95% of SMEs hit by browser attacks – are you next?
With small businesses now depending on an average of 36 applications running in it - from business banking and customer management to AI tools - the browser has quietly become both the primary workplace and the most overlooked security boundary in business, with 95%...
Cyberthreats continue to accelerate
Organisations worldwide experienced an average of 1 995 cyberattacks per week, according to the Check Point Global Threat Intelligence insights for March this year. Ransomware remained one of the most disruptive threats in March, with 672 publicly reported attacks led...
Financial institutions under the cyberattack whip
Check Point's 2025 Financial Threat Landscape Report, released this week, shows that the financial sector experienced an unprecedented rise in cyber incidents in 2025, with attacks more than doubling from 864 in 2024 to 1 858 in 2025. This acceleration reflects a...
Too few women in STEM fuels cyber risks
The celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February is a good time to reflect on why women remain woefully underrepresented in science and technology, despite a staggering shortage of these skills in South Africa. In cybersecurity...
Spain calls for social media ban for children
As European governments toughen up on online safely, Spain plans to implement a social media ban for children. The country could press social media platforms to prevent children under 16 years of age from accessing their site – and willhold executives accountable for...
Kaspersky uncovers hidden attack chains in Notepad ++ compromise
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that attackers behind the Notepad++ supply chain compromise targeted a government organisation in the Philippines, a financial institution in El Salvador, an IT service provider in Vietnam, and individuals across three countries...
Large warehouse operations set to adopt gamification
By 2028, 40% of large warehouse operations and distribution centres will have deployed employee engagement and gamification tools to motivate their workforces, according to Gartner. Gamification in logistics applies game design principles (such as points, badges,...
IBM opens global RFP for AI-driven education solutions
IBM has announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions,...
Crypto plunges from record highs
Bitcoin has hit its lowest prices in more than a year, around 50% less than its peak, which it celebrated in October 2025. Yesterday the cryptocurrency was trading at $64 000.00, after hitting highs of more than $100 000.00 in preceding months. Other crypto coins are...
These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026
The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...
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Salesforce adds AI agents
Organisations today face a data paradox: they need to make fast, intelligent decisions but are overwhelmed by large volumes of often unreliable information. With over 75% of business leaders under pressure to prove data’s value, the demand for trusted, actionable...
Applications open for Google for Startups Accelerator
Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage startups using artificial intelligence to address Africa's most pressing challenges. Across the continent, startups are...
Vertiv launches SmartRun infrastructure system
Vertiv has launched Vertiv SmartRun, a modular prefabricated overhead infrastructure system designed to integrate high-density power distribution busbar, liquid cooling piping network, hot-aisle containment, and network infrastructure into a single, scalable solution,...
AI helps stop harmful ads before they’re seen
Google has released its 2024 Ads Safety Report, showing how advanced artificial intelligence is transforming the fight against bad ads, scams, and misinformation online. As scams grow more sophisticated — often impersonating public figures or deploying AI-generated...
Unlocking SMB potential with the new Enterprise Act
The news around President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill into law has been widely welcomed, writes Viresh Harduth, vice-president: small segment at Sage Africa & Middle East. This development promises to streamline access to...
Desco partners with ThorTech
Desco Electronic Recyclers has partnered with ThorTech to elevate safety standards and operational efficiency within the electronics recycling industry. The collaboration integrates ThorTech’s suite of radiation protection management programs into Desco’s recycling...
Qlik adds more support for ISVs
Qlik has launched Qlik for ISVs, a new dedicated team and set of capabilities built on Qlik’s end-to-end cloud platform, tailored to the needs of independent software vendors. The offering enables ISVs to build robust strategies for data integration, quality, and...
Shawn Heyns strengthens Kyocera’s tech support
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) is expanding its support capabilities with a stronger focus on technical excellence, customer-centric solutions, and production product innovation. As part of this drive, the company has appointed Shawn Heyns as product...
New country manager for IWG
IWG has announced the appointment of Carolyn Elliman as the new country manager for South Africa and the southern African region. Elliman has taken on several management roles at IWG since joining the organisation as a centre manager with the South African team....
Atlas Cloud Services chooses IBM’s watsonx for AI innovation
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), is collaborating with IBM and IBM ecosystem partner, Power Maroc (PowerM) to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation in Morocco and the region by equipping businesses with...
Senior Python Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a Senior Python Developer for a client based in Sandton on a hybrid basis. The Senior Python Developer will be responsible for...
SharePoint Developer at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionThe position of SharePoint Developer is vacant. The SharePoint Developer role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT Division. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head...
Test Analyst
My client based in Tygervalley is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5+ years of relevant software testing experience across manual and automated testing...
Senior Information Security Engineer
Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...
Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...
Automation Tester at Reverside
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality software development, automation, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to drive innovation, efficiency, and seamless user experiences. We...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Tyger Valley
My client based in Tygervalley is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5+ years of relevant software testing experience across manual and automated testing...
Senior Information Security Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
Own the security engineering agenda for a global cloud platform-driving real change across vulnerability management, SIEM and endpoint protection. Is this you? You're a calm, hands-on security engineer who enjoys digging into root causes, improving controls, and...
Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...
Automation Tester at Reverside – Western Cape Cape Town
Reverside is a leading IT services provider delivering high-quality software development, automation, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We partner with clients across industries to drive innovation, efficiency, and seamless user experiences. We...
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