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​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Open-source AI connector could be abused by cyberattackers

Kaspersky has found that Model Context Protocol (MCP) could be weaponised by cybercriminals as a supply chain attack vector, potentially leading to harmful impacts, including, but not limited to the leakage of password, credit card, cryptowallet and other types of...

ADC expands in East Africa with Wingu partnership

Wingu Africa, which providers carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa Data Centres. The collaboration links the East African markets of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania with Africa Data Centres’...

AMD in $10bn collaboration with Humain

AMD and Humani, Saudi Arabia’s new AI enterprise, have announced agreement to build what they believe to be the world’s most open, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure, that will power the future of global intelligence through a network of...

ITU commemorates 160 years

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will commemorate 160 years dedicated to connecting the world on Saturday (17 May) during the annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. ​ “For 160 years, ITU has brought the world together to ensure...

Companies seek assurance on sustainability reporting

Almost three out of four of the largest global companies sought assurance on some aspect of their sustainability disclosures, according to an updated report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA. The study marks the fifth annual...

B2B buyer teams demonstrate ‘unhealthy conflict’

Seventy-four percent of B2B buyer teams demonstrate unhealthy conflict during the buying decision process, according to a survey by Gartner. Unhealthy conflict occurs when buying team members have conflicting objectives, disagree on the best course of action, or are...

Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars

Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...

Acer and TVR debut made-in-SA commercial monitors

AcerAfrica is prioritising local assembly of its commercial monitors, now available through its key partner, TVR. The decision to assemble commercial monitors is a strategic response to several key trends shaping the technology landscape in South Africa: The rise of...

SA’s Omnisient is making waves

South African technology company Omnisient has been named to the Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for 2025, recognising its rapid growth in meeting a global surge in demand for privacy-safe data collaboration. This follows its earlier...

Biometrics, building automation under attack

In Q1 2025, malicious objects were blocked on 21,9% of ICS computers globally, according to a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team). Regionally, this share varied: from 10,7% in Northern Europe to 29,6% in Africa....

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Leveraging customer touchpoints is crucial for retailers

It's hardly accurate to say the world has achieved a state of normality post-pandemic - one only has to read the news to understand that we are in turbulent and changing times. But then again, during the pandemic there was a lot of talk about the "new normal",...

Why CRM projects still fail

While customer relationship management (CRM) solutions have been around for almost two decades, many implementations still fail to deliver the expected value while many new implementations fail from the start. By Chris Fourie, divisional director: enterprise at 4Sight...

BI enhances the banking experience, mitigates digital risk

The 2022 SITEisfaction survey emphasises the need for digital inclusivity in digital banking for clients, stating that banks should empower clients to use digital platforms autonomously, which allows them to stay in better control of their finances. By Blessing Mgaga,...

Deal Source Africa platform launched

Deal Source Africa, a program to connect African businesses with investors and transaction advisors and African Impact Funds with investors, officially launched at the West Africa Deal Summit in Accra. The program will help to bridge the $331-billion funding gap for...

Danfoss celebrates 30 years in SA

Danfoss, a multi-national Danish engineering company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in South Africa, marking three decades of growth and expansion in the region. Founded in 1933 by Danish engineer Mads Clausen, Danfoss has evolved into a global enterprise...

Educational gaming software benefits for learning, future employment

Bez Sangari, MD of Sangari Education, answers questions covering the benefits of using robotic gamification software in the classroom and for future employment as well as Amazon's involvement in the software. What are some of the resources that teachers can use to...

Dariel Software opens Cape Town office

Bespoke software engineering firm Dariel Software has announced the launch of its Cape Town office together with the appointment of Craig Mitchelmore as regional manager as the company expands its reach to the Western Cape. The decision to expand comes off the back of...

Cloud23 reports 80% growth in SA

Cloud23, an enterprise software management firm launched in the US Ram Ramakrishnan, has reported significant growth and influence in the southern African market since its 2022 expansion. In the past year, Cloud23 saw an 80% surge in its African customer base,...

Africa Data Centres to build new facility in Accra

Africa Data Centres will shortly start construction on its newly acquired land in the Central Business District of Accra, Ghana. The new facility has been designed for an initial 10MW, which can expand to 30MW depending on demand. It will be the largest facility in...

Backup, DR crucial for cybersecurity

Although it is unlikely to find two sources that share exactly the same statistics, a host of recent reports, both independent and those sponsored by security experts, place South Africa among the most targeted countries in the world by cybercriminals. By Barry Kemp,...

Junior Technical Systems Analyst – Gauteng Randburg

We're looking for a motivated Junior Technical Systems Analyst to join our dynamic team on a 12 months contract position. Preference will given to female candidates This role is perfect for someone who has hands-on experience with leading technologiesProvide high...

Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...

Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...

Business Systems Analyst at Humankind Group

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Business Systems Analyst for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will work closely with senior business leaders across various operating divisions to identify business needs and translate them into...

Support Engineer (Proactive Services)

Support Engineer (Proactive Services) Join a dynamic and fast-growing technology services provider Remote South Africa | Salary: Negotiable | Hours: 8AM to 5PM UK About Our Client Our client is a young, dynamic, and ambitious technology services business with a strong...

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