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​" –...

Global XR shipments rebound behind glasses-first momentum

With 2025 coming to a close, IDC forecasts global XR device shipments - including headsets and glasses—to grow 41,6% in 2025, reaching 14,5-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...

Secure critical infrastructure by tackling technical debt

As policymakers confront new cybersecurity challenges from emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, an urgent threat hides in plain sight end-of-Life (EoL) technology beyond its supported lifespan. By Eric Wenger, senior director of technology policy...

Brands that don’t prioritise Gen X could be losing out

South Africa’s Gen X is an economic powerhouse accounting for 21,4% of the country’s total spending – and it’s an influential segment that brands can ill-afford to ignore. This is according to research from NielsenIQ (NIQ), in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL),...

Key African industries dangerously overestimate their cyber defences

There is a distinct mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in some key African industries – with potentially costly consequences, according to a new report from KnowBe4. The report - Africa Human Risk Management...

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...

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Jacques van Niekerk takes on global CEO role at Incubeta

Incubeta has announced the appointment of Jacques van Niekerk as the new global CEO. Having been part of the founding team at Acceleration, an early adjacent player in the marketing technology consultancy and digital transformation field, Van Niekerk went on to lead...

Obsidian partners with JetBrains

Obsidian Systems has been appointed as a JetBrains consulting partner in South Africa. JetBrains is a global software company that creates professional software development tools and advanced collaboration solutions trusted by more than 15-million users worldwide. The...

Managed SD-WAN key to navigating connectivity, security challenges

Demand for managed software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions is experiencing explosive growth as businesses grapple with new connectivity and security challenges. SD-WAN plays an essential role in facilitating cloud migrations and hybrid working models...

AFSUG GM promoted to CEO

Amanda Gibbs has been promoted to the position of CEO of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG), effective from 1 March 2024. In this key role, she will work closely with the AFSUG board's core leadership team and the board of directors to further advance the strategic...

Ericsson and MTN Group in sustainability, digital skills MoU

Ericsson and MTN Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability, digital skills, and education across Africa. The announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona. In terms of the MoU, Ericsson and MTN Group will...

Subaru partners with Dell Technologies for driver assist technology

Subaru is teaming with Dell Technologies to help improve driver safety through the powerful combination of AI and high-performance storage. "Subaru is driving massive innovation through data to give motorists an extra set of eyes and an extra foot on the brake while...

Do your homework before attempting to attract skilled labour

The shortage of skilled workers and the difficulty businesses experience in trying to fill vacant positions means that human resource managers have to be meticulous with all details relevant to the recruitment process. This is according to Nicol Myburgh, head: human...

Kyocera unveils TASKalfa Pro 55000c

Kyocera Document Solutions, a global leader in document management solutions, is ushering in a new era of inkjet innovation with the introduction of the TASKalfa Pro 55000c. Following the remarkable success of the TASKalfa Pro 15000c, Kyocera's debut inkjet printer,...

What you need to know about the new minimum wage

With revised minimum wage regulations set to come into force today (1 March 2024), employers across the country expect it to be a pivotal moment that promises to reshape the dynamics of work and remuneration. Gone are the days of robotic adherence to outdated wage...

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,...

Junior Software Developer (CH1169b) – Western Cape Cape Town

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...

UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer

The UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer will design and implement intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences. This includes creating wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts, as well as building responsive, accessible front-end interfaces. The role...

Software Engineer

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Coding of changes, fixes, integrations and new systems that will run efficiently and securelyBuilding modular and scalable programs that are optimised for re-use, re-engineering and re-developmentMaintaining standards of good practice...

UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

The UI/UX Designer Front-End Developer will design and implement intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly digital experiences. This includes creating wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts, as well as building responsive, accessible front-end interfaces. The role...

Software Engineer – Western Cape Oakdale

Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Coding of changes, fixes, integrations and new systems that will run efficiently and securelyBuilding modular and scalable programs that are optimised for re-use, re-engineering and re-developmentMaintaining standards of good practice...

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