AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m
One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...
Africa must build resilience as US-China tech divide deepens
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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
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Global finance’s tectonic plates have shifted
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Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability
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Government, industrial sector the primary targets for cybercriminals
The government sector has emerged as the most targeted cybercrime sector for the second consecutive year - accounting for 19% of all high-severity incidents in 2025 – according to Kaspersky’s latest global Anatomy of a Cyber World report. The industrial sector closely...
Do SA products meet global safety standards?
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Women need a shift from access to influence in the ICT pipeline
As the world marks International Girls in ICT Day tomorrow (23 April), the conversation is shifting - it’s no longer enough to focus on access; the real question is who gets to lead. While progress is often celebrated, the numbers tell a different story. Globally,...
Beyond the gap: How girls are leading the AI revolution
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Senior Integration Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
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An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented and analytical AVA System Controller within a mining operation near Rustenburg. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working with data, monitoring operational performance, and ensuring accurate...
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