Role of education key for risk management
Government shortcomings, energy instability, and a lack of strong leadership are jeopardising South Africa’s economic stability. These are some of the stark findings of the newly released Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) 2025/2026 Risk Report. Marisa...
Musk threatens Apple lawsuit
Elon Musk has threatened to sue Apple for what giving preference to OpenAI’s ChatGPT over xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence (AI) app. Writing on X, Musk says: “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the...
Power key to data centre growth
The global data centre power market size is anticipated to reach $42,35-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13,2% from 2025 to 2030. The factor driving the market growth is the shift in focus...
Innovation in logistics opens up regional opportunities
As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, transformative trends in infrastructure, trade integration, and digital innovation are driving southern Africa’s logistics landscape. This is according to a Reload Logistics...
Freedom gaps threaten free press, speech, Internet
Amid global debates about press freedom, free speech and freedom on the Internet, a new Pew Research Centre report shows there is a disconnect between how people rate the importance of these freedoms and how free they actually feel to express themselves. Generally,...
Compliance technology key to exit greylisting
South Africa's inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list has been a major concern for the country's financial sector. However, with the latest update from the FATF, it seems the country is making significant progress in addressing its action...
MTN says critical infrastructure safe after security breach
MTN has experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorised access to personal information of some MTN customers in certain markets. The group has assured customers that its core network, billing systems and financial services infrastructure remain...
Consistent communication helps compliance leaders to manage risks
Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organisations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red flags to compliance teams reliably, according to Gartner. Relationship owners are most often...
Cyber immunity key to foiling cybercrime
Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals in South Africa regard cyber immunity as an effective strategy for minimising the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems....
Passwords still the best frontline defense
Passwords aren’t going anywhere. Even with biometrics and multi-factor authentication gaining ground, most South African, and global, organisations still rely on passwords as a frontline defence – and for good reason. But they’re only as strong as the understanding of...
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New regulations for the investigation, search, access or seizure of cyber articles
The new standard operating procedures for cyber investigations outline guidelines for conducting searches, seizing evidence, and accessing digital data while protecting individuals' rights, write Wendy Tembedza, partner, Prineil Padayachy, senior associate, and...
Updated guidance for data centres during extreme heat
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Commercial printers’ potential boosted by inkjet
Commercial printers in South Africa face a number of challenges in today's economy including the rise of all things digital, economic stress, heightened competition, rising costs and the importance of environmental concerns. Heidie-Mari Middel, production specialist...
The AI hit list: menacing threats you need to know about
By the end of this year already, the market for artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa is projected to reach a size of $2,4-billion, showing an annual growth rate of 21% between now and 2030. Locally, the technology has the potential to mitigate security risks,...
Master security awareness in the digital era
In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted. By Simeon Tassev, MD & QSA at Galix Networking While organisations invest in advanced anti-malware and threat detection software, they often overlook a...
Industry 5.0 – making machine into man
Industry 5.0, which represents the next evolutionary iteration of the Industrial Revolution (IR), promises to be a catalyst for improved safety, efficiency, productivity, and decision-making across various industries. By Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software...
The ransomware dilemma: to pay or not to pay?
The rise of ransomware attacks has become an alarming trend, causing business leaders to grapple with a difficult question: should they negotiate with ransomware attackers and pay the demanded ransom? This dilemma poses many challenges, and businesses must weigh the...
How to build an outstanding digital experience
Today's customers and employees demand a seamless digital experience. But building an outstanding digital experience that is sustainably repeatable and scalable is no small feat. By Bertrandt Delport, country host at BT South Africa In today's distributed networks and...
Red Hat honours local partners
Red Hat celebrated members of the local open-source community at the 2023 Business Partner Awards on 30 November 2023. The ceremony was attended by Red Hat Sub-Saharan Africa’s executive team, along with the company’s leading local suppliers and distributors, as well...
Local GenAI-boosted virtual agents have human-like conversations
Cape Town-based conversational automation specialist Clevva has recently boosted its virtual agents generative AI (GenAI) technology. This allows the virtual agents to have targeted sales, support and service conversations that not only feel human, but get the job...
C# Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that meet business requirements. You will collaborate with...
Senior Full Stack Developer
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and scale backend services powering cross-border remittances across Africa. Key Requirements 8+ years in full stack development, with a strong backend focusProficient in Node.js, TypeScript,...
FIRST/SECOND LINE IT SUPPORT – Western Cape Wolseley
The ICT service delivery operator will play a key role within the the Company's infrastructure team and will be responsible for execution of first and second line tickets. He/she will operate from our client's plant in Wolseley.He/ she will give support to the end...
C# Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that meet business requirements. You will collaborate with...
Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build and scale backend services powering cross-border remittances across Africa. Key Requirements 8+ years in full stack development, with a strong backend focusProficient in Node.js, TypeScript,...
Full Stack Software Engineer
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for Full Stack Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Rebuild and optimise the clients AI's backend to improve scalability, performance, and reliability.Refine and enhance...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 3 month Contract to go perm)
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...
Full Stack Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for Full Stack Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Rebuild and optimise the clients AI's backend to improve scalability, performance, and reliability.Refine and enhance...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 3 month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
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