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...

How long can the gold rally last?

Gold – which has jumped around 15% this year – is on an impressive run, but there are legitimate concerns about whether the momentum can last much longer. The warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as the precious metal hits $5 500 this week amid...

Step out for Flip Flop Day 2026

South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Flip Flop Day is a national fundraising and...

Limpopo’s ambitious project to tackle e-waste

Discarded electronic devices and appliances are now the fastest growing waste stream in the world and, recognising International e-Waste Day today (14 October), Limpopo province will be reinforcing the message of safe disposal and recycling with its E-Waste for Youth...

Gen Z rewrites SA’s fight against hunger

Ahead of World Food Day, South Africa’s hunger crisis just met its next wave of disruption: 60 of the country’s smartest Gen Z innovators spent a week hacking one of the nation’s toughest problems - child hunger - and emerged with breakthrough, tech-powered ideas that...

World Robot Olympiad expands in Africa

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world’s largest robotics competitions, has expanded significantly across Africa. From just five countries in 2020, WRO is now active in 14 countries with more than 40 000 young participants in the 2025 season. More than 2 000...

Greenovate Awards mark 10 years of student innovation

The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – 10 years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa’s built environment. Entries are open for the...

Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth

Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...

Amid global upheavals, SA’s trade is at a crossroads

South Africa is at a critical juncture in its trade journey. A new white paper released by Verto reveals that, while local businesses face mounting pressures from global tariff disputes, currency volatility and infrastructure challenges, there are also unprecedented...

Innovative young scientists reap their just rewards

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young scientists were recognised and rewarded for their rigorous and innovative research projects. This year’s event at Emperors Palace brought together the brightest young...

Canal+ to finalise MultiChoice acquisition

The Canal+ offer to acquire Multichoice shares expired on Friday (10 October), with the offer being accepted by shareholders of 92,54% of the outstanding shares. Together with the MultiChoice shares that were already held by Canal+ prior to, these acceptances will...

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Micro merchants embrace digital wallets

Fast-growing adoption of digital supplier payments among micro merchants and informal retailers such as spaza shops is helping to reduce security risks, costs and inefficiencies associated with cash payments right across the value chain. Digital wallets from fintechs...

Kaspersky helps to develop ISO/IEC standard for IoT devices

From smart watches and digital assistants to connected cars, web-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices and technologies are transforming daily life and industry. Kaspersky experts are contributing to the development of a new International Organisation for...

Yariv Dafna in new Infobip CFO

Infobip has appointed Yariv Dafna as chief financial officer. Yariv brings almost 20 years' experience as an executive in multinational, publicly listed companies. He joins from Evoke, where he was group chief financial officer. Before this, he held the position of...

Finalto launches White Label solution for brokers

Finalto South Africa has unveiled its newly-revamped White Label solution that allows market participants to start their own brokerages in record time, as well as gain access to top tier liquidity and differentiate their offerings from other players in the industry....

Kumba’s Kolomela mine wins top international award

A project whereby adumo Payouts integrated its card-based incentive payout solution with the client's in-house app has seen Kumba Iron Ore's Kolomela Mine, in the Northern Cape win a prestigious International 2024 Gold Quill Award of Excellence for Digital Media...

How Africa could become a top lithium supplier

Earlier this year, market research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence forecast Africa's lithium production to triple year-on-year in 2024, increasing the continent's share of global output from 4% to over 10%. The rise can be attributed to a surge in financing from...

Paratus is first Starlink reseller in Botswana

Following last year's announcement that the pan-African telecommunications group, Paratus, commenced reselling Starlink, Paratus Botswana is pleased to announce that the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connection solution is now available in Botswana. The Botswana...

New CEO for AfriGIS

AfriGIS has appointed Rochelle Mountany as CEO, effective September 2024. Mountany, who holds master's degrees in psychology and business, spent 11 years at Microsoft. She was also CIO of global health and wellbeing company AXA ICAS International, spearheading the...

Data helps to bridge the retail logistics gap

Despite many recent upheavals in supply chains due to events like the Red Sea crisis and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the logistics space is looking up. The South African Association of Freighter Forwarders/Business Unity South Africa cargo report for...

Companies Amendment Act fails on business friendly

The promulgation of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (the Act) introduces, among others, sections 30A and 30B to the Companies Act 71 of 2008. The Act was published in the Government Gazette on 30 July 2024, but a promulgation date is still awaited. "Some of the...

Software Developer – RPA – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

A leading company based in Durban is seeking a Software Developer with experience in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This role is well-suited to an individual who enjoys a balance between development and automation, rather than full-time coding. The ideal candidate...

Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering and analytics, making a tangible impact on business strategy and operations. You will work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate with diverse teams, and help shape the data strategy...

Data Administrator

One of our clients is looking for an energetic candidate that will primarily focus on maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise level data exchanges, APIs, control processes between their sites, servers and customers. Key Requirements National Diploma in Information...

Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering and analytics, making a tangible impact on business strategy and operations. You will work with cutting-edge tools, collaborate with diverse teams, and help shape the data strategy...

Data Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for an energetic candidate that will primarily focus on maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise level data exchanges, APIs, control processes between their sites, servers and customers. Key Requirements National Diploma in Information...

Systems Engineer (Fortinet) – Pre- and Post-Sales

Job OverviewThe Systems Engineer (Fortinet NSE4/FCP) will play a critical role in delivering technical expertise for Fortinet solutions, supporting both pre-sales and post-sales activities. This role involves collaborating with sales teams, channel partners, and...

Business Analyst

The Business Analyst will capture, analyse, and document business requirements, support software delivery, and facilitate change management, testing, and stakeholder communication. Key Responsibilities Define and document business functions, processes, and system...

Senior SQL DBA – Gauteng Johannesburg

Maintain and support SQL Server databases.Implement and manage HA/DR solutions.Monitor and tune database performance.Ensure database security, backup, and recovery.Minimum Requirements:EducationDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.5-6...

Senior Data Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A radio astronomy company is seeking a Senior Data Analyst who will form part of the science operations team and lead a group of 4–5 analysts/operators to support science operations and development activities throughout the construction phase. This role...

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