Retail, e-commerce face new threats in 2026
In 2025, the retail and e-commerce sector continued to face intense pressure from cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky data, 14,41% of users in the global retail sector encountered web-based threats, while 22,2% were affected by on-device attacks. Ransomware remains...
Global supply chains enter an era of structural volatility
Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility, according to a World Economic Forum report released this week, forcing companies and governments to reevaluate how and where they invest and produce. The report finds that nearly three in four business...
Trend Micro teams up with McLaren Racing
Cybersecurity company Trend Micro has been named an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 team for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond, helping them by safeguarding operational systems and sensitive data. “It is fantastic to have Trend join the McLaren...
Emirates taps SA tech talent for IT careers
The Emirates Group is inviting interested local IT professionals to attend recruitment information sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 27 and 28 September. More than 200 future-focused tech roles are available, spanning software engineering and technical...
Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun
The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...
It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet
Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...
Turning tariffs into strategy
The imposition of import tariffs by the US calls for strategic collaboration – not just among businesses, but across sectors and borders, explain Meluleki Nzimande, partner and Shandré Smith, associate at Webber Wentzel. On 2 April, the US administration issued an...
CIOs can’t ignore the rising tide of deepfake attacks
A 2025 Gartner survey of 302 cybersecurity leaders revealed that deepfake incidents are increasingly impacting organisations, with 43% reporting at least one audio call incident and 37% experiencing deepfakes in video calls. CIOs and security leaders who underestimate...
Agentic AI to take business automation to new heights
Agentic AI is expected to play a central role in the digital transformation of enterprise systems to AI-native stacks, says data and analytics group GlobalData. Agentic AI holds much promise for improving the efficiency of enterprise workflows, reducing costs, and...
Consistency in new vehicle sales indicates stability
New vehicle sales surpassed the 50 000-unit volume for the second consecutive month during August, making the significant volume more than a mere spike as has been the case in recent times. Volumes of more than 50 000 have previously been single month spikes, making...
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Best practices for managing contract renewals
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Navigating the ESG landscape: a global perspective with regional nuances
In today's corporate world, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into executive compensation plans has become a beacon of progressive strategy, illuminating the path towards sustainability and responsible governance. By Dr Chris...
As consumer debt surges, data is critical in debt recovery
As South Africans and their pockets are impacted by rising inflation, cost-of-living increases, and a spate of interest rate hikes over the past two years, consumer debt has surged at an alarming rate. More people are turning to credit facilities to keep up with daily...
What CIOs need to consider about cloud repatriation
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Almost half of SA SMEs are vulnerable to attacks
Millions of companies have been left vulnerable in the wake of the South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission's (CIPC) recent cybersecurity breach which saw personal information being unlawfully accessed and exposed. A statement released by the...
Navigating healthcare uncertainty across Africa
While Africa continues to face challenges around healthcare accessibility and cost, there are glimmers of hope on the digital horizon, writes Rodney Taylor, MD of Guardian Eye. Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to become home to one in three people by the end of the...
How tax automation could boost the digital economy
Pundits often say that digital technology can grow GDP and raise living standards. There is merit to these claims, writes George Karageorgiades, director and cofounder of PaySpace. A 2022 paper published by Chinese researchers in the Frontiers in Public Health journal...
Reinventing the workforce in the age of GenAI
Generative AI (GenAI) has burst onto the scene. It appeared fast and is evolving even faster. It's impact on value chains will fundamentally transform the nature of work, reshaping how businesses deliver value and better experiences for employees and customers. By...
CIPC hack could have serious consequences for SA organisations
The South African Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) holds the registration details of companies, co-operatives and intellectual property rights within a vast database that comprises ID numbers, addresses, contact information and more. It has also...
Veeam recognises top African partners
Veeam Software has announced the winners of the 2023 Veeam ProPartner Awards in Africa, celebrating the achievements and dedication of Veeam Value-Added Resellers (VAR) and Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners. The award winners have successfully...
Machine Learning Engineer (Intermediate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position. We're hiring an intermediate Data Analyst / ML Engineer to grow our sim racing app's datadriven telemetry analysis features. You'll turn raw laps into actionable insights - building data pipelines, training/evaluating [URL Removed] models,...
Desktop Support Engineer
Based in Pretoria EastI don't have a job spec, but I think let's use the following as a guideline – IT support function that handles both the infrastructure (Networks, servers, etc.) and the end-user devices (desktops, laptops, printers) within an organization.This...
Systems Support & Training Administrator (CRM System – HubSpot)
?? East Rand | Full-Time | In-Office | Extensive Travel Required Our client is seeking a confident and tech-savvy (CRM system - HubSpot) Training & Support Expert/Administrator to take ownership of their CRM environment and ensure smooth system operation, strong...
Machine Learning Engineer (Intermediate) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a remote position. We're hiring an intermediate Data Analyst / ML Engineer to grow our sim racing app's datadriven telemetry analysis features. You'll turn raw laps into actionable insights - building data pipelines, training/evaluating [URL Removed] models,...
Desktop Support Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Based in Pretoria EastI don't have a job spec, but I think let's use the following as a guideline – IT support function that handles both the infrastructure (Networks, servers, etc.) and the end-user devices (desktops, laptops, printers) within an organization.This...
Systems Support & Training Administrator (CRM System – HubSpot) – Gauteng Primrose
?? East Rand | Full-Time | In-Office | Extensive Travel Required Our client is seeking a confident and tech-savvy (CRM system - HubSpot) Training & Support Expert/Administrator to take ownership of their CRM environment and ensure smooth system operation, strong...
Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager
Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...
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Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager – Western Cape Century City
Our client is looking for a Multi-Disciplinary Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.The Project Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will be responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of medium to large-scale...
Business Analyst (Supply Chain) – Western Cape Cape Town
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