SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

ShinyHunters claims Next.js security breach

Vercel, the company that provides Next.js, confirms it has suffered a security breach involving unauthorised access to internal systems via a compromised third-party AI tool. The attack was claimed by the group ShinyHunters, which says it has stolen GitHub/NPM tokens,...

SA’s hard-won recovery under pressure

As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing a major stress test. A global energy shock has ignited a severe cost-of-living hike, with soaring fuel prices threatening a new wave of logistics-driven...

Young scientists to attend Nobel Laureate meeting

Six young South African scientists will travel to Lindau, Germany, to attend one of the world's most exclusive scientific gatherings - the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting from 28 June to 3 July 2026. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) selections were...

Risks tied to digital medicine

On World Health Day (today, 7 April), Kaspersky warns of risks tied to the digitisation of healthcare and use of telemedicine. Recent incidents show that medical services can be breached, and as a result, medical records may be leaked and then traded on the dark web....

The real contribution SA’s top banks make to the fiscus

South African banks are among the most significant contributors to national revenue, reflecting not only corporate income tax, but also the wider network of employment, consumption, property, and regulatory taxes, according to PwC. In collaboration with The Banking...

We have liftoff! Now follow Artemis II live

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida last night, sending four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. It’s the first time NASA is...

AI boom propels foundry 2.0 market to $360bn

According to The broadly defined Foundry 2.0 market, comprising pure-play foundry, non-memory IDM, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT), and photomask fabrication, is projected to surpass $360-billion in 2026, representing 17% year-over-year growth. This...

Customer service organisations to double tech spend by 2028

By 2028, over 50% of customer service organisations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs, organizations cannot rely on automation alone to replace...

IBM in strategic collaboration with Arm

IBM has announced a strategic collaboration with Arm to develop new dual‑architecture hardware that helps enterprises run future AI and data intensive workloads with greater flexibility, reliability, and security. IBM's leadership in system design, from silicon to...

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Africa’s data future depends on getting privacy right at the start

Every January, Data Privacy Day invites organisations and individuals to reflect on how they handle personal information. This year, two themes stand out, writes Mwandu Mwelwa, chief technology officer at inq Zambia. For organisations, the call is to prioritise...

Tackling SA’s debt trap: Why better data and teamwork matter

South Africa’s credit landscape is evolving rapidly. As household finances remain under pressure and demand for short-term credit accelerates, alternative and non-bank lenders are playing an increasingly central role in meeting consumer needs. By Fatgie Adams, head of...

Starlink: Why all the hype?

The South African media landscape has been saturated with Starlink coverage for months. Every ministerial statement, every regulatory development, every parliamentary objection becomes headline news. Yet amid this relentless coverage, a curious question emerges: why...

How technology is redefining guest experiences

When South Africa hosted the G20 Summit recently, its hospitality sector welcomed the world and showcased how technology is transforming guest experiences. By Boyd Chislett, chief business officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, South Africa   With its travel and...

Ransomware in 2025 and what to expect in 2026

The economic toll of ransomware could be staggering, writes Fabio Assolini, head of research centre: Americas and Europe, Global Research & Analysis Team at Kaspersky. VDC Research and Kaspersky conducted an estimation which showed that in the manufacturing sector...

AI positioning Africa for competitive, inclusive economic growth

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from a distant technological aspiration to a concrete driver of economic transformation, and its relevance for Africa - particularly South Africa - has grown significantly over the past year. By Varaidzo Mureriwa, MD in...

HR trends to watch in 2026

Human resource management has changed since it first appeared in the early 1900s. Dashboards, data, self-service and other technology-powered features save time, improve staff management, and extend HR insights and tools to more parts of businesses. This prospect...

What 2026 holds for African supply chains

As 2026 gets underway, it’s clear that supply chain uncertainty is not going anywhere this year. But while there has been no respite from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics, the supply chain conversation is changing tone, says southern African supply...

iXAfrica Data Centres and Oracle deliver public cloud region in Kenya

iXAfrica Data Centre will collaborate with Oracle as the host partner for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Nairobi, Kenya. Announced by President William Ruto in January 2024, the new public cloud region will help meet strong demand for OCI services in...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0513

Gather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of existing or...

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

If you have an Engineering degree or Computer Science degree and post grad qualifications in Artificial intelligence or Machine learning you should apply.Python programming skills must be excelent.Experience with cloud platforms and software develoment is important....

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0513 – Gauteng Pretoria

Gather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of existing or...

SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Western Cape Stellenbosch

If you have an Engineering degree or Computer Science degree and post grad qualifications in Artificial intelligence or Machine learning you should apply.Python programming skills must be excelent.Experience with cloud platforms and software develoment is important....

Enterprise Business Analyst

Technical / Professional KnowledgeBusiness Analysis frameworks (e.g. BABOK) Enterprise analysis and strategy modelling techniques Business capability modelling and value stream mapping Business process modelling (e.g. BPMN) Data and information modelling concepts...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0513

Job DescriptionGather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of...

Junior Technical Specialist

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a motivated Junior Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is an exciting growth role for candidates who want to develop their technical and integration skills in the world of...

Enterprise Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Technical / Professional KnowledgeBusiness Analysis frameworks (e.g. BABOK) Enterprise analysis and strategy modelling techniques Business capability modelling and value stream mapping Business process modelling (e.g. BPMN) Data and information modelling concepts...

SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0513 – Gauteng Pretoria

Job DescriptionGather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of...

Junior Technical Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Cloud Solutions company is on the hunt for a motivated Junior Technical Specialist to join their Professional Services team. This is an exciting growth role for candidates who want to develop their technical and integration skills in the world of...

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