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...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Rising memory costs threaten smartphone affordability

The global smartphone industry is entering a challenging period, with analysts such as IDC revising their growth projections for 2026 downwards. most significant reason for the downgrade lies in the probability that smartphone prices are expected to soar next year, a...

Consumer trends point to cautious optimism for economy

TransUnion’s Q3 2025 South Africa Industry Insights Report highlights key trends in the South Africa credit market: vehicle asset finance continued its recovery, with stable account volumes and rising balances supported by longer loan terms and more affordable vehicle...

Turning tariffs into strategy

The imposition of import tariffs by the US calls for strategic collaboration – not just among businesses, but across sectors and borders, explain Meluleki Nzimande, partner and Shandré Smith, associate at Webber Wentzel. On 2 April, the US administration issued an...

CIOs can’t ignore the rising tide of deepfake attacks

A 2025 Gartner survey of 302 cybersecurity leaders revealed that deepfake incidents are increasingly impacting organisations, with 43% reporting at least one audio call incident and 37% experiencing deepfakes in video calls. CIOs and security leaders who underestimate...

Agentic AI to take business automation to new heights

Agentic AI is expected to play a central role in the digital transformation of enterprise systems to AI-native stacks, says data and analytics group GlobalData. Agentic AI holds much promise for improving the efficiency of enterprise workflows, reducing costs, and...

Consistency in new vehicle sales indicates stability

New vehicle sales surpassed the 50 000-unit volume for the second consecutive month during August, making the significant volume more than a mere spike as has been the case in recent times. Volumes of more than 50 000 have previously been single month spikes, making...

Linux and Windows users come under attack

New Kaspersky data has shown that more Windows and Linux users faced vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. The total number of vulnerabilities registered in the first half of 2025, according to cve.org, also increased compared to previous...

The worrying state of mental health in SA’s township adolescents

A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has found that more than half of adolescents in a South African township are living with significant symptoms of anxiety and depression - and that the ways they cope with stress may be making their struggles worse. In her...

Air cargo on the up in July

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5,5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6% for international operations); and that...

inDrive levelling the e-hailing playing field

Reaffirming its commitment to boosting drivers’ earnings, mobility app inDrive has invested around R1,3-million every month in driver bonuses across South Africa - amounting to more than R8-million in the past six months. According to Ashif Black, country...

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African payroll and HR solution gets UK recognition

The Engage payroll and HR suite, distributed by CRS Technologies, has been recognised by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK authority for tax, payment and customs. This means that the Engage suite can be used in UK-based payrolls. "Engage is already...

Overcoming security alert fatigue

Alert fatigue represents more than a mere inconvenience for security operations centre (SOC) teams; it poses a tangible threat to enterprise security. By Brandon Rochat, regional sales director: Africa at Cybereason When analysts confront a deluge of thousands of...

Ability to recover from a breach key to business continuity

In 2024, companies will adopt more predictive risk management strategies to not only attempt to limit malicious threats and breaches, but also comply with growing cybersecurity regulations. Ransomware has become one of the top threats facing organisations today and is...

SecurityHQ partners with NewOrder

Managed security services provider (MSSP) SecurityHQ has enhanced its collaboration with South African security company NewOrder. NewOrder is a cyber secure lifestyle brand, that provides tactical cyber security and information security solutions to protect against...

iShack Ventures partners with MRI Software

South African proptech iShack Ventures has announced an integration partnership with real estate software provider MRI Software. The integration of iShack Venture's Smart Building and iProp.Solutions digital platforms with MRI Property Central gives real estate...

Avaya integrates Zoom Workplace

Zoom and Avaya have announced a strategic partnership designed to deliver enhanced collaboration experiences to global enterprises. As part of the partnership, Avaya has selected Zoom Workplace - Zoom's AI-powered collaboration platform that will include meetings,...

Paratus completes Botswana Kalahari Fibre Route

Paratus Botswana, the leading telecommunications and network services provider, announces that the last leg of its fibre route has now been completed to create the new Botswana Kalahari Fibre (BKF) route. A total of 840km of fibre was laid between the Namibian border...

SAS adds packaged AI models

SAS has introduced lightweight, industry-specific AI models for individual license. "SAS is evolving its portfolio to meet wider user needs and capture market share with innovative new offerings," said Chandana Gopal, Research Director, Future of Intelligence, IDC....

MTN SA launches Made4U career portal

At least 7,9-million people, constituting 32,6% of the South African population, remain unemployed. Recognising the pressing need to address this challenge, MTN South Africa has launched its Made4U career portal Skillsbox. Skillsbox offers a comprehensive suite of...

Threat of customer push-back against AI looms large

South African business leaders might be willing to invest in artificial intelligence to improve their business operations, but they are being held back by a crucial ingredient: technical skills. A recent snap poll conducted by customer experience specialists...

BI Analyst (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

SummaryOur client is looking for a detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their fast-growingstartup company in the agriculture industry. The BI Analyst will be responsible for analyzing largedatasets, developing reports, and delivering insights to...

Desktop Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...

UX Designer

UX Designer Design the Future of Work Build Intuitive Interfaces for a Global Human Cloud Platform Fully Remote (South Africa-based) | R38 000 - R50 000 per month | CET Hours | Full-time About Our Client Our client is a cutting-edge platform innovating in the human...

Junior Data Engineer (Citrusdal)

SummaryOur client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in theagriculture industry. As a Dataw Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructureand creating data-driven solutions to support their...

Desktop Support Engineer

An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...

UX Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

UX Designer Design the Future of Work Build Intuitive Interfaces for a Global Human Cloud Platform Fully Remote (South Africa-based) | R38 000 - R50 000 per month | CET Hours | Full-time About Our Client Our client is a cutting-edge platform innovating in the human...

Junior Data Engineer (Citrusdal) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

SummaryOur client is seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer to join their fast-growing startup company in theagriculture industry. As a Dataw Engineer, you will play a key role in managing their data infrastructureand creating data-driven solutions to support their...

Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

An established IT solutions provider is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Desktop Support Engineer (Customer Services) to join their technical operations team.The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of customer...

Machine Learning Engineer (Model Deployment/MLOps) (CPT Hybrid/Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced FinTech company seeks a passionate Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps focus) to power instant lending decisions - no humans in the loop. Its models drive credit risk, portfolio management, and lifecycle decisioning with the biggest challenge...

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