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...

Financial barriers are primary reason for property rentals

The majority of people who rent residential accommodation in South Africa do so for financial reasons - with nearly half admitting they can't afford to buy a property, according to credit bureau TPN's latest Tenant Survey Report. The annual survey provides the...

SA’s online retail market is booming

Kathy Gibson reports - In 2023, the online retail market was worth R71-billion, making up 6,15% of the total R1,1-trillion retail market. "At the current rate, this means online retail will reach 10% of the total retail market by the end of 2025," says Arthur...

Beware fake e-commerce sites on Black Friday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season. In fact, 30% of all retail sales occur between Black Friday and Christmas Day. And, since the advent of Cyber Monday, brick and mortar and ecommerce stores alike stand to generate a significant...

Record spending on global cloud services

Cloud infrastructure services continued to be in high demand in Q3 2021. Worldwide spending increased 35% to $49,4-billion, driven by a range of factors, including on-going remote working and learning, and the growing use of industry-specific cloud applications. The...

EMEA PC market grows despite lower consumer spend, supply issues

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market, (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) grew 12,7% YoY in 2021Q3, for a total of 24,4-million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). A strong commercial performance throughout the...

Global Innovation Forum supports entrepreneurship

The 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Forum, held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) from 25 to 29 October, focused on "building partnerships to mainstream entrepreneurship" and named the winners of the 2021 ITU Innovation Challenges. The forum...

Companies failing to act on ESG issues risk losing investors

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors increasingly drive investment strategies, and new research from PwC finds ESG has now become a make-or-break consideration for leading investors globally. Almost half of investors surveyed, 49%, express willingness to...

New vehicle sales slower but strong

Stock shortages continued to thwart South Africa's new vehicle market during October. However, the market continued to show a robust performance, despite the volumes being lower than September. According to naamsa the Automotive Business Council, 41 035 new vehicles...

These transformations are critical to compete in a digital-first world

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its worldwide information technology (IT) industry predictions for 2022 and beyond. While the disruptive forces unleashed by the Covid-19 pandemic continue to shape the global business ecosystem, one important trend...

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The value of mentorship in SA

The value of having access to someone to discuss issues with, to lean on for moral support or for well-timed advice based on their proven track record (particularly in business) cannot be overemphasised. Experts in the wellness industry believe that the role that this...

Fortinet announces award winners

Fortinet has announced the winners of its annual channel awards. The ceremony took place during Fortinet’s largest Global Partner Conference to date, on a cruise in the Caribbean from 9 to 13 January. At the event, Fortinet recognised the outstanding achievements...

Switching to VoIP is easy and affordable

Many businesses are missing out on the many advantages of VoIP (Voice over IP) telephony because they believe the cost of having to “scrap” their entire analogue system and start from scratch, is too high. However, says Hennie van Tonder, head of products at MWeb...

DataTegra wins Kaspersky partner award

Specialist IT security solutions and service provider DataTegra has received the inaugural African Enterprise Partner of the Year award from Kaspersky Lab. The Enterprise Partner of the Year award, based on the total value of sales and new business brought in, is the...

mapIT offers SAPO-compliant postal data

mapIT, the leading international digital mapping provider, has built a geospatial layer which is SAPO (South African Post Office) compliant. This data layer includes over 900 postal code areas and in addition to this also incorporates over 2 400 post office sites with...

Use Valentine’s Day to grow team spirit

Valentine’s Day is a day aimed at allowing people to share their love and admirations for one another. However, while there are certain behaviours that are simply not appropriate for the workplace, employers need to take into consideration how their employees may...

J2, Skyview Partners ink distribution deal

Local ICT company, J2 Software, has scooped the exclusive distribution rights to SkyView Partners security and compliance offerings for Africa. Skyview Partners specialises in security and compliance solutions specifically aimed at IBMi (previously iSeries), AIX and...

E-learning is ideal for South Africa

Creating e-learning content is about to be made a whole lot easier in the southern African region. The days of using expensive consultants are numbered with the introduction of new international players in the South African e-learning market. As data speeds improve in...

Good managers have been there, done that

A story is always best told by someone who experienced it firsthand. Second-hand stories simply do not have the same credibility. The same is true of management: it is far easier to follow instructions and take guidance from a person who once did what you are now...

Nedbank acquires iNetco system

Driven by growth – it has signed up 2-million new individual and small business clients over the last two years – Nedbank has acquired the iNetco system to improve its operational efficiency in the face of growing transaction performance complexities. With Nedbank’s...

SQL Database Administrator/DBA (EE) On-site (TB)

Support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications. Operating SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyze...

Expert Full stack Developer

Our client, an innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry, require an Expert Full stack Developer for a fantastic hybrid role based in the Midrand/ Menlyn area. Work in a dynamic environment with the benefit of international trips! Requirements: IT...

Scrum Master at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

As a Scrum Master, you will help teams from our clients with their Agile way of working, more specifically help Scrum teams to thrive. This key position will put you in a central and challenging position, which offers a great opportunity to be highly visible within...

Scrum Master at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Scrum MasterLocation: Johannesburg/ Cape Town, CountryAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...

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...

SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in the International Travel Industry is looking for a results-driven Senior IT Project Manager witha strong background in both information technology and project management, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions that optimize operational...

SQL Database Administrator/DBA (EE) On-site (TB) – Gauteng Centurion

Support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications. Operating SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyze...

Expert Full stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client, an innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry, require an Expert Full stack Developer for a fantastic hybrid role based in the Midrand/ Menlyn area. Work in a dynamic environment with the benefit of international trips! Requirements: IT...

Full Stack Front End Developer at Accenture

Accenture Song is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture Song truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Senior User Experience Designer at Accenture

Product DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...

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