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​" –...

Most employees are excited to use AI at work

A significant 65% of employees said they are excited about using AI at work, according to a survey by Gartner. While C-suite executives often attribute AI’s lack of added business value to workforce resistance to adopting AI tools, that isn’t the case. According to a...

Steep increase in server market revenue

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $112,4-billion dollars in revenue during the third quarter of the year. This quarter showed another high double digit-growth rate by reaching a...

US government to buy into Intel

The US government is poised to take a 10% equity stake in Intel. The news follows yesterday’s announcement that Softbank Group will invest a further $2-billion in the US chip-maker. Now, according to news reports, US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed the...

Stablecoin adoption leads to global expansion for Yellow Card

Following its rapid progress in Africa, Yellow Card – a leading stablecoin payments infrastructure provider – is expanding into other key emerging markets including Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Colombia. The company’s global expansion is...

Nvidia slide exposes risks in tech-driven rally 

A sudden stumble in Nvidia stock has shaken Wall Street, sending the Nasdaq 100 down 1,4% in one of its sharpest drops since April. The selloff highlights both the enduring power of the AI story and the fragility of markets built on a handful of names, says Nigel...

Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates

A cohort of young South African scientists will represent the country at the 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences (#LINOecon) in Lindau, Germany, from 26 to 30 August 2025. They were chosen through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process conducted...

Threat to dissolve SA Tourism board raises governance red flags

According to a recent media report, the Minister of Tourism has allegedly threatened to dissolve the SA Tourism board over what has been described as an unlawful meeting during which it appears to have been resolved that the CEO of the organisation would be suspended...

Nominations open for 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has opened nominations for the 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards which, this year, will celebrate “Excellence in an AI-Driven World”. The IITPSA President’s Awards recognise outstanding...

Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom

Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...

Older workers rely on Gen Z for AI coaching

Gen Z employees are playing a pivotal role in driving AI adoption across the workforce, coaching older colleagues to help unlock productivity and collaboration gains in hybrid working environments. A new global study from International Workplace Group (IWG), based on...

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Fintech going native in the cloud

The fintech industry is currently experiencing a significant shift away from stand-alone servers (sometimes called 'on tin'), towards a cloud-native infrastructure model. This move has significant benefits for the industry as a whole, and payment-as-a-service...

Outsourcing IT can drive competitive advantage

The debate as to whether to insource or outsource when it comes to IT is an ongoing one, and each area has its pros and cons. Businesses need to weigh up the perceived risks along with the benefits to decide what works for them, but in the South African climate in...

Safeguarding sensitive information in an era of global mobility

In the realm of global mobility, where individuals and organisations traverse borders for various reasons, safeguarding sensitive information becomes an even more critical imperative. By Pieter Nienaber, Compliance Africa at Crown Records Management South Africa...

A checklist for selecting an AML solution

In an era of mass digital payments and financial transactions, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance is critical for banks, financial institutions, and other regulated businesses. By Bradley Elliot, CEO of RelyComply Technology plays a central role in any effective,...

Don’t gamble with your cybersecurity

The recent wave of cyberattacks targeting the global casino and hospitality industries has raised alarm bells. Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa, says smaller chains, online gaming sites and their customers are equally susceptible. Fortunately, there are...

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...

SharePoint Developer

Job SummaryOur client is seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement comprising bothproject-based work and managed support services. The role will also include actively leadingimplementation efforts, working alongside the team to...

SharePoint Developer – Remote Remote

Job SummaryOur client is seeking a highly skilled SharePoint Architect to lead a hybrid engagement comprising bothproject-based work and managed support services. The role will also include actively leadingimplementation efforts, working alongside the team to...

Systems Support Administrator

We are seeking Systems Support Administrator: A supportive role to the LMS Solutions Analyst to perform overall technical and functional upkeep and maintenance of the Regenesys online learning platform (Moodle) to ensure uptime, performance, stability, usage and...

Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Digital Business Solutions company seeks a proficient and visionary Intermediate PHP Developer to join its team. Your role will entail developing and maintaining web applications using PHP, managing AWS Web Services while participating in code...

Systems Support Administrator – Gauteng Sandton

We are seeking Systems Support Administrator: A supportive role to the LMS Solutions Analyst to perform overall technical and functional upkeep and maintenance of the Regenesys online learning platform (Moodle) to ensure uptime, performance, stability, usage and...

Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Digital Business Solutions company seeks a proficient and visionary Intermediate PHP Developer to join its team. Your role will entail developing and maintaining web applications using PHP, managing AWS Web Services while participating in code...

BI / Reporting Specialist

We're looking for an experienced BI / Reporting Specialist with strong SQL expertise to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence and reporting solutions. This role requires a mix of technical skill and financial understanding, ensuring data is accurate,...

Junior Software Developer (CH1169b)

Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Junior level Software Developer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.The role is multifaceted in that it involves far more than pure software development. We...

BI / Reporting Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We're looking for an experienced BI / Reporting Specialist with strong SQL expertise to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence and reporting solutions. This role requires a mix of technical skill and financial understanding, ensuring data is accurate,...

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