AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

AI will create more jobs than it eliminates

Beginning in 2028, AI will create more jobs than it eliminates, and therefore robust internal talent pipelines will be critical to meet talent demand, according to Gartner. “AI is ultimately going to result in more job gains than losses, but in the process it’s going...

Varsity will never be the same …

An innovative new academic study warns that higher education institutions worldwide must urgently reinvent teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery or risk becoming obsolete in the face of rapidly evolving student expectations and technological disruption. The...

SaaS, AI to drive public cloud spending above $1trn in 2026

Global spending on public cloud services is forecast to surpass $1-trillion in 2026—growing over 21% - and is expected to double by 2029, according to the latest update of International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...

AI is living up to some HR expectations

Forty-five percent of managers say that the use of AI has improved the work of their teams as much as they expected, according to a survey by Gartner. “CHROs are under pressure to ensure effective workforce usage of AI tools, but they have overrelied on empowering...

AI accelerates API sprawl

The worldwide Network Security market rose 10% to over $26-billion in 2025, within which the Application Security and Delivery portion totaled nearly $6-billion and grew 15%, according to Dell’Oro research. This alignment matters because application-layer controls are...

Trojan banker attacks on smartphones up by 56%

According to a Kaspersky report “Mobile malware evolution,” the number of Trojan banker attacks on Android smartphones increased by 56% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This type of malware is designed to steal user credentials for online banking, e-payment...

Bonus time and winter boost BNPL use

A large percentage of South African Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) purchases take place in February and March, when many companies pay out annual bonuses. Tracey-Lee Zürcher-Campbell, spokesperson at Payflex, explains: “We find that responsible consumers use large parts of...

Countdown to ZANOG@iWeek2026

With scarcely two months to go until ZANOG@iWeek2026 kicks off in April, ISPA reminds delegates there is no cost to register. ISPA is South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB) and an event partner with ZANOG (the South African Network...

AI is fueling biometric fraud in southern Africa

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly reduced the cost, while increasing the scalability and quality of deepfake fraud. In addition, as identity becomes part of the fabric of many essential applications, fraudsters increasingly attack the online ID capture pipeline...

Power, cooling, AI demands push SA’s data centres to breaking point

As South Africa’s digital economy accelerates, traditional data centre infrastructure is increasingly seen as insufficient to meet the demands of AI growth, data sovereignty, and sustainability. Local market data shows rapid infrastructure growth, but rising energy...

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Cybersecurity, cyber resilience requirements come into force soon

Financial institutions have until 1 June 2025 to comply with South Africa's Joint Standard 2 of 2024: Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience, published by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (Authorities) in May 2024. "The Joint...

AI could be a game changer for Africa’s youth

AI can be transformative for Africa, but the continent must move quickly to empower its youth to optimise the technology’s potential. This is according to Prof. Abejide Ade-Abjola, Professor of AI and Applications at the Johannesburg Business School at the University...

How to reap the benefits of Africa’s solar boom

With 2,5 gigawatts-peak (GWp) of solar capacity added across Africa in 2024 and 194,34 GWp expected in 2025, the continent is fast becoming a global hotspot for solar energy growth. Leading this shift are the commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, where...

Trends, strategies and challenges for AI in manufacturing

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is opening up exciting opportunities to improve decision-making, predictive maintenance and quality control. By Kevin Dherman, chief innovation officer at Syspro AI-driven technologies empower manufacturers...

Synthesis partners with Remapped

Synthesis Software Technologies has announced a new partnership with Remapped, a SaaS platform that significantly accelerates and optimises Oracle workload assessments for AWS cloud migrations. Synthesis is the first partner to bring this transformative solution to...

Bolt drivers get dash cam app

Shared mobility platform Bolt has launched a dash cam partnership for driver partners nationwide in South Africa. The offer, provided in partnership with dash cam and safety technology provider Driver Technologies, allows Bolt driver partners to turn their mobile...

Zoho debuts AI capabilities in low-code development platform

Zoho has launched new services and features within Zoho Creator, the company's low-code application development platform. Zoho Creator's new AI assistant, CoCreator, facilitates faster, simpler, and more intelligent app building by using voice and written prompts,...

SMBs drive demand for affordable hosting

Metrofile Cloud has launched it Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting solution, a tailored service empowers SMBs with dedicated resources within a shared environment, enabling them to compete effectively online without significant financial investment. "Metrofile...

Qlik announces close of significant investment

Qlik has announced the close of a previously disclosed significant minority investment led by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). As part of the transaction, software investment firm Thoma Bravo remains Qlik’s majority owner and has...

Belgium Campus ITversity partners with UIPath

Belgium Campus iTversity has partnered with UiPath to advance its training capabilities in software automation and AI. By becoming an UiPath Academic Alliance member, the education institution will access UiPath’s automation and AI curricula. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, CE of...

Front-End Developer (Expert) 0244

Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions primarily using Python or relevant programming languages.Participate actively in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to...

System Analyst

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

Data Management Specialist – EvdB

To guide the refinement and continuous improvement of tools, methods and processes in area of data management (Data Governance, Reference and Master Data Management, Data Quality Management, Metadata Management, Data Modelling and Design, Data Architecture, Data...

Front-End Developer (Expert) 0244 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions primarily using Python or relevant programming languages.Participate actively in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to...

System Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

To plan & execute systems analysis tasks alone and under supervision, during design, construction, integration, verification, commissioning and operations of the various radio telescopes and associated supporting systems, focusing primarily on the telescope signal...

Data Management Specialist – EvdB – Gauteng Pretoria

To guide the refinement and continuous improvement of tools, methods and processes in area of data management (Data Governance, Reference and Master Data Management, Data Quality Management, Metadata Management, Data Modelling and Design, Data Architecture, Data...

Project Manager

Role Description:Our client is seeking a Project Manager based in Cape Town to join the companies Project Management Office (PMO). This role reports directly to the Head of Projects and Procurement and works closely with the companies Senior Project Manager based in...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Description:Our client is seeking a Project Manager based in Cape Town to join the companies Project Management Office (PMO). This role reports directly to the Head of Projects and Procurement and works closely with the companies Senior Project Manager based in...

Systems Support Engineer

Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...

Systems Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Role Description:The Systems Support Engineer is a key part of the company's service framework providing end to end management of tickets and service requests reported by the customer. Manage Tickets and RequestsReceive and record all calls from the companies...

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