The main malware threats to SA
Spyware attacks in South Africa increased 117% YoY making it the biggest malware threat in the local market, according to Kaspersky, with password stealers running a close second – growing 116% YoY. Exploit attacks were detected 20% more often in South Africa, while...
WEF outlines investible opportunities that deliver returns
More than 50 investible opportunities could turn capital flows into lucrative nature-positive business practices and contribute up to $10,1-trillion in annual business revenues and cost savings by 2030, according to a new World Economic Forum report launched today....
Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value
AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...
Gen Alpha’s office life will be unrecognisable to their parents
New research has revealed that Generation Alpha expect their jobs to be dramatically different to those of their parents - from the death of the daily commute and email, to working regularly with robots at work. A new study by International Workplace Group among 11 to...
Numbers drop, but breached accounts still plague SA
The latest study from cybersecurity specialists Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 36th most breached country in Q3 2025, with 100 600 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 90,6-million accounts were breached with France ranking first and accounting for 17% of all...
Ransomware, GenAI drive surge in cyberthreats
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 1 938 cyberattacks per week - a 2% increase from September and a 5% rise YoY – reflecting a continued escalation in global cyberthreats driven by ransomware expansion and risks linked to Generative AI (GenAI). This is...
Telecom operators turn to AI to boost margins
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1 532-billion in 2025 – a YoY increase of 1,7% - according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more...
AI, cloud and cybersecurity spur Europe’s IT spend
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,4-trillion in 2026, an increase of 11,1% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The research group adds that IT spending in Europe is on pace to reach $1,3-trillion by the end of 2025. “AI, cloud, and...
Four in five adults with TB have no symptoms
A study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that most tuberculosis (TB) cases detected among adults living with someone who has TB are silent (without symptoms) at the time of screening. The study, published in The Lancet Global Health, suggests that to...
IBM delivers new quantum processors, software, algorithms
At the annual Quantum Developer Conference, IBM unveiled fundamental progress on its path to delivering both quantum advantage by the end of 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029. “There are many pillars to bringing truly useful quantum computing to the...
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LG Electronics SA launches online store
LG Electronics South Africa has opened an online store that it hopes will change how South Africans buy tech. Jinkook Kang, subsidiary president at LG Electronics South Africa, comments: "Now live at LG.com/za, our online store brings LG's innovative gadgets straight...
How can world leaders bolster resilience in an insecure world
It is no exaggeration to say that governments play an absolutely pivotal role in delivering effective cybersecurity. From regulation to investment, national leaders establish priorities, set goals and determine the urgency of our collective efforts across an...
Huawei showcases tech for railway modernisation
Modernisation and digitisation are crucial developments that will drive the future growth of Southern Africa's railway industry. This is the key message Guoyu Wang, Vice President of Huawei's Smart Transportation Business, imparted to delegates attending the Southern...
Empower your people with AI fluency
At Dell Technologies, we recognise that AI fluency is about understanding when, where and how to use AI tools safely and responsibly. But it's a challenge for organisations to ensure their people grasp these concepts in their work, writes Doug Woolley, vice-president...
Diversity can power innovation in the SA tech sector
In South Africa's tech industry, significant strides have been made in recent years to drive innovation through diversity. However, the journey towards cultivating a truly inclusive and supportive environment for women is far from complete, writes Mia Odendaal,...
WomHub, Visa Foundation support women-led STEM businesses
WomHub has announce a partnership with Visa Foundation to launch the "STEM is Everywhere" programme, an incubator designed to empower and support early-stage female founders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mining and Manufacturing) businesses across South...
Minibus taxi industry in digital transformation
SA Taxi, a cornerstone in financing minibus taxis and fostering entrepreneurship in South Africa, has embarked on a transformative journey with Lenovo to bolster its custom-designed app solutions and data analytics frameworks. This partnership aims to not only...
Experiential tech training is key to inclusivity
Providing South Africa's youth with experiential training in a live tech environment gives them the ability to contribute to the workplace, adding to its diversity as well as helping improve profitability, writes Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy. While there is no...
eSIM takes centre stage in next-gen laptops
Users expect several things from our devices. They want them to be fast, powerful, and run the software of our choice. They also want them to have reliable connectivity, whether connectiong to WiFi to be productive or remotely managing a device to update it. When...
The business case for gender equality
The global push for gender equality in the workplace has reached a pivotal moment - one that promises to accelerate progress like never before. This is according to Gugu Mjadu, executive GM: marketing at Business Partners Limited, who believes South Africa still faces...
Business Analyst Practice Lead – Gauteng Centurion
The primary objective of this role is to assume leadership in the Business Analyst Practice. The Business Analysts Practice is a recent addition and the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a team of Business Analysts to strengthen and refine...
Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Oaklands
We are looking for a specialised Cloud Engineer to build, secure, and maintain the underlying infrastructure for modern data platforms. Unlike traditional cloud engineering roles focused on general application hosting, this position is dedicated to the unique...
Intermediate Mobile Developer (Flutter) (JHB Hybrid)
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Business Analyst
The successful candidate will function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate willprimarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications...
Web Development Specialist at NRF National Research Foundation
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Intermediate Mobile Developer (Flutter) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Roodepoort
ENVIRONMENT:CONTRIBUTE to building high-quality mobile applications as your talents as an Intermediate Mobile Developer is urgently wanted to join the team of a leading supplier of Intelligent Security Solutions. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
The successful candidate will function as the link between business objectives and technology development capabilities. The candidate willprimarily be involved in the analysis and support of functionality.Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications...
Web Development Specialist at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The NRF seeks to appoint a dynamic and skilled Web Development Specialist to drive the NRF's digital presence and ensure a world-class online experience for all stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Web Development & Project Managementbe responsible...
Technology Systems Administrator
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