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...

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...

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...

Single-vendor SASE to dominate the market

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to rise to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Enterprises continue to invest in branch and...

Don’t underestimate the threat to your organisation

One of the core reasons why businesses remain vulnerable to cyberthreats is that they underestimate their risk or overestimate the strength of their existing defences. According to a recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge...

Security and resilience key to Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – One of the best-funded industries in the world is cybercrime. Indeed, it generated revenue of more than $10-trillion last year – close to double what the next-biggest industry  (pharmaceuticals) – earned. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that a...

SA channel welcomes IBM’s Power 11

Kathy Gibson reports – IBM’s Power 11 launch is one of the company’s most significant in recent years: the new technology promises to improve customers’ productivity and reduce costs, while paving the road to full artificial intelligence (AI) value. The last couple of...

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Technology and data can improve SA healthcare

Technology and data can improve and uplift communities in South Africa especially from a healthcare perspective, writes Steve Bottger, executive: software engineering at Altron Systems Integration. Imagine the potential to pinpoint and react to a cholera outbreak with...

What does the future of Android-based PoS terminals look like?

Most of us probably don’t spend that much time thinking about what operating systems are installed on the point-of-sale (PoS) terminals, also known as card machines, that allow us to buy gifts at a boutique, lunch at a food market, or even our weekly groceries. Dig a...

Itec and CBS partner to extend SA footprint

Managed business services provider Itec SA and office automation provider Corporate Business Solutions (CBS) have joined forces to enhance the availability, distribution and servicing of document management solutions across the country. Mike Murray, business...

Moonlighting – your side hustle can cost you your job

The duty of good faith and the implications of moonlighting for employees was underscored in a recent Labour Court judgment. By Mpumelelo Nxumalo, partner and Kalene Watson, senior associate from Webber Wentzel The court emphasised the necessity of proactive...

A data-based approach to solar could save more

Load-shedding has led to significant productivity and revenue losses for many businesses. This ongoing power crisis has also led to record-breaking imports of solar panels, with R8,4-billion worth of panels being imported in the second quarter of 2023 alone. By Ashley...

Cisco debuts performance insight, visibility for modern apps on AWS

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has announced new business metrics in Cisco Cloud Observability, powered by the Cisco Observability Platform to enhance business context for modern applications running on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This latest release also supports integration...

CRS provides contingency plans for potential grid collapse

CRS Technologies has announced the implementation of comprehensive contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted HR and payroll services in the event of a national power grid failure in South Africa. While industry analysts consider the likelihood of a complete grid...

Kyocera strengthens SADC foothold with Mauritius partnership

Kyocera is extending eco-friendly production printing services into the SADC region, thanks to a strategic partnership forged with Central Business Equipment (CBE) in Mauritius. CBE's acquisition of the TASKAlfa Pro 15000c signifies a significant milestone, poised to...

Overcome poor cellular coverage in corporate settings

In today’s connected world, businesses require reliable cellular connectivity to ensure communications and access to digital resources are maintained especially given the growing number of hybrid workers. Decisions are made in real time and the market demands instant...

Zafin gets best-in-class partner award from BIAN

Zafin, a provider of SaaS product and pricing platform solutions for banks, has won the 2023 Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) Best-in-Class Partner Award. The company was honoured for its contribution to further core modernisation and continuous client...

Front-End Developer – VUE & Angular at Ntice Search

Our Client is looking for a talented and experienced Front-End Developer with a strong focus on [URL Removed] and Angular to join their dynamic development team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be shaping the user experience of sophisticated web applications in...

Senior Business Analyst (ServiceNow)

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with proven experience in ServiceNow to drive business transformation initiatives. In this role, you will support one of South Africa's leading organisations, an established, recognisable brand with a strong focus on technology...

Intermediate Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Mid-Level Data Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines that support data-driven operations and analytics. This role involves developing reliable ETL processes, integrating diverse data sources, and ensuring the availability...

Machine Learning Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced machine learning solutions that drive business impact. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead complex...

Senior Business Analyst (ServiceNow) – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with proven experience in ServiceNow to drive business transformation initiatives. In this role, you will support one of South Africa's leading organisations, an established, recognisable brand with a strong focus on technology...

Senior Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

As a Systems Analyst & Developer, you'll play a key role in the analysis, design, development, and testing of medium to complex applications that power our business. You'll work alongside system designers to build innovative, scalable, and sustainable software...

Senior Data Quality Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Senior Data Quality Analyst is responsible for leading initiatives that ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of the organisation's data assets. This role involves designing and implementing data quality frameworks, monitoring key data quality metrics,...

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