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...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Hacktivism drives a slew of DDoS attacks

Driven by tech-savvy and politically motivated hacktivist groups and an increase in DNS water torture attacks, a new Netscout report has observed more than 7-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the second half of 2023, representing a 15% increase...

Telegram users beware of scheme to steal Toncoins

Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals. According to Kaspersky researchers, the scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its...

The time is right for businesses to move into the metaverse

Organisations should start thinking about their metaverse strategies now, as the new paradigm advances quickly and inevitably. According to Accenture's Technology Vision 2022, the "Metaverse Continuum" - a spectrum of digitally enhanced worlds, realities and business...

South Africans are most worried about identity theft

As more payments are made online, new research from global analytics software firm FICO suggests that South Africans are concerned about fraudsters using their information to hijack their financial personas. When asked about what fraud practices concern them the most,...

Your data could be more exposed than you think

Check Point Research (CPR) has found sensitive data from mobile applications unprotected and available to anyone with a browser. By searching "VirusTotal", CPR found 2 113 mobile applications whose databases were unprotected in the cloud and exposed, all throughout...

How to spot misinformation

During uncertain times, such as the current Ukraine-Russia war, clashes are happening not only for territorial gains, but for public opinion as well. Misinformation has been a worrying issue long before the advent of the internet, but the technology has made the...

Cell C to be restructured, refinanced

Blue Label has concluded a non-binding term sheet with Cell C and various Cell C financial stakeholders, whereby Cell C will be restructured and refinanced. The purpose of this is to deleverage Cell C's balance sheet, providing it with liquidity with which to operate...

AMD adds fastest gaming processor, extends Ryzen line-up

AMD has announced the pricing and availability of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor, the first Ryzen processor to feature AMD 3D V-Cache technology. With this technology, the 5800X3D delivers 15% more gaming performance compared to processors without stacked cache...

Local travel businesses predict a bumper Easter holiday

The local travel sector has been hard-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, but things are looking up. This is according to data and insights from local payments provider Peach Payments and its travel industry merchants. Data from Peach Payments shows that its travel industry...

Aspirational spenders drive growth for pre-owned luxury goods

There is a growing adoption of the pre-owned luxury goods sector as South African consumers look to invest in authenticated products without the high price tag of buying them new. One of South Africa's largest pre-owned and authenticated luxury reseller, Luxity,...

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Bytes PS an Oliver award finalist

Bytes People Solutions (PS), a division of Bytes Technology Group, has been nominated as a finalist in the skills development category of the 14th Annual Oliver Empowerment Awards. The Oliver Empowerment Awards, hosted by Topco Media, take place at Emperors Palace on...

On-site PBXes can be the death of SMBs

As a small business owner be aware of the pros and cons of a site-based PBX versus a hosted PBX and how each solution addresses your requirements, says Sacha Matulovich, sales and marketing director, Connection Telecom group and CEO, FatBudgie. Do you require...

Esquire’s laptop, desktop sales grow

While South Africa’s economic growth appears to be crimped, with concerns that the economy will be negatively affected by the impact of unemployment, load-shedding and industrial action during 2015, it would seem that the small and medium enterprise (SME) market is...

The customer experience is a journey

Customers are the lifeblood of any business, and many organisations have become exceptionally good at creating excellent individual engagements and interactions with their customers, says Shailendra Singh, business director of Africa Region, South Africa, Wipro. However, in today’s socially connected, “always-on” world, the customer experience is no longer about isolated incidents.

WiFi Forum of South Africa launched

An inaugural conference of the WiFi Forum of South Africa (WiFi Forum SA) was held on 12 March 2015 in Johannesburg, officially establishing the Forum as an active player in the development of the country’s WiFi sector. The association aims to represent the views of...

NetXactics appointed a Rapid7 distributor 

As security challenges become increasingly complex and more prolific, companies need to make smarter decisions in terms of their vulnerability to attack, and also act faster and more effectively to any threat. Through its recently signed partnership agreement with...

PSI acquires Broner Metals Solutions

PSI has acquired 100% of the shares of the British Broner Metals Solutions. Broner Metals is a leading provider of IT solutions in the field of production planning and control, supply chain management and MES (manufacturing execution systems) for the steel and...

Do you know how your data is stored?

Cloud computing services, like many new and exciting technical offerings, can be both risky and beneficial to businesses. Although executives and IT managers alike are growing increasingly interested in the perceived benefits attached to off-premise or hosted...

EBank leverages TruTeq solutions

TruTeq Wireless has recently won a contract with EBank, the first branchless bank in Namibia, to develop the EBank USSD menu. EBank’s customers use this mobile phone based menu to access their bank accounts by dialling *140*140#.  The project was delivered using...

Mint sponsors reIMAGINE 2015

Mint Management Technologies is proud to announce their association with Microsoft as a Platinum sponsor of their reIMAGINE 2015 conference. The event will be held over two days from 22 to 23 April 2015 at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg.Previously called Dynamics...

Application Specialist X-Ray

Well known and leading medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for the X-Ray Division.Must be familiar with General Radiography and Fluoroscopy equipment, both analogue as well as latest DR based digital systems, as well as CR products. Mammography and...

IT Specialist

Cape Town IT Specialist Role - Permanent Onsite PositionResponsibilities: Oversee IT infrastructure health, performance, security, and compliance.Ensure services meet business needs and regulatory standards.Manage full lifecycle of infrastructure services.Lead...

Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid – CPT/PTA)

Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating necessary project documentation, managing project scope, determining priorities, and ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones.The role will be based in the Somerset...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Software Developer

Intermediate Mobile Developer - Flutter & ReactGo where initiative is appreciatedR25 000 - R30 000 Including ProvidentTop Software Development House Specializing in the Development of various HR and Access Control Applications is looking for a Mobile Developer to...

Application Specialist X-Ray – Gauteng Midrand

Well known and leading medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for the X-Ray Division.Must be familiar with General Radiography and Fluoroscopy equipment, both analogue as well as latest DR based digital systems, as well as CR products. Mammography and...

IT Specialist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Cape Town IT Specialist Role - Permanent Onsite PositionResponsibilities: Oversee IT infrastructure health, performance, security, and compliance.Ensure services meet business needs and regulatory standards.Manage full lifecycle of infrastructure services.Lead...

Senior Business Analyst (Hybrid – CPT/PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria

Lead or participate in multiple projects by completing and updating necessary project documentation, managing project scope, determining priorities, and ensuring efficient and on-time delivery of project tasks and milestones.The role will be based in the Somerset...

Digital Strategist (Senior) at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance public...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...

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