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...

Nvidia invests in Cassava Technologies

Nvidia has invested in African technology group Cassava Technologies. Hardy Pemhiwa, president and group CEO of Cassava Technologies, comments: “Cassava is Africa’s leading technology company, driving the continent’s digital transformation with digital infrastructure...

Infrastructure key as AI evolves

Kathy Gibson reports – Not only is artificial intelligence (AI) already a widespread phenomenon, it is rapidly maturing into its second age. The first era put the power of AI at every user’s fingertips; the second era is where agentic AI will be employed to perform...

CEOs say cybersecurity is critical for business growth

A massive 85% percent of CEOs say cybersecurity is critical for business growth, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024....

Microsoft dominates in phishing trends

These are the brands most tPhishing still targets major brands In Q1 2025, Microsoft maintained its position as the most targeted brand, accounting for 36% of all phishing attempts. Google surged to second place with 12%, while Apple remained in the top three with 8%....

SA sees massive increase in leaked accounts

Surfshark’s global data breach analysis ranks South Africa as the 27th most-breached country in Q1 2025, with 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 breaches from January...

Summit to examine the impacts of online fraud

South Africans have become accustomed to the narrative that fraud surrounds them, and the fraud landscape is growing significantly as the country attempts to break its bonds of low economic growth. “The public is often unaware of how sophisticated criminals are and...

4Sight Holdings acquires HR specialist XFour Group

Global artificial intelligence (AI) technology group 4Sight Holdings has announced its acquisition of XFour, a fast-growing human resource (HR) and payroll technology services provider, in a deal worth over R40-million. Founded in 2017 by Clark Fourie, Jaco Smit and...

Nexalus, Intel partner on cooling

Hidden out of plain sight, small, suitcase-sized boxes perched high on transmission towers are responsible for every cellphone call, video and text, every second, every day. Crammed inside each box, an orchestra of Intel-based communications equipment – GPU, CPU,...

Nvidia Blackwell boosts water cooling efficiency

Traditionally, data centres have relied on air cooling — where mechanical chillers circulate chilled air to absorb heat from servers, helping them maintain optimal conditions. But, as AI models increase in size, and the use of AI reasoning models rises, maintaining...

Vertiv, iGenius, Nvidia to deploy Colosseum AI supercomputer

Vertiv is collaborating with Nvidia and iGenius to deploy Colosseum, one of the world’s largest Nvidia DGX AI supercomputers with Nvidia Grace Blackwell Superchips. Set to deploy in 2025 in Italy, Colosseum will be a first-of-its-kind sovereign AI data centre for...

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Redvine, Dandemutande partner on SD-WAN in Zimbabwe

Managed secure SD-WAN and networking service provider and distributor Redvine Networks and Zimbabwean ICT solutions company, Dandemutande Investments have partnered to implement a VMWare SD-WAN solution for one of Zimbabwe's largest funeral insurance companies. It is...

Oliver Fortuin steps down as Seacom group CEO

Seacom's group CEO Oliver Fortuin has resigned. He will continue to serve in his position until June this year, during which time he will continue to support the Seacom board and also participate in the process to announce his successor, which the company expects to...

Africa urged to embrace carbon trading

One of the most promising outcomes of the COP27 climate conference last November was the launch of the African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). This African-led initiative is designed to significantly drive up the continent's participation in voluntary carbon...

How SMEs can keep their customers happy

Everyone hates bad customer service, but it's amazing how many companies continue to get it wrong. Why do companies keep failing to meet customer expectations, even while putting so much effort into getting it right? Nadine Martin, head of business operations at Peach...

The anatomy of a scam

The rise in finance and accounting cybercrime through phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) has made headlines with massive implications for South African companies with gaps in their payment systems. "However, robust financial controls together with strong...

Can telcos be innovative and green?

In one way or another, most people across the globe are 'addicted' to online connections and experiences. Whether instantly streaming a movie or downloading a file to a laptop - the slightest delay in connectivity causes frustration. By Joe Baguley, chief technology...

AI must deal with gender bias to reach its potential

The past year has seen artificial intelligence (AI) become a dinner-table topic of conversation around the world, thanks to bots such as ChatGPT, which dazzles users with its ability to compose lifelike text and even computer code. But what happens when AI makes wrong...

When equity meets culture and change

The theme for International Women's Day on 8 March 2023 was "embracing equity", encouraging people to actively support and embrace equity within their own sphere of influence. Signium Global board chair and director of executive search at Signium Africa, Annelize van...

Strengthen your career prospects in the age of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of ChatGPT and similar arrived on South African shores, the newly accessible technology rapidly started making waves in workplaces throughout the country, with uncertainty about its challenges and opportunities at various...

Technology can help maximise printing resources in the classroom

Despite the rising popularity of digital learning tools, print still plays a significant role in countless schools throughout South Africa. That's because, although online learning has helped millions of children in the country keep their education on track, countless...

Software Tester – Western Cape Cape Town

Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionality of the CRM platform, client portal and Android Apple appsApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works but works intuitively.You'll run functional tests, customer scenario...

Graduate: Software Developer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day IT support to staff across design, production, warehousing, and administration. Assist with setup, configuration, and maintenance of hardware (PCs, handheld scanners, printers, sewing machine interfaces,...

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead network security advisory efforts, including LAN/WAN segmentation, firewall posture reviews, and NAC deployments. Provide assurance on secure network configurations and collaborate on optimization of core protocols (TCP/IP,...

Full Stack Java Developer

My client is looking for a well versed Java developer to join thir dynamic team Must have extensive Java experienceMust have DevOps ExperienceMust have Cloud experienceMust have Containerization experience Please email cvs to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills:...

Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities)

Our Client is looking for a Project Manager (Energy/Gas/Water – Metering and Utilities) to Join their teamLocation: Cape TownDescriptionWorking within the Delivery team, this role requires a proven Project Manager to drive success across virtual teams within a dynamic...

IT Administrator

If you can confidently steer a critical role to maintain the smooth operation and security of IT infrastructure, this is your chance to make a real impact in a high-pressure environment at a leading national legal firm.Key Responsibilities:Manage and maintain all...

Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

My client is looking for a well versed Java developer to join thir dynamic team Must have extensive Java experienceMust have DevOps ExperienceMust have Cloud experienceMust have Containerization experience Please email cvs to [Email Address Removed] Desired Skills:...

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