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​" –...

New cars sales still resilient

The new car buying trend has continued unabated into the new year, with January figures reflecting a 7,5% increase in total vehicle sales and passenger car volumes up 7,1%. “This is a welcome and encouraging sign for the local motor industry at a time when both the...

AI becomes more inclusive with African language foundations

Google and a consortium of African research institutions announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyse research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The dataset bridges a critical digital divide for over...

SA businesses must build digital resilience

As organisations worldwide navigate an increasingly fragmented digital landscape, South African businesses face unique challenges that demand urgent attention to cybersecurity and data infrastructure, according to BDO's latest Techtonic States report. The global...

Brands are back in the phishing spotlight

There has been a significant surge in brand impersonation attacks targeting users’ most trusted digital services, with Microsoft once again the most exploited brand, appearing in 40% of all phishing attempts worldwide – a significant rise that highlights attackers’...

Local healthcare sector ready for AI leap

There is strong optimism among South African healthcare professionals toward artificial intelligence’s (AI) transformative potential, according to the latest Future Health Index (FHI) from Philips. The 2025 report explores how digital innovation and AI can help South...

Google, World Bank harness AI to digitally transform emerging markets

Google and the World Bank Group have formed a new alliance to accelerate digital transformation in emerging markets, focusing on deploying Open Network Stacks which act like digital infrastructure to help citizens access vital services. By combining Google Cloud’s AI...

How to build change readiness among employees

Just 45% of employees reported that they realised the change goals set by their organization, according to Gartner. An April 2025 Gartner survey of nearly 1 000 mid- to senior-level business leaders revealed that more than one-third (36%) said their team is more...

Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year finalists named

With entrepreneurs in the local spotlight as potential job creators and economic drivers, Business Partners has revealed the 15 finalists in its 37th annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards. “These entrepreneurs represent the forward momentum of South Africa's...

Jeanette Safi wins PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA competition

The winners of the second PSG Financial Services #ThinkBigSA have been announced, with corporate lawyer and capital markets adviser Jeannette Safi scooping first place and R500 000 with her paper “Move, Multiply, Matter: Unlocking the Potential of South Africa’s...

Economic activity strengthens despite risks

Reflecting the resilience of the South African economy and agility of its businesses, the PayInc Economic Index, which tracks electronic transactions processed by PayInc, improved for the fifth consecutive month in September 2025. While several positive factors are...

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Face biometrics the first line of defence against identity fraud

Identity fraud continues to rise in South Africa. According to fraud statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS), impersonation fraud increased by a staggering 356% from April 2022 to April 2023. As the two-pot pension system came into play...

AI-powered automation gives an operational efficiency edge

In the fast-moving world of digital transformation, businesses are under immense pressure to accelerate their operations and adapt quickly to stay competitive in an era dominated by AI and technological advancements. By Greg Williams, regional vice-president for...

Tame the data tsunami to unlock the power of IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer just a futuristic concept but rather a modern-day reality that is rapidly weaving itself into our everyday lives. From smart fridges that reorder groceries to traffic lights that optimise commutes, these interconnected devices...

Cyber insurance a risk management tool for financial resilience

As more businesses transform digitally, more cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities. Fortunately, businesses do have a shield to protect them through cyber insurance. By Brett Marais, head of cyber solutions and managed security services, and Veronica Lukwago,...

Skills to combat threat-laden landscape in short supply

South African organisations are at risk. As cyber threats escalate in frequency and sophistication, new research reveals an alarmingly high rate of security incidents over the past year, with experts pointing to a lack of awareness and qualified professionals as key...

Print smart, stay secure

Businesses face an ever-increasing array of security challenges today and as they adopt new technologies to stay competitive, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. Printers, often overlooked in cybersecurity strategies, are particularly...

Agriculture dips after strong Q1

Following a surprise robust quarterly growth of 13,5% in Q1, agriculture reversed course as widely expected and fell by 2,1% q/q in Q2 of 2024 with a -0,1-percentage point contribution to overall GDP. By Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial...

Traditional learning methods fall short

South African classrooms today are more diverse than ever before, and the need for personalised learning journeys is greater than ever before. To ensure that each student reaches their full potential within these diverse environments, the adoption of adaptive learning...

CHOC, Core bring learning program to hospitals

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA and Core, a distributor of Apple, DJI and Nintendo, have partnered to introduce the iSchoolAfrica iPad Learning Programme to four hospital schools in Gauteng, including the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital School situated inside the...

5G FWA to catalyse growth in Africa’s digital economy

According to the Facts and Figures 2023 report, just 37% of Africa’s population uses the Internet, representing a digital divide for hundreds of millions of people. Only a tiny fraction of the continent’s people have access to a high-speed broadband connection at...

Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...

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Graduate Software Developer OpportunityOur client is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate with 1-2 years of experience and strong skills in C#/.NET. Join their team and work on exciting projects that make an impact!Requirements:Degree in Computer Science...

Senior Data Warehouse Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Data Warehouse Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing:Design,...

Intermediate .NET Developer (Blazor) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies—a core function of Ce-I—is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to...

Graduate Software Developers – Western Cape Cape Town

Graduate Software Developer OpportunityOur client is looking for a talented Computer Science graduate with 1-2 years of experience and strong skills in C#/.NET. Join their team and work on exciting projects that make an impact!Requirements:Degree in Computer Science...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1716

You will be part of a feature team responsible for but not limited to the following:Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Design, develop, and maintain...

Backend API Integration Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled API Integration Engineer with strong backend development expertise and a proven track record in building, integrating, and optimizing APIs and microservices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience across...

Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...

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You will be part of a feature team responsible for but not limited to the following:Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Design, develop, and maintain...

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