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...

AI signals hope for an ailing economy

Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa’s economy has suffered some near-mortal blows, but the future could be a lot more positive – and technology has a role to play in turning the country’s fortunes around. Globally, despite many adversities, artificial intelligence...

Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch confirmed dead

Mike Lynch, the former CEO of Autonomy, has been confirmed dead in a yachting accident near Sicily. The body of the UK entrepreneur was recovered following a violent storm last week that capsized the boat carrying 22 people. The other victims are Lynch's daughter...

Companies battle to cope with volume of security alerts

Almost three-in-four (70%) of organisations struggle to keep up with the volume of alerts generated by security analytics tools. This results in a lack of resources for important strategic tasks and leads organisations towards process automation and outsourcing,...

Zondo missed an opportunity, says IoDSA

In its final report, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture (Zondo Commission) recommends the enactment of legislation to establish a professional body for public procurement officials. While there is no doubt this is a good move, the Institute of...

The end, and maybe a new beginning, for ZACR

With big changes underway for the South African domain name industry, the ZA Central Registry (ZACR) has issued the following statement. History is a beautiful phenomenon; it makes one nostalgic about where one comes from and informs where one wants to go based on...

Rapid rise in LinkedIn search interest

LinkedIn.com attracted close to 1,5-billion unique global visitors in May 2022, compared to 1,3-billion visitors in November 2021. In addition, the search interest for "LinkedIn" has increased by 172% in the last decade drawing hordes of users to the platform,...

Financial service providers are falling behind on innovation

As consumers have started to enjoy better financial services from accelerated digitisation, business owners are starting to expect the same full-suite of “anytime-anywhere” services from their service providers and financial institutions. However, over half of all...

Musk, cryptocurrency and ethics influence investors

Elon Musk, cryptocurrency and “driving positive social change” are some of the primary factors influencing today’s younger investor. This is according to Investor Index, an annual survey of investor behaviours conducted amongst 1080 UK adults (18+) with £10 000+...

Healthcare in SA reimagined

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly placed immense strain on healthcare systems globally. When the pandemic hit our shores in March 2020, healthcare providers embraced virtual technology in unprecedented numbers to ensure they could continue to serve patients...

Hospitality must use technology to redefine the total guest experience

As it finally starts to emerge from crisis mode, businesses in the hospitality sector will proactively leverage technology to deliver enhanced total guest experiences across the next decade. Following a transformative few years, which saw the entire industry adopt...

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Analytics can alleviate SA’s power crisis

Now is the ideal time for Eskom to use advanced analytics to improve decision-making and better handle South Africa’s power crisis, says Kroshlen Moodley, GM: Public Sector and Utilities at SAS. Eskom has always used a degree of analytics to manage power supply....

Is multi-banking good or bad for business?

Multi-banking is becoming a common trend in South Africa as various businesses, public sector institutions as well as individuals prefer to bank with more than one banking partner. According to an annual business tracking survey done by TMS, 14% of small businesses do...

ITAMSA, triVector partner

triVector and ITAMSA (Information Technology Asset Management South Africa) are delighted to announce their newly formed partnership, enabling South African companies to manage their Information Technology (IT) assets more efficiently and cost-effectively, maximising...

Role of software-defined data centres, IoT

Sitting at Gartner’s peak of inflated expectation, there can be no denying that the Internet of Things (IoT) has finally become a vibrant part of the business and IT landscape, something that carries huge potential for many, says Mark Reynolds, partner and General...

Sony wins 15 Red Dot Design Awards

Ever since its foundation in 1946, Sony has continued to drive the electronics market through technological development and changed the way we engage with and feel about technology. The basis of such achievement lies in the company’s continuous dedication to stylish...

SanDisk, ESL extend partnership

SanDisk Corporation has announced it will be extending its partnership with ESL, the world's largest e-sports company, in 2015. SanDisk will this year sponsor the ESL National Championship in Germany, France and the UK as the official SSD partner, helping even more...

Biz4Afrika Kenya online hub launched

At the Connected East Africa Summit, Microsoft 4Afrika launched an online hub for Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access locally relevant information and resources to promote SMEs and improve trade. Biz4Afrika is an Africa-wide network of SMEs designed...

Are you ready for the cyber-attack battle?

Over the last 20 years endpoint security has altered fundamentally in many ways mirroring the evolution of the wider information security market, says Gregory Anderson, country manager at Trend Micro South Africa. From the basic anti-malware scanners of the ‘90s to...

Explore MS Dynamics ERP data

Microsoft announced at last year’s Convergence event that Microsoft Dynamics AX, NAV, and GP had seen over 30% growth in licensing and new customers. Microsoft Dynamics ERP products are slowly gaining momentum, and with this the need to export your ERP data from these...

Data accuracy in a multi-device world

Being connected means having access to real-time information at the swipe of a screen or the opening of an app, says Anthony Rodriguez, solutions manager for BI-Blue Consulting. But with business users increasingly relying on cloud or shared service storage as a...

Automation Test Analyst (SAP) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Business Analyst [Legal Sector] – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our esteemed legal institution in Pretoria to join our newly established department. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing business processes and translating them into actionable technical and functional...

Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the Wholesale and Distribution industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to employ an experienced Full Stack Developer.To secure; proficiency in C#, SQL, and optionally PHP, with experience in Flutter considered a plus.An exciting career opportunity...

C# Developer (Fully Remote)

Fully Remote! Candidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Software Developer to join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new, exciting and enhanced products and solutions for the HR...

Database Administrator (DBA)

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will...

IT Enterprise Architect [Legal Sector]

We are seeking a highly skilled individual with 10 Years Experience to oversee the overall standards and direction of architecture within our clients IT organization's applications domain. This role involves defining and maintaining application architecture standards...

Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Three (3) year Diploma / Degree qualification in an IT field.Formal Microsoft Security Certifications; MCSE.Min 5 years Systems Engineering experience.Knowledge of Microsoft Server administration - Active...

C# Developer (Fully Remote) – Gauteng Sandton

Fully Remote! Candidates can work from anywhere in South Africa Software Developer to join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new, exciting and enhanced products and solutions for the HR...

Database Administrator (DBA) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will...

IT Enterprise Architect [Legal Sector] – Gauteng Centurion

We are seeking a highly skilled individual with 10 Years Experience to oversee the overall standards and direction of architecture within our clients IT organization's applications domain. This role involves defining and maintaining application architecture standards...

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