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...

How Prasa plans to modernise the railways

Kathy Gibson reports - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has a bold plan for modernising the country's railways, and will invest over R100-billion in the process. This is the word from Hishaam Emeran, CEO of Prasa, who says the agency has a clear...

People-first strategies key for flexible working

New research from Ricoh Europe reveals that the majority of organisations lack the technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have all the technology to collaborate seamlessly when working with colleagues. "Organisations...

Cell C to be restructured, refinanced

Blue Label has concluded a non-binding term sheet with Cell C and various Cell C financial stakeholders, whereby Cell C will be restructured and refinanced. The purpose of this is to deleverage Cell C's balance sheet, providing it with liquidity with which to operate...

AMD adds fastest gaming processor, extends Ryzen line-up

AMD has announced the pricing and availability of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor, the first Ryzen processor to feature AMD 3D V-Cache technology. With this technology, the 5800X3D delivers 15% more gaming performance compared to processors without stacked cache...

Local travel businesses predict a bumper Easter holiday

The local travel sector has been hard-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, but things are looking up. This is according to data and insights from local payments provider Peach Payments and its travel industry merchants. Data from Peach Payments shows that its travel industry...

Aspirational spenders drive growth for pre-owned luxury goods

There is a growing adoption of the pre-owned luxury goods sector as South African consumers look to invest in authenticated products without the high price tag of buying them new. One of South Africa's largest pre-owned and authenticated luxury reseller, Luxity,...

Partner2Connect rallies commitments for connectivity

Partner2Connect rallies commitments for connectivity The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) today announced its Partner2Connect pledging platform and an action framework to advance universal connectivity and digital transformation. TU's Partner2Connect (P2C)...

R1bn of SAP contracts with Water and Sanitation set aside

Two software license and support agreement contracts concluded between the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Systems Applications Products (SAP) to the value of more than R1-billion have been declared constitutionally invalid and set aside by the Special...

IBM adds technical skills to improve co-creation

IBM has set up client engineering teams to help customers in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to co-create solutions with technologies like hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence and DevOps. The new division will be housed in four locations in MEA, including...

A clean sweep for Nvidia in Oscar nominations

For the 14th consecutive year, each Academy Award nominee for the Best Visual Effects used NVidia technologies. The 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony, taking place next Sunday (March 27), has five nominees in the running: Dune Free Guy No Time to Die Shang-Chi and...

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Acer expands tablet range

Acer announced two new tablets and expanded the Iconia One series to maximise enjoyment on the go or at home. They include the Iconia Tab 8 W, Iconia Tab 10, and Iconia One 8. The Acer Iconia Tab 8 W is an 8-inch tablet that is the ideal companion for both work and...

CSX expands into Namibian market

CSX Customer Services, a group company of JSE-listed Metrofile Holdings, has announced the official opening of its first branch in Windhoek, Namibia on 1 September 2014, as part of its stated African expansion strategy. The 2013 Positive Peace Index ranks Namibia as...

New convertible notebook lines from Acer

Acer has announced the Aspire R 13 and Aspire R 14 Series, two new convertible notebook lines that can transition between various notebook and tablet style modes of operation. The R 13 Series features Acer’s unique Ezel Aero Hinge that allows the display to rotate...

Navigating a sea of data

Surfing is considered a way life for many along the coast of South Africa – riding wave after wave and flowing with the current; while technology – specifically cloud computing and flash – is changing the way businesses operate and the way we communicate and interact...

Preparing foundations for the cloud

Bandwidth availability, speed and quality are continually improving in South Africa and prices have become more and more reasonable for large broadband connections. As a result, the cloud is becoming an increasingly viable option and is now an attractive proposition...

F5 introduces BIG-IP 11.6

F5 Networks has introduced new software-defined application services (SDAS) for its physical and virtual BIG-IP solutions, extending the company’s access, security, and acceleration technologies for the highest levels of scale and performance. Aligned with the F5...

OpenWeb launches new ADSL packages

Local Internet service provider OpenWeb will be launching a new range of Capped Unshaped ADSL packages with prices below R2.00 per Gb and uncapped packages will start at only R149.00 per month. OpenWeb CEO Keoma Wright says it is no longer a privilege but a right to...

Solving the network optimisation conundrum

As businesses recover from the macro-economic fallout of late, enterprises are now switching their attention from survival, to that of growth. As a result, many organisations are looking to grow internationally, enter new regions and capitalise in new markets....

Sales is a numbers game

Telesales staff have one of the toughest assignments in the sales department. They call many people on a daily basis, and more often than not, get abused for their trouble. Why do they do it? Because it works. So says Louise Robinson, sales director of CG Consulting,...

SkyVision grows commitment to Ghana academy

SkyVision Global Networks, a leading global communications provider, has announced the recent donation of its satellite connectivity solutions to further support students at Ghana’s Crossover International Academy. SkyVision’s donation included upgrading the academy’s...

Business Analyst (ILS) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Automation Tester LW2544

Testing of Type Approval Management features via automation. Collaborate with team, system analysis, design, development, and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. Automation of Frontend,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria North

Be part of a growing organization that insists that, if work isn't fun then you're doing it wrong. The IT team is young, dynamic and passionate.We are looking for a Business Analyst with 3+ years' experience within an environment using SCRUM / KANBAN as...

Cyber Security Specialist (12 month contract) – Gauteng Primrose

Our client is looking for a Cyber Security Specialist for a 12 month contract based in the East Rand. The incumbment will determine who requires access to which information & Plan, coordinate, and implement information security programs.Determine who requires...

SAP ABAP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading global organization is seeking seasoned ABAP professionals with several years' working experience. You will provide technical solutions to the needs of stakeholders by interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, engineers' quality software,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Edenburg

We've partnered with a leading Financial Service Provider in the retail industry, and we're on the lookout for a talented Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. If you're a seasoned Business Analyst with a passion for project management, this opportunity is for...

Intermediate Tester – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Tester to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Test PlanningTest AnalysisTest PreparationTest ExecutionTest ReportingDefect LoggingDefect...

Business Analyst (ILS) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Automation Tester LW2544 – Gauteng Midrand

Testing of Type Approval Management features via automation. Collaborate with team, system analysis, design, development, and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model. Automation of Frontend,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria North

Be part of a growing organization that insists that, if work isn't fun then you're doing it wrong. The IT team is young, dynamic and passionate.We are looking for a Business Analyst with 3+ years' experience within an environment using SCRUM / KANBAN as...

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