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​" –...

Budget 2026: Things have changed … even if it doesn’t feel like it

Budget 2026 may feel uneventful. Proposed tax hikes were withdrawn, personal income tax brackets were adjusted for inflation, and contribution limits for tax-efficient savings were increased. On the surface, it sounds stable. But according to Therese Grobler, head of...

Budget2026: VAT threshold increase welcomed

Lula has welcomed today’s National Budget Speech (25 February 2026) which included an announcement that the compulsory VAT registration threshold would increase from R1-million to R2,3-million, a reform for which the SME funder has consistently advocated. Lula made a...

New genomic discovery could save groundnut farmers millions

Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early...

Nvidia and Synopsys partner on engineering and design

Nvidia and Synopsys have expanded their strategic partnership to tackle design and engineering across industries. R&D teams, from the semiconductor industry to aerospace, automotive, industrial and beyond, face significant engineering challenges including...

South Africans spent big on Black Friday weekend

Peach Payments saw a 93% increase in rand value processed from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, compared to 2024. “Over the four-day weekend we processed more than 2,69-million transactions, to a total value of more than R1,86-billion,” says Rahul Jain, CEO and cofounder...

Desktop overtakes mobile in share of Web traffic

Over the past three years, mobile phones have consistently accounted for over 60% of total web traffic, driven by faster mobile networks and a generation glued to their phones for everything, from news and shopping to entertainment. However, for the first time in...

PMI points to manufacturing fragility

The November PMI results highlight the ongoing fragility in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. A steep deterioration in demand and production overshadowed slight gains in employment and business expectations. Lower cost pressures are a positive, but alone are not...

Vehicle sales continue positive streak

Aggregate motor industry sales of 54 896 units in November were 12,5% higher than in November 2024, while the year-to-date total of 547 966 units is 15,4% ahead of the figure recorded in the first 11 months of last year. “As we approach the end of 2025, the motor...

Spacecoin satellites aim to build decentralised Internet in space

Space Telecommunications (STI), the entity behind the open-source satellite internet protocol Spacecoin, has launched three satellites aboard a rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The move is an advancement toward a permissionless, decentralised...

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Investing in innovation should be a CFO priority

With another challenging economic year behind us, chief financial officers (CFOs) today are balancing cost-cutting priorities with the need to remain forward-thinking. While many are cautious in their investment strategies due to ongoing economic pressures, holding...

The rise of autonomous data recovery

Escalating cyber threats and attacks constantly put businesses under pressure, increasingly prompting organisations to shift their mindsets towards ensuring continuous operations and thus avoiding downtime and revenue loss. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer...

The future of payment integration

As we enter 2025, Freddie Prinsloo, chief innovation officer at Amplifin, offers insights on what trends to look out for in the payments sector. In recent years, payment solutions have evolved radically locally and internationally. With new technologies and systems...

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 14 Series

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 14 Series in South Africa. The Redmi Note 14 Series introduces five devices: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro, Redmi Note 14 5G, and Redmi Note 14. Packed with advanced features such as AI-driven...

ProfitShare Partners aligns with global AI trends

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine industries worldwide, fintech companies are integrating AI-powered technologies to optimise lending, enhance customer experiences, and improve risk management. ProfitShare Partners (PSP) is embracing these global...

SAP debuts Business Data Cloud with Databricks

SAP has announced SAP Business Data Cloud, unifying all SAP and third-party data throughout an organisation and providing a trusted data foundation that harmonises data from organisations’ most mission-critical applications with data engineering and business analytics...

Kazang and TymeBank partner in informal market

Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within fintech Lesaka Technologies,  has partnered with TymeBank, to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships, rural areas and other underserved areas. TymeBank customers...

Negotiating the logistics of change in South Africa

Rapidly evolving customer expectations are putting the logistics and transport sector under pressure to enhance customer engagement by focusing on providing real-time updates and rapid responses across multiple channels. By Pia Knežević, squad lead for mid-market at...

Integration is the key to smarter surveillance

Security threats are evolving and businesses in South Africa can no longer rely on standalone surveillance systems, writes Leandro da Cunha, surveillance business unit lead at Duxbury Networking. According to recent market projections, the local security industry is...

BI Tester – Gauteng Pretoria

To support business intelligence initiativesMinimum Qualifications and CertificationsDegree or diploma in computer science information systems statistics or mathematicsMinimum of five years experience in a BI Tester roleBusiness Intelligence or Data Testing related...

API/Network Specialist – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is an established IT services provider focused on delivering high-quality Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are looking for skilled Network / API Specialist professionals to join our growing team...

Systems Controller

System Controller (Food)Our client in the food safety industry is looking for a systems controller to join their team. Candidates must have training in HACCP and PRP within a food safety space. Must have a clear understanding of and converse in Afrikaans. Desired...

Junior Business Analyst

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...

Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Business Analyst acts as a crucial intermediary among stakeholders, project teams, and technology vendors. This role is essential for the successful creation, preparation, and implementation of Business Requirements Documents (BRS) and Request for Proposals (RFPs)...

Systems Controller – Remote Remote

System Controller (Food)Our client in the food safety industry is looking for a systems controller to join their team. Candidates must have training in HACCP and PRP within a food safety space. Must have a clear understanding of and converse in Afrikaans. Desired...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand

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...

Senior Infrastructure and Security Engineer at Takora

Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a relevant tertiary IT qualification.Must have 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering.Must have enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity experience.Experience in regulated or...

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