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...

Half of SA workers are punished for cybersecurity mistakes

When a South African employee makes an honest cybersecurity mistake, the response inside their organisation is close to a coin flip, with just half of organisations responding with coaching or learning support. The other half either pairs that support with a formal...

Liquidations are down but businesses remain under pressure

The latest liquidation statistics released by Statistics South Africa show a welcome decline in business liquidations during July 2026, but the data should not be interpreted as a sign that financial pressures facing South African businesses have eased significantly....

CV screening blocks opportunities for first-time job-seekers

Most entry-level hiring in South African retail and quick-service restaurants still begins with a curriculum vitae (CV). But that first step removes the majority of people who would perform well in these roles, which means employers reporting difficulty filling...

Deadline looms for mobile network operators’ zero-rating obligations

The clock is ticking for South Africa's major mobile network operators to fulfil their legal obligation of zero-rating information and services that carry social value. Companies like MTN, Vodacom and Cell C have been given until 15 January 2027 to make the digital...

How do South Africans spend their commute?

A new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that, while South Africans travel in different ways, they also spend their commuting time differently. Drawing on a nationwide survey of 2 198 commuters and 100...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

Address the gender pay gap by fixing the reward system behind it

Closing the gender pay gap requires moving beyond annual statistical reporting and addressing the underlying remuneration structures that create inequality in the first place. This is according to Lindiwe Sebesho, master reward specialist and executive committee...

AI fraud is outpacing banking defences

South Africans are increasingly being targeted by AI-generated fraudsters who sound just like bank employees. However, many local banks are still struggling with legacy tech, slow change processes, limited data visibility, and a risk that is growing faster than their...

AI inference costs set to soar

AI inference costs per agentic workflow will increase more than five-fold through 2028 according to Gartner. As AI products evolve from assistive features to multistep execution, product leaders face a new margin challenge with falling model prices subsidising more...

AI is making call centres more expensive

The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has embraced AI as a technology capable of improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experiences, and supporting business growth. But inside South African call centres, the opposite is quietly happening,...

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Micros SA is a new  Oracle NetSuite reseller

Micros South Africa has been appointed as an official NetSuite reseller partner, expanding its cloud ERP offering for local businesses looking to modernise finance, inventory, order management, CRM and supply chain operations. The appointment enables Micros South...

SA set to experience first Amazon Prime Day

Prime Day, Amazon’s flagship annual global shopping event exclusive to Prime members, is taking place for the first time in South Africa from 23 to 29 June. Anyone can sign up to Amazon Prime for a 30-day free trial or join Prime billed monthly at R59/month or...

Xero unveils new AI-powered tools

Xero has released a set of new tools to help accountants and bookkeepers spend less time on admin and more time with clients. The updates reflect Xero’s vision in South Africa for the “elevated practice”: one with the structure to see real-time data and uncover...

SOTRU bridges the gap to stop supplier fraud

South African verification and secure communication platform SOTRU Identity and Communications aims to tackle a fraud problem that traditional KYC and KYB checks were never built to solve: impersonation and payment fraud that happens after a supplier has been...

Cancer gaming app aims to transform health education

South Africa continues to face a rising cancer burden, with many diagnoses still only occurring at advanced stages when treatment becomes more complex and outcomes less favourable. While awareness efforts have made progress, significant gaps remain, particularly among...

NEC XON named as Fortinet’s most certified partner

NEC XON has been named Fortinet’s Most Certified Partner of the Year, recognising one of the most highly skilled Fortinet practices in the market. The accolade is based on 83 Fortinet certifications held by 24 engineers, spanning the full Fortinet Security Fabric...

Vumacam helps recover hijacked vehicle in Alexandra 

A hijacked vehicle was successfully recovered in Alexandra following a swift, coordinated response supported by Vumacam Proof and local law enforcement teams. The incident began when an eyewitness, who was stuck in traffic, captured video footage of a reported...

Finalists for SAS CTF qualifiers announced

Kaspersky has announced eight finalists of this year’s SAS CTF qualifying round, the company’s annual competition for professional CTF players and seasoned security experts, that outperformed more than 1 100 participants. With the winners advancing now to the offline...

AI and real-time monitoring are reshaping African investment decisions

Before financing a large agricultural project in central Africa, investors needed to answer a deceptively simple question: would there be enough water to sustain crops year after year? In many projects on the continent, questions like this are hard to answer with...

Managed firewalls positioned as active protection

South African organisations are increasingly dependent on connected systems, cloud platforms, remote access, and digital customer service. Yet many still treat firewall protection as something configured once and revisited only when there is a problem. IPT, a managed...

ISO Consultant (12-Month Contract)

Our client, a well-established national provider of portable air and energy solutions, with operations across five regions, is seeking an experienced ISO Consultant to lead the implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS) across its operations. This is a...

ISO Consultant (12-Month Contract) – Gauteng Midrand

Our client, a well-established national provider of portable air and energy solutions, with operations across five regions, is seeking an experienced ISO Consultant to lead the implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS) across its operations. This is a...

Senior Project Manager at Famous Brands

IntroductionJOB TITLE: Senior Project ManagerJOB GRADE: D1DEPARTMENT: Project ManagementLOCATION: KwaZulu NatalEMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentPURPOSE STATEMENTTo manage, control and develop a full Project Management Programme for the construction of Group outlets across...

Senior Project Manager at Famous Brands – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

IntroductionJOB TITLE: Senior Project ManagerJOB GRADE: D1DEPARTMENT: Project ManagementLOCATION: KwaZulu NatalEMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentPURPOSE STATEMENTTo manage, control and develop a full Project Management Programme for the construction of Group outlets across...

Software Implementation Engineer

About the RoleWe are operating at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture—shaping how modern businesses run through autonomous AI systems. As a Software Implementation Engineer, you will play a key role in building and deploying...

Software Implementation Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

About the RoleWe are operating at the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Architecture—shaping how modern businesses run through autonomous AI systems. As a Software Implementation Engineer, you will play a key role in building and deploying...

Business Analyst-Lending

Job Title: Business Analyst-Lending Role purpose: The Business Analyst-Lending role based within Vodacom Financial Services. The role of the Senior Specialist: Business Analyst is to:Play a crucial part in ensuring the success of our Digital Operating Model; helping...

System Engineer

A dynamic and growing company within the energy and technology sector is seeking a technically strong Systems Engineer to join its team in Bellville, Cape Town. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for implementing and optimising systems that enable data...

Business Analyst-Lending – Gauteng Midrand

Job Title: Business Analyst-Lending Role purpose: The Business Analyst-Lending role based within Vodacom Financial Services. The role of the Senior Specialist: Business Analyst is to:Play a crucial part in ensuring the success of our Digital Operating Model; helping...

System Engineer – Western Cape Bellville

A dynamic and growing company within the energy and technology sector is seeking a technically strong Systems Engineer to join its team in Bellville, Cape Town. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for implementing and optimising systems that enable data...

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