With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

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...

Fully-automated vehicle assembly a reality by 2030

By 2029, only 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth - a decline from over 95% today, predicts Gartner. “The automotive sector is currently experiencing a period of AI euphoria, where many companies want to achieve disruptive value even before...

Turning screen time into growth time

In a world of mindless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, a young South African entrepreneur is offering an alternative - 20-year-old Muako Maepa has built IQ, a fresh take on quiz gaming that turns the habit of quick digital engagement into something purposeful...

End users will spend $213bn on information security this year

Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to reach $213-billion in 2025, up from $193-billion in 2024, according to Gartner. Spending is estimated to increase 12,5% in 2026 to total $240-billion. “Established security spending will continue as...

European public cloud spending holds up to tariffs

According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), public cloud services spending in Europe will total $229-billion in 2025 and will reach $452-billion by 2029, recording a five-year...

Webb telescope traces the many shapes of nebulae

Since their discovery in the late 1700s, astronomers have learned that planetary nebulae, or the expanding shell of glowing gas expelled by a low-intermediate mass star late in its life, can come in all shapes and sizes. Most planetary nebula present as circular,...

rAge 2025 levels up with new venue

rAge  (the really Awesome gaming expo) is moving to a new venue for its upcoming event on 5 to 7 December 2025, becoming one of the first events to be hosted at Fourways Mall's 50 000 square meters of covered space rooftop. Fourways Mall is undergoing a transformation...

Growing demand drives new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales powered through the 50 000-unit volume mark in July, a feat last achieved in March 2023. The positive performance continues 10 consecutive months of increased volumes, the most recent five months registering double-digit growth. July was the best...

Duxbury to distribute MikroTik in SA

Duxbury Networking has announced its official distribution partnership with networking manufacturer MikroTik. “MikroTik brings us a powerful combination of carrier-grade performance and everyday affordability. We are starting with a focused portfolio that supports...

UK organisations moving away from single cloud

Sixty percent of companies in the UK are no longer reliant on a single cloud provider, reflecting a broader effort to avoid overdependence on any one platform amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and growing concerns around digital sovereignty. This is according to...

GenAI for Procurement hits the Trough of Disillusionment

Generative AI (GenAI) for procurement has entered the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner. While some early adopters are seeing benefits, many organizations are experiencing uneven ROI or falling short of expectations, highlighting the need for a more...

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Business communication trends for 2024

Moving to the cloud is essential. Businesses that don't move to the cloud can, to some degree, add complicated layers to their legacy systems in an effort to keep up with the times, but eventually, they will be forced to make the move. By David Meintjes, CEO of...

Sharenting and security concerns

Sharing that cute photo of your kid's first day at school may have harmless intentions, but there are downsides to sharing too much information about your little ones online. This is according to Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa, who says: "It may be...

Fintech trends for 2024

Financial technology, or fintech, is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. As we look ahead to 2024, several key trends are poised to shape the landscape of the booming industry, according to Nigel Green of deVere Group. "2024 promises to be a dynamic and...

Moving from GEO to LEO could transform enterprise connectivity

Theo Van Zyl, Head of Wireless at Vox talks satellites and connectivity and the value of speed when reimagining enterprise connectivity. Latency is a keyword for connectivity, especially within organisations that demand high-speed, highly available solutions that meet...

BlueInvest Africa 2024 calls for African entrepreneurs

BlueInvest Africa is calling for African entrepreneurs eager to venture into the blue economy. Thirty outstanding projects will be handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 3 and...

SA companies need a holistic approach to BEC

As business email compromise (BEC) tactics become more sophisticated, South African organisations need a holistic response plan in place, before an attack happens, writes Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa. As technology advances, criminals are leveraging artificial...

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...

SAP Functional Consultant (Entry) 0281

Understand/workshop the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off.from users for Business Blueprint document.Basic understanding of ABAP debugging (Workbench related knowledge of new development / enhancements).SAP Configuration EWM,...

Junior Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role:The Junior Support Engineer provides first-level technical support, assists with system setup and user account management, and gains hands-on experience with IT support tools and processes. This role is designed to develop foundational technical...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Centurion

Shape the digital backbone of a future-focused enterprise designing smart, scalable, and secure systems that power business transformation. Purpose of the Role Lead the design and maintenance of enterprise-wide application and solution architecture. Drive alignment...

SAP Functional Consultant (Entry) 0281 – Gauteng Pretoria

Understand/workshop the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off.from users for Business Blueprint document.Basic understanding of ABAP debugging (Workbench related knowledge of new development / enhancements).SAP Configuration EWM,...

Frontend Developer (Angular / Java) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer to join a dynamic IT team with our client who is booming in the automotive space in Gauteng. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user...

Principal Functional Specialist

We're looking for a Principal Functional Specialist to join a high-performing environment where technology, data, and business operations meet. This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys optimising complex financial systems, ensuring accuracy across multiple data...

Junior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role: The Junior DevOps Engineer plays a supporting role in the development, deployment, and maintenance of automated systems and infrastructure. The incumbent assists senior team members with CI/CD pipeline setup, cloud configuration, and system...

Intermediate Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Purpose of the role:The Mid-Level System Support Engineer is responsible for managing and resolving complex system issues across hardware and software platforms. This role focuses on improving system performance and reliability, implementing upgrades and patches, and...

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