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...

Ombud opens eFiling profile hacking report for public comment

To curtail ongoing eFiling profile hacking, the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) recommends that all stakeholders adopt enhanced security practices. The OTO yesterday (1 October 2025) published the Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking for public...

Musk becomes first half-trillionaire

Elon Musk set a new wealth record when he became the first person with a net worth of half-a-trillion dollars. The achievement was short-lived, but for a few hours on Wednesday Musk was worth an incredible $500,1-billion. This dropped to $499-billion later in the...

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...

MTN announces Win Win Summer winners

MTN South Africa has announced the 10 grand prize winners of its Win Win Summer campaign. The campaign, which ran from 6 October 2024 to 6 February 2025, offered customers an opportunity to win a share of R75-million in prizes, including hourly 1GB data rewards, daily...

AI helps to protect endangered species across the globe

From Seattle to Cape Town, and everywhere around and between, AI is helping conserve the wild plants and animals that make up the intricate web of life on Earth. It’s critical work that sustains ecosystems and supports biodiversity at a time when the United...

Financial Ombud looks back on its first year

It’s been one year since the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) was formed from the amalgamation of the Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS), the Credit Ombud (CO), the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance (OLTI), and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI)....

AI could help counter money laundering

Using artificial intelligence (AI) technology in anti-money laundering (AML) processes has become critical for financial institutions as they work to comply with regulations and combat financial crime. Even so, a new AML technology study from SAS, featuring...

Banking data theft attacks on smartphones triple in 2024

The number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a Kaspersky report “The mobile malware threat landscape in 2024” released at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. Cybercriminals are shifting...

Confidence building in new vehicle sales

While new vehicle sales started the year in hopeful spirit, February sales gave even more reassurance that positive growth may be possible for the automotive industry this year. Cautious optimism in January became more cemented confidence in February, with sales up...

NAPAfrica achieves 5Tbps traffic milestone

The NAPAfrica Internet Exchange has reached a new milestone of 5Tbps of traffic. NAPAfrica remains Africa’s fastest-growing Internet Exchange Point (IXP) and one of the global top 10 internet exchanges by total traffic volume. With more than 655 networks peering at...

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Westcon-Comstor reseller drives off as a winner

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announced that Gqeberha-based S4 Integration is the official winner of the Cisco Comstor 2021 Car Incentive. As winners, S4 Integration drives off in a Fiat Panda 4x4 valued at approximately R180 000.00. "We are delighted to be...

SA has 12 months to start bridging the tech skills shortage

Not too long ago I read an alarming piece on how our technology skills shortage has changed from a valley into a canyon. By Kgomotso Lebele, MD: technology at Accenture in Africa The conclusion was those who have the skills have become as rare a commodity as Rhodium...

Dell Technologies Forum is Back to Help Build your Next Breakthrough

The highly anticipated Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will take place on 10 November and will be held once again as an in-person event at the Kyalami Convention Centre. https://youtu.be/tvZtSv89UtU The Dell Technologies Forum will bring together business leaders...

How cloud technology can boost economic development in Africa

Cloud technology could be a major enabler of economic development on the African continent - but some stubborn barriers need to be cleared first, says Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed. The African continent represents 60% of the...

The four biggest misconceptions of SD-WAN

SD-WAN may be the next generation of connectivity and modernised network infrastructure, but implementation must be smart to get the right results. Digital transformation has triggered remarkable shifts in infrastructure and architecture. Enabling innovation,...

Embracing Open APIs for insurance growth

An Open API (application programming interface) provides standards for how different software communicate with each other. By Annalie Terblanche, product manager at SilverBridge Taking it a step further, an Open API specification (OAS) allows both humans and computers...

Learnerships let SMMEs develop skills, change lives

South Africa finds itself in the precarious position of navigating a serious skills shortage, especially in the technology industries, while being home to the highest unemployment rate in the world. By Kate Shead, HR executive at Telviva Small, micro and medium...

The future of workforce mobility is human, hybrid and flexible

Today's workforce has come to expect streamlined processes, flexibility, and digital connectivity from wherever they may work (whether in the office or remotely) in order to facilitate productivity. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at In2IT Technologies...

Safaricom Ethiopia switches on in Addis Ababa

Safaricom Ethiopia has switched on its mobile telecommunications network and services in Addis Ababa, the country's capital city. The Ethiopian government launched Digital Ethiopia 2025 to help the country realise its digital potential and leverage technology to build...

Art joins the sustainability platform

Xperien has partnered with You Made This (YMT) to drive corporate and public engagement around e-waste and the circular economy. YMT is an art-based and art-led public engagement and awareness initiative that responds to the insatiable demand for new electronic...

Technical Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote

About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...

Technical Project Manager (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:THE expertise of a highly driven Technical Project Manager who is passionate about digital & eCommerce is wanted to join the growing team of a dynamic Platform Development Agency. You will have a pivotal role in its pursuit to drive success in digital...

Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating...

SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...

NC Programmer (Manufacturing)

Our Client who is in the manufacturing sector is looking for an NC Programmer to prepare accurate and efficient CNC programs for laser and punching machinesMinimum RequirementsGrade 12 or equivalent (Technical qualification preferred)2–5 Years' experience in CNC...

Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

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