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​" –...

AI-driven cartels challenge traditional antitrust systems

Digital cartels and algorithmic coordination could threaten antitrust processes and automatically collaborate on pricing. This was one of the topics under discussion at the 10th Anniversary International Conference “Antitrust Policy: Science, Practice, Education...

Those harmless utilities could be adware in disguise

Check Point researchers identified a network of Android applications on Google Play masquerading as harmless utility and emoji-editing tools. But, behind their cheerful icons, these apps created a persistent background advertising engine - one that kept running even...

AI video market prepares for 32% CAGR

The global AI video market size is estimated to reach $42,29-billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. AI video technologies provide substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements by...

SA businesses are ready to reap AI benefits

A new survey reveals that 77% of South African business decision-makers are ready to adopt AI tools immediately – and more than half are already experiencing measurable outcomes. These findings point to a tech-savvy market that is not just exploring AI, but actively...

The high price of flawed hiring practices

Poor candidate experiences in corporate hiring don’t only drive away top talent, they also inflict lasting damage on company reputations, and organisations would do well to consider the unintended impact of flawed hiring practices, a leadership expert says. “South...

Covid survivors show high rates of neuropsychiatric symptoms

New research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) found a high burden of persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms in South African Covid-19 survivors, even up to two years after infection. Despite extensive testing, the researchers found no reliable early blood...

New spyware is disguised as legal threats

Kaspersky has detected a rapidly escalating malicious campaign that has targeted over 1 100 corporate users since June 2025. The attackers pose as a legal firm and in their emails threaten recipients with lawsuits over alleged domain name patent violations, aiming to...

SA businesses urged to prepare for possible tariffs

South African import and export businesses face a challenging environment due to potentially significant tariffs imposed by the US. Verto South Africa, a cross-border payments provider, has put together practical advice to help businesses navigate these complex trade...

How SA can drive an AI economy

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new wave of technological, social and economic transformation – and South African businesses must get on board to reap the many benefits it offers. This is...

Public sector leverages technology to empower citizens

Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Technology uptake in the public sector is going to be critical if South Africa is to realise its digital transformation ambitions. The foundation of transformation is connectivity, and infrastructure...

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Email security still critical

Email compromise still accounts for around 90% of breaches that occur within business on a daily basis, something that, in most instances, can be blamed on user error. "New and evolving threats are landing in users' mailboxes daily, particularly within the hybrid...

Understand the language of connectivity

In an age where connectivity is the foundation of our digital existence, understanding the complexities of modern connectivity offerings is critical. By Craig Blignaut, product manager: WiFi and Theo Van Zyl, head of wireless at Vox The Internet, a global network of...

Will NHI Bill wipe out medical insurance?

The NHI Bill does not contain any clarity on how South Africa's large and complex medical schemes and insurance industry will be affected. By Lenee Green, partner; Mateen Memon, associate; and Mariam Ismail, trainee attorney at Webber Wentzel On 12 June 2023, the...

Digital tech improves claim management, CX

Getting an insurance claim processed can be an extremely frustrating and time-consuming process for both the broker and the client unless the insurer is clear on its communication with the clients and treats each client as a priority. By Debbie George, head of broker...

Africa is reaping the benefits of digital payments

There's no escaping the fact that cash still plays an incredibly important role in Africa. According to McKinsey, cash still accounts for approximately 90% of payments across the continent. But, things are changing with more and more businesses and consumers adopting...

What the future holds for cybercrime

The world of work experienced a significant transformation in late 2022 with the introduction of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in the global market. This breakthrough technology has shifted from being a mere possibility to a tangible reality. However, it is...

Wetility raises close to R1bn in funding

Business is all about solving problems which customers are willing to pay for. South Africa currently has an energy crisis and entrepreneurs who can alleviate the pain felt by most South African households are likely to be in demand. One of the entrepreneurs solving...

The future of innovative business lies at the edge

With the rapid evolution of technology, businesses worldwide are embracing strategies that place customers at the heart of their operations. One pivotal technology leading this change is edge computing. This is according to Nathi Dube, director of PBT Innovation at...

Embracing generative AI to automate CX

For a very long time, artificial intelligence (AI) has promised a lot while remaining inaccessible to ordinary people. You'd read a headline about legal researchers using an AI tool to fight traffic fines or medical scientists using it to more accurately identify...

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Junior Application Support Engineer Kickstart your IT career supporting data-driven solutions that power business efficiency.Durban (Office-based) R15 000 R20 000 | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a growing, technology-driven organisation specialising in...

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The Systems Analyst supports the business by helping them to transform operational objectives into business solutions by gathering, analyzing and translating their specific needs into clear, unambiguous business requirements and functional specifications, and ensuring...

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We are seeking a motivated and skilled Intermediate Java Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development experience, a solid understanding of software development best practices, and the ability to work within...

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