Messi tops Ronaldo in 2026 World Cup password breach data
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away, new research from Specops, an Outpost24 company, finds that Lionel Messi outranks Cristiano Ronaldo by a clear margin in one of the more unexpected matchups of the year: their frequency of appearance in breached password...
Africa’s digital and health planning shifts into high gear
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the...
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...
Cisco paves the way to a quantum network
Cisco has announced the Cisco Universal Quantum Switch, a working research prototype marking a milestone in quantum networking that addresses one of the most fundamental barriers to building a quantum network. Quantum computers encode information in different ways...
Frontier firms rebuild operating models for the age of AI
Spend time with any software engineering team right now and you’ll see something worth paying attention to, writes Jared Spataro, chief marketing officer: AI at Work at Microsoft. Over the last few years, the way software gets built has moved through four distinct...
The office of 2050 will be very different to today
Neural implants, which link the human brain directly to external devices, are among the top emerging technology global workers expect to see in the workplace by 2050, according to new research by IWG. The study, “IWG’s Work Reimagined: The Office of 2050”, summarises...
Using AI instead of entry-level hiring will cost more later
By 2030, 75% of supply chain organisations that paused hiring for entry-level roles in 2026 will pay premiums upward of 15% for early-career professionals, according to Gartner. “Many organisations are attempting to manage uncertainty today by pausing entry-level...
AI systems security spend: from zero to $8bn
The emerging AI systems security (AISS) market is forecast to grow from essentially zero to nearly $8-billion by 2030 as enterprises move AI applications, models, and agents into production. According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, AISS has moved...
Oracle supports Africa Clinical Research Network
The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) has launched its first clinical trial with Oracle in Africa, which commenced in February 2026. The PROgnostic Testing to Enhance Clinical Triage of Pre-eclampsia in Africa (PROTECT-Africa) trial aims to define, validate, and...
Building blocks for an autonomous supply chain future
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must focus on building autonomous-ready capabilities across operations, intelligence and workforce to prepare their operating models to mitigate ongoing volatility and build future competitive advantage, according to Gartner. “As...
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Money mule activity amplifies fraud risks for global businesses
Mules are the backbone of digital banking fraud. Fraudsters depend on them to make their schemes work, turning innocent-looking accounts into tools for laundering stolen funds and enabling criminals to conceal their tracks and move vast sums of money across borders in...
2026 a crypto tipping point for African merchants
Cryptocurrencies, and especially stablecoins, are expected to rapidly move from early experimentation towards mainstream for African merchants over the next two to three years. As the regulatory fog lifts, customer familiarity with stablecoins is set to accelerate as...
King V ushers in a new era of governance
Business intelligence firm LexisNexis has lauded the introduction of King V. Governance of South African organisations has entered a new era since the beginning of 2026. Lizanne Engelbrecht, executive manager of Content at LexisNexis, says the introduction of King V...
If Africa does not digitise its heritage, it will lose it
Africa’s heritage is one of the world’s greatest cultural endowments, yet much of it remains fragile, undocumented, and at risk, writes Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa. As time, climate change, conflict, and globalisation accelerate loss, the question is no...
SA’s renewable energy divide: where are the jobs?
As households and businesses with capital increasingly move towards renewable energy (solar + batteries), Eskom is left serving a shrinking base of paying customers while remaining responsible for electricity as a social good. This dynamic places upward pressure on...
Check Point acquisitions reinforce AI security strategy
Check Point Software Technologies has announced three strategic acquisitions, namely Cyata, Cyclops and Rotate, aimed at strengthening its platform across artificial intelligence (AI) agent security, exposure management and MSP-driven workspace protection. In...
Employers swop salary hikes for smarter benefits
Organisations are increasingly recognising that retaining employees requires more than competitive pay alone. According to the South African Reward Association (SARA), successful retention strategies now integrate reward, development and engagement across the employee...
Solving for effortless transactions through tokenisation
Tokenised transactions are expected to double in value from $283-billion in 2025 to $574-billion in 2029. By Peter Ludi, business development executive at redPanda Software & Solutions The market’s growth is largely due to the rapid rise of mobile payments,...
National law enforcement agency modernises public engagement
A South African national law enforcement agency has overhauled its customer service operations through the implementation of a locally developed, cloud-based contact centre and customer relationship management (CRM) platform delivered by South African technology...
Strategic leadership appointments at Veeam
Veeam Software has announced a boost to its EMEA channel strategy with the appointment of three new leaders: Nick McAlister as channel director UKI; Charbel Zreiby as channel director EMEA East; and Roman Brandl as enterprise channel director EMEA. “Veeam is setting a...
Solution Architect – Beneficiation (Mining) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Limpopo Lephalale
Are you an experienced Solution Architect ready to shape the future of operational technology and enterprise systems within a large-scale industrial environment? This is an exciting opportunity to drive digital transformation, optimise business processes, and deliver...
Software Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We're Hiring Software Developer | BPM / Camunda Developer Banking Environment | Contract Opportunity | South AfricaWe're looking for a strong BPM Developer with hands-on experience in IBM BPM/BAW or Camunda to join a high-performing delivery team driving workflow...
Machine Learning Engineer
Location: Cape Town - Northern Suburbs (Hybrid)Contract Type: 12-Month Contract Overview An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Machine Learning Engineer / MLOps Engineer to join a fast-paced Data Solutions environment within a leading retail technology...
React Developer
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Machine Learning Engineer – Western Cape Bellville
Location: Cape Town - Northern Suburbs (Hybrid)Contract Type: 12-Month Contract Overview An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Machine Learning Engineer / MLOps Engineer to join a fast-paced Data Solutions environment within a leading retail technology...
React Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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IT Service Manager at Reverside Software Solutions
Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organisations to deliver innovative technology solutions and drive measurable business...
Senior Dynamics 365 F&O Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
A Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, customization, and implementation of scalable solutions within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O platform. The role involves collaborating closely...
IT Service Manager at Reverside Software Solutions – Gauteng Midrand
Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We partner with leading organisations to deliver innovative technology solutions and drive measurable business...
Senior Dynamics 365 F&O Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
A Senior Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, customization, and implementation of scalable solutions within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O platform. The role involves collaborating closely...
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