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​" –...

Interpol’s pan-African cybercrime operation nets 260 scammers

Authorities in 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects and seized 1 235 electronic devices in a coordinated international operation against cyber-enabled crime. The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly...

Stormy weather ahead for the global economy

The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook. Some 72% of surveyed chief economists expect the global economy to weaken over the next year amid intensifying...

Mobile tech, DX could boost global GDP by $11trn

The global economy is seeing a dramatic shift, with advanced connectivity and mobile technologies set to contribute $11-trillion to global GDP by 2030 – representing 8,4% of the total. According to a new study launched by GSMA Intelligence ahead of MWC Barlelona, this...

Public cloud to hit $1trn by 2026

The public cloud industry has experienced explosive growth over the years, as billions worldwide rely on cloud storage to manage and safeguard their data. Since 2020, the sector has nearly tripled and is set to reach a remarkable $934-billion value in 2025, 20% more...

When IT cost optimisation fuels innovation, ROI improves

There is a significant opportunity for companies of all sizes - but in particular for those with revenue between $500-million and $5-billion - to optimise their IT costs and surge ahead in innovation. SoftwareOne Holding’s “Driving Business Outcomes through...

As security staff take on more, retention challenges grow

As cybersecurity teams take on broader responsibilities, infosec professionals are working across multiple security domains. This is according to the 2025 Cybersecurity Staff Compensation Benchmark Report released by IANS Research and Artico Search, which takes a...

Microsoft’s new chip rewrites quantum computing playbook

Microsoft may have changed the quantum computing game, with the development of a new material that enables scalability on a new scale. Majorana 1, introduced yesterday, is the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture that Microsoft...

900m phishing attempts as cyber threats take off

Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893-million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710-million. The surge in attempts (shown in the graph below) between May-July is traditionally tied to the international...

Companies in all sectors want agentic AI workers

Agentic AI is a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) that transcends traditional content generation capabilities. It involves AI systems that can operate autonomously, making decisions and taking actions on behalf of users without requiring...

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Rectron adds EcoFlow power solutions

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Reducing risk in a hybrid cloud model is the key to fueling growth

Cyber security is the number one concern for organizations when managing their hybrid cloud environments. This is hardly surprising when you consider that nine out of 10 companies have suffered data breaches in the last 12 months. Damages due to digital crime...

How to become a data-driven healthcare organisation

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How to keep a hybrid work environment safe

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How insurtech can ease insurance business pain points

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AI-powered document forgery detection protects against shallowfakes

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Significant changes to workplace transformation are coming

The Employment Equity Amendment Bill which proposes wide-reaching changes to the regulation of transformation in the workplace will be signed into law imminently according to the Department of Employment and Labour's Acting Deputy Director-General of Labour Policy and...

VMware reports 2023 Q2 results

VMware, a leading innovator in enterprise software, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023. Revenue for the second quarter was $3.34 billion, an increase of 6% from the second quarter of fiscal 2022. The combination of...

How to spot and stop insider fraud

South African businesses are at serious risk from rapidly increasing payments fraud - often from within their very own organisations. Ryan Mer, CEO at eftsure Africa, says while criminal syndicates behind ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) attacks...

Project Manager (Construction) – Western Cape Cape Town

JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for the managing, delivering, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the WCGDoI programme.Responsible for overseeing other Project Managers on private projects.TASK DESCRIPTIONPROGRAMME MANAGEMENT FOR THE TUSK/WCGDoI MANAGEMENT...

Software Engineer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

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Senior Project Manager

Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to lead high-impact solar PV projects across South Africa?A dynamic and fast-growing consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle of solar PV installations,...

SAP Functional Consultant – 3139

SAP MM Consultant (8+ Years) – Join Our Agile Team!We're looking for an experienced SAP MM Specialist to configure, support, and optimize our SAP landscape. If you are certified in SAP MM, thrive in Agile environments, and have a proven track record of delivering...

UI/UX Designer – 0845

UI/UX Designer Wanted (5+ Years Experience) — Join Our Agile Team!We're looking for a skilled UI/UX Designer with strong Figma expertise to craft intuitive, user-centered interfaces for web and mobile. If you excel at wireframing, prototyping, user research, and...

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Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you passionate about renewable energy and ready to lead high-impact solar PV projects across South Africa?A dynamic and fast-growing consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the full project lifecycle of solar PV installations,...

SAP Functional Consultant – 3139 – Gauteng Pretoria

SAP MM Consultant (8+ Years) – Join Our Agile Team!We're looking for an experienced SAP MM Specialist to configure, support, and optimize our SAP landscape. If you are certified in SAP MM, thrive in Agile environments, and have a proven track record of delivering...

UI/UX Designer – 0845 – Gauteng Pretoria

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