Cyberespionage a growing threat in META
While most cyberthreat categories declined over the past year in the META region, cyberespionage continues to intensify - with spyware attacks increasing by 40% in Africa and password stealer attacks growing by 31%, according to cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky. The...
Crypto shifts indicate ‘a legislature trying to keep up with financial times’
It’s no secret that crypto adoption and crypto regulation have not been keeping pace in South Africa, resulting in a complicated legal environment when it comes to how the digital asset is treated from a payment perspective and exchange control perspective. On 1 June,...
Araxi concludes Pay@ Group acquisition
Araxi’s have shareholders voted and approved its acquisition of 80% of the shares in the Pay@ Group, and the Competition authorities have also approved the transaction, which is expected to close during May. Pay@ is a payment aggregator, providing bill presentment and...
AI arms race is changing cybersecurity economics
AI is driving down the cost of attacks while increasing the value of defence, but where does this race for dominance end? Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security, attempts to answer the question. The cost of attacks is...
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 arms race is changing cybersecurity economics
AI is driving down the cost of attacks while increasing the value of defence, but where does this race for dominance end? Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security, attempts to answer the question. The cost of attacks is...
WASPA partners to host Telemedia conference
WASPA is partnering with World Telemedia to host the Telemedia Johannesburg conference, exhibition and networking program alongside the WASPA AGM and Sports Day. The event comes at a time when sub-Saharan Africa, one of the most dynamic mobile-led regions, is seeing...
Invisible barriers are reshaping global trade
The May edition of the UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Global Trade Update shows that, while tariffs rose sharply in 2025, they have not been the main obstacle to trade over the past decades. The biggest costs now come from non-tariff measures such as technical...
Industry leaders on the cusp of quantum AI
As the supply chain to support quantum hardware stabilises, many experts anticipate that this emerging technology will be popularised and production-ready by the early 2030s. Some assume that means benefitting from quantum now is out of the question, according to a...
Last-mile experience still missing for SA consumers
Kathy Gibson reports - Customer service in South African is in a unique space: although there’s high smartphone adoption, the last-mile experience is still missing. Julian Dawkins, principal product marketing manager at Infobip, believes the country – and the...
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The alarm has been sounded on deepfakes
Deepfakes are a growing cybersecurity threat that blur the line between reality and fiction. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, deepfakes introduce serious implications for public and private sector institutions. Detecting these threats is...
Cyber security best practices for SMEs
As South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly embrace digital tools and platforms, they also face a growing threat: cybercrime. With limited resources compared to larger organisations, SMEs are often seen as soft targets by cybercriminals,...
HPE expands zero trust networking, private cloud operations
HPE has announced expansions of HPE Aruba Networking and HPE GreenLake cloud to help enterprises modernise secure connectivity and hybrid cloud operations by blending multi-layered and zero trust approaches to protect against threats. The new expansions include: New...
Mimecast launches Human Risk Command Centre
Mimecast has launched a Human Risk Command Centre as an addition to its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, equipping organisations with visibility into human risk so they can identify and mitigate threats more effectively and efficiently. The Human Risk Command...
Commvault debuts next evolution of Cleanroom Recovery
Commvault has announced highly differentiated capabilities with its Cleanroom Recovery offering that usher in a new era in end-to-end recovery following cyberattacks. Studies show that it takes enterprises 24 days, on average, to recover after a cyber incident.[1]...
AI’s language switch, mid-conversation
Two South African technology company, Saigen and Callbi, are to enable a seamless switch between languages mid-conversation across South Africa’s most commonly spoken languages, including isiZulu, Sesotho, Setswana, Afrikaans and English. For South African businesses...
Hani Nofal joins NTT Data MEA region
NTT Data has announced Hani Nofal's appointment as regional head for technology solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT Data’s Technology Solutions growth in the MEA region, collaborating...
The vital role of trade agreements for SA’s economic growth
Trade agreements are one of the essential pillars supporting South Africa's economic strategy, shaping market access, investment flows, and international competitiveness. By Sipho Mhaga, customs and excise specialist at SNG Grant Thornton While global discourse on...
Check Point and Illumio accelerate Zero Trust adoption
Check Point Software Technologies and breach containment company Illumio have announced a strategic partnership to help organisations strengthen security and advance their Zero Trust posture. The integration between the Check Point Infinity and Illumio Platforms...
Jobs Boost shows success of outcomes-based model
The latest quarterly report on the Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund shows the effectiveness of outcomes-based financing approaches. By the end of March, 5 442 excluded young people had been enrolled into programmes and more than 3 070 had been placed into quality jobs across...
Software Engineering Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Menlo Park
Software Engineering Manager – Lead High-Performing Engineering TeamsWe are looking for an exceptional Software Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams building scalable, reliable, and modern software solutions.This is...
Software Implementation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
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IT Project Manager (Banking – Africa Markets) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role Summary: Lead and deliver end-to-end IT projects within banking environments across African markets, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage full project lifecycle (initiation to...
Senior Business Analyst (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Centurion
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IT Project Manager (Banking – Africa Markets) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Role Summary: Lead and deliver end-to-end IT projects within banking environments across African markets, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage full project lifecycle (initiation to...
C#/.NET Full-Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you the kind of developer who can jump from backend logic to frontend polish without breaking a sweat? We're looking for a Full Stack Developer who thrives in the cloud, speaks fluent C#, and knows their way around modern DevOps like a pro. If building scalable,...
C#/.NET Full-Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you the kind of developer who can jump from backend logic to frontend polish without breaking a sweat? We're looking for a Full Stack Developer who thrives in the cloud, speaks fluent C#, and knows their way around modern DevOps like a pro. If building scalable,...
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Senior Test Analyst (SAP Hybris) - 12 Month Contract ?? Cape Town CBD | (4 days in-office) We are seeking a highly skilled Test Analyst with strong experience in SAP Hybris to join a dynamic QA team. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of a...
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Senior Test Analyst (SAP Hybris) - 12 Month Contract ?? Cape Town CBD | (4 days in-office) We are seeking a highly skilled Test Analyst with strong experience in SAP Hybris to join a dynamic QA team. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of a...
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