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...

Cybersecurity budgets inadequate to deal with insider threats

There has been a staggering 40% rise over the past four years in the average annual cost of an insider risk - now totalling $16,2-million - and there is growing concern about the inadequacy of current cybersecurity budgets to address the issue. DTEX Systems, a global...

Rapid growth predicted for cold chain tracking solutions

Shipments of remote tracking systems with cellular or satellite communications capabilities for refrigerated cargo carrying units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, and air freight ULDs reached 725 000 units worldwide in 2022, according to...

$513m of cryptocurrency stolen in 2020

The value of cryptocurrency hacks and thefts between 2019 and 2020 increased by 38,38% from $370,7-million to $513-million, according to data researched by Trading Platforms UK. Over the last five years, the value was highest in 2018 at $950-million, an increase of...

Gootloader secretly infects users

Criminal operators have turned the infection method for "Gootkit" financial malware into a complex delivery platform for a wide range of malware, including ransomware. Sophos researchers have named the delivery platform, "Gootloader". Gootloader attackers reach their...

Liquid Telecom says subsea network unaffected by cable outages

Liquid Telecom has issued a statement saying it ensured continuity of service to its customers during the recent outages of the SEA-ME-WE 5 and EIG submarine cables. The group operates an intelligent subsea cable system that automatically reroutes network traffic...

Proudly SA summit goes virtual

Proudly South African will be hosting its ninth annual - and first-ever virtual - Buy Local Summit & Expo from 8 to 10 March 2021. A vastly different format from previous Buy Local Summits, this event will focus on conversations that educate, inform, and entertain...

UK leads in PC shipments to schools

The rapid response of local authorities, schools and central government during Covid-19 school closures has made the country by far the leading shipper of mobile PCs to schools in Europe, according to Context. Context's weekly data monitors the IT channel, in...

New talent strategies needed for post-Covid realities

South African companies realise that the post Covid-19 period requires new thinking on talent and skills retention, embracing technology, incorporating sustainability in business models, and investing more in employee well-being, benefits and engagement. These are...

M&A deal-making aids Africa’s economic recovery

Africa should be considered a promising component of merger and acquisition (M&A) strategies, in spite of the relatively small M&A market size and the impact of Covid-19 on economies, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Africa's M&A...

Meteor explodes in dramatic fireball over the UK

A fireball that thousands of people witnessed exploding across the sky in the UK was likely a meteor entering the atmosphere, and spreading debris on to the Earth’s surface as it broke up. On Sunday evening (28 February), the meteor fireball, moving at incredible...

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SoHos and SMEs require a UPS

Small businesses face the same IT challenges and frustrations as their larger counterparts, yet they don’t have the resources a larger organisation may have to resolve these issues, says Elrica Quick, APC specialist at Drive Control Corporation (DCC).  When it comes...

Barnstone launches Mining Crisis Response

The wave of recent violent strikes that has recently hit the South African mining industry demonstrates the need for experienced teams to manage unusual, high-profile and complex events. In response to this need, Barnstone Corporate Services has launched Barnstone...

Ukuvuma attends IBM Connect event

Executive management from Ukuvuma, an established South African ICT solutions and support provider, has attended the IBM Connect event at Orlando, Florida and used the platform to discuss innovation within mobile development and framework infrastructure. The IBM...

Customer experience key for businesses

The world’s most valuable brands, such as Coca-Cola, Google, McDonalds and Apple, all have one thing in common - they recognise the crucial role of providing a consistent customer experience.  As a result, South African businesses are being urged to follow suit and...

Bytes continues Cisco Expo sponsorship

Bytes Systems Integration will once again be the official sponsor of the Cisco Expo South Africa, to be held at Sun City on 3 to 5 March 2013. The event has established itself as one of the premier ICT events of the year in South Africa. “This year’s event promises to...

Pragma engages with Mozambican mines

Over the past two decades Pragma has proven its ability to consistently add value to the mining industry, a statement underpinned by the latest addition of two more mines in Mozambique to its already impressive list of clients. Pragma has signed contracts with Rio...

VPSign, Brand New sign distribution deal

Expanding its range of electronic signature devices and solutions, Brand New Technologies is pleased to announce its new distribution agreement with VPSign, a company dedicated to providing innovative electronic document solutions to businesses, health care facilities...

Ologa wins award for connectivity services

Representing a new era in satellite connectivity services to business in Mozambique, Ologa, an ICT company and official reseller partner of SkyeVine, was recently awarded with a prize for distinction as the Best National SME, in the innovation category.  The accolade,...

DiData wins Polycom awards

Dimension Data, the $5,8-billion global ICT solutions and services provider, has announced Polycom, the global leader in open standards-based unified communications and collaboration (UC&C), has named Dimension Data as both Global and EMEA System Integrator of the...

PayU allows payment with Discovery Miles

PayU, an online payment service provider that processes over 65% of the e-commerce transaction value in South Africa, has announced a partnership with Discovery that enables the company to offer Discovery Miles as a secure payment method to Discovery approved online...

ITC Technical Support at Paracon – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our esteemed client in the Financial Services industry in the Cape CBD is looking for an ICT Support Engineer for a 6 month contract Duties and Responsibilities: Provide General Desktop Support.Fast and effective problem resolution.Monitor Active Directory, Exchange,...

System Analyst – Ecommerce Application – Western Cape Oakdale

N/Subs Well well-known International Company needs the skills of an experienced Systems Analyst with expertise in E-commerce and Web apps for online salesN/Subs Well well-known International Company needs the skills of an experienced Systems Analyst with expertise in...

APEX Developer

6 month contract - HybridResponsibilities:Build application interfaces to interact with both Oracle SOA and ISG modules.Gathering and analysis of business requirements.Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in business engagement. Experience...

Senior ServiceNow Developer

12 Month contract role with Consulting house for Senior ServiceNow Developer.Overview:We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior ServiceNow Developer with expertise in implementing Software Asset Management (SAM) solutions. If you possess a passion for ServiceNow...

IT Application Consultant (Supply Chain industry)

Overview:This position will be accountable for contributing to the strategic direction of the unit, as well as achieving targets through the provision of an expert level of business and operational support to new and existing members, training preparation,...

PROJECT MANAGER & BUSINESS ANALYST

Project Manager:Taking ownership to Manage, Monitor and Control projects to achieve delivery of project objectives within time, cost, quality and scope constraints. Create the project plan and project charter. Develop project schedules. Manage timelines and target...

Senior Front End / Full Stack Developer

Role: Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.Analyse, diagnose and resolve software...

APEX Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

6 month contract - HybridResponsibilities:Build application interfaces to interact with both Oracle SOA and ISG modules.Gathering and analysis of business requirements.Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience in business engagement. Experience...

Senior ServiceNow Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

12 Month contract role with Consulting house for Senior ServiceNow Developer.Overview:We are currently seeking a seasoned Senior ServiceNow Developer with expertise in implementing Software Asset Management (SAM) solutions. If you possess a passion for ServiceNow...

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