Rise in ransomware targeting ICS systems
In Q2 of 2026, the percentage of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) computers on which malicious objects were blocked continued to decrease but, at the same time, the percentage of these computers targeted by ransomware increased across almost every global region. This...
More women are moving beyond first-time homeownership
For the first time in a decade, repeat home buyers now outnumber first-time buyers among South African women applying for home loans, says FNB, signalling a significant shift from first-time homeownership to long-term property ownership and wealth creation. New FNB...
Hygiene? We’ve heard of it …
On average, users take more actions to keep their mobile devices clean and updated than their PCs, according to new research from Kaspersky comparing the hygiene habits for smartphones and PCs. The global survey showed that smartphone users are noticeably more...
We’re not losing women in STEM industries – we’re failing to grow them
South Africa's fibre connectivity industry is at the heart of a phenomenal boom - AI, hyperscale data centres, and the infrastructure to support all of it depend on one thing before anything else: connectivity. By Ntsiki Woco, chief human resources officer at...
Bolt takes e-hailing compliance nationwide
Bolt is expanding its South African national e-hailing compliance programme following regulatory engagements in the North West and Western Cape as the industry works to turn the country’s new e-hailing regulations into practical licensing, safety, and operating...
AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape
As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...
Veeam unveils DataAI vision in SA
Kathy Gibson reports from VeeamON – After 20 years in business, 2026 may be the best forward-looking year yet for Veeam. This is the word from Tim Pfaelzer, senior vice-president: EMEA at Veeam, speaking at the VeeamOn Tour 2026 in Riversands today. Veeam is coming...
Semiconductor revenue on track to hit $1,6trn this year
Global semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $1,6-trillion in 2026, increasing 92% from 2025 revenue of $809-billion, according to Gartner. In 2027, it is forecast to total $1,9-trillion. “The semiconductor industry is entering a fundamentally new phase of...
Sports fans want a streamlined digital experience
New research commissioned by IBM reveals the digital expectations of surveyed sports fans are rising as they navigate more platforms, subscriptions and technology. According to the latest IBM Sports Intelligence Report, based on responses from more than 20 000 sports...
How to have your cake … and eat it
New courier data from inDrive suggests South Africans are using on-demand delivery services for a far wider range of everyday needs than one might expect. An analysis of roughly 5 000 inDrive.Courier orders placed in South Africa during the first half of 2026 found...
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Autonomous AI agents will drive the next productivity surge
Prompt‑driven AI cannot deliver the reliability, scale or governance that modern enterprises need. Productivity gains have plateaued, operational risks are rising, and global competitors are already moving into a new phase of AI maturity built around autonomous...
Verified channels are now banking’s strongest defence
Bank impersonation fraud has become South Africa’s most prolific financial threat, thriving in the grey zone between trust and technology. By Brighton Chidoma, senior customer growth executive at Infobip According to the South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS),...
Access to a real-time rail isn’t the same as delivering one
Connecting to a real-time payment rail is the straightforward part. Delivering an experience that genuinely feels instant is where the real work - and the competitive advantage - lies, writes Derick Truscott, chief financial officer at Hyphen. There is plenty of...
Banks don’t need faster AI. They need more accountable decisions
Financial leaders are now being asked to fund artificial intelligence (AI), govern it, and explain the value it creates. That is not a simple technology question. In banking, it is becoming a test of leadership. By Michel Ghorayeb, MD of SAS UAE AI is starting to...
Future skills will determine SA’s economic competitiveness
Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital technologies are reshaping the global labour market, transforming the jobs available and the skills employers increasingly demand. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, structural...
Resilient businesses treat AI as an enabler, not a strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) may dominate discourse in the boardroom, but chasing innovation without resilience is a strategic blind spot. By Derek Street, head of sales and marketing at Data Management Professionals AI is not a replacement for sound judgement – it...
Payment security starts with design, not the audit
While many businesses still view the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) primarily as a compliance obligation, the reality is that payment security has a direct impact on operational stability, customer trust and commercial resilience. By Johannes...
Knowing when it is time to switch to a new career
It is not unusual to go through a rough patch at work or to dislike some elements of your job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. It is also not uncommon to find yourself in a work environment that does not suit your personal needs or style....
Where to draw the line when using AI to vet potential clients?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable business tool. From summarising information and identifying patterns to accelerating research, AI has transformed the way organisations gather intelligence on prospective clients. By Ramon Pillay, head of sales...
SMB resilience the new competitive advantage in the AI era
In the fast-paced world of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), cybersecurity has traditionally been viewed as a defensive necessity - a cost of doing business focused on keeping threats at bay and meeting regulatory obligations such as the Protection of Personal...
Support Technician – Vredenburg – Western Cape Vredenburg
Job Title: L1 Technician This contract role is based in Vredenburg Key ResponsibilitiesProvide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues.Log, track, and manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.Troubleshoot and...
Data Engineer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're looking for an Expert Data Engineer who can navigate comfortably between SAP BW, HANA, AWS, Python, SQL and modern data engineering.You'll be working on the Volume & Capacity Management and QMT Frontdesk product, supporting areas such as: Capacity Management...
Back-End Developer(Node.js/AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Ready to build the technology behind the future of intelligent, connected mobility and energy management?We're looking for an experienced Back-End Developer who loves building scalable cloud solutions, solving complex technical problems and working with modern...
SAP Technical Consultant (Basis) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Ready to kick-start your career in SAP Basis and enterprise technology? This is your opportunity to join a global IT environment where you'll work on systems that keep complex Aftersales Parts Logistics and Warehouse operations running across international...
Back-End Developer(Node.js/AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Ready to build the technology behind the future of intelligent, connected mobility and energy management?We're looking for an experienced Back-End Developer who loves building scalable cloud solutions, solving complex technical problems and working with modern...
SAP Technical Consultant (Basis) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Ready to kick-start your career in SAP Basis and enterprise technology? This is your opportunity to join a global IT environment where you'll work on systems that keep complex Aftersales Parts Logistics and Warehouse operations running across international...
Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for an experienced Back-End Developer who can take ownership of complex cloud-based applications and help build the technology powering the next generation of intelligent energy solutions.The product ecosystem includes: Connecting smart wallboxes and...
Java/Angular Front-End Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
As a Front-End Developer (Expert), you'll be one of the technical heavyweights in the team.You'll work across front-end, back-end, cloud and DevOps, helping build and enhance systems that keep critical supply-chain and production processes running smoothly.You'll...
Back-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're looking for an experienced Back-End Developer who can take ownership of complex cloud-based applications and help build the technology powering the next generation of intelligent energy solutions.The product ecosystem includes: Connecting smart wallboxes and...
Java/Angular Front-End Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
As a Front-End Developer (Expert), you'll be one of the technical heavyweights in the team.You'll work across front-end, back-end, cloud and DevOps, helping build and enhance systems that keep critical supply-chain and production processes running smoothly.You'll...
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