More than 50% of leaked passwords end with a number
To mark the occasion of World Password Day, Kaspersky experts analysed 231-million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026, and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it turned out that...
Why your password may not be good enough
The first Thursday of May each year marks World Password Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of securing passwords and following the best online security practices. With cyber-attacks and data breaches an almost daily occurrence...
UCT researchers uncover molecular ‘switch’ that fuels cancer
Researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Scientific Computing Research Unit (SCRU) have uncovered a critical molecular "switch" that drives the formation of cancer-associated antigens. The study, published in Nature Communications, details how the spatial...
Moves from Western Cape to Gauteng surge
South African households are on the move in growing numbers, but the country’s internal migration story is no longer defined by a single coastal “semigration” narrative, according to the Wise Move 2026 SA Migration Report. New data points to a more dynamic cycle of...
AMD launches Ryzen 9 dual processor with AMD 3D V-Cache
AMD has released the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, its first processor that brings dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology to the desktop, unlocking a new level of performance for developers, creators and gamers. Built for demanding developers, the AMD Ryzen 9...
Nvidid, Google Cloud partner on agentic and physical AI
Nvidia and Google Cloud are expanding Google Cloud AI Hypercomputer for AI factories that they believe will power the next frontier of agentic and physical AI. These include the new Nvidia Vera Rubin-powered A5X bare-metal instances; a preview of Google Gemini on...
SA has 118 000 unfilled tech jobs. Why are jobseekers battling?
In 2018, Kate Maakane placed second in a hackathon. She was hungry for the opportunity, bright and ready to be challenged. The tech industry didn't come knocking. It took six more years before she got her shot. A comprehensive 2024/2025 research report titled...
Security threats grow as workers turn to WhatsApp
A massive 89% of South Africans use WhatsApp for work communications. Those using email for work sit at a slightly lower 88%, while enterprise platforms like Microsoft Teams are used by only 45%. The 1 percentage point difference separating WhatsApp-use for work...
Global finance’s tectonic plates have shifted
The fact that no one blinked when $1,2-billion in institutional capital was deployed into crypto over just seven days is evidence that global finance’s tectonic plates have shifted, says Leon Kowalski, CEO of Cape Crypto. “Just a few years ago, the market would have...
Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...
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Skills development planning directly impacts B-BBEE compliance outcomes
Skills Development planning is no longer viewed as an administrative compliance exercise under South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework, with companies now expected to demonstrate clear alignment between training initiatives and...
Microsoft 365 security is a ticking time bomb
Across boardrooms and IT departments, a dangerous assumption continues to grow that because data resides in Microsoft 365 and Azure it is automatically secure, writes John Mc Loughlin CEO of J2 This belief is fundamentally flawed and creates a false sense of...
Arctic Wolf introduces a financial risk-focused Security Operations Warranty
Arctic Wolf has launched its Security Operations Warranty in South Africa. This warranty offers financial support to organisations during cyber incidents, helping to reduce the financial impact. It shows Arctic Wolf’s commitment to making cybersecurity a key part of...
Nutanix Agentic AI unlocks enterprise AI factory potential
Nutanix has announced the Nutanix Agentic AI solution, a full software stack purpose-built to help customers accelerate adoption of Agentic AI for business transformation. With the shift to Agentic AI, enterprise adoption has hit a tipping point where the barrier to...
Vox and Nymbis partner to deliver unified cloud, connectivity,
Vox has announced a strategic partnership with Nymbis Cloud Solutions to expand its cloud infrastructure, data protection and resilience services for businesses. The collaboration brings advanced cloud capabilities back into the Vox ecosystem, enabling unified...
New VP and chief product officer for TransUnion
TransUnion Africa, a global information and insights company, today announced the appointment of Michael Rogers as vice-president and chief product officer, effective 15 January 2026. Rogers has worked for two decades across key African markets, including Botswana,...
Education priorities to help young people shape Africa’s future
Young people today are navigating a world that is changing fast. From advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to the impacts of climate change and global politics, they’re preparing not just to face uncertainty – but to shape what comes next. How...
As data laws tighten, a shift to local hosting becomes a strategic play
South Africa’s National Cloud and Data Policy and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)’s cross-border data provisions are redrawing the boundaries of how organisations manage information. What once felt like a tick-box exercise is fast becoming a...
Traits every high-performing CEO must have
In today’s South African corporate landscape — shaped by governance scrutiny, activist shareholders, geopolitical volatility, ESG pressure and rapid technological disruption — the role of the CEO has changed fundamentally. By Jeremy Bossenger, director at BossJansen...
ASAPP expands membership
The Association of South African Payment Providers (ASAPP) has expanded its membership from eight to 15 companies within its first year of operations, strengthening its role as a collective voice for fintech payment providers. Since launching last January, ASAPP has...
Mechanical Technical Assistant
Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for mechanics, repairs, and delivering excellent customer service? We are looking for a Mechanical Technical Assistant to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring high-quality repairs, testing, and...
Mechanical Technical Assistant – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for mechanics, repairs, and delivering excellent customer service? We are looking for a Mechanical Technical Assistant to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring high-quality repairs, testing, and...
Senior Power Systems Consultant
A dynamic consulting company at the forefront of providing expert technical advice to electricity network companies, renewable energy developers, regulators and funding institutions all over the world is looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their team...
Senior Power Systems Consultant – Gauteng Gauteng
A dynamic consulting company at the forefront of providing expert technical advice to electricity network companies, renewable energy developers, regulators and funding institutions all over the world is looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join their team...
Solution Architect – Digital Services at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Solution Architect to join a leading telecommunications environment and drive innovative architecture solutions within the Digital Services domain. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong...
Solution Architect – Digital Services at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Solution Architect to join a leading telecommunications environment and drive innovative architecture solutions within the Digital Services domain. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong...
Full Stack Developer (Angular_TypeScript_Azure)
Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards) Participate in...
Full Stack Developer (Angular_TypeScript_Azure) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards) Participate in...
Intermediate .Net Developer (Blazor) – Cape Town (Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies, is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to learn and apply the...
Intermediate .Net Developer (Blazor) – Cape Town (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a company dedicated to enhancing service delivery excellence through information and communication technologies, is seeking an Intermediate .NET Developer. The role involves collaborating closely with other developers to learn and apply the...
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