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...

Silver hits record high, could rise more

Silver has hit a record high and it's predicted it could go as high as $200 per ounce. This is the word from Nigel Green CEO of deVere Group, as the metal silver breaks above $90 an ounce for the first time. “Silver moving through $90 marks a decisive shift in market...

South Africans stay optimistic as they adapt to financial pressures

South African households are showing signs of meaningful financial adaptation amid ongoing cost pressures, according to TransUnion’s latest Q4 2025 Consumer Pulse Study. While inflation and affordability challenges persist, consumers are becoming more intentional in...

The path to growth and efficiency for African banks

Leading banks are reshaping their operations to deliver sustainable growth and cost efficiency. This is according to a new KPMG report, “Banking Transformation: The New Agenda”. Drawing on a global survey of 228 banking leaders, it outlines practical strategies for...

Online voting for AFRINIC board opens today

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), reminds members of AFRINIC (The African Network Information Centre) that online voting for the organisation’s new board opens today and urges them to vote for specific, worthy candidates....

Verto calls for SA to diversify payment systems

With the possibility thaf South Africa could be removed from the SWIFT payment system, at least one cross-border payment solutions provider believes the country needs to diversify if financial infrastructure. The remarks come amid growing geopolitical tensions and...

AI-ready SASE branch architectures drive revenues

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market surged 22% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $2,7-billion in second quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This marked the third consecutive quarter of accelerating growth, fueled by enterprises upgrading to...

Attracting part-time workers back into the workforce

With the current focus on driving economic growth, an International Workplace Group (IWG) report reveals the potential of hybrid work to boost productivity and bring more skilled labour into the workforce. The new research reveals that 44% of former part-time workers...

Dell Technologies Forum 2025 showcases the future of AI and innovation

This year’s Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will see organisations tackle AI challenges by getting hands-on with the newest cutting-edge products and services. In addition to discovering tailored use cases designed to help them thrive in today's rapidly evolving...

Malnutrition and pneumonia are major contributors to infant mortality

A University of Cape Town (UCT) study has found that malnutrition and pneumonia are major contributors to under-five mortality, with evidence suggesting the gut microbiome plays an important role in developing these conditions. In his PhD thesis in Paediatrics and...

Closing the care gap with satellite connectivity

Looking to overcome the connectivity challenges of remote mining regions, Platinum Health Medical Scheme has implemented low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity at its critical healthcare facilities to improve access to medical care for employees and families in...

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Non-insurers lead the way in empowering shoppers

The insurance industry is poised for a shakeup as consumers start taking a self-service approach to insuring themselves against theft, loss or damage to their valuable goods. Major retailers are at the forefront of this transformative trend. The seamless integration...

Cybersecurity for farmers will ensure SA food security

Technology has improved productivity, efficiency, and communication in every industry across the globe, and agriculture is no exception. Once considered a traditionally low-tech industry, the increased use of email, online monitoring tools, remote controls, and...

Build personalised engagement with your customers

In today's fast moving digital environment and with ecommerce becoming more popular, shoppers now expect a faster, easier and more intuitive online experience. A recent report by Klarna found that 57% of Gen Z and Millennials reported that they want an even more...

Taking cybersecurity to the board

Company boards know they have to take cybersecurity seriously, yet, in practice, this is still often not the case. According to Board Surveys, just over half of board members over 55 are confident about covering cyber risks. Yet, board members and directors under 55...

Human-centric AI governance key in protecting healthcare interests

A South African paper on the role of human centric AI governance in the pursuit of sustainable healthcare for the African continent recently received the Titanium Award for Best Paper at the 9th Annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Conference in Cape Town. Authors...

Kaspersky reports META growth

Kaspersky held its biggest partner conference for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, where more than 115 partner attendees from more than 65 companies gathered in the middle of May in Phuket, Thailand. The company reported successful growth in the META...

Mastercard, Payment24 boost EMV adoption in EEMEA’s fleet sector

Mastercard and Payment24 are extending their engagement across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) to help bolster security and drive innovation within the fleet and fuel payment industry across the region. The EMV standard, now being implemented in over 80...

Political players urged to keep POPIA in mind

As a result of recent changes to electoral legislation that allow independent candidates to stand and campaign for elections, and due to the increase in data breaches and the increased risk to the electoral process due to misinformation and disinformation, the...

DCC adds Lenovo Legion gaming laptops

Lenovo's range of Legion gear has firmly established itself as one of the top choices for gamers looking to seriously up their game. Two new Legion gaming laptops are now set to light up the local gaming scene and are now available from official Lenovo distributor in...

Nutanix accelerates enterprise adoption of GenAI

Nutanix has announced new functionality for Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box, including integrations with Nvidia NIM inference microservices and Hugging Face Large Language Models (LLMs) library. The company has also announced the Nutanix AI Partner Program, aimed at bringing...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1039 – Gauteng Pretoria

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...

Support Technician at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort

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...

Microsoft Developer at Niraah Solutions

MS SQL Server Developer Company: Niraah SolutionsLocation: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid)Type: Full-time / Contract | Level: Mid-SeniorDomain: Banking / Financial Services About the role We're hiring an on-prem MS SQL Server Developer to build high-quality...

Junior Systems Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of Tier 3 systems engineering experience to join our enterprise infrastructure team. This role is suited for a technically adept professional with deep expertise in Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure...

Full Stack Java Developer

Our client is seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment,...

Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're looking for a dynamic Software Engineer who thrives on solving real business problems through technology. In this role, you'll design, build, and support critical software solutions that drive efficiency, performance, and innovation across the organisation....

Senior Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Sandown

Drive innovation at the cutting edge of tech, AI, and gaming - all from the comfort of your home. Is this you? You're a creative problem-solver, passionate about technology and excited by the potential of AI to transform digital experiences. You thrive in a...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to takeownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (DataManagement Platform). You'll work alongside a team of data...

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