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...

Nvidia’s Ising AI model could hasten quantum computing

Nvidia has announced what it believes to be the world’s first family of open source quantum AI models, Nvidia Ising, designed to help researchers and enterprises build quantum processors capable of running useful applications. To achieve useful quantum applications at...

Intel launches Core Series 3 processors

Intel has unveiled its new Intel Core™ Series 3 mobile processors, bringing advanced performance, exceptional battery life and AI-ready to value buyers, commercial and essential edge devices. Purpose-engineered for value, the new processors are designed to transform...

Data centres fuel global construction boom

The unseen forces of AI and cloud computing are never out of the news, yet behind the headlines lies a story of growth and innovation as tangible as bricks and mortar. The heavy computing power required by AI workloads - and the growing global demand for AI...

AI, cybersecurity, brand trust changing digital entertainment dynamics

There has been a major shift in the digital entertainment and tech landscape where operational AI, advanced cybersecurity, and brand reputation are becoming more critical than traditional performance marketing, according to SOFTSWISS’s 2026 iGaming Trends Report. The...

Magnificent 7 ramp up R&D, capex as AI drives revenue surge

The Magnificent 7 - Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla - ended their latest fiscal year with an unmistakable theme: escalating R&D intensity and capital spending aligned around artificial intelligence (AI), even as cash balances normalise...

Louvre heist: Surveillance systems’ passwords were shockingly simple

Official documents revealed during the ongoing investigation into the daring Louvre heist last month are shedding light on a specific cybersecurity weakness at the museum, according to a leading cybersecurity expert. The documents, covering information from 2014...

Millennium Technology Prize open for nominations

The world's leading innovation award Millennium Technology Prize will be awarded again in May 2027 with the eligibility criteria of the prize being expanded to additional future-oriented innovations aimed at improving the well-being of humankind and the planet, and to...

Vodacom reports revenue up 10,9%

Vodacom has reported an increase in revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2025, delivering ahead of it medium-term target of double-digit EBITDA growth. Revenue for the period was R8,6-billion up 10,9%. Financial services revenue increased 20,3% to R8-billion...

Business AI leapfrogs global counterparts with its Marketplace

South Africa is renowned for its ability to leapfrog its global counterparts when it comes to technology – fintech, agritech, and mobility are just some examples – and now new Mustek subsidiary, Business AI, is aiming to do the same with enterprise AI. In...

How much is your stolen card worth on the dark web?

According to recent research from NordVPN, prices for stolen payment cards on dark-web marketplaces have risen in most countries. While the global average remains around $8, some markets have jumped by as much as 444%. In South Africa, the average price climbed from...

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Solcon Capital, IFC partner to develop deep tech companies

IFC and Solcon Capital have announced a cooperation agreement aimed at identifying and nurturing investment opportunities in the deep tech sector within India and South Africa, with the goal of propelling the digital economy in these burgeoning markets. Under the...

Kortext, Vodacom Business to support higher education students

Kortext, which provides digital learning and student engagement software for higher education, has reached an agreement with Vodacom Business to provide digital learning material - including textbooks and videos - to higher education institutions in South Africa....

Dell and partners launch Limpopo Solar Community Hub

Dell Technologies, in partnership with Utelize Mobile, SITA South Africa, Computer Aid International and Amandla Community Projects, has launched the Xitlhelani Village Solar Community Hub in Limpopo. Solar Community Hubs are solar-powered internet centres that...

Jacques van Niekerk takes on global CEO role at Incubeta

Incubeta has announced the appointment of Jacques van Niekerk as the new global CEO. Having been part of the founding team at Acceleration, an early adjacent player in the marketing technology consultancy and digital transformation field, Van Niekerk went on to lead...

Obsidian partners with JetBrains

Obsidian Systems has been appointed as a JetBrains consulting partner in South Africa. JetBrains is a global software company that creates professional software development tools and advanced collaboration solutions trusted by more than 15-million users worldwide. The...

Managed SD-WAN key to navigating connectivity, security challenges

Demand for managed software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions is experiencing explosive growth as businesses grapple with new connectivity and security challenges. SD-WAN plays an essential role in facilitating cloud migrations and hybrid working models...

AFSUG GM promoted to CEO

Amanda Gibbs has been promoted to the position of CEO of the African SAP User Group (AFSUG), effective from 1 March 2024. In this key role, she will work closely with the AFSUG board's core leadership team and the board of directors to further advance the strategic...

Ericsson and MTN Group in sustainability, digital skills MoU

Ericsson and MTN Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability, digital skills, and education across Africa. The announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona. In terms of the MoU, Ericsson and MTN Group will...

Subaru partners with Dell Technologies for driver assist technology

Subaru is teaming with Dell Technologies to help improve driver safety through the powerful combination of AI and high-performance storage. "Subaru is driving massive innovation through data to give motorists an extra set of eyes and an extra foot on the brake while...

C/C++ Software Engineer (Centurion) – Gauteng Centurion

ENVIRONMENT:MITIGATE risk on projects as your embedded developer skillset is sought to be the next C/C-++ Software Engineer wanted by a leading provider of Electronic Systems to join its team. This role will be primarily focused on the taking products through the RTCA...

Technology Systems Administrator

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a mission-driven conservation organisation focused on the management and rehabilitation of protected areas across Africa. The role is for a Technology Systems Administrator, responsible for the day-to-day administration, technical support,...

IT Security Engineer(TTD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Unlock the Future: Senior IT Security EngineerAre you a tech wizard ready to rev up your career with the ultimate driving machine?We're engineering the digital backbone of a global powerhouse! Dive into innovation, safeguard identities across clouds, and join a squad...

Senior BPO/Workflow Solution Architect

DBN000206 – Senior BPO/Workflow Solution Architect – PinetownPurpose of the Job:To lead the end-to-end design of digital workflows and integrations, translating business requirements into scalable, well-architected solutions.Required Qualifications:5–10+ years in...

Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Business Analyst (Telephony / Contact Centre) to join them on an independent contract basisBusiness Analyst We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong telephony and contact centre exposure...

Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre

The job purpose is to develop, maintain and test database solutions in line with FIC business requirements.• Analyse- and interpret of business requirements documents • Compile and review of technical design specification • Develop and maintain of database views,...

Software Implementation Engineer (AI & Agentic Workflows)

DBN000213 - Software Implementation Engineer (AI & Agentic Workflows) - PretoriaPurpose of the Job:To lead the way in the "Agentic Era." Your goal is to design, implement, and optimize self-sufficient AI agents that serve as our enterprise clients' digital...

Junior Software Developer

Launch your tech career where finance meets innovation and relocate to the Cayman Islands. Is this you? You're a curious and detail-driven problem solver with a passion for coding and automation. Whether independently or in a team, you thrive in solving data...

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