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...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Global AI spend could pass $2,5trn in 2026

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,52-trillion in 2026, a 44% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. "AI adoption is fundamentally shaped by the readiness of both human capital and organisational processes, not merely by financial investment,”...

Hackathon aims for African AI sovereignty

The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African languages, culture, and priorities into the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. Running across more than 40 cities from September to...

A ‘risk reflex’ key to handling unpredictable scenarios

To thrive in today’s rapidly evolving risk environment, risk, audit and compliance leaders must develop "reflexive risk ownership” - a future state where business leaders instinctively and automatically recognize, respond to, and manage risks, according to Gartner....

SA’s banks still resilient and growing

The first half of 2025 was a period of strategic navigation for South Africa's major banks. Operating against a backdrop of mixed global growth, persistent geopolitical tensions, major trade uncertainties and gradual shifts in monetary policy, the major banks results...

Google, Microsoft the top GenAI, agentic AI platforms

Building, training, tuning, and managing AI models is a complex undertaking. Enterprise AI platforms streamline the process by providing tools that facilitate data management, query data across repositories (including multiple cloud environments), support...

Nvidia debuts Rubin CPX for massive-context inference

Nvidia has announced Nvidia Rubin CPX, a new class of GPU purpose-built for massive-context processing. This enables AI systems to handle million-token software coding and generative video with groundbreaking speed and efficiency. Rubin CPX works hand in hand with...

DeFi exploits have wiped out $59bn in five years

Over the past five years, DeFi has steadily moved beyond niche crypto circles into broader financial use with improved interfaces, Layer 2 adoption, and integrations with traditional fintech platforms making it feel more like regular online banking or investing. DeFi...

Ethernet switch market surges on AI infrastructure

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,5-billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) - a 42,1% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to build...

SA’s agriculture sector urged to rethink global strategies

In the face on ongoing geopolitical change, South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being encouraged to reposition their products into non-traditional markets. Speaking at an exclusive side event of the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting, Paul Makube, senior...

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The impact of AI on the future of the PC

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is the next big leap for PC technology, promising to bring unseen levels of productivity and efficiency to businesses worldwide, writes Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa. With...

Duxbury Networking celebrates 40-year milestone

Duxbury Networking, a specialised networking distributor since 1984, goes beyond traditional distribution by offering channel partners and their customers a comprehensive suite of solutions. "Duxbury is not just a box dropper," says Shamiel Kimmie, CIO of Duxbury...

Sigfox 0G network to enable SA’s move to smart water meters

Sigfox SA, a robust and low-power technology, was selected by the National Treasury as the network to underpin the new smart water meter ecosystem. The tender, commonly known as "RT29" awarded to various System Integrators, will see existing meters adapted or replaced...

Go Rentals expands partnership with qwerti

qwerti, a South African managed services provider delivering services to the corporate and consumer markets, has strengthened its partnership with Go Rentals to support its growth and customer service. Go Rentals, a hardware rental company, is evolving its service...

RS partners with Sharps Electrical in Botswana

RS South Africa has formed a strategic partnership with Sharps Electrical, an electrical wholesaler and contractor in Botswana. The partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver superior products and services to customers in the region....

SITA partners with ITA on digital network

Air transport industry technology provider SITA has announced a new partnership with ITA Airways to transform the company's global network infrastructure. The partnership will include the migration from the airline's Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) network to...

Vox achieves Ruckus Elite Partner status

Vox has achieved Ruckus Elite Partner status as of the 2023 calendar year. "Vox delivers solutions that ultimately support the end user. Our solutions are made up of various aspects, including fibre, and WiFi is an important part of a well-designed solution. The...

Check Point announces partner award winners

BCX Mozambique and Mauritius Telecoms were major winners at the recent Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards, winning Partner of the Year and Regional Partner of the Year respectively. "With cyber-attacks on the rise, the need for robust...

Sokapase appointed as Kyocera’s hardware product manager

Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has appointed Omane Sokapase as the new hardware product manager. Having joined Kyocera in 2019, Sokapase has held various positions, starting as a Product Support Engineer, then advancing to Field Service Supervisor, and now...

Turrito expands cloud expertise with Argantic partnership

Argantic, a renowned Microsoft Solutions Partner, has recently joined the Turrito group of companies. This strategic partnership significantly expands Turrito Networks' capabilities in Microsoft Cloud environments, enabling it to deliver enhanced value and expertise...

Mid to Senior Full Stack Developer

Our client is a corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to businesses. We help companies streamline operations, reduce costs, and provide a safer, more efficient travel experience for their employees. Position...

Senior IT Technician

A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround, performing root...

Mid to Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Parktown North

Our client is a corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to businesses. We help companies streamline operations, reduce costs, and provide a safer, more efficient travel experience for their employees. Position...

Senior IT Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg

A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround, performing root...

Energy Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Energy Division of top consulting engineering firm. The position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of...

Energy Project Manager – Remote Remote

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the Energy Division of top consulting engineering firm. The position can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed project execution plans to ensure successful delivery of...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1039

Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming language.Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions.Working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches...

Senior Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled Systems Analyst with 3–4 years of Tier 3 systems engineering experience to join our enterprise infrastructure team. This position requires deep technical expertise across Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure (non-negotiable), with strong hands-on...

Support Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a highly capable Services Technician to join our IT support team. In this role, you'll deliver 2nd Level Application and Technical Support to clients both onsite and remotely. You'll take ownership of end-user incidents and requests—resolving issues...

Business Process and Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions? The Business Process and Test Analyst play a pivotal role in translating complex business processes into tested, reliable systems that drive operational excellence. Acting as the key...

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