SA’s first integrated cryptocurrency vehicle purchase completed
Hyperclear Ventures' fintech subsidiary, 6DOT50, has successfully enabled its first integrated cryptocurrency vehicle purchase through Mercedes-Benz Constantiaberg, part of the Super Group Dealerships network in South Africa. The transaction marks the launch of a...
The ongoing trauma of trafficking victims in scam networks
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have been trafficked by criminal networks and forced to participate in online scams in a multibillion-dollar criminal industry, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warns as we mark World Day Against Trafficking...
Strong passwords can’t save you from AI, infostealers and the Telegram Underground
Welcome to the real World Password Day 2026 (today, 7 May), and it's not the one where we remind you to add an exclamation mark to "Password123”. By Shayimamba Conco, security evangelist: Africa at Check Point Software Technologies This year's World Password Day is...
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...
Obituary: Kelvin Reynolds
Respected IT channel executive and motorsport enthusiast Kelvin Reynolds has passed away. Kelvin was best known in the IT industry for his leadership roles at Zytron, M&PD, Siltek Distribution Dynamics (SDD), Oracle and Epson. He began his IT career in 1980 as a...
Autonomous business, AI layoffs free up budget, but don’t deliver returns
Among organisations piloting or deploying autonomous business capabilities, approximately 80% report workforce reductions, according to a survey by Gartner. However, those reductions do not appear to translate into return on investment (ROI). The survey found that...
Data breaches continue to hit SA users
Surfshark’s quarterly analysis of global data breaches shows that South Africa ranks as the 42nd most breached country in Q1 2026, with 212 700 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 210.3 million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 29%...
Supply shock hits IT distribution
IT distribution across the Gulf has come under significant pressure, with geopolitical disruption and supply chain constraints driving a sharp decline in revenues, particularly in the UAE. Findings from Context’s latest ‘META report’ (Middle East Turkey and Africa)...
Dis-Chem debuts new healthcare concept
Dis-Chem has opened its Melrose Arch Health Hub, delivering healthcare through retail. The format is anchored in a clinic, pharmacy and cover services trifecta, marking a significant step in Dis-Chem’s evolution from a pharmacy-led retailer to an integrated health...
Strengthen digital defences on World Password Day
World Password Day is today (7 May), and a good time to highlight the importance of stronger password practises as cyber risks continue to rise for local businesses. According to David Howell, regional sales director at ManageEngine South Africa, many organisations...
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How working from home affects your insurance
While remote and hybrid work arrangements have recently started to decline as the return-to-office trend has gained momentum around the globe, many companies continue to embrace these models to attract and retain top talent. The working-from-home option does impact...
We need to make urban mobility convenient
People’s transport choices are shaped by safety, accessibility and socio-economic factors, writes John Rammutla, principal associate: highways, transport and infrastructure at WSP in Africa. Many African countries lack the infrastructure necessary to provide...
These are Veeam’s top African partners
Veeam Software celebrated the achievements of its top-performing partners across South Africa and the rest of Africa at the 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards. “This year’s winners exemplify the very best of what partnership means to us at Veeam,” explains Lisa Strydom,...
Unpacking the performance and AI capabilities of Surface Copilot+ PCs
In the dynamic, rapidly evolving business technology world, the introduction of Surface Copilot+ PCs is a significant step forward, combining high-performance hardware with sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. These machines are...
Huawei deepens partnership with the CPUT
Huawei has deepened its partnership with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), elevating the institution to an ICT Academy Support Center (IASC). Charles Cheng, deputy CEO of Huawei South Africa, delivered the keynote address at the event and said: “The...
NordVPN launches post-quantum encryption across all its applications
NordVPN has launched post-quantum encryption (PQE) support for all its VPN applications. The first iteration of post-quantum cryptography was implemented on the NordVPN Linux application last year. In 2025, NordVPN also rolled out its PQE feature for Windows, macOS,...
EFTCorp, EmpowerBank partner in Zimbabwe
In a country where more than 60% of the population is under the age of 25 and women remain underserved by formal banking, access to financial services can be a life-changing enabler. EmpowerBank, Zimbabwe’s youth-focused microfinance institution, is meeting that need...
Businesses must be ready as AI revolutionises data visualisation
The business world is filled with data - from sales and operational reports to customer behaviour analytics and social media sentiment. Yet turning this data into meaningful insight has always been a challenge. And now artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the...
Vox and Comsol launch bespoke connectivity solutions
Vox has partnered with telecommunications provider Comsol to create bespoke connectivity solutions for South African organisations. These solutions are ideal for companies in remote and rural areas as Comsol has wide coverage alongside Vox’s reach. So the companies...
Predict and prepare for future financial crime
What if the next fraudster you face isn’t even a real person? With digital transformation accelerating and cybercriminals growing more sophisticated, the face of financial crime is evolving, writes By Amritha Reddy, senior director of fraud solutions at TransUnion...
IT Data Analysts at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
WE ARE HIRING!A leading organisation in the healthcare and manufacturing sector is looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive, and meticulous Data Analyst to join a goal-oriented team.The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming...
IT Data Analysts at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
WE ARE HIRING!A leading organisation in the healthcare and manufacturing sector is looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive, and meticulous Data Analyst to join a goal-oriented team.The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming...
IT Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
WE ARE HIRING!We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive, and meticulous Security Analyst to join a high-performing and goal-oriented Information Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting enterprise systems, networks,...
IT Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
WE ARE HIRING!We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive, and meticulous Security Analyst to join a high-performing and goal-oriented Information Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting enterprise systems, networks,...
Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role OverviewA leading organisation within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join its Information Technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, securing, and...
Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role OverviewA leading organisation within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join its Information Technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, securing, and...
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ENVIRONMENT:LOG all relevant incident/service request details, provide 1st Line investigation and diagnosis while keeping users informed of progress as the next Service Desk Analyst wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. Applicants must have...
Reporting Analyst – Remote Remote
Reporting Analyst | Grand Bay, MauritiusHire Resolve is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Reporting Analyst to join a premier organization in Grand Bay, Mauritius. This role is central to the implementation, monitoring, and optimization of business...
Service Desk Analyst (ITIL Foundation, ITSM, HEAT) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:LOG all relevant incident/service request details, provide 1st Line investigation and diagnosis while keeping users informed of progress as the next Service Desk Analyst wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. Applicants must have...
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