AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

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...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

SA’s risk rating remains stable

Allianz Trade has maintained South Africa’s risk rating  as stable in its Country Risk Atlas. The country’s GDP is expected to continue growing at modest rates of 1,3% in 2026 and 1,5% in 2027, amid improving infrastructure and energy reforms. In addition, the...

Teraco expanding Cape Town data centre

Teraco is expanding its CT1 data centre in Rondebosch, adding 1 000m² of data hall space and 2MW of critical IT load to meet rising demand for interconnection and cloud infrastructure. Scheduled for completion in early 2027, the project reinforces Cape Town’s role as...

Avanti bridging connectivity gaps with Türksat

Avanti Communications is boosting satellite connectivity across southern Africa by securing additional capacity on the Türksat 5B satellite. The new agreement, building on a partnership established in 2019, strengthens Avanti’s ability to serve underserved regions and...

There’s a deepening food insecurity problem in SA

New research paints a stark picture of hunger and hardship across South Africa prompted by rising food prices, high unemployment, and stagnant wages. FoodForward SA (FFSA), the country’s leading non-profit fighting hunger and food waste - in partnership with the...

Accelerating innovation for a sustainable future

A coalition of international partners have announced the creation of the Green Digital Action Hub (GDA Hub) - a new cooperation platform to harness technology innovation against climate change and anchored in Brazil as a legacy of the 30th UN Climate Change...

Vodacom partners with Starlink to deliver broadband across Africa

Vodacom has announced an agreement with Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. Integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate...

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Disruption, innovation, trust key in insurance

At a time of unprecedented disruption and opportunity in the insurance sector, SAS hosted an executive insurance roundtable to explore how technology, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategies are reshaping the industry,. Key insights were shared by Eduard...

Check Point, Westcon-Comstor boost cyber resilience in education

Check Point Software Technologies and channel partner Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa joined forces for a seminar aimed at boosting South African tertiary education institutions’ cyber security resilience. “Schools and universities, with their treasure troves of...

Freedom museum in reach for all SA leaners

Telkom Foundation and the Telkom FutureMakers enterprise development programme have launched a digital Knowledge Hub to bring South Africa’s history to life, connecting young people with their heritage through The Long March to Freedom Museum’s virtual platform. The...

A policy blueprint for a new era of African innovation

The dawn of the AI age presents a unique opportunity for Africa. With the right policies, the continent can experience accelerated socio-economic progress. By Doron Avni, vice-president: public policy and government affairs, emerging markets at Google According to a...

Bowmans first African law firm to adopt Harvey

Bowmans has announced a new partnership with generative AI platform Harvey, a tool designed for the legal industry. Bowmans is the first African law firm to integrate Harvey into its operations, a move expected to set a new standard for law firm innovation on the...

Don’t let tax fraudsters spoil the holidays

While it is the season to be jolly, it’s also a time for caution, as South Africans face a heightened risk of tax scams during this period. “People are more relaxed this time of year and tend to let their guard down, making them easy targets for tax fraudsters,” says...

Why your business may get hacked

No matter how big or small, any business can be a target for cyber attackers. While some business owners think they're too small to be noticed, the numbers tell a different story. In 2023 alone, over 343 million people fell victim to cybercrimes, and it doesn't look...

Cards, contactless payments grow as the preferred way to spend

As South Africans gear up for the summer holidays, spending is set to surge. But this year, as has been the trend for the past few years, how they choose to do their spending is set to continue evolving. By Privesan Naidoo, executive: trading product vice-president...

The truth about impact sourcing

Impact sourcing is gaining recognition as a powerful model that merges social impact with operational efficiency. Yet, it remains clouded by misconceptions that limit its potential and undervalue its transformative impact. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa...

AI takes flight at FlySafair

Low-cost carrier FlySafair has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline its operations and improve its travel experience. FlySafair welcomes 9-million passengers onboard every year. "Running an airline means constant innovation, and innovation to me means...

DevOps Engineer (AI/ML) at Datonomy Solutions

We're looking for a DevOps Engineer with strong MLOps experience to help operationalize AI and Machine Learning models across the business. You will build and manage the cloud, infrastructure, and pipelines that allow Data Scientists and ML Engineers to deploy models...

Data Analyst

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Data Analyst, you will collaborate across teams, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive our business forward.You will: Own, build, and maintain dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI (and other tools) that drive key...

Software Support Technician (Afrikaans speaking)

ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Melrose

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Data Analyst, you will collaborate across teams, transforming data into meaningful insights that drive our business forward.You will: Own, build, and maintain dashboards and reports in Microsoft Power BI (and other tools) that drive key...

Data Engineer

Microsoft Fabric / Azure Data Factory ExpertThe role focuses on designing and maintaining cloud-based data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory.?? I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:Are you a data engineering specialist with a strong cloud-first...

Microsoft .Net C# web developer

?? We're hiring Mid–Senior .NET C# Web Developer (Support & Maintenance)Location: Pretoria (On-Site/ Office based)Contract Duration: 12 months (01 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2027)Working Hours: Full-time (8 hours per day)About the RoleOur client in the banking industry, is...

Data Engineer – Remote Remote

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Microsoft .Net C# web developer – Gauteng Gauteng

?? We're hiring Mid–Senior .NET C# Web Developer (Support & Maintenance)Location: Pretoria (On-Site/ Office based)Contract Duration: 12 months (01 Feb 2026 – 31 Jan 2027)Working Hours: Full-time (8 hours per day)About the RoleOur client in the banking industry, is...

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