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...

Calling all creative thinkers …

With global warming in Southern Africa occurring at double the global average rate, the impacts of climate change are expected to have a devastating effect on the region - from reducing agricultural yield, drying up water sources, and increased risk of natural...

IS develops network-agnostic IoT platform

Internet Solutions (IS) has outlined its roadmap to launching what it believes will be South Africa’s first network- and technology-agnostic Internet of Things (IoT) platform. In partnership with Comsol Networks as the initial network connectivity solutions provider...

Volvo builds Android into next-gen connected cars

Volvo Cars has announced a close partnership with Google to develop the next generation of its in-car infotainment and connectivity solution. Based on Google's Android operating system, the new solution will offer access to a wide array of apps and services, launching...

The growing scourge of ID theft

Identity theft is a global crime costing economies millions each year – and, as digital transactions take off, it’s happening more often than ever. In the US, about 15-million residents have their identities stolen each year, costing the country $50-billion, according...

2,6% increase for semiconductor revenues

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totalled $343,5-billion in 2016, a 2,6% increase from 2015 revenue of $334,9-billion, according to final results by Gartner. The top 25 semiconductor vendors' combined revenue increased 10.5 per cent, a significantly better performance...

Ztorg botnet compromises 1m devices in a year

Kaspersky Lab’s researchers have discovered a large-scale network that promotes applications infected with the Ztorg Trojan through advertising campaigns. The sophisticated ad botnet has compromised hundreds of thousands of devices with malware that generates views...

Take a Girl Child to Work showcases top jobs

Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day – which will be held around South Africa on Thursday 25 May on Africa Day – celebrates its 15th anniversary this year by showcasing 15 top jobs. Since its inception, the lauded initiative has given nearly one million Grade 10 to 12...

Asher Bohbot bows out of EOH

Asher Bohbot, founder and CEO of EOH Holdings for the past 19 years, is stepping down. Zunaid Maye, previously CEO of the EOH Industrial Technologies division, has been appointed as the group CEO. Maye joined EOH eight years ago after spending many years with a global...

WannaCrypt sounds massive wake-up call

The massive WannaCrypt ransomware attack that hit the world this weekend has highlighted a number of burning issues that need to be addressed. Apart from the need for organisations and individuals to keep their systems patched, up-to-date and backed up, the more...

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Senior IT Consultant – Gauteng Pretoria Region

POSITION PURPOSE To oversee and review all technical aspects and decisions required around the delivery as well as consult on any technical changes to design, architecture, and deployment methods.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCETechnical Proficiencies: Database...

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One of the leading consulting companies are the hunt for a Scrum Master to join their fantastic team. This is a 6-12 month contract with a view to extend. The ideal candidate should have: A relevant Scrum Master certification in at least one of the following:Certified...

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