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​" –...

Data centre sales drive Ethernet switch growth

The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,7-billion in revenue in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), a 35,2% year-over-year (YoY) increase, fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to...

Enterprise WLAN grew 7,8% in Q3

The enterprise worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market grew 7,8% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25) compared to 3Q24 to reach $2,7-billion, building on the market’s growth momentum from the previous quarter, according to results published in the...

Microsoft patches vulnerabilities exposed by Check Point

Microsoft has released the final patches for six newly discovered Windows vulnerabilities identified by Check Point Research, including one rated as critical. These vulnerabilities could crash entire systems or allow attackers to run malicious code, posing real risks...

Is the biggest business enemy actually on the inside?

IBM, the largest industrial research organisation in the world, has found that malicious insider threats caused the most expensive data breaches in 2024 - costing an average of $4,99-million per incident – and these already-elusive breaches are becoming harder to...

Why SA is a hidden powerhouse for global executive search

South Africa is known for many things – mineral wealth, natural beauty, innovation, and sporting excellence. But, increasingly, it is also becoming recognised as a high-value hub for global executive search services. By Jeremy Bossenger, MD of BossJansen Executive...

KZN programme hits 100% employment

In a milestone moment for youth empowerment and job creation, 50 young people from KwaZulu-Natal have graduated from the province’s flagship KZN Job Creation Partnership Initiative with an unprecedented 100% employment placement rate. Every graduate has already...

NTT Data partners with Google Cloud

NTT Data has announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to drive industry-specific cloud and AI solutions. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $723-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024. The...

Absa adds Home Affairs services to banking app

Absa has joined the Department of Home Affairs initiative to bring Smart ID and Passport services to the Absa Banking App for the bank’s clients. The collaboration is an overhaul of the existing pilot project that has been in existence since 2016. Absa was part of the...

Take control with the SCAM framework

With cybercrime surging across Africa and sophisticated scams targeting everyone from job seekers to business executives, the need for fraud awareness has never been more critical. South Africa is amongst the most targeted countries on the continent when it comes to...

African Development Bank backs AI training for Agenda 2063

The African Development Bank is supporting a new artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. Through its joint secretariat support office (JSSO), the...

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The role of subscription services in the payment landscape

After 2023 was defined by economic challenges and unexpected disruptions, South African consumers are gearing up for a more resilient and predictable 2024. The SpendTrend Report by Visa and Discovery Bank revealed a noticeable increase in online spending (up 13%...

Louise Steenekamp is new AFSUG vice-chair

The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) Board has unanimously appointed Louise Steenekamp as its new vice-chair, effective 15 February 2024. Having served on the AFSUG Board since January 2020, Steenekamp brings with her over two decades of extensive experience within the...

SA’s economic future depends on these five uncomfortable truths

When it comes to youth capital, South Africa is rich with opportunity. We have a young population who are hungry for knowledge and skills, and eager to work. By Aunyana Moloisane, MD of Optimi Workplace If given half a chance, they have the power to transform the...

NEC XON unlocks Fortinet Engage Preferred Services Partner status

NEC XON has been named an Engage Preferred Services Partner (EPSP) within Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program, for South Africa, Namibia, Kenya and Nigeria, with partner entities operating across sub-Saharan Africa. As an Engage Preferred Services Partner, NEC XON...

IBM debuts LinuxONE 4 Express

The new IBM LinuxONE 4 Express extends performance, security and AI capabilities of LinuxONE to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and within new data centre environments. The pre-configured rack mount system is designed to offer cost savings and to remove...

Can AI find your next C-suite hire?

AI is revolutionising business and we're all beginning to relax with it as we learn that it is generally to be welcomed rather than feared. By Dudu Mbatha, senior search consultant at Mindworx As a tool, it is excellent at making tasks less time-consuming and more...

Fighting fraud and financial crimes in the GenAI age

In today's increasingly digital world, fraud and financial crime has become a significant concern. By Marcin Nadolny, head of EMEA fraud, fincrime and data science at SAS Global research shows that 2022 saw a 72% increase in fraudulent activity while almost a quarter...

Prioritising data privacy and security

Ensuring data privacy and security isn't just a checkbox on the chief data officers (CDOs) to-do list - it's a continuous journey towards resilience and trust. By prioritising data governance, strengthening security measures, and fostering collaboration across...

Government urged to prioritise AI in education

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been comprehensively embraced in the private sector in South Africa in less than a year, but more must be done to ensure that the public sector - and especially students in public schools and universities - are also empowered and...

Snr IT Technician

Description/Synopsis: A leader in the financial services sector is looking for a Snr IT Technician to join their team. The role will oversee the management of IT infrastructure, systems security, and user support across the business. The successful candidate will...

Desktop Support – Western Cape Oakdale

To support a multi-user computing environment and ensure continuous, optimal performance of IT services and support systems.Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to the following:Support and maintain IT infrastructure (server rooms, server software,...

Network Engineer (Level 2) – Gauteng Roodepoort

Level 2 Network Engineer with a background in managed services, skilled in integrating and problem-solving in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Cisco Internetworking, VPNs, and firewalls.This is a full-time, office-based position (not hybrid). Working hours are 10:30 AM...

Snr IT Technician – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Description/Synopsis: A leader in the financial services sector is looking for a Snr IT Technician to join their team. The role will oversee the management of IT infrastructure, systems security, and user support across the business. The successful candidate will...

Business Analyst – Retail (6 months)

ResponsibilitiesElicit, analyze, and document business requirements across the retail value chain.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions and support implementation.Support the development and execution of project plans aligned with business...

Contract Support Engineer (Oil and Gas) Congo – Expat

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Job SummaryTo support a multi-user computing environment and ensure continuous, optimal performance of IT services and support systems.Job RequirementsEE position:Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged people.Qualifications and Experience:Driver's...

Business Analyst – Retail (6 months) – Remote Remote

ResponsibilitiesElicit, analyze, and document business requirements across the retail value chain.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions and support implementation.Support the development and execution of project plans aligned with business...

Desktop Support – Western Cape Oakdale

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