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...

AMD expands AI solutions with Silo AI acquisition

AMD has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silo AI, the largest private AI lab in Europe, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $665-million. The agreement is part of the company's strategy to deliver end-to-end AI solutions based on open standards...

Tech layoffs exceed 100 000 since the start of the year

With most tech companies considering layoffs necessary to realign their organisational structure and priorities in preparation for future advancements, more than 100 000 employees in the sector have been culled since the beginning of the year, says research group...

Lotteries scandal once again raises question of serial directors

Media reports about the luxurious mansion inhabited by the previous chairman of the National Lotteries Commission--reportedly funded by kickbacks--have provided a lot of information to worry and disgust even corruption-weary South Africans. "But what about the snippet...

Red flag for ransomware …

Sophos has released findings on how attackers are using the Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors and profiling scripts to unpatched VMware Horizon servers, paving the way for persistent access and future ransomware attacks. A new technical paper, "Horde of...

How scammers use phishing kits

In 2021, Kaspersky researchers blocked 1,2-million individual phishing pages based on 469 phishing kits - which are ready-made fake page templates - that allow cybercriminals to launch phishing attacks effortlessly. Since a phishing site can be blocked quickly,...

15m new jobs needed to combat Africa’s unemployment crisis

More than 15-million decent jobs must be created for Africa by 2025 if governments are serious about making a dent in its unemployment crisis, according to a new charter launched today. The People's Charter on Jobs in Africa - created by the Jobs Now Africa Coalition...

Advanced cancer patients at high risk of pain and depression

Researchers from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine and the Division of Radiation Oncology, in collaboration with colleagues in private practice and at King's College London, have found a high physical and...

Reliability most important factor when choosing flights in SA

A study by academics in the Faculty of Management Sciences at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) found airline reliability to be the most important attribute that influences customer preference and choice of airline in South Africa, ahead of ticket prices and...

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According to Gartner, by 2015, 4,4-million IT jobs will be created globally to support big data, a clear indication that big data continues to make a large impact on organisations – but have you asked your customers for permission to analyse their data? Big data has...

Bytes MS achieves certifications

Bytes Managed Solutions offers a suite of comprehensive infrastructure services that are now backed by the company’s new accreditations, which include MEGAnet Installer certification, Molex Authorised Installer for copper and fibre data transport solutions...

Unfair discrimination addressed in new EEA

On 1 August 2014 South Africa’s previous employment equity regulations were repealed and replaced with the new Employment Equity Regulations. This article highlights the rules that apply to equal pay for equal work, offering employers and employees clarity on the...

Konica Minolta’s Steyn wins award

Heidi Steyn, account manager at Konica Minolta South Africa’s Johannesburg branch, has been named top sales performer across the entire African region, in Konica Minolta Business Technologies Japan’s annual Colour Champions League incentive. Steyn received her award...

Access control matters

The level of innovation, research and development that defines access control in business reflects how seriously decision makers view this facet of operations management. The ability to compete in any industry or sector today is heavily dependent on the availability...

It’s all about the apps

For a generation or more, IT has thought about end-user computing in terms of a Microsoft Windows desktop, says Arthur Dell, director technology and service, Citrix. Ask people what really matters to them now, and you’ll hear them talk about the applications they rely...

Top tips for renting an MFD

A multi-function device (MFD) is an office machine which incorporates the functionalities of multiple devices into one, so as to have a smaller footprint in a home or small business setting or to provide centralised document management, distribution and production in...

IoT gives healthcare a shot in the arm

The race is on. A few months ago, Apple set pulses racing with the launch of its new HealthKit application - a multi-purposing, data-aggregating hub for health and wellness data from multiple platforms, sensors and partners, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5...

Be your own online recruitment agent

Job hunting can be daunting for the uninitiated, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a few things that young professionals or students entering the workforce for the first time can try to ensure that they find their dream job, says Claire Cobbledick, head of...

Big data and the three Vs

“Big data” may no longer be a buzzword – the concept of big data, creating big data stores and analysing against these effectively is common practice, says Ryan Naudé, Entelect manager: Data Solutions. However, “big data”, is still a bit of a “fuzzword”, as I like to...

IT Desktop Support Technician – Western Cape Jamestown

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE daily tickets are completed and resolved within a reasonable time as your strong technical skills are sought to fill the role of an IT Desktop Support Technician for a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch. You will provide...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Are you a skilled Full Stack Developer looking for a new challenge? Join our reputable client's young and dynamic team where innovation meets opportunity! This position is based in Centurion. We're seeking a talented individual with a relevant skillset coupled with at...

ICT Technician

Position: ICT TechnicianHire Resolves client is looking for a skilled ICT Technician to join their team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and be able to provide support and maintenance for all ICT systems within the...

Project Manager (Mycology 6 Months Contract)

Additional information:The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life-threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical, and basic science research and...

ICT Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Position: ICT TechnicianHire Resolves client is looking for a skilled ICT Technician to join their team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and be able to provide support and maintenance for all ICT systems within the...

Project Manager (Mycology 6 Months Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Additional information:The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life-threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical, and basic science research and...

Junior Business Analyst (Collections Department)

The main responsibility of this role is to analyse and interpret data to help improve collections processes and strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in using BI tools and analytics, insights that will drive collection efficiencies and effectiveness....

Data Engineer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Retail and Consumer Finance Concern in Joburg seeks a highly technical Data Engineer whose core role will be to drive, design & build scalable ETL systems for a Big Data warehouse to implement robust & trustworthy data to support high...

Data Engineer (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Retail and Consumer Finance Concern in Joburg seeks a highly technical Data Engineer whose core role will be to drive, design & build scalable ETL systems for a Big Data warehouse to implement robust & trustworthy data to support high...

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