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​" –...

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...

High demand drives new vehicle sales

New vehicle sales were up 24,3% in September to 54 700 units, by some margin (2 820 units) the highest-selling month so far this year. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50 000 units and rounded out 12 months of continual growth for the new...

Technology, geopolitics, environment add to business risk

There has been a sharp rise in risks associated with geopolitical volatility and a broader shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise risk, according to AON’s 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for...

How data and analytics leaders can scale AI

Through 2025, poor data quality will persist as one of the most frequently mentioned challenges prohibiting advanced analytics such as artificial intelligence (AI) deployment, according to Gartner. Because of this, data and analytics (D&A) leaders must focus on...

SA a top target for cybercrime 

South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just...

Stealer malware leaked over 2m bank cards

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2,3-million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information,...

GDP figures point to a need for economic growth

Following a contraction of 0,1% in the third quarter of 2024, the South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0,6% in the fourth quarter (October–December). Growth was led by agriculture, finance and trade on the supply (production) side of the economy....

Cravings Report reveals Saffers’ food preferences

When it comes to food delivery, South Africans know exactly what they want - and they’re not afraid to ask for it. Data from Uber Eats’ 2024 Cravings Report reveals the country’s top food delivery trends, showcasing a love for luxury with orders of an expensive...

TSMC invests $165bn to make chips in the US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced is expanding its investment in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the US by an additional $100-billion. Building on the company’s ongoing $65 billion investment in its advanced semiconductor...

Internet Society extends multi-year Meta partnership

The Internet Society - a global charitable organisation championing an open, globally connected, and secure Internet – has expanded its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative. The initiative aims to scale up efforts to expand...

ITU coalition hits $73bn in connectivity pledges

ITU has announced new industry commitments to its Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, which has reached $73-billion in pledges for universal, meaningful connectivity. The latest commitments, presented during Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25), reflect growing...

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Nutanix launches Cloud Clusters on Azure

Nutanix has announced the general availability of Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Microsoft Azure, extending its hybrid cloud environment to Microsoft Azure dedicated bare metal nodes. NC2 on Azure offers a seamless hyperconverged infrastructure and unified management...

AR art exhibition coming to Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden

An extraordinary exhibition is coming to the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Johannesburg. Seeing the Invisible is an augmented reality (AR) exhibition that features the work of more than a dozen artists from around the world. Their works, "placed" in the...

Quro Medical joins forces with Operation Healing Hands

Digital healthcare company, Quro Medical, has partnered with the charity initiative called Operation Healing Hands, in an effort to give back to the community and be a helpful establishment for the greater good of South Africans and the local and African medical...

Micros SA launches e-gifting global ecosystem platform

Micros South Africa, in conjunction with Singapore-based CPR Vision Management, this week launched an e-gifting platform designed to help companies in the hospitality industry increase direct and repeat business, acquire new customers, and reward and win back existing...

Context Announces Global Channelwatch Survey Award 2022

IT Distributors Tarsus, Axiz and Rectron have shared the categories of nomination for South Africa in the 2022 Context ChannelWatch survey. Market dynamics in the IT distribution landscape continue to be influenced by the pandemic and its aftershocks, alongside more...

SA start-up Explore Data Science Academy goes global

The Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA), which started out training young data scientists in South Africa in 2018, has grown in just five years to become ExploreAI (EAI), a global solutions company with international reach across Europe, the US and Africa. ExploreAI...

Collin Govender appointed MD of Altron Systems Integration

Altron has appointed Collin Govender as MD of Altron Systems Integration with effect from 1 October 2022. Having joined Altron in June 2017 as group executive: shared services rising to the position of group CSO, Govender was appointed MD of Altron Karabina in January...

Tshikululu Social Investments profits from automation

Social investment fund management and advisory firm Tshikululu Social Investments has partnered with Lorge to automate and streamline its financial processes. The company is already profiting from automation, it managed to recover the costs of its initial project...

Security Responsibilities of Huawei Cloud and Tenants

By Syed Jawad Imam Jafri, Cyber Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO), Huawei South Africa - As a CSP (Cloud Service Platform), Huawei Cloud’s security responsibilities include ensuring the security of our IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a...

Gitex comes to Africa

With 42 years of events in the Middle East under its belt, Gitex Global is expanding into Africa. The inaugural Gitex Africa will take place from 31 May to 2 June 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco, the first overseas venture for Gitex Global. Gitex Africa is launched in...

Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Senior Full Stack Developer (Java + Angular) – Join a High-Impact Team in the Motor IndustryLocation: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / HybridWork Type: Flexible Hours | Onsite & Remote Citizenship: SA citizens/residents preferred | Valid work permits consideredAre you...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...

Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...

Business Analyst – 2457 – Gauteng Pretoria

A client in the automobile industry is looking for a Business Analyst Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home OfficeESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Solution design involving all stakeholders (Business/Developers/UI/QA)Participate in stand-up's and meet with end users...

Test Analyst

Our client, a leader in the Financial Services space is lookinf for a Test AnalystThis role requires someone who will be able to analyse requirements from business, create testing stories and all related artefacts (RTM, Test summary report, Defect summary report),...

Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...

Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...

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