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...

Young scientists show what they can do

A total of 262 young scientists presented 183 research projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists' Regional Science Fairs final event in Gauteng North at the Tshwane University of Technology. The projects on display were evaluated by 142 judges including...

AWS has deep roots in Cape Town

Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - AWS's relationship with South Africa - and Cape Town, in particular - goes back a long way. Indeed, a lot of the technology development that supports AWS's global cloud services was developed by a small group of...

NASA seeks designs from the public to throw shade in space

Searching the universe for Earth-like planets is like looking for a needle in a haystack. To further this exploration, NASA is supporting the early-stage study of a concept for a hybrid observatory that would combine a ground-based telescope with a space-based...

Vodacom invests R1bn to expand KZN connectivity

Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal will spend over R1-billion into the mobile network this year, to improve regional coverage reach, capacity and network resilience, and accelerate access to connectivity throughout the province, particularly in deep rural areas and townships....

Green light for Seacom acquisition of EOH-NS and Hymax

Seacom’s acquisition of EOH Network Solutions (EOH-NS) and Hymax, divisions of iOCO and part of EOH Holdings, has been approved by South Africa’s Competition Commission. 1 September 2022 has been earmarked as the first day of integrated operations under the Seacom...

SARB confirms it is looking at crypto regulation

The SARB has confirmed it is preparing various regulations for the crypto asset sector, taking a phased approach over the next 12 to 18 months. Dawid de Villiers, partner, Lerato Lamola, candidate attorney and Analisa Ndebele, trainee attorney at Webber Wentzel,...

Deepfakes a growing risk for businesses

The FBI recently announced that more companies have been reporting people applying to jobs using deepfakes. Imposters use video, images, recordings, and stolen identities pretending to be someone else to get a remote IT position. This may sound like a joke, but hiring...

Nvidia Fleet Command delivers edge AI management, maintenance

Nvidia Fleet Command — a cloud service for deploying, managing and scaling AI applications at the edge — now includes features that enhance the seamless management of edge AI deployments around the world. With the scale of edge AI deployments, organizations can have...

These are the passport holders with the most travel freedom

Passport holders with the greatest global access are currently the most restricted and reluctant to enjoy their travel freedom. This is according to the latest results from the Henley Passport Index, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International...

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Eaton Towers raises $350m, signs Egypt deal

Eaton Towers, the leading independent telecommunications tower company in Africa, announced that it has raised $350-million in new equity resources from existing and new shareholders, to fund expansion and acquisitions across Africa. On the back of the equity raise,...

Sebata protects local government with Attix5

Sebata is a leading provider of integrated technology solutions, enterprise management systems and multidisciplinary professional services to municipalities, public entities and provincial government.The company provides data backup for local governments’ financial...

IT security relies on data security

Security is one of the foremost concerns when it comes to IT infrastructure, says Bryan Balfe, enterprise account manager at CommVault.However, protecting organisational data has become as important, if not more so, especially when one considers the critical nature of...

Transforming to a dynamic workplace

Embracing enterprise mobility and creating a remote workforce can provide organisations with powerful competitive advantage, says Thuthuka Mhlongo, portfolio manager: End User Computing at T-Systems in South Africa.However, transitioning from traditional fixed-office...

RS Components launches new 3D printer

RS Components (RS) has announced the availability of the first RS brand 3D printer, offering professional-quality specifications and exceptional print output, making it approximately 30% cheaper than other 3D printers in its class. Targeting a wide range of users...

AccTech helps VME Group manage sales

With more than 350 specialist staff in 12 branches across South Africa, the VME Group has opted to implement Microsoft Dynamic's Online CRM Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for contact and sales management. The VME Group is dedicated to maintaining the highest...

Jabra appoints Ultimo as distributor in SA

Jabra, a leading sports audio producer, has appointed Ultimo as a distributor in South Africa. Headquartered in Johannesburg, Ultimo was established in 1998 and has built a strong reputation for representing leading sports and outdoor brands locally and throughout...

Sun International rolls out IFS Applications

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Sun International, one of Africa's leading gaming and leisure brands, has successfully concluded the first phase of its implementation of the IFS Applications enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite. The...

Security is no longer just an IT concern

Security breach headlines make the idea of data protection and security more real for many people, says Gary Newe, Director for Field Systems Engineering for the UK, Ireland and sub-Saharan Africa at F5 Networks.If – and it’s a big if – there is a positive to the...

Designing at the speed of thought

Manufacturing and design are two of the rare industries where small companies have the ability to take on large corporations globally and vice versa. In this climate, the harsh realities of business are exposed and the importance of a competitive advantage is...

Network Administrator (CCNA) – Gauteng Primrose

Our client is looking for a Network administrator to secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems' network. Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network.Position: Network Administrator Type: PermanentLocation: Benoni Job...

Java Developer (Full Stack)

Full Stack Java Developer with minimum 10 years' Java development experience required to join this small but highly skilled software development team for a fast growing finance and technology company operating in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya. You will be...

Solutions Architect at Axiz(Pty)Ltd

Responsible for delivery of high quality, accurate design and implementation services of the company product portfolio across technologies to resellers and customers located within all areas in which we take solutions to market. Prospects and develops business with...

Solution Architect

Solution Architect - Retail Join our dynamic retail organization as a Solution Architect and play a pivotal role in defining and optimizing our architectural framework. We are committed to innovation and excellence in delivering retail solutions that enhance customer...

Network Administrator

Job SummarySecure and maintain the organisation's computer systems' networkMaintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network Key Performance Areas Plan and Set Up Network InfrastructureMaintain High Availability Network InfrastructureConduct...

Java Developer (Full Stack) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Full Stack Java Developer with minimum 10 years' Java development experience required to join this small but highly skilled software development team for a fast growing finance and technology company operating in South Africa, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya. You will be...

Solutions Architect at Axiz(Pty)Ltd – Gauteng Midrand

Responsible for delivery of high quality, accurate design and implementation services of the company product portfolio across technologies to resellers and customers located within all areas in which we take solutions to market. Prospects and develops business with...

Solution Architect – Gauteng Sandown

Solution Architect - Retail Join our dynamic retail organization as a Solution Architect and play a pivotal role in defining and optimizing our architectural framework. We are committed to innovation and excellence in delivering retail solutions that enhance customer...

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