SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

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...

Master Power Technologies achieves European certification

Master Power Technologies (MPT), a African provider of power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first African company to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres. The certification,...

It’s a wrap: Africa Tech Festival 2025

Cape Town hosted the 2025 Africa Tech Festival this week. Kathy Gibson attended to find out what the continent can look forward to in the coming months.   AI key for Africa to unlock youth dividend By 2030, more young Africans will enter the workplace than the...

Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn

As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...

Is SA ready for the data revolution?

Data roles are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the digital economy. Jessica Nyarayi Tandy, director of Bizmod, says the demand for data-driven insights shapes how organisations function compete and innovate. “In South Africa we are mirroring global trends...

Personalization triples the likelihood of customer regret

Personalised marketing, while valuable for some, generates negative experiences for 53% of customers, who were 3,2-times more likely to regret a purchase and 44% less likely to purchase again in the future, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 464...

WLAN market bounces back

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, enterprise class Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue increased by 11% on year-over-year basis. The adoption of the latest technology, WiFi 7, continued its ascent, reaching 12% of units shipped worldwide. “This is...

Items lost and found on Uber rides

South Africans are always on the move – sometimes so quickly that we leave behind everything from wallets to wigs, wedding veils and water bottles. Uber South Africa’s recently released Lost & Found Index offers a glimpse into what happens when a little rush, a...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Cloud security report exposes dangerous blind spots

Systemic weaknesses, including alert fatigue, fragmented toolsets, and a widespread inability for organisations to detect lateral movement or defend against AI-driven attacks, leaves enterprises dangerously exposed. This is among the findings from Check Point Software...

AI, quantum, neurotechnology could unlock brain-machine interface

IBM has entered a joint study agreement with Inclusive Brains, which specialises in non-invasive neurotechnologies and multimodal artificial intelligence, to experiment with advanced AI and quantum machine learning techniques. The aim of the joint study is to boost...

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Social engineering attacks to the fore this tax season

As South Africans start to file their tax returns from 7 July, cybercriminals are getting ready too. By Aamir Lakhani, senior security strategist at Fortinet Tax-return time is open season for cybercrime, and it's likely to be worse this year because so many people...

Rethinking IP in a digital world

Intellectual property (IP) encompasses intangible assets that are the result of human creativity such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce. And, as we move into an increasingly digital world where the concept...

How to make generative AI boring – and productive

As South African companies increasingly explore generative AI projects, they may well find productive applications of the technology are less exciting than the hype suggests. By Kumi Chetty, acting solutions lead at HPE South Africa Recently, the situation around...

Restraint of trade: enforceable contract clause or a bullying tactic?

Many employers rely on a restraint of trade to protect their business interests when an employee leaves the company. But, given that the constitution affords everyone the right to engage in their chosen profession and utilise their skills to earn a livelihood, are...

Customer-centricity today: personal, relevant, always evolving

For years, the slogan "the customer is always right" has motivated businesses across the board to prioritise customer satisfaction as an operational imperative. And as consumers become savvier - largely thanks to digital tools that allow easy access to information and...

Huawei Cloud launches Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI Cloud Services

During his keynote speech on 7 July, at the opening of Huawei Developer Conference — HDC.Cloud 2023, Zhang Ping'an, Huawei's Executive Director and CEO of Huawei Cloud, announced the launch of Huawei Cloud Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI cloud services. Guided by its...

The ideal ECM unlocks the potential for business success

In the fast-paced digital age, modern organisations are constantly searching for ways to optimise their operations and gain a competitive edge. One tool that has emerged as a vital asset is the enterprise content management (ECM) system. "With its ability to...

Organisations turn to Zero Trust to modernise cybersecurity programmes

Organisations are turning to Zero Trust to modernise their cybersecurity programmes and keep pace with an evolving attack landscape. But determining where to start, the capabilities to prioritise and the actions needed to progress towards maturity can be complicated....

Customer savings with Commvault and Microsoft

Commvault and Microsoft have announced the results of an independent study from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) showing real world cost savings driven by Commvault and Microsoft's joint solutions for securing and protecting over 1-million terabytes - or 1 Exabyte - of...

Xero Beautiful Business Fund to boost small business aspirations

Coinciding with Xero Day 2023 - the day of Xero's founding 17 years ago - Xero yesterday (6 July) announced a new global small business fund with more than R8-million in funding, to support the future aspirations of small businesses globally. The Xero Beautiful...

Systems Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

Systems Engineer (Unix/Solaris/Connect Direct)Pretoria-East (hybrid)fintech Minimum Requirements 5+ years of hands-on experience in system engineering, specifically with UNIX and SolarisConnect:Direct Experience: Demonstrated experience in administering and managing...

Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Technical Test Analyst fully in Office based in CPT Key Requirements 3 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]ISTQBLinuxSeleniumJavaJavaScriptTest Automation knowledgeShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your...

Senior IT Support Technician

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Urgent Opening: IT Support Technician – Keep Our Corporate Tech Running at Full Speed!R 360 000 - R 420 000 P/AWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician to assist users across both corporate offices and remote...

Senior Software Engineer

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Senior IT Support Technician – Gauteng Gauteng

IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Urgent Opening: IT Support Technician – Keep Our Corporate Tech Running at Full Speed!R 360 000 - R 420 000 P/AWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Support Technician to assist users across both corporate offices and remote...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in CPT Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++MATLABC#PythonGitShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to [Email Address Removed] You can also...

React.js Developer (Redux & JavaScript) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN & build modern user interface components to enhance application performance as the next [URL Removed] Developer sought by a dynamic Financial Services company. Working on cutting-edge projects, you will develop and implement user interface...

Operation Business Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire an Operations Business Analyst for our client based in Somerset west. Collect, clean, and analyse financial, operational, and sales data. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI, Excel). Track KPIs and...

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