quality and accuracy standards. This role requires exceptional...

Systems Configuration Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Position overviewThe System Configuration Analyst is a crucial role responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity and alignment of the Sonata RDA system configuration with its business processes and requirements.This role consults with business stakeholders...

Senior SAP Technical Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The SAP Technical Consultant (Senior) will play a key role in the design, configuration, and implementation of SAP Work Zone solutions supporting HR Shared Service Centers across multiple countries.The product landscape covers personnel master data management,...

Senior Gemstone Developer

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

Senior Gemstone 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 Senior Gemstone Developer to join our client based in Centurion for a hybrid role.What you will be doing:Design, develop, test,...

RPA Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for an RPA Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a hybrid 12-months contract.What you will be...

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