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...

Paratus Group launches Paratus 500

Paratus Group has launched “Paratus 500” as it becomes what it believes to be the first Pan-African telecommunications network services provider to cover 500-million people south of the equator. The group has expanded into seven additional African markets earlier this...

Layoffs mark Q1 2025 global job market

The global job market dynamics in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 revealed a negative year-over-year (YoY) trend, as several companies announced layoffs amid ongoing optimisation efforts. The banking and payments sector experienced a rise in postings, driven by...

New satellite connectivity keeps airports online

In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected, no matter what. With the launch of SITA Managed Satellites, airports around the world can now maintain...

Drug-resistant malaria in East Africa comes under attack

A research consortium led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in developing the first regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa. Endorsed by health ministers from across the region, the plan represents a major step...

Executives turn to hybrid work amid economic uncertainty

Research from International Workplace Group reveals that nine out of 10 c-suite executives are concerned about the business impact of macroeconomic instability. As a result, they are turning to hybrid working, empowering their people to work from a combination of...

Malatsi to brief parliament on proposed B-BBEE changes

Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi will brief parliament tomorrow (27 May 2025) on a proposed policy change that would allow Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) equity equivalence in the telecommunications sector, in line with...

What’s on the cybersecurity horizon?

Kaspersky is monitoring 25 APT groups that are currently active in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, including well-known ones such as SideWinder, Origami Elephant, and MuddyWater. The rise of creative exploits for mobile and further development of...

Altron posts profit growth

Altron has reported strong growth in profitability for the financial year ended 28 February 2025. Revenue of R9,6-billion is flat compared to last year, but the group reported a 27% increase in earnings of R1,8-billion before interest, tax, depreciation and...

Cisco joins Stargate UAE initiative

Cisco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join the Stargate UAE consortium as a preferred technology partner. The strategic MoU, signed by Cisco’s chair and CEO Chuck Robbins together with other consortium partners G42, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia and...

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Will AI chatbots help fight cyberscams?

Kaspersky experts have conducted research studying ChatGPT phishing links detection capability. While ChatGPT had previously demonstrated the ability to create phishing emails and write malware, its effectiveness in detecting malicious links was limited. The study...

SAP recognises top partners

SAP announced the winners of its latest SAP Africa Partner Awards, which recognise the insight, expertise and value that partner organisations deliver to companies using SAP technologies to run core business processes. The winning partner organisations include...

King Committee keeps an eye on changing landscape

Much has changed since King IV came into effect on 1 April 2017 but Ansie Ramalho, chair of the King Committee, says its principles and practices are expressed at a sufficiently high level of generality to empower boards to apply them in the current circumstances....

Employee experience likely to join customer experience trends

Understanding trends in any given field helps businesses understand what conversations are happening in the industry broadly and likely strategic topics for their competitors. By Kelvin Brown, regional executive of Telviva, KZN In other words, if everyone else is...

The journey from telco to techco

The telecommunications industry is in the midst of a digital revolution; one shifting from providing traditional communications services to becoming solution providers of diverse digital services and, more importantly, becoming increasingly customer-centric. By Rodney...

Enhance your business reputation with compliance standards

The demand for compliance activities is increasing in the global market. Compliance is a fundamental requirement underpinning ESG management, and a prerequisite for doing business internationally. No business wants to learn that the companies that they do business...

Trust essential to the future of digital money

The rapid adoption of new payment technologies such as contactless and ecommerce has changed spending both online and offline. However, it has also led to a rise in fraud and cybercriminal activity, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to building and...

Applications for conversational AI within the organisation

OpenAI was established in 2015 and DeepMind in 2010. Both companies have been singularly focused on the potential and power of artificial intelligence (AI) and garnered significant media and consumer interest. Chris Wiggett, head of data and analytics at Dimension...

The pros and cons of storing data in the cloud

Storing data in the cloud is generally smart, and many organisations are already doing so, often without realising it. Enormous amounts of information reside in cloud-powered services such as Office365, Google Workspace, Dropbox, OneDrive, Slack. And, if a business...

The transformative effect of AI and ML

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is revolutionising the world of advanced analytics for financial services and telecoms providers. These sophisticated technologies can be used for multiple purposes, benefiting both companies and...

Tester (Mainframe Modernisation Program) – Remote Remote

Role OverviewAn organisation in the financial services industry is seeking a Test Analyst (contract - Intermediate to Senior) to support modernisation projects (Mainframe to Open Systems) with a preferred start date of 01 October 2025.Key ResponsibilitiesManual...

Solar Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Are you passionate about renewable energy and experienced in delivering solar projects from concept to completion? We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Solar Project Manager to join a growing team and play a key role in the clean energy transition.About...

IT Support Engineer – On site (Education Sector) – Remote Remote

Senior IT Support Engineer – On-Site (Education Sector) position available in Sandton - available to start immediatelyCandidate must me available immediately for contract.Key Responsibilities:Deliver daily on-site IT support across the school campus.Manage and...

Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...

QA Test Analyst

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...

Business Analyst

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Degree in Business Information Systems or a related fieldExperience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business...

QA Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Commerce, or Computer Science10+ years' experience in test analysis within software...

Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Qualifications Degree in Business Information Systems or a related fieldExperience Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business...

Junior Data Analyst

Reports To: Chief Information OfficerEmployment Status: Full Time (with possibility of Hybrid)Location: Gauteng or Cape TownCompany Overview:We are an exciting insurance company, with over 25 years of experience in nontraditional sectors, looking for a Junior Data...

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