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...

No-code AI platforms to hit $24,42bn

The global no-code AI platform market size is anticipated to reach $24,42-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The no-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...

SAB invites applications for SAB Talent Challenge

The South African Breweries (SAB) has announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years are invited to take up the...

Top SA scholars honoured

Forty-three of the country's leading scholars and scientists have been inaugurated as Members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). New members are elected each year by the full existing membership in recognition of scholarly achievement and are drawn...

Gates Foundation commits up to $120m to Covid drug access

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a commitment of up to $120-million to accelerate access to the investigational antiviral drug molnupiravir for lower-income countries as part of its Covid-19 response effort. The funding will be allocated based on...

Business composability essential for enterprises

Enterprises must embrace business composability to thrive through disruption in 2022 and beyond, according to Gartner's annual global survey of CIOs and technology executives. Business composability is the mindset, technologies, and set of operating capabilities that...

Apple debuts new MacBooks, chips, AirPods, HomePods

Apple has launched its new MacBook Pro powered by its new chips, the M1 Pro and M1 Max. The new MacBook Pro includes a Liquid Retina XDR display, a wide range of ports for advanced connectivity, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and an improved audio system. The new devices...

Are South Africa’s IP laws keeping up with technology innovation?

Constituting a world first in a field that has traditionally been hostile to "artificially intelligent" inventors, South Africa's patent office granted a patent in July 2021 to an invention created by an AI system. The invention that received the go-ahead is for a...

Massive growth ahead for gaming PC market

Global shipments of gaming PCs and monitors continue to grow faster than their parent markets driving the entire industry's value to record highs and, according to data from MajoresApuestas.com, the global gaming PC market is expected to hit $60-billion value by 2025...

5G fuels spend in private cellular networks

A new report by Juniper Research has found that the enhanced capabilities of 5G are driving enthusiasm and awareness of private cellular networks, bringing annual spend on network hardware and services to almost $12-billion globally by 2023 - growing 116% from the...

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Leading the business by going digital

The mission of most IT organisations is to serve the business by focusing on ways to cut costs, enhance productivity and streamline processes, says Lee Naik, MD: IT Strategy and Transformation at Accenture SA. There are good reasons for this, as more efficient...

Sage releases Business Index 2013

The 2013 Sage Business Index (SBI) survey globally interviewed more than 11 000 SME business decision-makers, revealing that SMEs generally agree that excessive Government bureaucracy and legislation top the list of the least favourable aspects of doing business....

Comment on the draft IP policy

We have discussed the recent Draft National Policy on Intellectual Property, 2013 (“the Policy”) in a separate article. Shortly after its release, one of South Africa’s foremost IP experts, Louis Harms, produced a written comment on the Policy, writes Chris Bull:...

Don’t part on bad terms, warns Accsys

Given South Africa’s level of unemployment, the competition that has escalated in most industries and the need to comply with legislation that now defines modern HR management, the relationship between employees and employers is very much under the spotlight. Experts...

Junk Mail offers SMBs a virtual shop front

JunkMail.co.za has recently launched a trader platform that allows small business to create and run a virtual shop front using the classifieds site. “Our trader platform on Junk Mail allows small business owners – whether they are selling cakes out of their home...

Addressing end-to-end security

To address the rapidly changing nature of threats, organisations need to think about security differently. Traditional security is no longer doing the job – businesses need a solid framework and layered system of defence to address today’s challenges. In order to...

BlackBerry Z30 available in SA

The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is now available in South Africa from Vodacom. Featuring BlackBerry 10 OS version 10.2, the new all-touch BlackBerry comes with a 5-inch display and the largest battery on a BlackBerry smartphone. The new BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is...

Interconnect offers compliance services

With companies becoming increasingly reliant on the successful integration of converged information and communications technology systems, the design, installation and maintenance of networking and other basic infrastructure is rapidly becoming a critical issue for...

Keep PINs safe this holiday season

As the holiday season creeps closer, FNB is urging customers to take extra care with protecting their personal banking information, handbags and wallets so as to avoid falling victim to fraud. Whilst many South Africans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to relax...

Cloud computing brings massive benefits

Today, cloud computing generates a lot of hype; it’s both promising and scary. Businesses see its potential but also have many concerns - one of them being security. This is according to Johann Evans, chief technical officer of Cherry Olive, the unified data...

Senior SQL DBA – Gauteng Midrand

Our client is seeking a Senior SQL DBA to support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Responsibilities:Operating SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyse error...

SQL and Oracle DBA

Become part of a leading technology company as an SQL and Oracle Database Administrator (DBA). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, contributing to the maintenance and optimization of database systems. If you're a skilled DBA...

C, GO, RUST Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is searching for a skilled Software Specialist who excels in coding and possesses the capability to develop sophisticated software solutions with zero defects and effortless maintainability. This individual will take on the role of a C/Go/Rust...

Senior PowerBI Developer

Is this you?Are you a BI developer and data wizard with a penchant for PowerBI? Do you thrive in transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights? Then this is for you! What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)You'll be the architect of our client's...

Business Intelligence Business Analyst at Reverside

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Business Intelligence...

SQL and Oracle DBA – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Become part of a leading technology company as an SQL and Oracle Database Administrator (DBA). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, contributing to the maintenance and optimization of database systems. If you're a skilled DBA...

C, GO, RUST Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is searching for a skilled Software Specialist who excels in coding and possesses the capability to develop sophisticated software solutions with zero defects and effortless maintainability. This individual will take on the role of a C/Go/Rust...

Senior PowerBI Developer – Gauteng Rosebank

Is this you?Are you a BI developer and data wizard with a penchant for PowerBI? Do you thrive in transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights? Then this is for you! What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)You'll be the architect of our client's...

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Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Business Intelligence...

Senior Delphi Developer

Senior Delphi Software DeveloperA leadership team that values autonomyOur client, a top National Software and Hardware house is looking for a Senior Delphi Developer to join their team. Minimum Requirements:Relevant Tertiary Qualification in ITAt Least 5 – 8 years'...

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