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...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

The future of gifting is digital

According to Kaspersky’s latest findings, virtual presents and personalised greetings are highly popular for the 2025/2026 holiday season with streaming service subscriptions and gaming credits topping users’ lists. As our everyday activities increasingly migrate into...

From romance to recovery: crypto scams targeting SA

New data from Luno reveals that while crypto-related scams affect less than 1% of the platform’s 14-million customers, scams and fraudulent misrepresentation remain the most prevalent forms of fraud in digital currency. Customers are defrauded in various ways. John, a...

Is AI underrated as a travel agent?

Less than a third (23%) of South Africans trust AI to plan trips, but 98% of those that do are satisfied with this experience – and 83% plan to use it in the future, according to a new Kaspersky report. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an...

Nvidia updates AI model for Project G-Assist

At Gamescom, Nvidia is releasing its first major update to Project G‑Assist — an experimental on-device AI assistant that allows users to tune their Nvidia RTX systems with voice and text commands. The update brings a new AI model that uses 40% less VRAM, improves...

SoftBank Group and Intel in $2B investment deal

SoftBank Group and Intel have signed a definitive securities purchase agreement, under which SoftBank will make a $2-billion investment in Intel common stock. Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, comments: “Semiconductors are the foundation of every...

AFSUG appoints Corlia van Zyl as vice-chair

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice-chair of the AFSUG board of directors. Van Zyl currently serves as digital and technology director at Heineken Beverages, and has been an active AFSUG Board Member since...

MTN refocuses business, shuffles exco

Under its Ambition 2025 strategy, the MTN group is streamlining its focus into three principal platforms of connectivity, fintech and digital Infrastructure. The board believes this three-platform approach will best position the group to capture value from the...

Phishers target payCity users

User of the popular payCity service are being targeted in a new phishing scam. payCity has alerted its subscribers to the fact that fraudsters have been targeting users with fake traffic fine notification messages pretending to impersonate payCity. “These messages may...

Energy for AI and data centres is a key challenge

The growing energy requirements for data centres is a major issue that needs to be resolved. This is one of the key takeaways from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Summer Policy Summit  that took place in Boston recently. A common thread...

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SA households have the power to turn the tide on load shedding

South African households can reduce their dependence on the national grid by tapping into the abundant potential of solar energy, writes Ross Mains-Sheard, co-founder and CEO of Versofy Solar. South Africans faced a dark 2023 with a record-breaking 332 days of load...

NTT and Red Hat fuel AI analysis at the edge

As part of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) initiative, NTT and Red Hat, in collaboration with Nvidia and Fujitsu, have jointly developed a solution to enhance and extend the potential for real-time artificial intelligence (AI) data analysis at the...

Deel to acquire PaySpace

Global HR company Deel is acquiring Africa's PaySpace for an undisclosed amount, in one of Deel's largest acquisitions to date. PaySpace has more than 20 years of payroll technology experience, providing payroll engines and HR services in 44 countries across Europe,...

Duxbury launches next-gen solar-powered switches

Duxbury Networking has introduced its range of Solar Unmanaged switches designed for both commercial and industrial use, and targeting applications in businesses and home offices. The solar-powered switches, the DUX106SPS5A and DUX106SPS15A models, are ideal for any...

SaaS evolution and innovation to accelerate in 2024

The software-as-a-service (SaaS) space is set for strong growth, with Gartner estimating that the value of the market will grow from around $204-billion in 2023 to nearly $244 billion in 2024. Relentless advances in technology, along with businesses' appetite for...

Debunking myths in finance and ERP

The business world is getting more complex daily, and the availability of information can be overwhelming. Worse, it can lead to many myths and misconceptions that can easily cloud your judgment. By Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape When it comes to finance and enterprise...

Niche ISPs could lead in collaborative innovation

In the dynamic landscape of South Africa's ICT industry, shared services are emerging as a transformative force, empowering niche Internet service providers (ISPs) to unlock innovation and efficiency through collaboration. This sets the stage for a new era of growth...

Solcon Capital, IFC partner to develop deep tech companies

IFC and Solcon Capital have announced a cooperation agreement aimed at identifying and nurturing investment opportunities in the deep tech sector within India and South Africa, with the goal of propelling the digital economy in these burgeoning markets. Under the...

Data Scientist

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Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga

Data Scientist: This is a hands-on contract role where you'll be designing and deploying machine learning models that help us better understand customer behaviour, improve marketing performance, and drive smarter decision making. Key Performance Indicators Designing...

Mid-Level Project Manager

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Technical Support Agent

Our client in Centurion is looking for a Technical Support Agent who can deliver exceptional customer service to their clientele, with their technical expertise and awesome personality. We are looking for someone who has experience on fixed wireless broadband...

Mid-Level Project Manager – Remote Remote

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MuleSoft Developer (Associate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.We are seeking a Mulesoft Developer to Join our Dynamic Team Qualifications / Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1 MuleSoft Certified...

Vue.js Developer

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Vue.js Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

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