Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Securing the R1trn for critical infrastructure from cyber threats

Digitisation of South Africa's green shoots requires a shift toward seeing digital security as critical national infrastructure. This is the word from Fortinet following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, which committed over R1-trillion to...

Applications open for the Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026

For South Africa, the quest for energy, climate and economic development grows more urgent by the year. For provinces, this path of progress is perilous in various ways as mines endure job losses, green energy projects wrestle with grid constraints, farms lay at the...

AMD unveils strategic roadmap

AMD has showcased its long-term strategy, products and technology IP, underscoring its momentum in driving accelerated growth and delivering long-term shareholder value. “AMD is entering a new era of growth fueled by our leadership technology roadmaps and accelerating...

Geopolitics drives increasing reliance on local cloud providers

Sixty-one percent of  Western European CIOs and IT leaders say geopolitical factors will increase their reliance on local or regional cloud providers, according to a survey from Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 241 CIOs and IT...

Industry calls for urgent action on illegal online gambling

The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has warned that illegal online gambling continues to go unchecked - accounting for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in the country – and posing a major threat to consumers, legitimate operators, and the...

The effects of cyber risk on SMBs

As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted - Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk and what...

Socioeconomic background continues to shape workplace belonging

Employees from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds experience a low level of workplace inclusion - even as their career advances and they rise through the ranks to senior leadership. And this holds true across industries, job types, and regions, according to a...

Tech, talent and trust will redefine the workplace

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when, and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and...

All the winners of the Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025

The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2025, held in Cape Town this week, recognise the people and organisations driving meaningful impact across the tech ecosystem, the awards ceremony honoured those who are shaping Africa’s digital future. Finalists and winners were...

Business-owned vehicles still bear brunt of vehicle crime

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for January to June 2025 reveal that business-owned vehicles are 48% more likely to be targeted by criminals than personally-owned vehicles. This trend is largely driven by hijackings, with notable shifts in both timing and location...

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Protect you kids in the digital playground

As online gaming grows in popularity, children are increasingly spending time on apps that often encourage in-app purchases, especially during school holidays. While these purchases can enhance the gaming experience, they aren’t without risk says Carey van Vlaanderen,...

AI could transform the telecom sector

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the telecommunications industry, driving operational efficiencies, optimising network performance, and significantly enhancing customer sxperience (CX), writes Mirza Bukva, head of telecom partnerships Africa at...

Enhance logistics and warehousing efficiency with smart lockers

The logistics and warehousing industry depends on speed, precision, and efficiency to meet rising global demand. Traditional manual processes for managing devices such as handheld terminals, scanners, and laptops often lead to wasted time, lost productivity, and...

Digital credit systems tackle paper-based system pain points

For any company offering its clients credit facilities, traditional paper-based methods of managing credit applications are increasingly inefficient and prone to risk as businesses struggle to keep up with both operational challenges and evolving legal requirements....

What you need to know about upcoming debit order changes

As the South African payments landscape prepares for a significant shift, businesses reliant on DebiCheck debit orders, and specifically when authentication was not successfully obtained from debtors, must brace themselves for the mandatory transition from the...

Integrated solutions make for safer cities

Hytera Communications, a global provider of end-to-end radio communications technologies, used the recent Africa Tech Festival to showcase its integrated solutions within various vertical industries. Although best known for its handheld communications devices, Hytera...

Essential cybersecurity tips for SA travellers

As South Africans prepare for their year-end holiday travel, cybersecurity experts warn that excitement over holiday planning shouldn't overshadow digital safety. According to Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director of Fortinet, travellers need to be particularly...

Tetra Pak debuts data-driven solution to carton recycling

Tetra Pak has launched MAPA.SA, an innovative platform designed to optimise the carton recycling value chain. Developed to tackle inefficiencies in the recycling sector, MAPA.SA leverages real-time data insights and advanced analytics to provide tailored solutions for...

Bridge the security gap between risk and awareness

Much like the rest of the world, South Africa grapples with challenges emanating from a digital landscape fraught with escalating cyber threats that pose significant risks to businesses and other organisations. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at...

Cassava Technologies secures $310m in funding

Cassava Technologies has announces three milestones: a substantial equity injection; the successful completion of its South African rand debt refinancing; and the finalisation of its legal reorganisation. Cassava has closed an equity investment round of $90-million...

Senior SQL Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Business Process Outsourcer seeks a forward-thinking Senior SQL Developer who sees AI not as a threat but as a powerful productivity enhancer. That leveraging tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or others to automate routine code writing,...

Field Technician – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Company OverviewFirst Fire is an ASIB-listed Supervising...

Senior Helpdesk Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Helpdesk TechnicianJob SummaryThe Senior Helpdesk Technician provides advanced technical support to end-users, ensuring efficient resolution of IT-related issues. This role involves mentoring junior technicians, managing escalated tickets and contributing to...

Intermediate Software Developer

For the past 29 years our client has been innovating and delivering solutions to the Proptech and Fintech sectors within South Africa. Their solutions enable businesses to effectively and compliantly onboard customers whilst mitigating their risk of processing...

Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

For the past 29 years our client has been innovating and delivering solutions to the Proptech and Fintech sectors within South Africa. Their solutions enable businesses to effectively and compliantly onboard customers whilst mitigating their risk of processing...

Senior Data Warehouse Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...

Senior Data Warehouse Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...

Project Manager (Study Coordinator – Wits RHI)

Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...

Data Warehouse Analyst

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Warehouse Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Requirements Gathering:...

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