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...

TikTok strengthens platform integrity as election looms

As South Africa prepares for its seventh democratic election on 29 May, TikTok has embarked on several initiatives with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and civil society organisations to combat misinformation and ensure that users have access to...

Digital twins herald shift to Industry 5.0

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, digital twin technology stands at the forefront of innovation, revolutionising the way industries operate and paving the way for the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This advancement heralds a...

Teraco completes Cape Town hyperscale data centre expansion

Teraco Data Environments has completed Phase 1 of CT2, its new hyperscale data centre in Brackenfell, Cape Town, which becomes the largest data centre in the Western Cape. The new facility supports the growing demand by enterprises and cloud providers for data centre...

Google commits to $1bn African investment

Kathy Gibson reports from Google for Africa - Google has committed to invest $1-billion in Africa over the next five years. Making the announcement, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, says the funds will be used for initiatives ranging from improving...

VMware stakes its claim in multi-cloud

Kathy Gibson reports from VMworld - The multi-cloud world opens up a world of new possibilities for organisations - but it comes with extra complexity and cost. Raghu Raghuram, CEO of VMware, explains that the cloud journey has seen companies move from the...

Using the Moon to address Earth’s digital inequality

While most of the developed world takes access to reliable, fast wireless internet (WiFi) for granted, in underserved communities, reliable internet access can be as elusive as it is on the Moon. NASA is working to solve both challenges. Digital inequality or...

Cloud complexity, work from home drive increased attacks

A massive 84% of the organisations who took part in a recent survey suffered a significant security incident in the past two years. The State of Security 2021 report polled 535 security leaders in nine leading economies across multiple industries by research firm...

Black Storm attack threatens CSP networks

A new cyber threat, coined a Black Storm attack, could potentially wreak havoc on communications service provider (CSP) networks, according to new distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) research from Nexusguard: A New Threat to CSP Networks - The Impending Black Storm....

Strong growth for African mobile commerce

The African mobile app market continues to show strong growth, with more people accessing goods and services online than ever before. This is among the findings from the 2021 edition of AppsFlyer's State of E-commerce App Marketing report, which analysed over...

EOH anticipates operating profit

EOH Holdings has advised shareholders that it anticipates an improvement of between 79% and 86% to the total loss per share (LPS) and an improvement of between 93% and 99% to HLPS for the year ended 31 July 2021. The group has generated an operating profit between...

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Understanding local payment methods

Africa is flavour of the month for global companies wanting to expand their footprint in emerging markets – but, says Peter Harvey of PayGate, some operators have a lot to learn about what works in each country. “Anybody who tries to do e-commerce in Africa offering...

LG G2 smartphone to launch in South Africa

LG Electronics has unveiled its LG G2 flagship smartphone to the South African market at a launch event held in Sandton. The LG G2 is the first smartphone introduced under LG’s new “G” Series for premium devices and will be available to the South African market from 1...

Mobile phones are goldmines for recruiters

Mobile phones have become the most pervasive technology in the world. Today, 4-billion people in the world own mobile phones – only 3,5-billion own toothbrushes – and 91% of those people keep their phone within arm’s reach 24/7. This, says Angelique Robbertse, Product...

Dell PowerEdge VRTX gains momentum

Dell has announced that in just four months since its release, Dell PowerEdge VRTX – the first converged IT solution designed specifically for remote and small office environments – is gaining momentum and delivering benefits across a broad set of customers around the...

Namibian Polytechnic uses Adapt IT solution

As an organisation which recognises the value of technology in delivering a superior student experience, the Polytechnic of Namibia has looked to technology specialist Adapt IT for the delivery of an Online Applications System to streamline its 2014 student academic...

MicroStrategy launches Analytics Desktop

MicroStrategy, a leading worldwide provider of enterprise software platforms, has unveiled MicroStrategy Analytics Desktop, the company’s new desktop-based product for self-service data visualisation. The product is freely available and can be downloaded online....

Use failures to boost security

With the South African government’s recent inauguration of the National Cyber Security Advisory Council (NCAC) – higher emphasis has now been placed on the issue of cyber security threats, says Doros Hadjizenonos, sales manager at Check Point South Africa. We’ve all...

Kaspersky launches free Web browsing app

Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce the release of a new free app to ensure users are safe while surfing the Web on their iPhone and iPad devices. The new Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS is now available from the Apple App Store. Like any Internet user, iPhone and...

Flexenclosure opens office in Mozambique

Flexenclosure, a specialist developer of intelligent power management systems and pre-fabricated data centres for the ICT industry, has opened a new office in Maputo, Mozambique to serve its growing number of customers in southern Africa. |The new office, which is...

MultiChoice announces management changes

MultiChoice has announced some management changes in the South Africa PayTV business. MultiChoice South Africa CEO, Collins Khumalo, has decided to take “time out” after 17 years with the group. Khumalo has played various roles within the PayTV environment and has...

Onboarding Analyst

Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Onboarding Analyst to join their team in Johannesburg. This client is working at the very cutting edge of the fintech space.The Onboarding Analyst will be a vital link between program...

Application Senior Developer at Accenture

Design, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirementsArchitect the development strategy for applications and componentsImplement and set security and data direction for the coding workEnsure communication...

Application Senior Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Design, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirementsArchitect the development strategy for applications and componentsImplement and set security and data direction for the coding workEnsure communication...

Senior Developer (Python) (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding expertise as a Senior Developer with strong Python & Django skills is sought by a dynamic Tech Company providing sustainable and scalable business solutions. Your role will include performing coding assignments, code reviews, regularly...

Junior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting data-related initiatives and ensuring the efficient processing and analysis of data. If you are passionate about data...

Senior Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for a Senior Database Administrator who has Cloud experience, Oracle, and more. If this is you, apply today! Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechOracleMSSQLAWSShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to...

Database Administrator

ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking organization utilizing cutting-edge technologies to develop top-tier services is actively recruiting for a proficient Database Administrator to join their team based in Cape Town. The primary responsibilities entail the maintenance of...

Senior PHP Developer (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior PHP Developer with 8+ years' work experience creating PHP software from scratch is sought by a global Marketing Software House specializing in B2B products. You will be responsible for leading and growing its product,...

SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator R360k per annum Cape TownA Medium-Sized International Financial Services firm specialising in wealth management solutions is looking for a SQL Database Administrator to report to the IT Operations Manager in their Cape Town Operations...

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