Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

ISPA echoes calls for regulatory support for MVNOs

ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), welcomes recent calls for an appropriate, light-touch regulatory regime specifically tailored to support the growing number of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) introducing competition...

August vehicle sales underwhelm but NADA still optimistic

August vehicle sales in South Africa showed a 4,9% decrease compared to the same month last year - a drop that comes at a critical time for the automotive sector. "This decline is disappointing, especially considering the July sales results and improving consumer...

General dealer retail sales soar as SA consumers scale down

General dealers have emerged as the most resilient sector in South African retail, growing sales 14,6% in real terms from January to May 2022 and winning a greater share of the cash-strapped consumer’s wallet. Their strong performance in a struggling retail sector can...

Cybercriminals target Stranger Things fans

In early July, season four of one of the most long-awaited series, Stranger Things, was released. Despite a three-year break due to pandemic-related delays, the series was hotly anticipated and, once again, topped streaming charts. Unfortunately, the desire of ardent...

Aspiring entrepreneurs urged to enter business plan competition

South Africa has been established as one of the continent’s “big four” startup ecosystems, alongside Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria, according to the 2022 South African Startup Ecosystem Report. However, as the most recent Global Entrepreneurship Monitor revealed, education...

Entrepreneurs graduate from Innovator Trust YEP Programme

Incubation facilitator, the Innovator Trust, has announced 39 graduates from its 2021 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP).  In a virtual graduation ceremony, the Class of 2021, who almost two years ago embarked on a journey of personal and professional...

Malware kits make it easy for anyone to be a cybercriminal

Cybercrime is being supercharged through “plug and play” malware kits that make it easier than ever to launch attacks. And cyber syndicates are collaborating with amateur attackers to target businesses, adding to the risk faced by the online world. These are among the...

These are the top cyberthreats facing SA users

South African government departments, organisations across industry sectors regardless of size, and individuals face the constant risk of being victims of a cyberattack. While this is not a unique challenge to the country, it is certainly a growing one which requires...

Pros and cons to remote and gig work

The widespread acceptance of hybrid work and international workforces raises questions around whether a gig economy will favour only those IT professionals who already have workplace experience, and how young professionals will gain practical knowledge working in...

Bahrain has the highest internet user penetration

According to a StockApps data analysis, Bahrain is leading the world in mobile internet user penetration. The site has presented data showing that Bahrain has a 97,87% mobile internet penetration rate, which is the largest globally. "The Bahraini government has been...

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Veeam expands family of free tools

Veeam Software has announced two new solutions - Veeam FastSCP for Microsoft Azure and Veeam Management Pack (MP) v8 for Microsoft System Center - to help customers more easily adopt Microsoft’s hybrid cloud as part of their IT strategy. Both of these products are now...

Nology named Yealink Platinum Distributor

Nology, a leading supplier of broadband connectivity, networking and VoIP products, today announced it has been awarded Platinum Distributor status for Yealink IP telephony equipment by Yealink Technology Company. Yealink is the world’s second largest IP phone...

Apple Watch moves BYOD to BYOX

“Gorgeous”. “Beautiful”. “Actually useful”. “Epic”. The accolades from the reviewers of the Apple Watch keep pouring in and the new device – though not the first of its kind in the market – holds the potential of becoming as ubiquitous as the iPhone or the iPod, says...

Marval Africa partners with M2TD

Marval Africa has partnered with M2TD Consulting to bring Marval’s global leading IT service management (ITSM) tool, MSM, to the South African public and mining sectors. As a result of this partnership, M2TD has exclusive rights to resell Marval’s ITSM solutions...

Avanade to acquire KCS.NET

Avanade has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire KCS.net and its subsidiaries (including Infoman AG), headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland. With approximately 300 employees, KCS.net is one of the largest Microsoft Dynamics AX/ERP partners in...

Zazoo launches Ultility Vending System

Zazoo, previously Net1 Mobile Solutions, has launched its Utility Vending System at African Utility Week (AUW) held in Cape Town. This turnkey vending solution simplifies tariff management and consumer arrears collection, allowing utilities and municipalities to...

Gemalto boosts e-government adoption

Gemalto has announced Coesys mGov, an innovative new mobile strong digital authentication solution that enables citizens to access online government services using a combination of their contactless national eID card and NFC phone. As a result, it allows authorities...

Multiple device use is here to stay

There is a school of thought that the future will see us using only one digital device to meet all our needs. However, this is counter-intuitive given the ubiquity of these devices and the many and varied roles they play, says Graham Braum, GM of Lenovo Africa....

Liquid Telecom SA expands reseller base

Liquid Telecom South Africa announced an expansion of its reseller base in response to increasing demand for broadband connectivity over its award-winning satellite network. Liquid Telecom was named the 2014 VSAT Provider Of The Year at the SatCom Star Awards and its...

Ricoh SA focuses on being services-led

Ricoh SA has made four new appointments to key management positions that enhance the company’s IT service delivery capability and provide strong leadership in strategic regions. The appointments support Ricoh’s shift to being an IT services-led company over the...

SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Senior SAP ABAP Developer with SAP ABAP Certification and knowledge in FICO (GL / Asset Accounting / AP / AR / Banking) and SAP MM and SD required for a reputable global companyExperience in a DevOps environmentSystem implementationDevelopment and maintenance on...

2603_ IT Network Operations and Configuration Manager

IT Network Operations and Configuration Manager with IT Degree and 5 years+ experience working in an enterprise environment and familiar with ITIL processes required for a reputable global companyLocation: GautengDesign database systemsBuild interfacesAdministration...

UX / UI Designer at Accenture

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a groundbreaking Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

UX / UI Designer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a groundbreaking Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...

Graduate Analyst

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a talented Graduate Analyst to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates who are looking to kick-start their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Assisting with financial...

Agile IT Project Manager

Our clients who are innovators in the Financial Space are on the hunt for an Agile IT Project Manager! Work it a dynamic team with the latest in technology and experience the benefits of a fantastic permanent hybrid role based in the Menlyn area. Role: Manage and...

Application Development Manager

Job Description Join a top JSE-listed financial firm known for exceptional growth. Be part of working on key projects to drive impactful results. Design and develop systems, aiding in the organization's digital transformation and enhancing client journeys through...

Network Engineer (CPT) (EE)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...

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Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a talented Graduate Analyst to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates who are looking to kick-start their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Assisting with financial...

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