With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

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...

Global cybersecurity and online privacy awareness stalls

The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 28 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords (96%), and they scored worst...

SA claws its way up the digital wellbeing rankings

Surfshark’s Digital Qality of Life Index (DQL) 2024 ranks South Africa 66th in the world – six places better than last year. The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on five core pillars: internet...

5,6bn user accounts were compromised in 2024

Data breaches increased 7,6-times compared to the previous year, rising from 731,1-million in 2023 to 5,6-billion in 2024, according to an annual recap by Surfshark. China ranks first (940-million) and accounts for 17% of all breaches in 2024. Russia (921-million) is...

ESG will remain core focus in tech

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) remains an issue of strategic importance to the tech industry, despite ongoing fragmentation by geography and company culture, with the election of Donald Trump as the US president accelerating a period of short-term...

Quantum computing is coming for Web3

IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Naoris Protocol found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to...

AI to transform e-commerce

Marketplace platforms are a dominant economic force globally, and have helped to change how businesses and consumers interact. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a seismic technological shift, poised to reshuffle the deck once again. Prosus, in collaboration...

Potential effects of Trump’s on-off tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariff threats is rattling markets. George Brown, senior US economist, and David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders consider the possible impact. Global shares fell on Monday 3 February and the dollar rose...

SASE market to almost double by 2029

According to a recently published forecast report from Dell’Oro Group the global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is forecast to $17-billion by 2029, representing a 12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). The increasing presence of vendors offering SD-WAN and...

New crypto-stealing Trojan found in AppStore and Google Play

Kaspersky Threat Research expertise centre has discovered a new data-stealing Trojan, SparkCat, active in AppStore and Google Play since at least March 2024. This is the first known instance of optical recognition-based malware appearing in AppStore. SparkCat uses...

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Insurers must be creative to innovate in a highly-regulated sector

South Africa’s stringent regulatory environment that governs the financial services and insurance sector can make it challenging for companies to bring innovative technology, ideas and products to the market, but there are ways around this. This is according to Justin...

DeFi needs more cybersecurity and regulations

The world of decentralised finance (DeFi) is defined by interesting projects, varied cryptocurrencies, blockchains, financial innovations and promises of wealth and digital freedom. It is also populated by the type of people and organisations that usually hang around...

Automation as a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity

The decade that just started might be remembered as the decade of automation. I know what you are thinking: the author works for a company that offers automation solutions so, of course, it’s the decade of automation. I promise it’s not the case, and if you set aside...

The ultimate in compute is quantum

Harnessing quantum physics to make computers faster, smarter and more capable for businesses and our future, writes Brian Timperley, the CEO and co-founder of Turrito Networks. IBM defines quantum computing as solving complex problems, usually too difficult for...

Protect less tech savvy elderly from online fraudsters

Estimates suggest that the elderly worldwide lose more than $3-billion (around R48-billion) each year to online fraudsters. In a world focused on communicating with the digital native Generation Z and tech-savvy Millennials, who were born into the digital era, are we...

Marsh warns to invest in robust cybersecurity controls

With cyberattacks growing in size and complexity — and underwriters more closely scrutinising their cyber risk exposures — it’s vital that businesses invest in robust cybersecurity controls. “As many of us have seen in recent years, cyberattacks just continue to...

Transitioning to true hybrid work collaboration

Most employees would still like to work remotely at least some of the time, reinforcing the sentiment that we will never return to the fully office-based environment of the past. Embracing the tools and platforms that enable hybrid work will be critical. By Michael...

CompTIA offers new Linux+ certification exam

CompTIA has announced the worldwide release of a new CompTIA Linux+ certification exam, the market’s only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by hiring managers. The new CompTIA Linux+ exam validates the skills technology...

Junior & Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a passionate Intermediate/Junior Java Developer for a fully on-site role based in Pretoria. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a stable environment with exciting projects. Key Requirements 2-3 years'...

Tester at QES

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis Woodstock / Warehouse Management Systems Experience / Onsite / South African CitizenIndustry: Supply ChainJob category: QA Test...

IOS Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...

Tester at QES – Western Cape Woodstock

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis Woodstock / Warehouse Management Systems Experience / Onsite / South African CitizenIndustry: Supply ChainJob category: QA Test...

IOS Developer – Gauteng Randburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Security Solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Swift and SwiftUI and a proven track record of delivering...

Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSETo conduct day-to-day database operation of the organization's and its compliant with relevant regulations, and optimising it for better performanceKEY PERFORMANCE AREAS• User Support - provide support to users who may encounter issues emanating from the...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Our client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]NodejsTypescriptJavascriptReact Native/ReactJSApollo GraphQL & REST...

Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer with a strong backend focus for a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]NodejsTypescriptJavascriptReact Native/ReactJSApollo GraphQL & REST...

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript-Focused) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Full Stack Developer (JavaScript-Focused) Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer with serious JavaScript chops? Ready to build innovative tech in the automotive space with a forward-thinking client that's driving the future of mobility?We're looking for a dynamic,...

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