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​" –...

Micro tech signals the future for heart health

A tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, has been successfully implanted in the chamber of a patient’s heart in a minimally invasive procedure at Netcare Unitas Hospital. Cardiologist Dr Jean Vorster and electrophysiologist Dr Jane Moses...

Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

Optix, the South African company that provides driver safety management and fleet efficiency solutions, is celebrating 25 years as it undertakes significant international growth. This year, the company has made global senior hires and increased investment in...

Amazon’s 1,5-million workforce dwarves its rivals

In the world of tech titans, revenue and profit are measured in hundreds of billions of dollars - and their workforce comes in tens of thousands of people. And while Apple remains the top earner in this elite group - raking in nearly $3 000 per second (meaning it...

New phishing threat uses fake HR updates

Kaspersky has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalised emails and attached documents disguised as HR policy updates. This campaign marks a significant escalation in phishing tactics, with attackers tailoring not only the email...

AI could improve accuracy of Earth-observing satellites

Cloud cover can keep optical instruments on satellites from clearly capturing Earth’s surface – but artificial intelligence could go a long way towards mitigating this. Still in testing, JPL’s Dynamic Targeting uses AI to avoid imaging clouds, yielding a higher...

End-user spending on information security to hit $213bn

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...

Critical cybersecurity warning sounded

With cybercrime now officially ranked as the top business risk in South Africa, NEC XON has issued a critical alert about the dual threat of massive credential theft and AI-powered cyberattacks sweeping across the region. With rising incidents and evolving threat...

Cape Town ranked as one of the best workcation cities

In its third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the world’s leading workcation city for 2025, overtaking strong competition from the likes of Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest. Cape Town features...

AI companies account for 40% of the most valuable unicorns

Over the past three years, the AI sector has produced more unicorns, companies valued at over one billion dollars, than any other industry, and that trend has continued into 2025. Of the 50 new companies that joined this prestigious list, 28 operate in the AI space....

Tariffs are rising: We must build resilience now

There has been a noticeable shift in global trade, and while it might feel distant, it is already knocking on South Africa’s door. Tariffs are climbing again, fast, and hard, writes Goitseona Raseroka, supply chain lead for Accenture, Africa. Our research shows that...

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Embrace next-generation surveillance for safer cities

With the South African government highlighting the importance of building smart cities by integrating advanced technologies to make them more resilient and liveable, the role of next-generation network video and surveillance technologies cannot be ignored. Slade...

How businesses can stay cybersafe this holiday season

It's that time of the year, brimming with vacations, gifts, shopping, and get-togethers. It's also a very opportune time for cybercriminals. We drop our guards the most during the holidays, providing plenty of opportunities for criminals to strike. You can expect many...

Energising Africa’s potential key to prosperity, sustainability

A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration to see the continent rise. Among them were top energy and infrastructure gatherings that confirmed Africa could become the world's largest energy market....

MTN SA launches Skills Academy

MTN South Africa has launched the MTN Skills Academy, a platform aiming to equip young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital age. Providing a range of courses and training programmes in areas such as coding, web development, digital...

Entersekt acquires Modirum 3-D Secure

Entersekt has acquired the Modirum 3-D Secure software business from digital payment security provider Modirum, for an undisclosed sum. Modirum is a leader in enabling authenticated, card-not-present payments with a history dating back 25 years. Modirum's cloud-based...

Vertiv acquisition boosts liquid cooling portfolio

Vertiv has announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd, a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling technology and certain assets, including...

A snapshot of the FAANG landscape

It has proved to be a mixed quarter for the mighty FAANG+ stocks (comprised of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google and Microsoft). Fred Razak, chief trading strategist at CMTrading, shares the influences shaping their trajectories and offers insights into what...

CIO challenges – and how to fix them

Across industries, as technology becomes more central to business operations the role of a CIO is increasingly broad. By Dean Wolson, GM:  Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, southern Africa From digital transformation to the carbon footprints of data centres, CIOs...

Key factors in processing payroll in Africa

The workplace has undergone rapid transformation and as businesses transition to compete in the digital economy, business leaders have to take into consideration the impact on core disciplines - especially human capital management and payroll. When it comes to Africa,...

Machine Learning Developer – Upper Highway KZN

DBN000166 – MACHINE LEARNING DEVELOPER – KLOOF KZN Purpose of the job:To offer analytical support and expertise by utilizing AI and machine learning techniques, procedures, algorithms, and systems to glean insights and information from a variety of data types.Required...

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,...

Front-End Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-End Developer to join their dynamic IT team in South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on global-scale digital transformation initiatives within a cutting-edge IT...

Data Scientist

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the hunt for a Data Scientist who can make machines think smarter than humans. Based in George — where your models run fast and the coffee runs faster — you'll join a team that's redefining how data drives business. They're not here to...

Senior Data Integration/ Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Design and implement advanced data integration pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Architect scalable integration solutions across multiple systems and platforms. Ensure optimal data flow and system interoperability through efficient API and...

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