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​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Entrepreneurship must be part of the DNA of SA universities 

South Africa’s higher education institutions have made significant strides in embedding entrepreneurship, but more could be done to encourage innovative thinking. This is the word from Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, deputy minister of higher education and training, speaking at...

CompTIA recognises Africa’s top trainers

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to have a profound impact on how we learn, what we learn and how we teach. This is the word from Kobus Olivier, senior manager of Boston City Campus, speaking at the biennial CompTIA Partner Awards held last...

HPC, AI drive 15-fold increase in HBM demand

Parallel computer architectures, such as those deployed for modern high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, frequently encounter memory bottlenecks that limit performance, known as the 'memory wall'. Historically, this has stemmed...

Stock market set for 2026 surge after slump

The stock market had a rough start in 2025, with the S&P 500 dropping 10% due to investors’ recession fears. Despite a brief stock rally in mid-March, economic uncertainty and trade tensions have set the ground for a disappointing end to a quarter. The market...

Webb unmasks the true nature of the Cosmic Tornado

Exquisite details from the James Webb telescope reveal a chance, random alignment of a protostellar outflow and a distant spiral galaxy. The new composite image combines observations from Webb’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) and MIRI (Mid-Infrared Instrument), which...

Global education sector vulnerable to attacks

Educational institutions are highly attractive targets for cybercriminals due to the valuable research, personal data, and financial information they hold. This is among the findings from a new KnowBe4 report, “From Primary Schools to Universities, The Global...

Server revenue almost doubled in Q4

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $77,3-billion dollars in revenue during the last quarter of the year. This quarter showed the second highest growth rate since 2019 with a...

AI agents will make exploits quicker

By 2027, AI agents will reduce the time it takes to exploit account exposures by 50% according to Gartner. “Account takeover (ATO) remains a persistent attack vector because weak authentication credentials, such as passwords, are gathered by a variety of means...

IBM contributes AI projects to Linux Foundation

IBM is contributing three open-source projects - Docling, Data Prep Kit and BeeAI - to the Linux Foundation. “We're continuing our long history of contributing open-source projects to ensure that they're easy to consume and that it's easy for others - not just us - to...

Criminals target business-owned vehicles

Crime stats for quarter three (October to December 2024) demonstrate an encouraging decrease in most vehicle-related crimes, although the overall numbers are still high. There has been a notable increase in the carjacking of business-owned vehicles, according to...

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Applying algorithms to workplace conflict could save millions

The NBA was recently rocked by footage of Golden State Warrior teammates involved in a fistfight during practice. By Martin Dippenaar, CEO of Global Kinetic It is certainly not the first time athletes at the highest level have been known to have the pressures of...

How to leverage value from data that actually makes business better

We all know that data is integral to business, but often the focus lies squarely on analytics and decision-making capabilities, when data is also critical to operations. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management Any investment into a solution to improve...

Identity theft puts South Africans at risk

Identity theft in South Africa continues to rise, despite numerous warnings and efforts to protect consumers. Reports suggest that someone's identity is stolen somewhere in the world every two seconds. Recent statistics from the National Council on Identity Theft...

When customers need a digital advisor, not a digital assistant

For some companies, selling and servicing their products digitally is relatively simple. You upload your products into an online store and ensure the buying and delivery process is slick and seamless. By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of Clevva To help answer basic product...

How to avoid the worst small business festive fails

This year's festive period is the first in over two years where lockdown restrictions are completely lifted, and social gatherings are no longer discouraged in almost all countries around the world. For South Africans, the warmer weather has arrived, and shoppers are...

Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

On-demand shopping app Yassir Express has gone live in Gauteng. Yassir Express offers a one-stop shop for thousands of products including everything from nappies and pharmacy items to pet food, fresh fruit and vegetables, and meat - all delivered right to customers'...

DMP SA is a now a Commvault Premier Partner

Data Management Professionals South Africa (DMP SA) has achieved Commvault Premier Partner status on top of their Commvault Service Advantage Plus (CSAP) status, the only Commvault partner in the country to have attained both of these accolades. "This achievement...

Anniversary Edition ThinkPad debuts

Lenovo's ThinkPad is turning 30 and, to celebrate this milestone, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is distributing a limited number of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 30th Anniversary Edition, with special packaging, to its channel partners. "When it comes to the business...

How to strengthen the supply chain

Relationships are key to building enduring supply chains and driving value, writes David Steyn, customer engagement business manager at Decision Inc. The supply chain has changed. Digital transformation has shifted the ways in which companies and individuals engage...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Sandown

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr SQL Developer, for a 6-MONTH CONTRACT opportunity, to join one of SA's leading financial services providers. This 6-MONTH CONTRACT opportunity is based in Sandton, and is HYBRID. Open to all SA Citizens. Summary: Senior...

Server Engineer – 6 month contract – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a skilled Server Engineer with strong operational experience and expertise across legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimising server infrastructure, ensuring high...

Senior Networking Engineer – Durban

Join Our Client's Tech Revolution!?? Location: Durban (preferred) or Johannesburg?? Type: Full-Time?? Company: Our Client - A Leading Managed IT Services Provider Are you a networking guru ready to level up your career? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where...

Senior Business Analyst

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr Business Analyst - for 6-MONTH CONTRACT opportunity, to join one of SA's leading financial services providers. This is a Hybrid role, and open to all SA citizens. Role Summary: Senior Business Analyst with strong...

Senior Java Developer (Contract) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...

Senior Networking Engineer – Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban North

Join Our Client's Tech Revolution!?? Location: Durban (preferred) or Johannesburg?? Type: Full-Time?? Company: Our Client - A Leading Managed IT Services Provider Are you a networking guru ready to level up your career? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandown

PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Snr Business Analyst - for 6-MONTH CONTRACT opportunity, to join one of SA's leading financial services providers. This is a Hybrid role, and open to all SA citizens. Role Summary: Senior Business Analyst with strong...

Training & Support Engineer

Are you a qualified professional with a Degree or Diploma in Surveying or relevant engineering/technical fields? Do you have hands-on experience with road construction and design? If so, this role could be your next career milestone.We are seeking a skilled Training...

Senior Android Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...

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