SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

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​" –...

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...

Are you ready to run the AI race?

Kathy Gibson reports – The AI race is on – and organisations need to ask whether they are ready. This is the question posed by Smangele Nkosi, GM of Cisco Southern Africa, speaking to delegates at Cisco Connect Southern Africa 2025 in Kyalami. “The digital landscape...

Large-scale credential theft escalates

Cybercriminals continue to pivot to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM’s newly-released 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. IBM X-Force observed an 84% increase in...

CATL hints at improved battery technology

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced that it’s working on new technology that would reduce the cost of electric vehicles, while improving their performance. The company aims to produce batteries that are cheaper, lighter and more cold-resistant, with...

Tech to the rescue for near-extinct bears

Biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife co-existence are key priorities for the team at Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, in the Apennine Mountains of Italy, where the Marsican brown bear is among the park’s residents. To protect and preserve the bear – a...

China outperforms on smartphone market growth

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 71,6-million units in 1Q25, a 3,3% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth was driven by the government subsidies...

Beware of phishing attacks through SVG image files

Kaspersky has detected a new trend with attackers distributing phishing emails to individual and corporate users with attachments in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files – a format commonly used for storing images. Opening these files leads a user to phishing pages...

AMD hits TSMC N2 product silicon milestone

AMD’s next-generation AMD EPYC processor, codenamed “Venice”, has become the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2nm (N2) process technology. This marks a major step forward in the execution of the AMD data centre CPU...

China’s tech self-reliance accelerates amid sanctions

Geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges are accelerating China's push toward technological self-sufficiency. As US sanctions intensify, China is doubling down on innovation across artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, and 5G. Strategic...

DDoS attacks show contrasting patterns across southern Africa

A new NetScout Threat Intelligence Report, for July to December 2024, reveals a complex and contrasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape across southern Africa. According to the report, South Africa, Mauritius and Angola were among the most...

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Mint Group partners with MDS Computers in UAE

Global IT consultancy Mint Group, and UAE-based enterprise system integrator MDS Computers have announced a strategic partnership aimed at extending the reach and enhancing the offerings of both companies. The partnership will leverage the expertise and resources of...

Africa’s WhatsApp economy is on the rise

We live in a WhatsApp world. Used by more than 2,24-billion people worldwide - and around 200 million in Africa - this ubiquitous messaging platform connects friends and families across borders. It's helping the continent plug into the global economy. By Heidi...

R50m PE investor buys stake in engineering services business

Black female-owned private equity investor Moshe Capital has acquired a 20% stake in Pragma, an engineering services business that specialises in delivering enterprise asset management services and solutions. The R50-million deal was funded by FNB and takes black...

Huawei outlines SME strategies

During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 being held in Barcelona this week, Huawei Enterprise BG announced its business strategies to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) go digital. Bob Chen, vice-president of Huawei Enterprise BG commented that Huawei's...

Cloud migration and workload modernisation critical in 2023

More than 95% of digital workloads will be deployed on cloud-native platforms by 2025. This is hardly surprising given how rapidly companies, both locally and abroad, have had to adapt to a new operating environment resulting from the pandemic. By Adrian Hollier,...

5G could curb cyberattacks at financial institutions

In the 2023 Budget Report, it was revealed that there has been a marked increase in cyber-attacks against financial institutions, the implications of which include business disruption, lost productivity, legal repercussions, and lasting financial consequences. "To...

Smart and intelligent: payments redefined

The global fintech market is currently expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% over the next few years, achieving an impressive $305-billion by 2025. The Global Fintech Market Report also pointed out that low-cost, personalised, and intelligent...

BCX adds LEO to Skylink portfolio

BCX has expanded its partnership with Q-Kon Africa and has added the OneWeb LEO service to the Skylink portfolio. The Skylink-OneWeb service will bring the benefits of low-latency and high data rates to South Africans who will now benefit from seamless voice and data...

Inter-school mind sports championships coming up

Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its popular 12th Online Inter-school Provincial Championships on 4 March 2023 An important feature of this championship is that it is open to any learner, whether or not the school is affiliated or not, however,...

VMware extends SD-WAN to operational tech

Vmware is delivering new and enhanced remote worker/device connectivity and intelligent wireless capabilities to its SD-WAN and SASE customers. Relatedly, at MWC Barcelona, VMware announced an expanded collaboration with Intel to deliver new edge appliances featuring...

Senior Oracle Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Oracle Developer to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Design and implement...

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:...

IT Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria

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...

Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerSouth Africa (Remote) About Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering impactful projects across diverse industries, with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration. With a growing presence in South...

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