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​" –...

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...

King V will refine technology governance, not reinvent it

As the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) prepares to launch King V at the end of October, it is expected that the new code will strengthen rather than radically reshape corporate governance in South Africa. “From a technology governance perspective, I...

Regional factors set to disrupt vendor engagement

Fifty percent of CIOs and technology executives outside the US anticipate changes in vendor engagement due to regional factors - compared to only 31% of their US-based counterparts, according to an annual global survey of more than 2 500 CIOs and technology executives...

Juno mission peeks under the surface of Jupiter and Io

NASA’s Juno mission has gathered new findings after peering below Jupiter’s cloud-covered atmosphere and the surface of its fiery moon, Io. Not only has the data helped develop a new model to better understand the fast-moving jet stream that encircles Jupiter’s...

Cape Town home to Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa has partnered with UVU Accelerate to lead the ecosystem development for Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub. The Timbuktoo Creative Hub project will be launched in Cape Town, marking a significant...

Staggering number of leaked accounts in SA

Surfshark’s global data breach analysis ranks South Africa as the 27th most breached country in Q1 2025, with a substantial 205 900 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 68,3-million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 25% of all...

Bitcoin mining profits sink by $900m

The crypto market slowdown hit miners hard, with plunging Bitcoin prices, lowering network activity, and cutting transaction fees erasing hundreds of millions of dollars from their rewards. According to data from CryptoPresales.com, Bitcoin miners earned $3,86-billion...

Steady growth forecast for operational technologies

The global operational technology (OT) market is expected to reach $364,74-billion by 2030 - a CAGR of 9,6% from 2025 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increased demand for operational technologies (OT) security solutions arises from the...

National Internet governance forum gets underway in Durban

The .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna), in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and the South African Internet Governance multistakeholder committee, will host the 2025 South African Internet Governance Forum (ZAIGF) today...

Local vehicle sales maintain momentum

South Africa’s automotive sector maintained its growth momentum with retail vehicle sales reaching the 42,401-unit mark in April 2025 - an increase of 11,9% over the same period in 2024 - according to the latest report from naamsa | the Automotive Business Council....

Demand for air travel still on the up

There has been a slight uptick in March passenger demand for air travel of 3,3%, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The global body says the highlights of the data include: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger...

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Threats and solutions around OT, 4IR and cybercrime

The convergency of OT (operational technology) and IT in industrial environments offers numerous and tangible benefits. Plus, when 4IR technologies are added to the mix, the sky becomes the proverbial limit. By Hennie Colyn, direct sales executive Process Automation...

Trends that are shaping the insurance sector

As the world weathers a growing financial crisis, socio-political instability, the post pandemic repercussions and major weather catastrophes, the impact on clients and insurers alike has been profound. South Africa has not emerged unscathed, and a combination of both...

Social media sins that can sabotage your career

Social media users have been warned to be careful about what they post online as "cybervetting" increases. A recent study found that 79% of employers reject a potential candidate based on their social media content. Companies continue to use social media to monitor...

What the 2Africa cable landing means for SA

Everyone has heard about cloud computing and how it has changed the world, and how a changing world has, in turn, accelerated the evolution and uptake of the cloud. From large, critical customer-facing applications to internal collaboration tools such as video...

How ransomware has evolved

In the most recent edition of its annual Security Report, Check Point Software Technologies looked back on a tumultuous year in cybersecurity, which saw attack levels reach an all-time high in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But what can we expect in the...

How tech can help with fintech compliance

South Africa's fintech sector is growing exponentially, with 71% of consumers now using fintech to perform five or more everyday financial tasks. Consequently, a number of regulations to govern the industry are currently being developed, amended, or discussed....

Paymenow raises R250m debt facility

Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform Paymenow has raised a R250-million ($14-million) debt facility through Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) in a first-of-its-kind structure for the EWA market in South Africa. EWA is a financial wellness offering to employees which allows them...

Call for training providers to develop entrepreneurial skills

In a free-market economy, small business is the foundation upon which employment and economic growth are underpinned. South Africa, however, has one of the highest SMME failure rates worldwide, with five out of every seven failing in the first year. Rajan Naidoo, MD...

HCI emerges as a catalyst for data centre modernisation

In this data decade, organisations are looking to get the most out of their data, developing new breakthroughs in technology that everyone will experience in some way. The more effectively an organisation can harness the power of this data, the better - to ensure it...

Senior Manager – Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Fairland

This role requires deep expertise in specific industry domains, with a strong focus on aligning technical roadmaps to business strategy. The ideal candidate will be able to translate product offerings into the client's technical architecture, ensuring relevance and...

Senior Backend Developer – Western Cape Western Cape

Senior Software DeveloperArchitect the future of software development!R 760,000 - R 1,210,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge software development company that focuses on creating innovative solutions for clients across various industries. As a Senior Software Developer...

Senior Database Developer

Senior Database Developer - Join a National Financial Monitoring Authority Location: Centurion, PretoriaSalary: Annual TCTCType: Permanent Our client, the country's premier financial monitoring and integrity body that plays a critical role in safeguarding our economy...

Senior Project Manager

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Lead and deliver IT projects from planning to implementationManage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources...

Senior Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Senior Database Developer - Join a National Financial Monitoring Authority Location: Centurion, PretoriaSalary: Annual TCTCType: Permanent Our client, the country's premier financial monitoring and integrity body that plays a critical role in safeguarding our economy...

Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Lead and deliver IT projects from planning to implementationManage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources...

Senior Network Engineer

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a CCNP Certified Network Operations Engineer, to join a leading financial services company in Pretoria. This 1-year CONTRACT opportunity is based in PRETORIA, and is HYBRID. What you'll do: Implement, monitor, and troubleshoot...

Functional Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Join the Digital Revolution as a Functional Analyst!Are you ready to ignite a spark in Africa's tech landscape? We're a trailblazing Pan-African telecommunications giant launching a Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE) in Johannesburg, and we're on the hunt...

Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Menlyn

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a CCNP Certified Network Operations Engineer, to join a leading financial services company in Pretoria. This 1-year CONTRACT opportunity is based in PRETORIA, and is HYBRID. What you'll do: Implement, monitor, and troubleshoot...

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