Numbers drop, but breached accounts still plague SA
The latest study from cybersecurity specialists Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 36th most breached country in Q3 2025, with 100 600 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 90,6-million accounts were breached with France ranking first and accounting for 17% of all...
Ransomware, GenAI drive surge in cyberthreats
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 1 938 cyberattacks per week - a 2% increase from September and a 5% rise YoY – reflecting a continued escalation in global cyberthreats driven by ransomware expansion and risks linked to Generative AI (GenAI). This is...
Huawei enables alternative AI solutions
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI), with its ability to drive productivity and competitiveness, has become a critical geopolitical battleground. With US sanctions preventing China from accessing some of the high-powered chips and chipsets required to...
BETI rebounds in May, bringing some relief
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica on a monthly basis at seasonally adjusted real prices, made a positive turnaround in May 2025, after months of subdued activity....
Schneider Electric opens first African Innovation Hub
Schneider Electric has launched its first Innovation Hub in Africa. Based in Midrand, it is part of Schneider Electric’s global network of over 40 registered Innovation Hubs, providing an interactive environment where visitors can explore the company’s integrated...
Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location
Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...
Entrepreneurs drive retail growth
South African small businesses are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with more than 200 000 entrepreneurs processing 173-million transactions and driving over half a billion rand in measurable growth over the past year. This is according to Yoco's 2025 Exchange...
2025 set to break crypto crime records
With criminals stealing a record-breaking amount of money, this year is shaping up to be crypto's most dangerous yet - in just six months, their illicit activities have caused more financial damage than recorded during the entire years of 2023 or 2024. According to...
New chief executive for Openserve
Telkom has appointed Beauty Apleni as CEO of Openserve effective 1 July, saying she will drive the continuing growth and adoption of Openserve’s fibre network in pursuit of the group’s data-led strategy. Apleni has more than 25 years of experience in the ICT industry...
WeThinkCode_ secures $2m grant to scale AI training
South African tech academy WeThinkCode_ has been awarded $2-million in funding from Google.org. The grant will enable WeThinkCode_ to dramatically expand its artificial intelligence (AI) training programs, empowering 12 000 learners in South Africa and Kenya with...
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Edge computing key to success for SA organisations
Data has become the engine of progress. Private enterprises use it to optimise experiences, enhance operations, improve customer services and invent new business models. By Daniel Teixera, systems engineer at Pure Storage Governments use it to build future cities,...
Should your organisation be using EDR?
How secure are the devices that access your company networks? Can you rest easy, knowing that something is monitoring threats that exploit people's laptops and smartphones? Most organisations are not as secure as they believe. Phishing in particular diminished most...
Digitising the delivery game for Gen Z
The delivery game has experienced a seismic shift in recent years, thanks to the convergence of Gen Z's shopping habits and the exponential growth of online shopping. Gen Z, the digitally native generation born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has not only...
Rethinking workforce access in the world of hybrid work
The shift to hybrid work models has highlighted gaps across South Africa's internet connectivity landscape. According to the Cisco Global Broadband Survey1, 87% of South African respondents said they rely on their home internet connection to work or run a business. By...
How to avoid online trading mistakes
Online trading platforms have made it possible for even the most novice traders to transact in their own time and on their own terms. Trading in financial instruments such as bonds, cryptocurrency, stock indices and forex has never been simpler or more convenient....
Expert tips to protect your solar system against winter weather hazards
Severe weather such as sudden cold snaps and the recent unexpected bout of snow in many parts of South Africa have sparked some discussion around whether home solar systems are at risk. Extreme weather can both permanently damages solar systems and substantially lower...
Threat actors add .zip domains to their phishing arsenals
Phishing has been a digital thorn in the side of cybersecurity for over a decade. These unsolicited, cleverly masked requests are the wolf in sheep's clothing of the digital world. They are always looming, waiting for some unsuspecting employee to click on a malicious...
IoDSA wins training award
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) has been named Most Innovative Corporate Governance Training Institute for 2023 (UK) by Global Brands magazine. Sherma Malan, executive director: certification and member services at the IoDSA, says the award is a...
Nymbis introduces multi-tenant backup console to help MSPs deploy and manage Veeam products across customers
Nymbis Cloud Solutions, a cloud provider offering internationally accessible cloud services, solutions and platforms, has launched its Veeam multi-tenant backup management console into the local market, aimed at enabling Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to scale their...
EcoFlow opens Cape Town showroom
EcoFlow has opened its first showroom in Africa, at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town. The EcoFlow showroom, covering an area of approximately 100 square meters, officially opened its doors to the public on 22 July, with free entry and no prior appointment...
Test Analyst (QA) (Investment Management) – Remote Remote
Leading investment management company, with operations locally and internationally is seeking a dynamic and curious Test Analyst / Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure that new software features and enhancements satisfy the specified business requirements.They seek a...
Mid-Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking an energetic Mid-Level C++ Developer to join an IT team specializing in Fuel Automation Systems that operate on contact-less smart card technology. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years working experience in a development capacity (following...
Cloud Database Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Consultant (Senior) to join their dynamic global IT team. This is an exciting long-term opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud database services (PostgreSQL) within a modern,...
IT Technician
The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the technological infrastructure that supports the business's operations. The duties include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software systems, ensuring network connectivity, and providing...
Data Scientist
Seeking a Data Scientist to join our client's team, supporting enterprise data integration, advanced analytics, and predictive maintenance initiatives. Key Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field2-3+ years in a data science environment,...
Cloud Database Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Consultant (Senior) to join their dynamic global IT team. This is an exciting long-term opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud database services (PostgreSQL) within a modern,...
IT Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the technological infrastructure that supports the business's operations. The duties include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software systems, ensuring network connectivity, and providing...
Data Scientist – Gauteng East Rand
Seeking a Data Scientist to join our client's team, supporting enterprise data integration, advanced analytics, and predictive maintenance initiatives. Key Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field2-3+ years in a data science environment,...
Cloud Solution Architect
Job PurposeTo provide overall application systems design and balance requirements against resource utilisation and architectural factors and in line with the business strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation...
IT Service Desk Agent
The IT Service Desk Agent is responsible for diagnosing computer problems and responding to user inquiries and escalating issues within the IT Department or 3rd Party supplies. A key responsibility of the role is to ensure compliance with the Company Management...
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