AI hardware shortages to define 2026 markets
AI hardware shortages are set to define markets in 2026 as pricing power shifts and volatility rises. This warning, from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, comes as the AI boom is rapidly evolving from a growth story into a supply-shock story, and it is shaping up to be...
Human error fuels breaches as cybersecurity training lags
A recent Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, found that just 46% of professionals surveyed in South Africa received training on digital threats. This...
Young workers drive growth in earned wage access
Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....
The devastating impact of cyberattacks on industrial companies
The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks at over $1-million - while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5-million and, for some, it surpasses $10-million, according to a joint study conducted by Kaspersky...
Ocean economy faces pressure, fragmentation
The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy - a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks. New analysis reveals that ocean-based sectors such as shipping,...
Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching
A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...
Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment
South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...
Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...
Enterprises should seize opportunities in sovereign AI strategies
AI is no longer simply a competitive differentiator for enterprises - the technology is increasingly critical to national security and economic empowerment, prompting countries across the globe to implement strategies that support AI sovereignty, says GlobalData....
Surging IoT market to hit $1,5trn
As one of the key technologies powering Industry 4.0 besides artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become widely used across industries, connecting devices, processes, and people. Despite headwinds and...
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New solution makes policy generation 70% faster for Shackleton
Insurtech Root and Shackleton Life have partnered to overhaul the long-term insurance company's policy administration system (PAS). The new system has reduced the time taken to generate a policy by 70%, from 20 minutes to six minutes. Shackleton Life's core product is...
Rectron takes head office operations off-grid with Huawei
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Paul Wendlandt appointed GM at Kyocera Document Solutions SA
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) has announced the appointment of Paul Wendlandt as its new GM. Wendlandt stepped into the role of interim GM in July 2022, when he replaced Werner Engelbrecht, who announced in May last year his intention to leave KDZA....
Cisco solution detects cyberthreats, automates response
Cisco has unveiled the latest progress towards its vision of the Cisco Security Cloud, a unified, AI-driven, cross-domain security platform. Cisco’s new XDR solution and the release of advanced features for Duo MFA will help organizations better protect the integrity...
Forcepoint extends DLP policies from endpoints to the cloud
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VMware unveils new security capabilities
VMware has announced new capabilities that deliver strong lateral security across multi-cloud environments so customers can see and stop more threats. At RSA Conference 2023, VMware unveiled enhanced features for its suite of security solutions to address the...
CA drives Symantec Enterprise Cloud in SA’s enterprise sector
CA Southern Africa, a representative of Broadcom Software, is driving the Symantec Enterprise Cloud (SEC) into the South African enterprise market. SEC is a consolidated hybrid-cloud solution offering data and threat protection backed by the worldwide network of...
Capital Appreciation buys up Dairel
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Iridium wins Xero Partner of the Year award
Iridium Business Solutions has been awarded the title of "Partner of the Year" at this year's Xero Awards in South Africa. Xero is an international technology company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses and each year...
How to fortify your IT backbone for the edge
The great data migration is upon on us. Edge computing - distributed or on-premise - is experiencing an explosive growth period. By Jonathan Duncan, vice-president: secure power for anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric According to a report by Gartner, 75% of...
Back-end Java Software Engineer with focus on Operations – 0688 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? We're Hiring: Senior Java Developer (DevOps Focus)Ready to build and run world-class backend systems in the cloud? ??Must-have skills:?? Java 11+ & Spring Boot?? Docker & Kubernetes?? AWS (SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, Cognito, API Gateway)??...
Mid-Senior Level Desktop Support Engineer – Sandton
An established and reputable managed IT solutions partner, based in Sandton, is seeking a skilled and proactive Mid-Senior Level Desktop Support Engineer to join our team. We specialize in providing end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions and support for South African...
Software Developer
Job Overview:We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our dynamic development team based in Cape Town. You will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support business objectives....
Mid-Senior Level Desktop Support Engineer – Sandton – Gauteng Rivonia
An established and reputable managed IT solutions partner, based in Sandton, is seeking a skilled and proactive Mid-Senior Level Desktop Support Engineer to join our team. We specialize in providing end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions and support for South African...
Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Overview:We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to join our dynamic development team based in Cape Town. You will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that support business objectives....
IT Support Technician
IT Support TechnicianOur client in Stellenbosch is seeking an IT support technician to join their time. The successful candidate will assist with desktop support and would need to hold the relevant A+ and N+ certification. Desired Skills: Ticket Management Hardware...
IT Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town
IT Support TechnicianOur client in Stellenbosch is seeking an IT support technician to join their time. The successful candidate will assist with desktop support and would need to hold the relevant A+ and N+ certification. Desired Skills: Ticket Management Hardware...
Penetration Tester (Security Analyst)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading cybersecurity company based in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Red Team Penetration Tester/Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing,...
Penetration Tester (Security Analyst) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading cybersecurity company based in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Red Team Penetration Tester/Security Analyst to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing,...
IT Project Manager at Famous Brands
IntroductionManage Information Technology projects for the Operating Systems, Applications and Consumer Facing Technology environment at Famous Brands, according to the Project Management Office (PMO) standards. Effectively manage project objectives and timelines...
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