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​" –...

Octopi is a new strategic HP Managed Print Solutions distributor

Octopi Distribution, a subsidiary of the Octopi Group, has been appointed as a dedicated HP Managed Print Solutions (MPS) distributor serving the South African and broader African market. The newly-launched company has secured Tier 1 distribution rights for HP’s A3...

IATA highlights critical priorities for aviation safety

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations at the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China. The priorities are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a...

How does tobacco, alcohol use impact households?

New research by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) PhD candidate Zunda Chisha has shown that tobacco and alcohol use in South Africa have profound economic and health consequences at both the household and child health levels. Chisha graduate this week with a PhD in...

AI solutions and services to generate $22,3trn global impact

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a profound impact on the global economy, according to a comprehensive analysis from IDC. According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22,3-trillion by 2030,...

Network attackers are more likely to log in than break in

The primary way that cyber attackers gain initial access to networks, accounting for 56% of cases, is by exploiting external remote services, which include edge devices such as firewalls and VPNs, by leveraging valid accounts. This is the headline finding from the...

DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure tied to geopolitical conflict

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become a dominant means of waging cyberwarfare linked to sociopolitical events such as elections, civil protests, and policy disputes. Findings from NetScout’s 2H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence report show how attackers...

AI, data science set to transform Africa healthcare

Africa stands at the forefront of a shift in global health, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, according to a report released today from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation), African institutions and research councils. The report is...

Nvidia Blackwell takes pole position in MLPerf inference results

The Nvidia Blackwell platform set records inthe latest MLPerf Inference V5.0 benchmarks. Marking Nvidia’s first MLPerf submission using the Nvidia GB200 NVL72 system, a rack-scale solution designed for AI reasoning, the testing reflecting some of the most challenging...

The world spent $8,5trn on IT devices in a decade

Every year, consumers and businesses pour staggering amounts of money into IT devices- desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers. While annual spending has fluctuated since 2021, the past three years have seen steady growth, pushing the market toward...

SA’s young scientists shine in Beijing

Team South Africa made an incredible impact at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC), held in China, earning prestigious awards for their outstanding scientific projects after competing against some of the brightest young scientists from around the...

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Leverage cloud while using on-prem systems

Moving to the cloud certainly makes sense from an African business perspective, despite some serious challenges and risk factors unique to these shores. By Udhveer Sookraj, data integration specialist at Insight Consulting However, not all businesses can take the...

Lenovo unveils Intel-based smart infrastructure solutions

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Africa Data Centres breaks ground on Nairobi facility

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Huawei rises in Top Employers ranking

Huawei South Africa has risen up the Top Employers Institute's annual Top Employer rankings and is recognised as one of the top 20 Top Employers in South Africa. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and...

MSSA amends events calendar

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Will AI make us more secure?

ChatGPT, the dialogue-based AI chatbot capable of understanding natural human language, has become another icon in the disruptor ecosystem. Gaining over 1-million registered users in just 5 days, it has become the fastest growing tech platform ever. By Monica...

Aveva acquisition by Schneider Electric completed

Aveva has announced the completion of its acquisition by Schneider Electric. Since its foundation, AVEVA has grown from a niche design software developer to a leading global industrial software company with a value of more than £10-billion. Today, Aveva's software...

What cybersecurity dangers lurk behind new AI technologies?

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Clean energy driving data centres towards a sustainable future

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?? We're Hiring: Data EngineerAre you passionate about building scalable data solutions in the cloud? Join our innovative team and play a key role in shaping next-generation Big Data pipelines for BMW's Data Platforms.? Essential Skills & ExperienceWe're looking...

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A company that provides a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for financial institutions, focusing on core banking functionalities, digital banking, and related services, is seeking a dedicated and organized Senior Web Developer to join their dynamic...

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