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...

Critical industry attackers are changing their tactics

Today, Sophos While manufacturers in critical industries are improving their defenses against ransomware, adversaries are shifting their tactics to maintain pressure. This is according to Sophos’s latest State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production (PDF)...

Old passwords increase security threat

Kaspersky’s latest research reveals that the majority of compromised passwords not only violate password-safety guidelines but also remain unchanged for extended periods, which drastically reduces their security. Although passwords still remain one of the major...

VALR pioneers xStocks in SA

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, has launched xStocks on its platform enabling customers to gain price exposure through tokenisation of leading US-listed equities such as Tesla, Nvidia, Robinhood, Circle, and Coinbase. With this move, VALR says...

ConCourt upholds Vodacom’s latest Please Call Me appeal

The Constitutional Court has upheld Vodacom’s latest appeal in the Please Call Me case. The case, which has been in and out of the courts for two decades now, will now be referred to a new panel of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA). Vodacom will now review the...

AI emerges as an attractive target for threat actors

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. IBM’s new Cost of a Data Breach Report suggests that AI is already being seen as an easy, high-value target by threat actors. While the overall number of organisations experiencing...

Paycorp invests in global fintech

Paycorp has made a strategic investment in Currency Stream, a UK-based fintech specialising in real-time foreign exchange and multi-currency payment solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate Currency Stream’s growth in Europe and unlock new expansion opportunities...

Restraint defines consumer behaviour in  May

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite...

AI fuels push to enhance IT skills

African organisations are rushing to enhance their traditional IT skills base in the wake of accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new report by SAP, two-thirds of organisations in Africa have introduced career development initiatives...

SAPICS finds perceptions exacerbate gender gaps

Women and men in supply chain management leadership have quite different realities when it comes to workplace fairness - 89% of men asserting that career advancement opportunities are equal for both genders and only 57% of women surveyed feeling the same way. More...

Prepare now for 2026’s cybersecurity threats

As we approach 2026, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting both new challenges and opportunities for organisations worldwide. By Greg Strydom, MD of Think Tank Software Solutions Recent data highlights the urgency: 78% of South African...

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How technology is making workplaces better in 2024

In today's rapidly changing business environment, the significance of employee productivity and satisfaction cannot be overstated. They are critical elements that drive the success of any business. The landscape of the workplace has undergone a dramatic transformation...

2024 and the next technological frontier

As we bid farewell to 2023, and stand on the precipice of a transformative 2024, the convergence of three major trends - ChatGPT's ongoing influence, the surge of cloud computing, and the intersection of green energy and computing - paints a dynamic portrait of the...

Centralised data management saves lives in the mining sector

The mining sector has not escaped the move toward digitalisation, but the nature of the industry means that it faces multiple challenges when it comes to managing, protecting and storing data. One of the central factors for these challenges is the decentralised nature...

Navigating the open source landscape

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, open source software stands as a pillar of innovation, collaboration, and versatility. By Johannes Briel, senior IT security specialist - PCI QSA, QSA (P2PE) at Galix As we venture through 2023, open source presents many...

Enhanced cellular connectivity critical for farm safety

In South Africa, the safety of our rural communities, particularly on farms, is a pressing concern. Nearly 32% of South Africa's 60 million people live in these areas where the challenges of security are constantly in the spotlight. By Tobie van Schalkwyk, business...

The metamorphosis of supply chain management

Is your organisation's supply chain a crawling caterpillar or has it morphed into a sprightly, soaring butterfly? By MJ Schoemaker, president of SAPICS In recent years, supply chains have had to change dramatically. Their metamorphosis has been accelerated by chaotic...

Cyber resilience in 2024 – protect, defend, recover

Data has become a core business asset, and protecting this asset from data loss is a strategic priority, especially as new threats are constantly emerging. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault SA/SADC The escalating sophistication of cyber threats will...

What the world needs now is talent …

The world is in a permanent state of change amid technology, economy, consumer and climate change demands. By Vanisha Balgobind, talent and organisation lead for Accenture in Africa Although there have been remarkable leaps in automation and AI, company leaders will...

Mimecast acquires Elevate Security

Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security, a provider of human risk management solutions. The acquisition strengthens Mimecast's offerings by providing proactive insights and deeper visibility into human behaviors and risk, helping customers better protect the digital...

Emmanuel Raptopoulos to head new SAP region

SAP has appointed Emmanuel (Manos) Raptopoulos as the President for SAP's newly-created EMEA region. The new territory comprises BeLux, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the UK and the whole of the Middle East and Africa....

DevOps Engineer (PTA East Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:OWN and enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes to ensure secure, reliable, and seamless deployments as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions. Working closely with the Engineering...

DevOps Engineer (PTA East Hybrid) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:OWN and enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes to ensure secure, reliable, and seamless deployments as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions. Working closely with the Engineering...

Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Specialist Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for advancing the organisation's technical capabilities in specific, high-impact areas of machine learning such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning. This role combines...

Project Manager IT at QES

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Fulltime in Office / Cape Town based Value PropositionYou will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the group to some of the most...

Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer Join a mission-driven tech company shaping digital solutions for Africa's future.Cape Town | R75 000 R90 000 per month | 08:00 17:00 About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic and fast-growing technology company focused on building digital...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced data architectures and pipelines that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role involves end-to-end ownership of data solutions — from modelling and...

Project Manager IT at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Fulltime in Office / Cape Town based Value PropositionYou will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the group to some of the most...

Senior Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Senior Software Developer Join a mission-driven tech company shaping digital solutions for Africa's future.Cape Town | R75 000 R90 000 per month | 08:00 17:00 About Our ClientOur client is a dynamic and fast-growing technology company focused on building digital...

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