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​" –...

ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership

Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and France-based AI company Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research,...

Forces that will reshape corporate finance

In the coming five years, eight forces will cause the finance function to undergo significant transformation, according to Gartner. “These forces will reshape finance through 2030, and CFOs need to rethink how to organise and operate their finance organisation,” says...

Robust growth forecast for distributed cloud networking

The distributed cloud networking market is projected to grow from $4-billion in 2023 to $17-billion by 2028 - a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34% percent – according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This growth is driven by enterprises’ transition to...

Interest in crypto-stealing drainers surges

Dark web threads discussing crypto-drainers – malware designed to swiftly drain cryptocurrency wallets – saw a significant rise in 2024, as revealed by the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. Kaspersky also reported a 40% spike in corporate database ads on a prominent...

Microsoft still top brand for phishing

In the fourth quarter, Microsoft retained its position as the most imitated brand, accounting for 32% of all brand phishing attempts, according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2024 from Check Point Research (CPR). Apple held on to the second position with...

Meerkat, UCT unravel the secrets of a giant radio galaxy

The discovery of a rare giant radio galaxy, “Inkathazo”, will help astronomers further understand the largest structures in the universe. Published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the discovery by University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers and...

ITU and global organisations look to close the AI skills gap

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant are among more than 25 organisations from around the globe that will serve as founding contributors to the AI Skills Coalition - an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union...

AI spend in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa set to soar

Spending on AI in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) totaled $4,5-billion in 2024 and is projected to surge to $14,6-billion by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34%. That's according to the latest insights from International Data...

AI-powered cyber threats drain security budgets

New research highlights a stark reality: IT directors at major global firms are preparing for an unprecedented surge in cyber threats driven by AI, machine learning and the Metaverse. As cyber criminals deploy increasingly sophisticated attacks, organizations plan...

GenAI will spur data centre spend in 2025

As a revolution around generative AI (GenAI) looms,  investment in data centres is expected to rise dramatically this year as cloud providers dedicate significant financial resources to expanding facilities to support cloud services and AI-driven applications, says...

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Merchants joins UN Global Compact

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SARS publishes 2022 income tax return filing dates

On 3 June 2022, SARS will publish a notice in the Government Gazette specifying the taxpayers that do not need to file income tax returns for the 2022 year of assessment, and the deadlines for taxpayers that have to file an income tax return. By Joon Chong, partner at...

Nexio in exclusive partnership with Poprush Cloud & Consulting

Vodacom subsidiary Nexio has announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Poprush Cloud & Consulting, a differentiated cloud solutions provider. Nexio assists organisations unlock the true value of their cloud investments, offeringf migration and...

Changing the fintech landscape

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Nagging Panda deals with late payers

If anyone understands the constrictions and damage late payments have on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and corporates alike, it's serial entrepreneur and TechZoo CEO Elan Lea. His latest five-year stretch in telecoms systems and debtors books has seen book...

AURA partners with OUTsurance

AURA, South Africa's on-demand armed and medical response platform, has partnered with OUTsurance to bolster the insurer's emergency services. By using the AURA technology, OUTsurance's policy holders can request immediate armed or medical response via the Help@OUT...

Westcon-Comstor wins Palo Alto Networks distribution for SADC

Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has signed a distribution agreement with Palo Alto Networks to deliver its Next-Generation Security Platform across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. With the Palo Alto platform at play, organisations can...

First Distribution Teams with Nozomi Networks

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Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Senior Data Engineer – Contract RoleLocation: Centurion, PretoriaHybrid Work ModelExperience: 5+ Years RequiredRole Overview:Seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platforms. The role involves technical...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

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