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 theĀ 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...

Smartphone sales bounce back from Covid-19

Worldwide smartphone sales grew 6% in 2021, says Gartner, rebounding in the first half of 2021, following a 12,5% decline in 2020. The previous year's lower smartphone sales because of Covid-19 and the bounce back to growth in first half of 2021 helped propel the...

Manufacturing bears the brunt of cyberattacks

IBM Security has released its annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index which reveals how ransomware and vulnerability exploitations together were able to "imprison" businesses in 2021, further burdening global supply chains and with manufacturing emerging as the most...

Threats abound as attack vectors keep growing

Although more high profile attacks have dominated the headlines recently, the reality is that the majority of threats faced by most organisations are opportunistic in nature fuelled by a pervasive crime-as-a-service infrastructure. This is among the findings of...

Young leaders seek African solutions

More than 100 young African leaders are meeting in Johannesburg to identify solutions to tough challenges in communities throughout the region by tapping youth innovation and leadership. Young African leaders from 14 countries, including Angola, Botswana, Comoros,...

Dell EMC the only bright spot in server sales

In the first quarter of 2017, worldwide server revenue declined 4,5% year over year, while shipments fell 4,2% from the first quarter of 2016, according to Gartner. "The first quarter of 2017 showed declines on a global level with a slight variation in results by...

Mines urged to act on opportunities

According to PwC's Mine 2017 report, the world's top 40 miners recovered from a race to the bottom, with bolstered balance sheets and a return to profitability in 2016, giving them much-needed space to pause and draw breath. As it looks to the future, the 14th edition...

ZACR opens second round of pioneer applications

The ZA Central Registry's (ZACR's) drive earlier this year to encourage Africa's leading brands to apply for preferential access to their desired .africa domain names proved so successful that it has now opened a second round of applications. The second phase of the...

Online payment exchange secures property deals

The Payment Exchange of South Africa (Pexsa), launched this morning in Johannesburg, aims to streamline property payments, plugging current gaps in the process and improving both transparency and accountability in the industry. The web-based platform has been endorsed...

Innovate to ensure power delivery

Utilities and municipalities need to change their thinking if they are to ensure stable, future-proof power supplies for South Africa. This is the word from industry experts speaking ahead of the Power-Gen & DistribuTech Africa conference and exhibition taking...

Read more to earn more …

People who read generally earn around 50% more their non-reading counterparts, across the entire spectrum of society. This is one of the insights from the Establishment Survey conducted by the Publisher Research Council, which also indicates that just one-third of...

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SAP Business One Consultant (CH880)

Our client logistics company with offices in various African countries, is looking for a SAP Business One consultant in their Sandton, South Africa office.The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the company's SAP Business One maintenance, improvements, and...

Senior Network Administrator – Gauteng Menlyn

Do you have the required skills listed below, if so, the position of Senior Network Administrator working with the largest and most experienced end-to-end FINTECH service provider in South Africa, could be yours. ABOUT THE POSITION: Manage the core network...

C# Developer – Gauteng Sandton

C# Software Engineers My client builds world-class Software Architecture that solves real-world problems. They are currently looking for people with 3 years plus C# experience to join a company that will invest in training you and building your career. What can we...

Technical Architect – Western Cape

Are you a rare combination of advanced technical skills and incredible managerial abilities? My international client - a larger than life player in their field - wants your skills!What you will be doing :Communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the...

Senior BI Developer at Datafin Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Healthtech company is looking for a Senior BI Developer to join their Johannesburg team. Senior candidates, ideally with a minimum 5 years' experience in development. This role is an end-to-end role where the incumbent will be involved in both BI...

SAP Business One Consultant (CH880) – Gauteng Randburg

Our client logistics company with offices in various African countries, is looking for a SAP Business One consultant in their Sandton, South Africa office.The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the company's SAP Business One maintenance, improvements, and...

Scrum Master

We are looking to hire a Scrum Master with a minimum of 5 years' experience within an Agile environment.The successful Scrum Master for our client will be responsible for Bespoke Software Development Integration project delivery;Delivering high-pressure SDI projects...

Technical Project Manager (Remote/Hybrid) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:Define and administer the technical aspects of one or more program areas while managing a variety of Healthcare, Information Systems, Technology and Development projects within the Public Healthcare ecosystem in South Africa as the next Technical Project...

Scrum Master

We are looking for a Scrum Master with a minimum of 5 years' experience within an Agile environment.The successful Scrum Master for our business will be responsible for Bespoke Software Development & Integration project delivery;Delivering high-pressure SDI...

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