Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

GirlCode summit brings women in tech together

GirlCode hosted its annual Summit at Riversands Innovation Hub last week under the theme “Lift as You Rise”, with call to action for women in technology to support, mentor and create opportunities for the next generation of female developers, engineers and technology...

Telkom accelerator sets 10 women-owned tech businesses up for growth

The first Telkom FutureMakers TrailblazeHER cohort connected with investors and industry leaders at their graduation ceremony held at Killarney Country Club last week, creating valuable networks and opportunities to take their businesses to the next level....

Unemployment numbers point to bigger issues

South Africa’s unemployment rate rising to 33,6% is concerning, particularly when we consider the efforts being made to get these numbers moving in the right direction. This is the word from Nkosinathi Mahlangu, youth employment specialist at Momentum Group...

Odyssey inspires a worldwide journey – for scammers too

Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most talked-about and internationally anticipated premieres of the year, but the film’s global debut has also triggered a surge in scam activity. Kaspersky says cybercriminals are exploiting the immense...

Spotify to ID AI personas

Spotify is introducing an AI Persona badge that will let users know if an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and not represent a real person. This follows earlier tools for artist identity and trust, including Verified by Spotify, SongDNA, AI Credits and Artist...

SA’s unemployment figure looks grim

South Africa saw an increase of 345 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8,5-million according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q2: 2026 released today. During the period, there was a decrease of 16 000 in the number of employed persons to...

Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Chief supply chain officers unclear on AI investment returns

More than half (55%) of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are unclear on the return on investment (ROI) of their AI investments - even as 67% of supply chain digital investments are now allocated to AI, according to a survey by Gartner. To achieve clear and positive...

Cape Town among world’s top cities for remote work

The growing appeal of Cape Town for digital nomads and remote professionals has seen the city ranked among the world’s 50 best cities for remote work. The Mother City has secured 42nd place in the International Workplace Group (IWG) 2026 Work From Anywhere Index. The...

Technology sovereignty will advance slowly through 2030

Global technology sovereignty - a country’s ability to develop, operate, and secure critical technologies independently of foreign governments’ influence - will evolve slowly over the next five years, according to Forrester’s Global Sovereignty Forecast, 2025 to 2030....

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Compliance becomes a cyber imperative

Regulatory compliance in cybersecurity is no longer an administrative chore that organisations can treat as an afterthought. By Avinash Gupta, head of Centre of Excellence at In2IT Technologies As digital ecosystems expand and threat actors leverage automation,...

SA repeats old education mistakes as AI emerges

A pattern is emerging within our schooling system that needs highlighting as South Africa faces its next major technology decision. In coding and robotics, with the best intentions, directives were given, curriculum was developed, and then the move forward stalled. We...

Purpose-driven technology transforms workforce management

In the traditional world of temporary employment services (TES), the ‘human’ aspect of human capital has often been overshadowed by the scale and complexity of administration. By Vanessa Ruch, deputy-CEO at Workforce Holdings For decades, the industry relied on long...

When work moves out of the office, so does the risk

Rising fuel prices are reshaping how many South African businesses operate. As employers help their employees to make more of their budgets by spending less on fuel, many are allowing more remote work. But, with company-owned electronic assets increasingly being used...

Uhuru Marketplace opens in SA

Uhuru Marketplace is a peer-to-peer AI-powered marketplace designed to reduce the barrier to entry for South Africans selling second-hand tools and services to the local market. The platform provides a professional, easily personalised, AI-embedded marketplace to...

Leadership appointments at SoftwareOne

SoftwareOne has announced a strengthened leadership team for South Africa and the broader African region as the company integrates Crayon into the global SoftwareOne brand. The Crayon acquisition took place in July 2025, with the unified SoftwareOne brand announced in...

It is not the cyber breach that costs you, but what happens next

In South Africa, cybersecurity breaches have become routine. The country ranks in the top 20 globally for cybercrime, with human error still behind the vast majority of incidents. By Andy Robb, technical officer at Duxbury Networking The financial impact is equally...

Data in action: what SA can learn from integrated ecosystems

Across South Africa, many citizens are already familiar with seamless, data-driven experiences, often through services in the private sector. In these environments, data is used to support more connected and responsive interactions, shaping how services are delivered...

Oversight matters: Spotting payroll fraud in a digital world

The South African government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4-billion in annual losses...

Open-Source Database Administrator at reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to...

Junior Systems Implementation Specialist (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A provider of tailored Financial Solutions in Joburg seeks an ambitious and strong technical Junior Systems Implementation Specialist to support the delivery, adoption, and ongoing effectiveness of the company's insurance administration systems. Working...

Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Ready to own the bridge between business and technology on high-impact Microsoft & Oracle programmes?We're looking for a sharp, commercially minded Business Analyst who thrives under pressure, presents confidently at CXO level, and turns complex problems into...

SAP ABAP Developer – Payroll / SAP HCM at Datonomy Solutions

Senior SAP ABAP Developer – Payroll / SAP HCMLocation: Cape TownEmployment Type: ContractEnvironment: Large-Scale Retail / Enterprise SAPSpecialisation: SAP ABAP | SAP HCM | PayrollWe are seeking an experienced SAP ABAP Developer with strong SAP HCM and Payroll...

PHP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced PHP Developer to join our Revenue Systems [Email Address Removed] role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of a mature PHP-based platform that underpins our consumer-facing and operational products. Initially, you will lead a...

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