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...

Opportunities ahead for the channel

Kathy Gibson is at Techscape 2022 - Artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud and the hybrid workplace are among the many opportunities that IT resellers should be prepared to seize in the coming year. This is the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of...

Perseverance celebrates first birthday on Mars by learning how to run

NASA’s Perseverance rover has notched up a slew of firsts since touching down on Mars one year ago, on Feb. 18, 2021, and the six-wheeled scientist has other important accomplishments in store as it speeds toward its new destination and a new science campaign....

SA far from immune to cyber-attacks

South Africa ranks as one of the most vulnerable countries in the world for cyber-attacks, yet local businesses are largely discounting this risk and not protecting themselves adequately in this regard. Roy Wright, head: risk solutions at financial advisory group GTC,...

Vodacom buys stake in Kenya’s Safaricom

The Vodacom Group will buy a 34,94% indirect interest in Safaricom from Vodafone International Holdings, by acquiring 87,5% of the issued share capital of Vodafone Kenya, and Vodafone will subscribe for new Vodacom group shares. The purchase consideration payable by...

Cyber-crime pays, and continues to increase

The cyber-crime industry continues to grow on the back of profitable attacks, according to PandaLabs’ Q1 report. The development of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) and organisations like Vdos, an organisation specialising in DDos attacks, indicate the professionalism...

Innovation challenge reaches for the stars

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and Airbus Defence and Space have launched an open innovation challenge seeking home-grown and novel uses for earth observation data obtained by satellites. Airbus Defence and Space will offer the top submission access...

Wits to offer innovation, start-up training

Wits University, in conjunction with MIT Sloan School of Management, has opened applications for teams interested in participating in the MIT Global Start-up Labs Programme. Taking place at Tshimologong, Wits University’s digital innovation precinct from 24 June to 29...

The Global Impact Challenge winner is …

The SingularityU Global Impact Challenge 2017 winner for southern Africa is rocket scientist Jonathan Lun, a Wits and Stellenbosch University alumnus. Lun’s ambitious asteroid metal-fuelled rocket solution was deemed the most promising by the judges and audience. He...

Monitored alarm systems set for growth

According to a new research report by Berg Insight, the number of monitored alarm systems in Europe is forecasted to grow from 8,7-million in 2016 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% to reach 10,6-million in 2021. In North America, the number of monitored...

Rampant ransomware strikes worldwide

More than 126 000 systems have been affected by the WanaCryptOr (WannaCrypt) ransomware that has erupted in 104 countries so far, bringing computers, including those of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and Spain’s Telefonica to a halt. Avast’s Jakub Kroustek...

More News Today

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

DevOps at Kwena – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client is a seeking a Intermediate and Senior DevOps. This is a 12 months remote position. Suitable candidate must have strong internet connection. Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans. Desired Skills: DevOps Learn more/Apply for this position

Application Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the IT Sector, based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Application Developer.An awesome career opportunity awaits. Requirements:Minimum 1 - 3 years' experience.Own reliable transport essential.Quality references a must.No criminal...

LAN Administrator

Minimum Required Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualification in IT/equivalent.Minimum Required Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in network Administration.Network Topologies and concepts.Delivery to project requirements.Infrastructure deployment, maintenance and...

Senior IT Consultant

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...

Automation Systems Engineer at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:An innovative company in the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence business is looking for an Automation Systems Engineer. This is a boutique company building Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) robots by combining Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine...

Team Lead: Data Engineering and Analytics

Our client, a Company specializing in Intelligent Software Solutions is looking for a Team Lead with experience in data engineering and analytics to join their dynamic team. Critical Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Data Science,...

Senior Developer SAP Business Intelligence

To support clients with medium to high complexity requirement analysis and systems development, implementation, and support of SAP technical modules in various modules. To utilise consulting skills, business knowledge, and SAP solution experience to effectively...

View more career listings on our Careers Section