Security trends and predictions for the next year
2025 has been a year defined by sustained pressure on industrial environments mirrored by increasingly complex global threat dynamics. According to the new Kaspersky Security Bulletin report, the share of ICS computers attacked with malware remained high, hovering...
Global XR shipments rebound behind glasses-first momentum
With 2025 coming to a close, IDC forecasts global XR device shipments - including headsets and glasses—to grow 41,6% in 2025, reaching 14,5-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026
With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...
The future of gifting is digital
According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, virtual presents and personalised greetings are highly popular for the 2025/2026 holiday season with streaming service subscriptions and gaming credits topping users’ lists. As our everyday activities increasingly migrate into...
Future-proof your career in an AI-driven world
HP recently announced plans to cut between 4 000 and 6 000 jobs by the end of 2028 as part of an AI-driven initiative aimed at reducing costs. And they are not the only ones. Across the tech industry, other big brands like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have all shared...
Watch out for these festive season scams
As the season of giving unfolds, cybercriminals are taking advantage of holiday stress and the rush. In 2025, scams are not only more common, they’re powered by AI and automation, making them harder to spot. Researchers at Check Point detected 33 502 Christmas-themed...
Key AI insights we gained in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho Southern Africa. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from...
CIMA finds that uncertainty, poor preparedness impact AI adoption
There’s a significant gap between finance professionals’ expectations of AI’s impact and their organisations’ readiness to adopt it. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has unveiled findings from its Future-Ready Finance: Technology, Productivity, and...
Agentic AI enters hyper-growth phase
Agentic AI is entering a hyper-growth phase as enterprises accelerate the shift from task-based automation to autonomous, decision-driven systems, with the US and China now steering the global race. As adoption moves rapidly from pilots to production, this new class...
SMEs under relentless cyberattack
Almost 50% of all US-based SMEs (43%) have already experienced a cyber attack. This is the headline finding from a new report released by Guards, which adds that 52% of SMEs still rely on an untrained internal staff member or the business owners themselves to manage...
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Legacy infrastructure is killing your bottom line
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Digital detox: A guide to a calmer, less distracted festive season
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The desperation effect: How financial anxiety makes you click the scam link
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A PCI DSS expert is your best defence against Fraud as a Service
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Traditional training models are failing the workforce
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Waiting for IT to break is breaking your business
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Tsedey Bank transforms from microfinance to modern commercial banking
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AI won’t save you from cyberattacks without discipline
As organisations race to modernise their digital operations, many still harbour the belief that more tools, more dashboards, and more AI will automatically make them more secure. According to Sasha Slankamenac, architect in the office of the chief technology officer...
First on the scene: What to do in an accident or emergency
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ICT Systems Administrator (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the IT infrastructure of a dynamic provider of innovative Software & Systems Solutions looking for a strong technical ICT Systems Administrator. You will not only maintain and optimize network...
WordPress Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a skilled WordPress Developer to maintain, improve, and build client websites. The ideal candidate is independent, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects while delivering high-quality front-end and back-end solutions. This is a long-term...
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Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...
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ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-level PHP Developer with creative problem-solving ability is wanted to join the team of a cutting-edge FinTech company. Your core role will be to architect, develop and maintain both internal and client-facing functionality,...
Full Stack C# Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
Junior Software Developer (JavaScript, TypeScript and React) (Stellenbosch Onsite)
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