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​" –...

Is AI choosing your Xmas gifts this year?

While artificial intelligence (AI) has become a regular part of the business environment, home assistance, and everyday consumer experiences, not many would have expected AI tools to transform holiday shopping. However, a rising number of consumers are now embracing...

Financial sector came under sustained attack in 2026

The 2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, including within the financial sector.  According to the report, in 2025, the financial sector navigated a...

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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Qlik acquires Mozaic Data

Qlik has announced the acquisition of Mozaic Data (Mozaic), an AI-driven data management technology. "Organizations are increasingly seeking to create domain-centric data products that transcend data integration and quality. There's an elevated expectation within the...

For hybrid work the right collaboration tech is key

The information and communication technologies (ICT), finance, and real estate sectors, while not the largest industries in South Africa, are still heavyweights in their own right. By Andrew Bourne, regional head - Africa at Zoho In 2021, the country’s ICT sector...

Employee-driven workplaces are the future for businesses

The workplace of the future will be employee-driven, which means employers will offer staff much more than just the pay cheque. The post-Covid-19 worker demands recognition and access to resources that will help them develop their skills and nurture their development...

Why we should embrace AI in education 

Despite the significant benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, lingering concerns persist. Many worry that tools like ChatGPT are here to take their jobs. By Ashley Bruyns, head of engineering at Altron Systems Integration  In addition to professional...

Tech trends affecting the security sector in 2024

Even for those of us who have been working in the technology industry for decades, the pace of change over the past 12 months has been extraordinary. By Johan Paulsson, chief technology officer at Axis Once again, we’re left in no doubt that technological innovations...

How to ignite your purpose in 2024

Tired of "same old, same old" mornings? As the new year starts, many of us have a desire for a fresh start, a chance to ditch the mundane and ignite our true spark. But beyond resolutions and gym memberships, lies a deeper quest: finding your purpose, your reason for...

What can businesses expect in 2024?

Ask most South Africans what they expect in 2024, and you’ll get comments about Eskom, elections and tightening budgets. But what are tech business owners expecting in 2024? Here are some predictions for the coming year?   The US economy will continue to affect...

AI and the world of work in 2024

Our collective professional lives are set for a fundamental shake-up in the year ahead as the unprecedented impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is felt across job functions and in every industry. By Genevieve Koolen, human resources director at SAP Africa Does the...

What is data encryption?

Keeping information from unauthorised eyes is a practice as old as recording information. Regents would add their seal into wax to stop snoops from reading orders. Warring nations spend great expense and effort to break the codes of their opponents. And in the modern...

IT Systems Manager – Gauteng Sandton

IT Systems ManagerElevate your IT career with a leading hospitality group!R 700,000 - R 880,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic hospitality group dedicated to providing exceptional accommodation experiences to travelers. As the IT Systems Manager, you will play a crucial...

Senior Microsoft Engineer

Job Summary:The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT...

Senior Microsoft Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Job Summary:The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT...

Senior Information Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a seasoned Senior Information Security Analyst to join their teams in the Western cape. Work and collaborate with Dynamic teams, architects and stakeholders on a hybrid model and expand your skillset...

X2 Senior Full-Stack Developer at Adapt IT

Introduction The EasyRoster (ER) division is a division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing our signature application EasyRoster. EasyRoster enables you to optimize the scheduling and deployment of your workforce to client sites, resulting in improved...

X2 Senior Full-Stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The EasyRoster (ER) division is a division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing our signature application EasyRoster. EasyRoster enables you to optimize the scheduling and deployment of your workforce to client sites, resulting in improved...

Software Consultant

Junior/Intermediate Software Account Executive EMEA Join a fast-growing software solutions team helping businesses work smarter.Remote (South Africa) | R20,000/month basic + commission | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing automation consultancy...

Software Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Junior/Intermediate Software Account Executive EMEA Join a fast-growing software solutions team helping businesses work smarter.Remote (South Africa) | R20,000/month basic + commission | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing automation consultancy...

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