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​" –...

Nvidia kicks off next-generation AI with Rubin

Nvidia has kickstarted the next generation of AI with the launch of the Nvidia Rubin platform, comprising six new chips designed to deliver one AI supercomputer. The Rubin platform uses extreme codesign across the six chips — the Nvidia Vera CPU, Nvidia Rubin...

AMD and partners share AI vision

At CES 2026, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su detailed in the show’s opening keynote how the company’s extensive portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact. The keynote showcased major advancements...

Jordaan Burger is new MD for Sage AME

Sage has announced the appointment of Jordaan Burger as MD for its Africa & Middle East (AME) region, following a successful three-month period in the role on an interim basis. Since joining Sage in 2019, Jordaan has held several senior roles, including...

Task-specific AI agents set for rapid adoption into enterprise apps

A significant 40% of enterprise applications will be integrated with task-specific AI agents by 2026, up from fewer than 5% today, according to Gartner. As organisations accelerate digital transformation, agentic AI in enterprise applications will move beyond...

Nvidia launches Blackwell-powered Jetson Thor

Nvidia has announced the general availability of the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Thor developer kit and production modules, powerful new robotics computers designed to power robots across industries including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, healthcare, agriculture and...

Digital mindfulness a key weapon in cybersecurity

People continue to be the primary target for cyberattackers, but by understanding why people are susceptible to social engineering - and empowering them to resist it - organisations can reduce their cyber risk exposure. This is the view of Anna Collard, senior...

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...

Checkers trials smart trolleys

Checkers is testing what it believes to be South Africa’s first smart trolley. Initial trials are being carried out by head office team members at Checker Hyper Brackenfell. After this, 10 trolleys will be made available to customers at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell, and...

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With companies placing increasing importance on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data skills, schools should be incorporating subjects like AI and robotics to help pupils master them early on. The full-scale implementation of the Department of Basic Education's...

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Hoe the new world of work impact business stakeholders

The South African workplace, like many others across the globe, has experienced significant changes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. These changes, while transformative and in some cases beneficial, have also brought about their own set of challenges, impacting...

How insurtech unlocks business insights

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Save more at the pump in 2024

During the 2024 budget speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the National Treasury will not increase the general fuel levy and Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy for 2024/25. The treasury would however, increase the carbon fuel levy from 10c/l to 11c/l for petrol...

Software developers must protect against GenAI risks

The latest PWC insight shows that a large number of CEOs have embraced the efficiencies that generative AI can bring to their business, with 51% of respondents saying they had already integrated AI into business operations. However, Dewald Mienie, head of architecture...

What to do if someone tries to hack you

In today's connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some point or another you may interact with a scammer or click...

A call to rethink data protection in today’s threat landscape

Today's cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, posing significant data challenges, and placing organisations under immense pressure to safeguard their business, whether from internal or external attacks. By Modeen Malik, principal systems engineer at Commvault...

How to navigate the cryptocurrency security maze

In an era where the allure of cryptocurrencies captivates the imagination of the global market, the double-edged sword of the decentralised and unregulated nature of these digital assets presents opportunities and significant security challenges for businesses. This...

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Full Stack Developer – 0693 – Gauteng Pretoria

Experienced Full Stack Developer with extensive Java, AWS Cloud and Terraform experienced required for a reputable global company based in GautengProficiency in Java programming languageAWS cloud servicesPythonSQL for database managementNode.js for server-side...

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One of our clients is looking for an experienced software developer working with C#.HTML, JavaScript and RPA. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMust have 3-4 years or more experience with Robotic Process Automation development (RPA software) - this...

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