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...

Developing economies boost global trade

Global trade expanded by about $500-billion in the first half of 2025, despite volatility, policy shifts and persistent geopolitical tensions. This is one of the findings of the latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), released today. And,...

Major gaps in local SMB cybersecurity

SMBs in South Africa – defined as companies with less than 250 employees - are highly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks, a new study by Cisco reveals, stating that less than 4% of surveyed local SMBs are at a “mature” level of preparedness against cyberattacks -...

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...

Interpol operation nets 306 cybercrime arrests in Africa

Kaspersky contributed its threat intelligence data to an Interpol-led law enforcement action that aimed to disrupt cross-border criminal networks across the African region that cause significant harm to individuals and businesses. With seven participating countries in...

NTT Data debuts new agentic AI services

NTT Data has launched its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies, helping customers to adopt, build, manage and scale AI-powered agents to improve efficiencies, unlock innovation and enhance employee and customer experiences. The suite of services...

MTN’s Springbok sponsorship comes to an end

MTN’s sponsorship of the Springboks is ending after eight years. The Springboks are the reigning world champions, having won the Rugby World Cup (RWC) a record four times, two of those – in 2019 and 2023 – under the MTN sponsorship. “This has been the most...

NHI needs to be secured against cyberattacks

The centralised electronic health record (EHR) system, proposed as the cornerstone of South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI), is a critical step towards a more modern, digitised healthcare system. However, it also presents an unprecedented, national-scale...

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SA has room for growth in innovation

In a 2019 Forbes article, Peter Bender-Samuel observed that software may have been eating the world, but services today are now consuming software like prey. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings While it's true that services have become key to business operations,...

Building and enabling smart and sustainable cities

More than half of the world's population lives in cities today and according to analysts, more than two thirds of all people will inhabit an urban environment by 2050. Smart cities of the future will have to provide affordable data-driven infrastructure in order to be...

Renasa gets Digimune cybersecurity cover

South African insurance company Renasa has partnered with Digimune to provide its network of independent brokers and their clients with a solution to monitor, mitigate and rectify cybersecurity risks. Servicing hundreds of independent insurance brokers, Renasa will...

Commvault named a leader in data resilience solutions suites

Forrester has positioned Commvault as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Data Resilience Solutions Suites, Q4 2022. Commvault has been top ranked in the Current Offering category, achieving the highest scores in the Backup-and-Restore Functionality and Automation and...

Put safety first over the festive season

The end-of-year period has earned itself a notorious reputation as the 'silly season' - and for good reason. Insurance claim data is indicative of a trend that sees a noticeable upsurge in motor vehicle accidents and home burglaries over the festive season. For South...

Keep kids safer online this holiday season

With schools about to close for the year, and summer holidays fast approaching, kids around the country will be spending more time online on their mobile phones, chatting with friends, sharing their holiday photos and consuming online entertainment, not to forget the...

Chief restructuring officer for Cell C

Cell C has appointed Brett Copans into a newly-created role of chief restructuring officer. The intention of this role is to ensure the prudent and efficient use of resources and funding allocation to high value opportunities. This is critical to reviewing all major...

Shift to renewable energy must include plans for waste disposal 

As South Africa increasingly looks to renewables to help address the country’s chronic energy crisis, independent power producers must ensure they have the right systems in place to dispose of wind and solar energy and associated storage equipment reaching the end of...

Microsoft, LinkedIn to help 10m people learn digital skills

Microsoft and LinkedIn have announced the next step in the Skills for Jobs programme, providing free access to 350 courses and six new Career Essentials Certificates for six of the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy. The companies will also be offering 50 000...

OCEP Developer at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider, delivering top-tier Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions across various industries.We're always looking for skilled professionals to join our team of #Changeables –...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Data Analyst (Retail/FMCG)Unleash your data wizardry in a captivating storytelling environment!R 840,000 - R 1,056,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic company that brings brands to life through captivating storytelling. Hirt & Carter offers a unique opportunity to...

OCEP Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is a leading IT services provider, delivering top-tier Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions across various industries.We're always looking for skilled professionals to join our team of #Changeables –...

Senior SQL Developer

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

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 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...

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