AI spend soars to unprecedented levels

Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2,7-trillion in 2026, a 49,5% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. “Demand for AI infrastructure (including AI-optimised IaaS, AI-optimised servers, AI network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices)...

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...

Artemis II returns to Earth tonight: watch live

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will return to Earth tonight. Orion’s thrusters are scheduled to ignite for the second return trajectory correction burn at 9:53 pm EDT to fine‑tune...

Standard Bank breach: details still scarce

Few new details have been made available in a Standard Bank update on the security incident first reported on 23 March 2026. The incident involved unauthorised access to the bank’s systems. Although some customers have reported issues accessing or linking their...

Are you ready to run the AI race?

Kathy Gibson reports – The AI race is on – and organisations need to ask whether they are ready. This is the question posed by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco Southern Africa, speaking to delegates at Cisco Connect Southern Africa 2025 in Kyalami. “The digital landscape...

What will 6G bring to the world of telecoms?

As 6G begins to enter the mainstream, telcos are understandably cautious about the new technology’s potential. 6G is beginning to enter standardization as reported by IDTechEx in its new report “6G Market 2026-2036: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players”. The company...

Deepfake losses climb past $1,5bn

Deepfake-related losses have surpassed $1,5-billion to date, with approximately $1-billion of those losses occurring in 2025 alone. According to a new Surfshark study, losses approached $400-million in 2024, following a cumulative $130-million from 2019 to 2023,...

Employees’ convenience culture puts companies at risks

The drive for employee convenience in hybrid work environments is creating a significant security liability for South African businesses. New research from Cisco shows that 75% of organisations are facing heightened cybersecurity risks from unmanaged devices...

Fraud prevention APIs taking off, but diversification is needed

Operator revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252-million in 2025 to $4,9-billion in 2030, according to a new study by Juniper Research. “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for...

Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery

A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...

Wits attack highlights education sector’s vulnerability

The zero-day cyberattack affecting the Witwatersrand University's Oracle e-business system, reported last weekend, points to a wider systemic vulnerability within the education sector. According to Check Point Software Technologies, education is among the most...

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Protect your business from power outages

As we enter the new year, one safe prediction is that power outages will continue to be one of the major challenges that South African businesses need to navigate. By Chris Kruger, MD of Nashua Kopano But businesses are not only contending with near-daily load...

2024 trends for African telcos

Africa's vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings to meet the needs of an increasingly digital-savvy customer base. By Louis Avenant, senior project manager at Itemate Solutions Industry projections...

Business communication trends for 2024

Moving to the cloud is essential. Businesses that don't move to the cloud can, to some degree, add complicated layers to their legacy systems in an effort to keep up with the times, but eventually, they will be forced to make the move. By David Meintjes, CEO of...

Sharenting and security concerns

Sharing that cute photo of your kid's first day at school may have harmless intentions, but there are downsides to sharing too much information about your little ones online. This is according to Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa, who says: "It may be...

Fintech trends for 2024

Financial technology, or fintech, is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. As we look ahead to 2024, several key trends are poised to shape the landscape of the booming industry, according to Nigel Green of deVere Group. "2024 promises to be a dynamic and...

Moving from GEO to LEO could transform enterprise connectivity

Theo Van Zyl, Head of Wireless at Vox talks satellites and connectivity and the value of speed when reimagining enterprise connectivity. Latency is a keyword for connectivity, especially within organisations that demand high-speed, highly available solutions that meet...

BlueInvest Africa 2024 calls for African entrepreneurs

BlueInvest Africa is calling for African entrepreneurs eager to venture into the blue economy. Thirty outstanding projects will be handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 3 and...

SA companies need a holistic approach to BEC

As business email compromise (BEC) tactics become more sophisticated, South African organisations need a holistic response plan in place, before an attack happens, writes Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa. As technology advances, criminals are leveraging artificial...

How technology is making workplaces better in 2024

In today's rapidly changing business environment, the significance of employee productivity and satisfaction cannot be overstated. They are critical elements that drive the success of any business. The landscape of the workplace has undergone a dramatic transformation...

2024 and the next technological frontier

As we bid farewell to 2023, and stand on the precipice of a transformative 2024, the convergence of three major trends - ChatGPT's ongoing influence, the surge of cloud computing, and the intersection of green energy and computing - paints a dynamic portrait of the...

Backend Integration Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

There is a demand to support the Oracle business community with Organisation as a backfill resource. To provide functional support to Organisation ERP system users on assigned modules with focus on testing, business analysis, system setup and configuration.To take...

Junior Systems Engineer at Milkor

Role SummaryThe Junior Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, verification, and qualification of complex systems that combine hardware and software to meet customer and operational requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary...

Business Analyst (Supply Chain) – Western Cape Cape Town

A supply chain advisory and data analytics firm that helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue through consulting, data science, and custom solutions, is seeking a a Senior Business Analyst and Consultant to join their Solution Design...

Senior Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Role Summary:The Senior Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organisation. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in data visualisation. The ideal...

Energy Project Manager

Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy would like to enhance their project management and project controls capability, offering clients comprehensive support alongside our technical owner's engineering services.They are looking for a project manager with broad,...

Senior Data Scientist

Role Summary:The Senior Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organisation. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in data visualisation. The ideal...

Energy Project Manager – Remote Remote

Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy would like to enhance their project management and project controls capability, offering clients comprehensive support alongside our technical owner's engineering services.They are looking for a project manager with broad,...

Senior Data Scientist – Remote Remote

Role Summary:The Senior Data Analyst will play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across the organisation. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in data visualisation. The ideal...

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