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​" –...

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...

TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...

Trusted emails are weaponised for attacks

Cisco Talos’ Q2 2025 cybersecurity report reveals a notable shift in attacker objectives and methods. Although phishing activity declined by 40% compared to Q1, it remained the leading initial access method for threat actors - with most campaigns focused on credential...

Banking crime losses decline, but AI poses major threat

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has released its Annual Crime Statistics for 2024, reflecting a significant decline in financial crime losses - but also warning of the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud schemes. In...

Retail outpaces finance and healthcare in EMEA AI success

New research from Lenovo reveals that 96% of retail sector AI deployments in EMEA are meeting or exceeding expectations – outpacing other industries. While finance and healthcare are investing heavily, their results show mixed returns, highlighting sharp differences...

In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes

South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...

Fraudsters honing in on specific targets with AI

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting money itself - and AI is making it easier than ever for them, according to new research from Riskified. New financial platforms for cryptocurrency, remittances, and precious metals have made moving money faster and more...

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BDO in strategic partnership with SysAid

Accounting and auditor firm BDO South Africa has partnered with IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions provider SysAid, to bring SysAid Copilot to it customers. "BDO has a firm focus to invest in capabilities that enhance productivity and optimise operating...

How GenAI could shape the future of work in SA

It's no secret that generative AI has the potential to revolutionise life as we know it. From being adopted by people to automate mundane tasks, to solving complex problems in a fraction of the time, it could make a big difference to how people interact with the...

Paratus Express Route from Johannesburg to Europe goes live

Paratus Group has launched what it believes to be the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe. Using Infinera FlexILS and GX Series DWDM equipment, latency on the new route is just 123 milliseconds and the Infinera equipment can support wavelengths of...

MTN MoMo expands remittance services to 25 new wallet corridors

MTN MoMo, MTN's mobile money app, has significantly expanded its international remittances capabilities with the launch of 25 new wallet corridors across 10 new countries . With this expansion, MoMo users can now send money to over 200-million wallets operated by 39...

Seacom launches LEO satellite service for enterprise clients

Seacom has launched its new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite service for enterprise clients, complementing existing terrestrial broadband infrastructure and technologies. The launch comes after a two-year process of consultation with industry partners. During that...

Collboration redefines the ICT landscape

In a paradoxical twist, our journey into the future starts with a retrospective glance at innovation's history - a lesson in the timeless art of collaboration, writes Tholo Lerotholi, co-founder of Merge X. Think Thomas Edison, popularly known as the father of...

Metrofile Kenya adds cloud offering

Metrofile has launched its new cloud services, designed to address the challenges of data volume growth, security threats, and the increasing demand for compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act. "Our cloud services are not just about storage; they're about...

Load shedding versus load curtailment

As of 1 March 2024, Eskom has taken over control of load shedding in the City of Ekurhuleni. This, after the city reportedly failed to execute power outages when required. However, the metro has negotiated with the power utility for load curtailment to be implemented...

Darktrace and BDO Cyber Lab reaffirm partnership

BDO Cyber Lab and Darktrace have today their strategic partnership, collaborating to combat the evolving threat landscape with AI technology and expert risk mitigation strategies. "Partnerships are key to solving many of the cyber-security threats we face today. Our...

5 tech specs that have us excited for the Redmi Note 13 Series

From sunrise to sunset, you could be living a new smart life.As tech enthusiasts it is easy to miss out on another launch of new phones, but the Redmi Note 13 Series is not just another everyday launch as these new devices bring with them a lot of interesting features...

Business Intelligence Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Intelligence Analyst to join our team.We are looking for a cross-skilled individual who can analyse business and systems requirements, recommend appropriate software and non-software solutions, and build...

BI Analyst (Citrusdal)

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

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...

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...

PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates

An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...

PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston

An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...

JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN – BELLVILLE at Competent Candidates

An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...

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