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​" –...

ISPA celebrates its 30th birthday at ZANOG@iWeek2026

This year marks ISPA’s 30 year anniversary since a group of competing ISPs united in a move that would ensure fair competition in the South African market. ISPA, its members and supporters have been working to liberalise the South African internet over the past three...

Unverified AI-generated data will push zero-trust data governance

By 2028, 50% of organisations will implement a zero-trust posture for data governance due to the proliferation of unverified AI-generated data, according to Gartner. “Organisations can no longer implicitly trust data or assume it was human generated,” says Wan Fui...

Mastercard looks to expand financial inclusion with Smile ID

Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID - an identity verification provider in Africa - to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. The partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money...

Safeguarding the digital ecosystem will take unity

Cybercrime knows no borders and, as criminals exploit digital globalisation, the need for coordinated, cross-sector action has never been greater, according to Binance which says that unity between private enterprises, law enforcement, and global organisations is the...

AI, specialisation the winning combo for high-performing partners

The channel is being redefined by a new wave of high performing partners who are scaling faster, adopting AI sooner, and delivering measurable customer outcomes. These are the findings of a new IDC study of more than 2 000 software resellers, commissioned by Sage....

Seacom 2.0 sets Africa up for an AI, cloud future

Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0  a new subsea cable system that the company believes will help secure Africa’s role in the global digital economy while addressing the demand for AI, cloud and real-time data services. It was 16 years ago that Seacom first went live with...

Rise in salary payments for 2025

There has been a rise in overall salary payments so far in 2025. This is according to the PayInc Net Salary Index, a revamped version of the Take-home Pay Index from PayInc, formerly BankServAfrica. The new study uses a revised sample and new methodology to deliver...

OpenAI to pump $400m into new AI data centres

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have announced they will be building five new US data centre sites under OpenAI’s AI infrastructure platform Stargate. The combined capacity from the new site, along with OpenAI’s flagship site in Texas and ongoing projects with CoreWeave,...

Africa’s AI ambitions and digital future go global

As global leaders gathered in New York for the UN General Assembly, African CEOs took the opportunity at the Unstoppable Africa 2025 conference to announce major projects and initiatives that are set to position the continent at the heart of global innovation – most...

Transforming the fight against HIV

Many millions more people at risk of HIV in low- and middle-income countries will have access to a powerful new prevention option thanks to the Gates Foundation and Indian drug manufacturer Hetero Labs. The two organisations have partnered to produce a low-cost,...

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Could automation be the answer to SA’s infrastructure woes?

With South Africans last having experienced load shedding on 26 March, many are cautiously optimistic that the country has started turning the corner on its infrastructure woes. But the reality is they're far from over. In early June, for example, the country's four...

Huawei aims to train 150 000 more in Sub-Saharan Africa

On 28 June, Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader's initial goal to equip over 100 000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has...

Turrito aims to empower IT teams with Argantic acquisition

Internal IT teams face a multitude of unique challenges, requiring specialised skills and experience to address specific needs. Traditional IT systems, which are often rigid and expensive to modify, only intensify these issues. The pressure to rapidly adapt...

Zutari achieves specialist ISO certification for BIM

Infrastructure engineering and advisory practice Zutari has achieved a rare specialist ISO certification for Building Information Modelling (BIM). It underwent a rigorous certification process with the renowned international certification body LRQA. Zutari received...

Westcon-Comstor launches Cisco SMB Breakfast Club

Westcon-Comstor has launched the Cisco SMB Breakfast Club, an initiative aimed at providing insights and engagement opportunities for Comstor partners and resellers. The Cisco SMB Breakfast Club aims to debunk common myths surrounding the complexity, cost, and...

For true financial inclusion smaller markets need equal attention

The potential for mobile money and digital payments to drive financial inclusion is immense. By John Ngari, director: Africa MNOs at Onafriq We can see this potential being unlocked on the African continent as it accounts for 70% of the world's $1-trillion mobile...

Time to step into cost optimisation of FTTB for SMEs

Micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 90% of companies globally, providing 70% of employment and nearly 50% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). They're the heart of the economy and the pulse of growth within the country, and one of their...

ESG in construction could transform the sector

The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is having a significant impact on how building projects are planned, executed, and managed in South Africa. If anything, it is reshaping the construction landscape when it comes to...

Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Sandown

Software Quality Engineer Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop and implement re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the overall quality of the...

Front-End Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are urgently seeking a skilled Front-End Developer with strong experience in modern JavaScript frameworks and WordPress. The ideal candidate will be confident in building custom WordPress themes from scratch and have a solid understanding of front-end development...

Senior DevOps Engineer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team shaping the future of a high-performance platform of a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeking to fill the critical role of a Senior DevOps Engineer. You will be responsible for monitoring and supporting cloud-based infrastructure,...

Network Security Engineer ( 24 months contract)

Network Security EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation...

Java / Sapiens Developer

The Java / Sapiens Developer will provide technical expertise in the development, integration, and customization of the Sapiens enterprise software suite using Java technologies, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's...

SAP Master Data Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

Our client, a leading Manufacturing company, within the mining / quarry sector, based in Port Shepstone, is looking to fill a 1-year fixed term contract the position of SAP Master Data Specialist (Mechanical/Electrical). Purpose of the Role:This role reports directly...

Senior DevOps Engineer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:JOIN a team shaping the future of a high-performance platform of a provider of cutting-edge Tech Applications seeking to fill the critical role of a Senior DevOps Engineer. You will be responsible for monitoring and supporting cloud-based infrastructure,...

Network Security Engineer ( 24 months contract) – Gauteng Pretoria

Network Security EngineerJOB DESCRIPTION Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer's digital environment.Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation...

Java / Sapiens Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Java / Sapiens Developer will provide technical expertise in the development, integration, and customization of the Sapiens enterprise software suite using Java technologies, primarily within the insurance or finance sector. Key Requirements Bachelor's or master's...

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