SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

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...

Fibre-led broadband key for SA’s fixed communications

Fixed communication services revenue in South Africa is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4,1% during 2025-2030. Broadband, led by fiber-optic (FTTH/B) and accelerating fibre rollouts, will be the primary growth engine, while fixed wireless...

Africa well-positioned  to leapfrog into digital trade

Africa is exceptionally well-positioned to leverage DEAs, cloud, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and strategic partnerships to leapfrog into a more digital, inclusive trade system. This is among the findings of Standard Chartered’s "Future...

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...

How AI can help solve SA’s water crisis

South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. By Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of The Water Institute of Southern Africa, and Dr Dr Ashton...

Crypto scammers target victims via Google Forms

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a...

MetroFibre opens Steeledale store

MetroFibre has opened its fifth Fibre Experience store in Steeledale, South of Johannesburg, marking another milestone in it bid to make high-speed fibre connectivity accessible to underserved communities. The new Steeledale store opened on 25 July 2025 joins...

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Rethinking cybersecurity by bridging the accessibility divide

One of the legacies to emerge from the pandemic is the accelerated digital transformation that companies had to undergo, in some instances, overnight. Brian Pinnock, vice-president: sales engineering at Mimecast On one hand, digitalisation has endowed society with...

SMEs get a boost from Cape Town’s smart supplier programme

The eighth annual Smart Supplier Readiness Programme has been launched by the City of Cape Town. This initiative aims to grow and support small businesses. It will empower them to engage effectively with corporate supply chains and access new and larger contract...

SA fleets face internal and external pressures

The upcoming year, 2024, looms heavy with geopolitical upheaval and economic instability, setting the stage for what could be the greatest election year of our lifetime. Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet, explores the most important trends for commercial...

Nedbank announces R10m Green Economy Fund

Nedbank has set up its Green Economy Fund with an initial capital of R10-million. Poovi Pillay, executive head of corporate social investment at Nedbank, says the fund is intended to provide funding for up to 100 start-ups in the waste, water, energy and agricultural...

AppsFlyer acquires oolo

Marketing measurement, attribution, and data analytics company AppsFlyer has acquired oolo, an AI-powered user acquisition and monetisation decision-making platform. "Adapting to the ever-changing digital ecosystem requires innovative solutions that can offer...

Campaigners demand that African leaders end fossil fuel investment

African climate campaigners and renewable energy industry advocates convened a press conference at COP28 in Dubai this week, urging African leaders to put their communities first and reject new fossil fuel investments. "The climate crisis continues to impact the...

New CFO for Liquid Intelligent Technologies

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the appointment of Lerato Dipuo Phueginia Pule as chief financial officer (CFO) for its South Africa operations, effective 1 February 2024. Deon Geyser, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa, says: "I am...

Africa Data Centre, iOCO join forces

iOCO has selected Africa Data Centres as a partner for data centre services to expand its range of digital business offerings to the market. The partnership will open up Africa Data Centres' capabilities to a broader range of customers, offering them a wider choice of...

Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800k for climate solutions

Eight African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100 000. They will also receive a comprehensive mentorship and coaching as part of a 12-month accelerator program. Since...

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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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Build, train, and validate predictive and statistical models. Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify patterns, trends, and insights. Support the development and refinement of machine learning algorithms. Assist in collecting, cleaning, and transforming...

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