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...

Telegram users beware of scheme to steal Toncoins

Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals. According to Kaspersky researchers, the scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its...

GenAI advances to reshape healthcare

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly gaining traction in the healthcare and pharmaceutical domains, marking substantial advancements. By not only tackling high costs but also elevating patient experiences by enhancing efficiency and outcomes, this...

African markets are still innovating despite liquidity struggles

Innovations in sustainable finance and digital transformation, alongside important initiatives in transparency and regulation, will help reinvigorate Africa's financial markets as they recover from the impact of Covid-19. This is according to research in the latest...

Crypto wallet theft on NFT marketplace thwarted

Check Point Research (CPR) identified critical security flaws in OpenSea which, if left unpatched, could allow hackers to hijack user accounts and steal entire cryptocurrency wallets by crafting malicious NFTs. OpenSea is known as the world's largest NFT marketplace,...

Dating apps used in trading scam

Sophos has released new insight on an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble and Tinder. A report detailing the latest findings, "CryptoRom Fake iOS Cryptocurrency Apps Hit US, European Victims For...

Ransomware pandemic rages alongside Covid-19

During the Covid-19 crisis another outbreak has happened in cyber space: a digital pandemic driven by ransomware. Malware attacks that encrypt company data and systems and demand a ransom payment for release are surging globally. The increasing frequency and severity...

BCX Digital Innovation Awards 2021 announces shortlisted nominees

This year the BCX Digital Innovation Awards received 61 entries, made up of 45 SME and 16 Large Enterprise entries. "BCX understands that innovation is not an end-point, but an evolving, constant journey that requires hard work and collaboration as much as it does...

Icy ‘glue’ may control pace of Antarctic ice-shelf breakup

As the ice-and-snow rubble known as mélange melts in Antarctica's ice shelves, rifts can grow and icebergs break off even in the brutal cold of winter. Researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of California, Irvine, have discovered an ice...

Who will keep the connectivity lights on when ICASA flips the switch?

South Africans who work from home, study online and try to keep their businesses alive rely on connectivity, without which it all ends. By Paul Colmer, exco member of Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) "Digital loadshedding" is small-fry compared with...

Worldwide PC shipments up just 1%

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 84,1-million units in the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 1% from the third quarter of 2020, according to preliminary results by Gartner. As Covid-19 vaccines become more widely available, consumer and educational spending began to...

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Fujitsu removes data speed limits

At last week’s Fujitsu Forum, Fujitsu demonstrated technology that is destined to significantly reshape the data centre of the future both in functionality and design. By removing current speed limits to deliver data at the speed of light, performance bottlenecks are...

AdaptiveMobile, Conor Technologies partner

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Telkom Business gains Tier IV certification

Telkom Business has announced that it has once again received international recognition for its data centre operations, this time in the form of the Uptime Tier IV design certification. This is for the group’s Belville data centre in the Western Cape. “Not only are we...

MTN Nigeria upgrades regional 3G network

Cambridge, UK and Lagos, Nigeria: Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL), the company leading the world in the development and deployment of next generation microwave networks, has today announced new contracts with MTN Nigeria to upgrade and expand capacity of the...

iLiveIT introduces video streaming platform

iLiveIT has recently partnered with SPB TV to launch a video streaming platform which will enable mobile network operators (MNOs) and corporate customers to deliver video content to multiple devices at low cost.  Riaan Groenewald, iLiveIT COO, says a key element of...

BlackBerry appoints new MD for Africa

BlackBerry has announced the appointment of Yudi Moodley as MD for Africa. With this appointment, Yudi Moodley will be responsible for overseeing and driving the overall business strategy and growth for BlackBerry across Africa. Yudi Moodley is replacing Alexandra...

TCS, Cellfind to fast-track LBS

TeleCommunication Systems (TCS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, and Cellfind, a subsidiary of the JSE listed Blue Label Telecom, are jointly providing solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs) in Africa to quickly and...

MTN Group rolls out Etisalat SmartHub

Etisalat, leading telecom operator in the Middle East and Africa has announced its partnership with MTN Group to extend their regional network reach via Etisalat SmartHub. MTN Group, a leading emerging markets telecommunications provider, will connect through...

Gilat unveils satellite, fibre services

Gilat Satcom has announced a host of new fibre and satellite services in Africa which will increase broadband availability, speeds and capacity for enterprises, fixed and mobile operators and service providers as well as NGOs and Governmental organisations. At the...

XON named elite partner by ADVA

XON has been awarded Elite Partner status by ADVA Optical Networking as part of the company’s new Partner Ecosphere Program (PEP). PEP provides ADVA Optical Networking’s partners with a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help expand their business and ensure the...

Commercial analyst at Ntice Search

Our National client who is a leader in the manufacturing printing industry is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant/ Commercial Analyst urgentlyCORE PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Commercial Analyst will be required to ensure that the commercial objectives of the business...

DATA MANAGER

To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy. Desired Skills: security Architecture Systems design IT security Management Database Management Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification...

Senior Software Tester

Perform a Quality Assurance function for software development and deployment by performing manual and automated tests to ensure that system changes and new requirements are fit for purpose, mitigate risks, and prevent system issues. Desired Skills: Business Writing...

Analyst Developer

Hire Resolve's client in the Business Management Consulting Industry is seeking an experienced Analyst Developer to join their team.Responsibilities:Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systemsCollaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to...

Senior Developer Full Stack – Western Cape Cape Town

Details of RoleWrite, develop and test high-quality codes.Peer review work.Mentor more junior developers.Lead on designs for software solutions and large projects.Essential CompetenciesProven formal software development experience.Must be technically strong with a...

Commercial analyst at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our National client who is a leader in the manufacturing printing industry is seeking a Cost and Management Accountant/ Commercial Analyst urgentlyCORE PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Commercial Analyst will be required to ensure that the commercial objectives of the business...

DATA MANAGER – Gauteng Sandown

To establish data operating models, architecture and platforms to deliver on the company's data strategy. Desired Skills: security Architecture Systems design IT security Management Database Management Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification...

Senior Software Tester – Gauteng Bryanston

Perform a Quality Assurance function for software development and deployment by performing manual and automated tests to ensure that system changes and new requirements are fit for purpose, mitigate risks, and prevent system issues. Desired Skills: Business Writing...

Analyst Developer – Gauteng Sandton

Hire Resolve's client in the Business Management Consulting Industry is seeking an experienced Analyst Developer to join their team.Responsibilities:Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systemsCollaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to...

Senior Business Analyst – Risk Management and Capital Markets

Contribute to crafting of IT departmental business plan to ensure delivery of focus areas for the year in support of IT strategy Apply cost effectiveness principles in planning and delivery to contribute to achievement of divisional financial targetsProvide relevant...

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