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​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Vodacom Foundations commit R6m to flood relief

Vodacom Foundations, in partnership with government agencies and humanitarian organisations, have committed R6-million towards disaster-relief efforts in Mozambique and South Africa, following severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and caused...

R1bn+ township economy partnership celebrated

Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development have joined township entrepreneurs, delivery people, and senior public and private sector leaders to celebrate a partnership that has delivered meaningful economic impact across Gauteng’s township economies....

M2M/IoT connections in APAC to hit 1,3bn in 2030

The total number of Machine-to-Machine (M2M)/Internet of Things (IoT) cellular connections in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9,1% from 2025 to 2030 and reach 1,3-billion by the end of 2030 - mainly...

These are the top strategic technology trends for 2026

Gartner has announced its list of top strategic technology trends  that organisations need to explore in 2026. “Technology leaders face a pivotal year in 2026, where disruption, innovation, and risk are expanding at unprecedented speed,” says Gene Alvarez,...

AWS outage hits worldwide services

A worldwide Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage has brought dozens of cloud services to their knees. Communications, banking and online apps like Roblox and Snapchat were all affected by the massive outage. Some sources estimate that as many as 500 services could have...

Tariffs take a toll on SME exports

South African exports to the US have dropped 46% since April 2025, with small direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses hit hardest. This is according to the SME Export Index, launched today by South African international shipping platform TUNL. The SME Export Index is...

Digital identity market to hit $80bn

The digital identity market will grow from $51-billion in 2025 to $80- billion in 2030, representing a growth rate of 56%. This is according to a new study by global tech strategist Juniper Research, which highlights two main drivers of this growth: tightening...

Key trends as fintech borrowing goes mainstream

South Africa’s fintech sector is undergoing rapid transformation, signalling a major shift in how consumers will engage with credit in the next five years, and beyond. As digital adoption accelerates, lenders will need to adapt their approach to South African...

AI-optimised IaaS set to grow AI infrastructure

AI-optimised infrastructure as a service (IaaS) is emerging as the next disruptive growth engine for AI infrastructure. As a result, end-user spending is projected to grow 146% by the end of 2025, according to Gartner. The AI-optimised IaaS market includes spending on...

Organisations fail to train AI users on security

A massive 72,5% of professionals surveyed in South Africa say that they use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work tasks – but only 30% have received training on the cybersecurity aspects of using neural networks, which is one of the critical elements of...

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Inspiron 14 converts from laptop to tablet

Dell has introduced the Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now available from official distributor, DCC Technologies. This machine has multiple modes and can for example convert into a tablet by simply folding the display backwards. However, the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is first and...

IT needs a strategic talent pipeline

Technology is infused into every facet of our lives, from the moment we wake up until the moment we fall asleep. It is found in our devices, homes and cars, and underpins the services we need and use every day. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy Every business in...

Lenovo introduces new services

Lenovo has announced a new suite of services and solutions designed to fast-track AI transformation by making private AI accessible to every business. Paving the way to “Smarter AI for All,” the new services go beyond the cloud and bring on-demand AI to the customer,...

Is cybersecurity broken?

Companies are spending large amounts on cybersecurity, yet cyber threats continue to persist and thrive. Security executives are under tremendous pressure, and companies are questioning the wisdom of their security budgets. These views are still at the fringe of a...

Mitigating human risk goes far beyond training

As the volume and stakes of cyberattacks continue to escalate, organisations are increasingly investing in innovative new services and equipment to thwart attacks. By Brian Pinnock, EMEA vice-president of sales engineering at Mimecast But, at the same time, many are...

Access to the right data streamlines field service operations

Anyone who’s ever run, or even managed, a business knows how critical having access to the right data is. Without it, making critical decisions and knowing that they’ll pay off becomes incredibly challenging. Having that data on hand is doubly important for businesses...

Why you shouldn’t use AI to write your CV

Since it became available to the general public in 2022, ChatGPT has become the poster child for AI. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings With its ability to write everything from essays, to poetry, to code, ChatGPT has made an impact on every area of our lives,...

GenAI’s potential versus the reality for frontline workers

While generative AI (GenAI) is gaining traction in businesses worldwide, its adoption and impact vary across different segments of the workforce. A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group found that respondents from countries in the Global South, including South...

MNOs and MVNOs both key to mobile innovation

The rise of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in South Africa might be seen by some as major competition to legacy networks. But, as Calvin Collett, founder and CEO of Melon Mobile points out, MNOs and MVNOs need each other to build innovative, cost-effective...

Tech could be a game changer for unemployment

South Africa faces one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, with 32,6% of the population unemployed as of 2023. The country’s youth are particularly affected, with over 60% of young people aged 15 to 24 unemployed. By Zwelijongile Gwebityala, MD of...

Data Manager (9 Months Contract – Wits Health Consortium)

Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...

Scrum Master (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...

Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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