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​" –...

Why aren’t we deploying AI data centres at scale?

Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Data centres are the engines of innovation, but face massive challenges to keep up with growing demands from artificial intelligence (AI), power and cooling issues, staffing shortages and sustainability imperatives. A panel...

Response speed crucial in preventing ransomware damage

Acting swiftly is essential to stopping ransomware attacks before they can cause serious harm, according to new insights from Cisco Talos, which says that organisations responding to detection system alerts within two hours - or engaging Talos IR (Incident Response)...

Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot 

Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...

Sky’s the limit for global space economy

The global space economy market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% from $421-billion in 2024 to $511,2-billion in 2029 driven by an increase in the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, productivity improvements in satellite equipment manufacturing, the...

African SAP users showcase real-world innovation at Saphila

Real-life African customer experiences and transformation journeys will be a strong focus at this year’s Saphila 2025, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) local biennial SAP user conference. A number of leading local organisations will take to the stage to share...

iStore slashes prices for 20th birthday

iStore South Africa is marking 20 years in South Africa. To kick off our celebrations, it is launching the 20-Year Sale — a nationwide event running from 23 May to 5 June 2025 across all iStore retail locations, online, and via the newly-launched iStore iOS app....

Africa braces for tariff shocks

As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...

Machine learning is top fraud priority in 2025

Businesses need to adopt Machine Learning (ML)-based, orchestrated fraud decisioning to combat escalating fraud losses and increasingly sophisticated attacks, according to Experian’s latest research report. "Machine Learning (ML) is the top fraud priority for...

Breaking the stigma of phishing simulations

Phishing simulations are often viewed as a negative practice used to “trick” employees, but a new survey by KnowBe4 Africa has found that 90,1% of users find simulated fishing tests relevant – and 90,7% agree that they improve their awareness of real phishing attacks....

Dero crypto miner spreads using exposed container environments

Kaspersky Security Services experts have identified a sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting containerised environments to deploy a miner for the Dero cryptocurrency. The attackers abuse exposed Docker APIs - parts of Docker, an open-source container development...

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Think waste management is a waste of time? Think again

Effective waste management plays a pivotal role in our daily lives. From reducing unsightly garbage strewn across the country's streets to reducing environmental contamination, it is a critical element in preventing the spread of diseases and promoting public health....

Innovative payment solutions are shaping SA’s retail sector

Today's consumers have access to a myriad of convenient experiences through mobile apps and online platforms, and they expect a similar level of ease when interacting with businesses and specifically payment interactions. Indeed, consumer demand for better and more...

Your phone system could save your people time

With new hires suspended by many businesses as the combined effects of slow economic growth and load shedding take hold, businesses are having to try and do more with fewer resources. For the people involved, this means risking burnout or quiet quitting unless...

SARS confirms removal of ‘financial emigration’ process

SARB removed the requirement to financially emigrate from South Africa in 2021, but SARS had not yet aligned their processes with the emigration change until now. By Jonty Leon, attorney and tax practitioner, and Reinert van Rensburg, attorney and tax practitioner at...

Legislative changes for foreign employers

Using foreign employees has become a big business trend in the modern connected era. A combination of labour skills shortages and global connectivity encourages organisations to look abroad when filling roles, often because it can be more affordable due to differences...

What qualities will help youth in a successful software career

More South African organisations are now turning to innovative approaches to teaching coding and technology skills in order to meet their requirement for software developers. By Shana Mbomvu, learning and development facilitator and development project manager at...

Kena Health attracts $2,1m investment

South African healthtech Kena Health has closed $2-million in seed extension funding from NEXT176, the innovation subsidiary of African financial services giant Old Mutual, and a further $100 000 from US-based frontier market investor Tofino Capital. Launched in March...

Letting users secure digital identities a growing trend

The move towards personalisation and digital privacy is shifting how companies handle personal and biometric data. Rather than building fortresses, forward-thinking businesses are empowering their users to safeguard their digital identities, putting them in control...

AI not a threat to jobs, says CRS

Chatbot and other AI technology are infused with intelligence, but people should avoid hype and hearsay because if anything, this technology will create more jobs, not take them. This is according to HR and technology experts at human capital management specialist...

The role of AI in industrial plants

The average modern industrial plant uses less than 27% of the data it generates, according to industry experts at the ARC Advisory Group, Boston. Typically, the remaining 73% of data - much of it produced by plant process-control system as high-frequency operational...

Front End Developer React/ React Native (KG) – Gauteng Pretoria

About the Role:• Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.• Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.• Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.• Analyse, diagnose and...

Junior Data Scientist – Gauteng Edenburg

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ENVIRONMENT:A tech-savvy Support Engineer who enjoys solving tech problems is wanted by a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions to join its hands-on team at its Joburg division. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional IT support to clients. You'll...

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To design, code, verify, test, document, amend and refactor programs/scripts. Apply agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered results. Monitor and report on progress, identify issues in software development, propose solutions, and collaborate in reviews as...

Middleware Software Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

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