Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

Government, industrial sector the primary targets for cybercriminals

The government sector has emerged as the most targeted cybercrime sector for the second consecutive year - accounting for 19% of all high-severity incidents in 2025 – according to Kaspersky’s latest global Anatomy of a Cyber World report. The industrial sector closely...

Do SA products meet global safety standards?

Global trade is becoming more enforcement-driven as regulatory regimes tighten across major markets. In the European Union, market surveillance authorities continue to remove unsafe or non-compliant products through the Safety Gate system, which recorded thousands of...

Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance

Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in...

Jeff Bezos in new AI startup venture

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has thrown his weight behind Project Prometheus, a startup that aims to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to engineer and computers, cars and spacecraft. He will serve as co-CEO of the venture, alongside physicist and chemist Vik Bajaj,...

AI training initiative launched for African SMEs

AI and digital trade skills are being made available to 7 500 SMEs on the continent through the AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Programme. The new, free training initiative is a collaboration between Google and the African Continental Free Trade Area...

Top entrepreneurs, SMEs crowned at 2025 SA Small Business Awards

The 17th Annual South African Small Business Awards, hosted by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC), has honoured South Africa’s leading entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event recognised 20 outstanding winners, including Main Category Champions and...

Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future

Despite the toughest consumer climate in years, Africa’s youngest consumers are powering a potential retail reset that blends digital discovery with hyper-local focus and redefining what it means to consume, connect, and aspire. This is according to Boston Consulting...

Organisations must balance AI and human readiness to sustain value

AI will touch all IT work by 2030, according to Gartner, which says the IT estate of 2030 will be powered by humans, amplified by AI, and orchestrated by the CIO. By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI - 75% will be done by humans...

Gen Alpha’s office life will be unrecognisable to their parents

New research has revealed that Generation Alpha expect their jobs to be dramatically different to those of their parents - from the death of the daily commute and email, to working regularly with robots at work. A new study by International Workplace Group among 11 to...

Numbers drop, but breached accounts still plague SA

The latest study from cybersecurity specialists Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 36th most breached country in Q3 2025, with 100 600 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 90,6-million accounts were breached with France ranking first and accounting for 17% of all...

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The expansion of industry-specific ERP solutions

As industries have evolved, so have their needs for enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Originally conceived as versatile tools suitable for a broad array of sectors, ERP systems have proven invaluable in streamlining operations across diverse industries. By...

April 10th is when Redmi Note 13 Series changes the smartphone game

The Redmi Note 13 Series arrives in South Africa soon. Prepare for the day with key features and specials from Vodacom. Forget your birthday or Christmas, the real big day in 2024 is 10th April because that’s when Xiaomi releases the Redmi Note 13 Series in South...

SMEs play a crucial role in the global economy

According to the World Bank, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for the majority of businesses worldwide, representing about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. This is according to Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare...

A new era in skills development beckons

Is your company ready to successfully transition from Learnerships to Occupational Certificates? As the deadline of 30 June approaches for the registration of legacy learnerships, companies must ensure they are prepared for the seismic shift in the Skills Development...

For CX excellence, balance humanity with technology

In a hyper-competitive business landscape, customers will opt for the business that gives them the best experience. Khosi Ncube, chief experience officer at Rentoza, unpacks the importance of CX for the modern consumer and shares her advice on how to make CX a...

Duxbury releases dedicated switches for AV environments

Duxbury Networking has announced the availability of the range of Netgear Pro AV switches that are specifically engineered for delivering audio/video (AV) services over IP infrastructure. "Delivering IP-based AV packets to multiple conference rooms, TV screens in...

Virtual bookclub targets SA youth

The Fundza Literacy Trust has partnered with Zibuza.net and the Department of Arts, Culture and Sport to launch what it believes to be South Africa's first, cost-free virtual book club, tailored specifically for South African youth. The virtual space aims to fostering...

Adopting ITSM can deliver customer value

Virtually every business function inside an organisation requires technology to work effectively, writes Muggie van Staden, MD of Obsidian Systems. The digital 'glue' that binds all these once disparate systems is Enterprise Service Management (ESM) which breaks down...

White-label video learning could enhance corporate training

Given the breakneck pace of change in business today, the significance of efficient customer and employee training cannot be overstated. As companies strive to stay competitive, investing in the development of their people is critical, writes By Tebogo Moleta, MD and...

Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science5+ years' experience in test analysis...

Full-Stack PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Full-Stack PHP Developer Join a tight-knit team building secure, scalable cloud platforms for MSPs Remote (Anywhere in South Africa), R66,000 per month, UK Hours (8 am-5 pm) About Our Client This is a small, highly technical team building modern web applications and...

Senior Business Analyst (Retail)

Purpose of the role:To deliver significant business benefits to the Group through targeted Technology and Process initiatives that are aligned with the business unit strategy and objective, the incumbent must ensure desired business outcomes are realized through...

Database Developer

The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and test robust database solutions aligned to business and regulatory requirements.Your day-to-day will include:Analysing and interpreting business requirementsCompiling and reviewing technical design...

Business Analyst Real Estate

6 month Fixed Term Contrat - BA The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering business value through targeted technology and process initiatives aligned to business unit strategy. The role ensures business outcomes are achieved through clear requirements...

Senior Business Analyst (Retail) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Purpose of the role:To deliver significant business benefits to the Group through targeted Technology and Process initiatives that are aligned with the business unit strategy and objective, the incumbent must ensure desired business outcomes are realized through...

Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

The purpose of this role is to develop, maintain and test robust database solutions aligned to business and regulatory requirements.Your day-to-day will include:Analysing and interpreting business requirementsCompiling and reviewing technical design...

Business Analyst Real Estate – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown

6 month Fixed Term Contrat - BA The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering business value through targeted technology and process initiatives aligned to business unit strategy. The role ensures business outcomes are achieved through clear requirements...

Programme Administrator

?? We are Hiring- Programme CoordinatorLocation: Johannesburg- Northern SuburbsContract Type: 12 months contract About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and proactive Programme Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will support the management...

BI Tester

To support business intelligence initiativesMinimum Qualifications and CertificationsDegree or diploma in computer science information systems statistics or mathematicsMinimum of five years experience in a BI Tester roleBusiness Intelligence or Data Testing related...

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