With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

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...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Teraco commences CT2 expansion

interconnection hub and vendor-neutral data centre provider Teraco has announced a 30 megawatt (MW) expansion of its CT2 hyperscale data centre facility in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The expansion is scheduled for completion in early 2025 and will incorporate the latest...

Paratus SA inaugurates vendor neutral teleport

Representing the Group's largest investment in South Africa to date and built to serve Sub-Saharan Africa, the newly constructed Paratus South Africa Teleport - The Goedehoop Teleport in Doornkloof, Pretoria - has entered the final stages of completion. As the...

African social media platform set to launch

MyCountry MyWorld is set to launch MY! a social media platform for Africans by Africans in May 2021. "Having developed the app over a period of two years, with a series of tests; we are now confident that the app is ready to be released to the world," says co- founder...

Lockdown drives rapid rise in cloud security spending

Channel sales of software-as-a-service (SaaS) cybersecurity products stood out in the first three months of 2021, with network and endpoint security revenues picking up at the start of April. The Context Weekly Revenue Trend Index compares current performance against...

SA’s user among those most likely to quit social media

Americans are the most likely to quit social media, according to research by Reboot Online. The company used analytics tools Ahrefs to establish which countries citizens are most likely to quit social media based on key online searches indicating their clear intention...

Africa and the green growth opportunity

Sounding a note of optimism at the European Union-Africa Green Investment Forum on Friday, African Development Bank president Dr Akinwumi Adesina reminded global audiences of the continent's vast opportunities for green growth. "Africa is a huge market offering...

FedEx opens high-tech facility in Joburg

FedEx Express has launched its new Southern Africa hub in Johannesburg, near the OR Tambo International Airport. The facility, which consolidates three facilities into a single location, boosts operational efficiencies to meet growing customer demand across the...

NLC launches innovation hub

The need for a better, faster, more user-friendly, innovative and efficient way of meeting beneficiaries' needs is behind the National Lotteries Commission's (NLC's) launch of a new digital innovation hub. Thabang Charlotte Mampane, commissioner of the NLC, comments:...

Materials informatics to expand 3D printing

An expanded and adaptable portfolio of materials will drive the 3D printing market over the next few years. Materials informatics is an new field involving data-centric approaches to materials R&D which is impacting numerous sectors, including that of 3D printing....

Public carsharing fleet will reach 971k vehicles by 2025

According to a new research report by IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of users of carsharing services worldwide is forecasted to grow from 71,9-million people in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21,5% to reach 190,3-million people in 2025....

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FOXit announces leadership change

FOXit, an independent software vendor and Microsoft-certified Gold Partner across numerous competencies within the Microsoft Partner Network, has announced the appointment of Dierdre Strydom as the company’s new CEO, part of a series of changes that have been...

Powertech consolidates domains

With help from its sister company, Bytes Systems Integration, Powertech has successfully completed an extensive project to consolidate multiple domains. The project is helping Powertech reduce its IT costs while improving security and boosting productivity. Powertech,...

Africa also urged to ‘mind the TMG gap’

George Zervos, EMEA sales director at Kemp Technologies, looks at Microsoft’s decision to "end of sale" its Threat Management Gateway and what it means for enterprise users across Africa. In September last year, Microsoft announced that it was discontinuing its...

Vivotek protects hotel guests

Hotels may be places of relaxation, but they require stringent security to protect guests and their valuables. South African Patrol Security, which provides guarding services at various Southern Sun hotels in KwaZulu-Natal, recently upgraded the surveillance system at...

Axesstel diversifies African customer base

Axesstel, a leading provider of wireless voice, broadband access and connected home solutions for the worldwide telecommunications market, launched its new wireless security alert system by shipping 40 000 AG50 Series Axesstel Home Alert systems to two different...

Co-innovation essential in modern world

In today's globalised economy, organisations that want to remain competitive would do well to adopt policies of co-innovation across multiple boundaries, incorporating consumers, suppliers, and partners with like-minded goals into the process. This was key to a...

Transform data centres to boost profits

Transforming and optimising the data centre has benefits across business operations, and can deliver significant bottom line payback, says Brent Lees, senior product manager at Riverbed Technology. Traditionally, data centre management has been the domain of the IT...

Maximise talk time with new Cell C package

Cell C is pleased to announce the launch of its new Straight Up Infinity package, which gives Cell C contract customers great value, for only R999 per month on a 24-month contract. “We have taken a hard look at what our contract customers have been asking for, and we...

Hybrid security solutions are effective

Cloud technologies are an important element of modern security solutions, but cannot protect computers without the support of local security tools. So the best way is to use hybrid solutions that incorporate local anti-malware technologies and simultaneously interact...

IBM, ICT Worx offers skills training

Some 400 students recently graduated from a new training initiative, created to provide participants with cutting-edge knowledge and tools in a variety of IT specialisations. These newly skilled graduates should thus be able to make an immediate impact in a sector...

FullStack Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Full stack Java Developer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are...

Automation Test Analyst (SAP) – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

Developer – Python at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client has built a stellar 20-year reputation, known for quality, meeting deadlines, and ethical practices. They value adaptability over technology proficiency, staying current with tech trends. With a low staff turnover and a culture focused on...

Software Tester

The main purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the testing of Software and Mobile Applications as well as the implementation of test methodologies and processes. This includes the compilation and creation of Test plans, Test Cases from the design...

Cobol Developer at Accenture

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To design, program and test programs (new or modifications to existing applications within the BAS client-server Architecture )To provide production support for a specific application or group of applicationsTo ensure data integrity and fix...

SAP Basis Consultant

Our client, leaders in the automotive industry have an amazing opportunity available! The take-off position required is for an SAP Basis Consultant. Join a company with a focus on innovation topics as well as comprehensive IT solutions such as Development and...

AWS Data Engineer

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented AWS Data Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are committed...

Scrum Master

Agile Scrum Master Are you an experienced Agile enthusiast with a passion for facilitating collaboration and driving team success? We are seeking a talented Agile Scrum Master to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in steering our projects toward successful...

Cyber Security Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client is a reputable provider offering cyber security consulting, technology integration, and managed security services. As a member of their inclusive and diverse team, you will have the freedom to work with innovation and flexibility. The...

Software Tester – Gauteng Centurion

The main purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the testing of Software and Mobile Applications as well as the implementation of test methodologies and processes. This includes the compilation and creation of Test plans, Test Cases from the design...

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