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...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As multi-cloud and cloud smart strategies become the de facto choice for organisations around the globe, VMware reports encouraging growth in South Africa. And, despite the uncertainty of the Broadcom acquisition in the...

Data sovereignty a key concern as cloud accelerates

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As organisations move more of their mission-critical workloads to the cloud, the issue of data sovereignty and privacy is becoming more relevant than ever. To address concerns, VMware launched its Sovereign Cloud offering...

Accountants key for SMEs’ economic survival

More than half (56%) of South African small businesses say their accountant has been crucial in helping them survive the impact of Covid-19. An overwhelming proportion of SMEs (86%) indicated that they would support a call on government to recognise accountants as...

Blockchain spending set for boom

Organisations are forecast to spend nearly $6,6-billion on blockchain solutions this year, an increase of more than 50% compared to 2020. According to a new update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Blockchain Spending Guide, blockchain spending...

ISPA warns about fake members

The Internet Service Providers' Association NPC (ISPA) has issued a warning to consumers against companies that have terminated their membership of the association but are still claiming to be members. "ISPA handled more than a thousand consumer complaints in 2020....

Covid drives need for more African integration

As countries rebuild their economies following Covid-19, Africa needs to step up productive and infrastructural integration. This is according to presenters at the African Regional Integration Index (ARII) held virtually last week. The index, a joint publication of...

Cell C improves financial performance in 2020

Cell C's turnaround strategy is having a positive impact in stabilising the business and there is an improvement in the quality of earnings Cell C, according to the company's annual financial performance for the 12 months period to December 2020. Normalised EBITDA was...

Altron acquires security firm Lawtrust for R245m

JSE-listed Altron has acquired digital signatures services company Lawtrust from Etion for R245-million, subject to Competition Commission approval. Lawtrust is a digital trust services and cyber information security solutions company which provides solutions used to...

MetroFibre acquires parts of Link Africa’s FTTH network

MetroFibre has acquired the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network and infrastructure of Link Africa in Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal, adding another 10 000 homes passed to MetroFibre's rapidly-growing fibre network in South Africa. The deal is effective 1 April 2021 with a...

Crypto investors brace for Dogeday 4/20

Amateur investors are aiming to push Dogecoin's price to $0.69 on April 20th, a day marked Doge Day 4/20, according to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com. In early January 2021, a Reddit group known as SatoshiStreetBets sought to actively pump up Dogecoin's value...

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Spiro Vitae Consulting implements PPO

Specialist in SME and SOHO advisory services, Spiro Vitae Consulting has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to centralise its many projects, as well as manage...

Botswana innovates with SAP Business One

The Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) has appointed local SAP Business One specialists 4most to implement an affordable, easy-to-use business management software application. SAP Business One will help BIH better manage its processes and provide greater visibility into...

Comstor offers expanded FlexPod solution

Comstor, a division of Westcon SA, is pleased to announce that South African customers can now immediately benefit from NetApp and Cisco’s decision to expand their partnership and in turn unify branch office, data centre and public cloud infrastructures under the...

Adapt IT opens Amaoti Knowledge Centre

Adapt IT, a growing and innovative IT company, launched their first Knowledge Centre on 21 May 2013. The centre will serve as a computer lab for the more than 1 400 children and 45 educators of the Zwakele Primary School in Amaoti - the largest informal settlement in...

Skills development to grow Africa

This month saw heads of states and leaders of industries from all over Africa coming together to discuss the future of the African continent at the World Economic Forum (WEF), which took place in Cape Town from 08 to 10 May 2013. A key factor highlighted over this...

F5 announces BIG-IP AAM

F5 Networks has announced F5 BIG-IP Application Acceleration Manager (AAM), a unified solution that brings advanced application acceleration and traffic management technologies together on one integrated platform. In addition, to help enterprises easily assess the...

Granite deploys security at Rustenberg mine

Rustenberg, in the North West Province, is well known for its mining operations. Boasting operations that mine everything from platinum to granite, the area has a number of specialist companies serving the sector, ensuring that the mines function as efficiently as...

Mitigating employee fraud

Research has shown in excess of 80% of serious frauds committed against an organisation are perpetrated by an employee, either alone or in collusion with other employees, says Deirdre Viljoen, forensics manager in the forensics department at Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs....

Pinnacle Africa extends Sony warranty

Pinnacle Africa has announced to its resellers the introduction of an extended warranty on certain Sony South Africa electronics product ranges. Sony South Africa made the announcement at the Sony Conference for Africa held in Cape Town. The extended warranty will be...

Master Drilling optimises infrastructure

Triple4 has created a highly available infrastructure and stable, user-friendly wireless environment for the global provider of specialist drilling solutions for the mining industry. Founded in 1986, Master Drilling provides specialist drilling services to the mining...

Technical Specialist (Senior) Market Shaping (Wits RHI)

Main purpose of the job:Assume overall direct responsibility for the deliverable of the Market Shaping output, manage all milestones, timelines, and any emerging interdependenciesLead the implementation of the Market Shaping workingLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey...

Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute assembly, integration, and verification of complicated systems, both in the laboratory and in the field.Responsible for systems engineering over multiple lifecycle phases with a strong ability to address the specialty engineering...

Power BI & SSRS Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Asset Management Group at the forefront of helping people and institutions achieve their investment goals seeks a highly talented Power BI & SSRS Developer to join its team. Your core role will entail being responsible for developing and...

Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute assembly, integration, and verification of complicated systems, both in the laboratory and in the field.Responsible for systems engineering over multiple lifecycle phases with a strong ability to address the specialty engineering...

Power BI & SSRS Developer – Western Cape Pinelands

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Asset Management Group at the forefront of helping people and institutions achieve their investment goals seeks a highly talented Power BI & SSRS Developer to join its team. Your core role will entail being responsible for developing and...

Front End Developer at DAV

RESPONSIBILITIES Support the business in terms of App development initiatives and App maintenanceAll development must align with operational strategiesEstablishing technical specifications including productivity optimisation and quality control for client service...

Support Technician

"Join our dynamic team! We're seeking a skilled Support Technician to provide exceptional technical assistance to our clients. If you're passionate about troubleshooting and ensuring customer satisfaction, apply now to be a key player in our dedicated support team."...

Senior .NET Developer

Job Title: Senior .NET DeveloperLocation: Cape Town, South AfricaJob Summary:Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior .NET Developer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will have a strong background in...

Front End Developer at DAV – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

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