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​" –...

‘Permacrisis’ puts telecoms, data centres under financial pressure

There has been a decisive pivot in the global telecoms and data centre sectors towards sharper operational, regulatory and financial pressures, according to BDO Global’ 2025/26 Telecommunications Risk Factor Survey. The findings align closely with BDO’s Global Risk...

Private sector the engine for Africa’s long-term transformation

With its youthful population and abundant mineral and energy resources, Africa is brimming over with opportunities. But the continent will only realise its full potential if the private sector takes a leading role in addressing the roadblocks to growth and investment....

New backdoor targets MS Exchange servers

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customised malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting Exchange...

Leadership shake-up at Rain

Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO of rain, has stepped away from his executive position and moved into a strategic advisory role on the board. Conrad Leigh, previously the chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. Brandon Leigh will take on...

New blood test could make it easier to spot TB in children

In an important breakthrough that could transform how childhood tuberculosis (TB) is diagnosed, scientists have identified a small set of blood proteins that accurately signal TB disease in children, even in the absence of reliable sputum samples. Published in Nature...

Luno debuts tokenised US stocks

Luno has launched international tokenised stocks and ETFs, which will be available for South Africans in early August 2025. Through Luno, South Africans will have easy access to more than 60 of the world's most valuable US-listed companies and indices, without needing...

Hybrid working boosts productivity

Businesses that empower employees to use local workspaces and offices as part of their hybrid working approach could boost productivity by 11% over the next five years. This is according to new global research from International Workplace Group (IWG) and Arup. This...

Developing countries urged to add more value

The world still has a long way to go in breaking commodity dependence, a situation where a country makes more than 60% of its merchandise export earnings from commodities. Such goods can be broadly categorised into three categories: energy, mining and agriculture – be...

Saffers embrace tech as a tool for progress

South Africans are not just keeping pace with global tech trends, they’re embracing them with confidence. According to the latest YouGov Profiles data, analysed by consumer insights agency KLA, South Africans have shown consistently positive attitudes toward emerging...

ICT leads SA’s record VC sector

Despite global economic uncertainties and constrained exit environments, Southern Africa’s venture capital (VC) sector closed off 2024 with a record R13,35-billion in active investments across 1 325 deals, up 24% year-on-year. These results were unveiled in the 2025...

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Human touch helps in navigating fibre Internet woes

Fibre network operators (FNOs) and Internet service providers (ISPs) are constantly bombarded with calls from customers and subscribers regarding their fibre internet service – the connection, its up-time, speed, etc. Who is responsible for fixing their fibre internet...

The power of proactive fraud detection

Fraudulent activities, prevalent in both the private and public sector, pose significant challenges to organisations and their stakeholders. There has been a noticeable shift in employing different methods and tools (such as cutting-edge AI and data analytics) which...

Pick n Pay adds gamification to loyalty programme

Pick n Pay Smart Shopper has introduced “Smart Hopper’”, a game in its relaunched app which customers can play daily to win vouchers, helping them save even more. The gameplay involves customers navigating through several levels, reminiscent of classic arcade games,...

FNB adds UPS systems to keep ATMs running

FNB has announced plans to improve the operational resilience of its ATM network across the country through installing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems in more than 1 000 standalone ATMs, allowing customers to access services even during power outages. The...

Are ESG-related expenses tax deductible?

The sustainability of economies and in turn, society, largely hinges on how well we adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Given that naturally this comes at some cost, the tax deductibility of related expenses comes into focus. Cor Kraamwinkel, partner...

Talk to kids about internet safety

In a world where we are more connected than ever, it's important to ensure that the oldest members of the family right down to the youngest have the skills to stay safe online. Emmanuel Tzingakis, technical lead: sub-Saharan Africa at Trend Micro, shares tips and...

How tech can enhance the classroom

Technology in the classroom is inevitable. Our modern world relies on technology, and people should be literate and capable of digital technologies. At the same time, many of us are actively adopting technology because it is so beneficial. But these needs place our...

How edge computing and SASE can transform industries

Edge computing and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) are two technologies poised to revolutionise business operations across diverse industries. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies These innovations offer a multitude of advantages,...

Cultivate resilience to help manage life’s challenges

The unpredictable ebb and flow of life's challenges can unsettle even the strongest person. In a global survey (including 34 countries) conducted by Ipsos, stress was most prevalent in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India, Mexico, Peru, Turkey and South Africa. By Dr...

Huawei launches Seeds for the Future 2023

Huawei launched it Seeds for the Future 2023 programme in Johannesburg yesterday. Seeds for the Future is Huawei's global CSR flagship ICT student training programme, running in South Africa since 2016 in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital...

IT Systems Monitoring Operator at FS Performance Consulting

Job Opportunity: IT Systems Monitoring OperatorLocation: Cape Town (Office based)Salary: R12 000 - R12 500 per monthJob Type: Contract Are you a proactive individual with a passion for IT operations? We're looking for a detail-oriented IT Operator to join our team and...

Deal Analyst

An investment company with a keen interest in business funding is seeking a Deal Analyst to join their credit team in the cozy southern suburbs of Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance and a desire to learn about the SMME lending...

Deal Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

An investment company with a keen interest in business funding is seeking a Deal Analyst to join their credit team in the cozy southern suburbs of Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finance and a desire to learn about the SMME lending...

Sales and Application Specialist – Laboratory

Leading medical equipment supplier situated in JHB North is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their laboratory division.Experience requiredFluent in English, verbal and written;3-5 years experience in the medical field;3-5 years experience in a...

Sales and Application Specialist – Laboratory – Gauteng Midrand

Leading medical equipment supplier situated in JHB North is looking for a Sales and Application Specialist to join their laboratory division.Experience requiredFluent in English, verbal and written;3-5 years experience in the medical field;3-5 years experience in a...

Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our international client has redefined the approach to addressing client security needs by reshaping support strategies, tapping into existing client technologies, optimising or complementing their current resources, all while aligning seamlessly with...

Data Analyst (Research/NGO exp) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg seeks a strategic-thinking Data Analyst who will enhance its internal analytical capacity, support strategic insights, and ensure high-quality data governance and use across the organisation and network. You...

Data Analyst (Research/NGO exp) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A Community Upliftment Programme based in Joburg seeks a strategic-thinking Data Analyst who will enhance its internal analytical capacity, support strategic insights, and ensure high-quality data governance and use across the organisation and network. You...

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