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...

Significant leap forward in the fight against TB

From 15 days to just 23 hours - that's the median turnaround time for full tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis that includes resistance testing to the most important TB drugs, according to a groundbreaking study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases journal, and which...

DIY ransomware: Novice cybercriminals becoming a bigger threat

A new report from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has shed some light on the tools and methods utilised by both organised ransomware groups and individual attackers involved in ransomware attacks. With a vast array of tools and samples at their...

Security underpins digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports – Covid-19 has driven a paradigm shift in how business uses technology, which is now relied upon to drive businesses. Abdul Moosa, Chief Technology Officer of CoCre8 Technology Solutions, explains that business is no longer siloed, but rather...

Cheaper overseas calls could soon be a reality

The Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA) has welcomed moves by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) to conduct a cost modelling exercise with regards to voice call termination rates and to introduce curbs on charges from local voice...

SMEs under cyber attack

When a small business owner is faced with the responsibilities of production economics, financial reports and marketing all at the same time, cybersecurity can often appear complicated and, at times, unnecessary. However, this disregard for IT security is being...

DDoS attacks still above pre-pandemic levels

The total number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks fell 13% in 2021 over 2020, but were still well above pre-pandemic levels. According to Nexusguard researchers in the recently released DDoS Statistical Report for 2021, while the average attack size...

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter captures video of record flight

The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's black-and-white navigation camera has provided dramatic video of its record-breaking 25th flight, which took place on 8 April. Covering a distance of 704m at a speed of 5,5m per second, it was the Red Planet rotorcraft's longest and...

AMD claims fastest and greenest HPC titles

AMD powers the fastest and the most energy-efficient supercomputers in the world, according to the latest Top500 and Green500 lists. Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) Frontier system submitted its very first score to the Top500 list of 1.1 exaflops, making it the...

HPE switches on AI supercomputer in France

Recalling the French linguist who deciphered the Rosetta Stone 150 years ago, Hewlett Packard Enterprise has now switched on a tool to unravel customers' knottiest problems. The Champollion AI supercomputer takes its name from Jean-François Champollion (1790-1832),...

These are the supply chain leaders in 2022

Gartner has released the results from its annual Global Supply Chain Top 25, identifying leading supply chains and highlighting their best practices. "Nineteen companies achieved the highest possible environmental, social and governance (ESG) score this year,...

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Common mistakes applicants make online

January sees numerous graduates, matriculants and other job seekers attempt to enter the workforce, but it is not always easy to get past the application stage. Over 930 000 browsers visited Gumtree’s job section in November, according to Effective Measures, and the...

Annual IT spending in healthcare to boom

According to a new IT spending forecast report published by IDC Health Insights, IT investment by the Western European healthcare sector is forecast to grow from $13,2-billion in 2013 to $14,6-billion in 2018. Growth will be driven especially by software (4,6%), while...

Lexmark expands enterprise portfolio

Lexmark International has announced the addition of five new A3/ledger-capable devices to its comprehensive line of Smart MFPs and printers. The Lexmark MS911 monochrome laser printer and Lexmark MX910 monochrome laser MFP series are ideal for high usage environments...

Kyocera enhances data capturing portfolio

Kyocera Document Solutions, a long standing leader in document management, recently announced its collaboration with New Dynamic Solutions to sell ScannerVision, a fully managed file digitalisation software that automates the scanning process by linking the MFP to the...

E-mails to be binding in court

A ruling by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on 21 November 2014 should be noted by anyone using e-mail, SMS and WhatsApp messaging, writes Ramsay Webber's Gareth Cremen. The landmark ruling determined that that e-mail negotiations and typed e-mail...

QuickBooks Online launches in SA

Taking easy accounting to a whole new level, QuickBooks South Africa, the leading small to medium business accounting software, is proud to announce the arrival of QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Online comes with the same great features of the QuickBooks desktop...

M-commerce changes African retail game

New technologies such as cloud computing are revolutionising the way people do business across the globe. In the African market, infrastructure has traditionally proven to be a challenge that has hindered adoption of new technologies, says Jaco Barnard, head of Retail...

Zomato, Uber enhance dining experience

Zomato, the global restaurant search and discovery service, and Uber, the smartphone app that connects riders with drivers for on-demand transportation, have announced a partnership that will help both products bring more to their users across the globe. This...

Raizcorp among SA’s most innovative

Raizcorp was recently named among the Top 25 most innovative companies in South Africa, according to Fast Company South Africa. Being awarded the 23rd spot on the list for changing the rules of business incubation, further cements Raizcorp’s approach of accelerating...

Embracing the omnichannel approach

Not so long ago, one of the most important things retailers had to worry about was the location of their brick-and-mortar shops in order to attract the most customers. However, now that consumers are becoming increasingly tech-savvy, the mantra "location, location,...

Intermediate Web Developer (PHP)

ENVIRONMENT:Join a team where innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking are paramount. Our client is not just a company; it's a hub of transformational ideas and digital solutions. They collaborate with governments and businesses to drive significant social and...

Support System Administrator

Our client is hiring for a Systems Administrator. This is a 6-month Independent Contract to based in Pretoria or Johannesburg.The System Administrator is responsible to ensure delivered solutions provide service and meet Service Level requirements. This is achieved by...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Software Engineer has arisen in Gillitts, KZN. Your solid 10 plus years' experience as a software developer with web-based software development skills will make you the ideal candidate for this...

Intermediate Web Developer (PHP) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Join a team where innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking are paramount. Our client is not just a company; it's a hub of transformational ideas and digital solutions. They collaborate with governments and businesses to drive significant social and...

Support System Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client is hiring for a Systems Administrator. This is a 6-month Independent Contract to based in Pretoria or Johannesburg.The System Administrator is responsible to ensure delivered solutions provide service and meet Service Level requirements. This is achieved by...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

Software Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

An exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Software Engineer has arisen in Gillitts, KZN. Your solid 10 plus years' experience as a software developer with web-based software development skills will make you the ideal candidate for this...

Junior Data Engineer (Onsite – JHB)

About the Role:iOCO is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. This full-time, on-site role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior professional to grow their career in data engineering....

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