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​" –...

Closing the care gap with satellite connectivity

Looking to overcome the connectivity challenges of remote mining regions, Platinum Health Medical Scheme has implemented low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity at its critical healthcare facilities to improve access to medical care for employees and families in...

Nazia Pillay takes over at SAP Southern Africa

By Kathy Gibson - Nazia Pillay has been confirmed as the MD of SAP Southern Africa, taking the reins at a particularly crucial time for the IT industry. Technology has seen exponential leaps over the last couple of years, and Pillay points out that SAP customers have...

Nvidia releases NIM microservices for Agentic AI

AI agents are poised to transform productivity for the world’s billion knowledge workers with “knowledge robots” that can accomplish a variety of tasks. To develop AI agents, enterprises need to address critical concerns like trust, safety, security and compliance....

ACSA partners to secure fuel supplies

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirms that, following the fire at the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (NATREF) refinery on 4 January 2025, which is impacting the production of fuel nationally, the industry has secured enough supply for OR Tambo...

GenAI will make 2025 intriguing for collaboration platforms

While generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) significantly shaped team collaboration platforms in 2024, its influence will only continue in 2025. The year is set to be an intriguing one, marked by rising adoption of Agentic AI, transformation of contact center...

Starship blows up after successful booster catch

SpaceX’s Starship exploded during its ascent burn yesterday. According to SpaceX, posting on X: “Starship experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn. Teams will continue to review data from today's flight test to better understand root cause....

How to navigate cloud security challenges 

Cloud adoption lies at the heart of digital transformation, providing organizations with the agility and flexibility they need to stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. Competing in a digital-first economy requires developing personalised customer...

Power and utilities control rooms set to embrace AI

By 2027, 40% of power and utilities will deploy AI-driven operators in control rooms, reducing human error risks, but increasing cyber-physical system security vulnerabilities, according to Gartner. The 2025 Gartner CIO and Technology Executive Survey indicated that...

SA young scientists to compete at Taiwan International Science Fair

Innovative research projects by South African young scientists focused on AI-driven customer insights and sustainable plant propagation solutions, will be on display at the Taiwan International Science Fair 2025. More than 600 young scientists from 27 countries...

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Authentic employee engagement should be a key goal

As businesses recalibrate to excel in a world where Covid-19 has gone from pandemic to endemic, some speak about adjusting to a new normal, which, as we know, is a well-worn phrase. By Louisa Spangenberg, senior people manager at Altron Karabina On the contrary,...

DVT appoints Kenya country manager, opens Kenya office

DVT has announced the official opening of its Kenyan office, located at Eaton Place along United Nations Crescent in Gigiri, Nairobi. DVT has been developing relationships and presence in Kenya since 2020, serving as an additional operational base of remote technical...

Distributed Power Africa and EDF extend partnership to SA

Distributed Power Africa (DPA), a business of Cassava Technologies, and Électricité de France (EDF) have entered into a partnership to develop hybrid energy solutions for businesses in South Africa. Through a 50% shareholding in DPA operations in South Africa, EDF...

Warehouses see positive workplace changes amid labour shortages

Zebra Technologies recently conducted a new global Warehousing Vision Study to explore the trends and sentiments driving operational decisions and spend in warehouses. The findings deliver encouraging news: warehouse operators are making significant investments to...

Enjoy the cloud but beware the thunderstorm

The power of the cloud has made for exciting reading for years, and rightly so because the cloud has fundamentally changed how businesses can - and should - evolve to become more efficient, more competitive and serve their customers better. By James Hickman, head of...

Best practices for social media security and privacy

Social media provides a world of opportunities for an organization or individual to promote and expand a brand. A powerful form of communication that uses the internet, social media can provide any organization with a strong global presence. By Jonas Walker, security...

Senior / Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking a Senior or Intermediate Full Stack Developer to contribute to the continued development and innovation of our next-generation Community Management System (CMS), working across both frontend and backend stacks. Key Requirements Minimum 5 years' full-stack...

IT Technical Specialist

Responsibilities: Provide technical support to teams and clients (onsite + remotely)Maximise equipment uptime, performance, and throughputEvaluate projects and recommend optimal tools, methods, and setupsAssist with process automation, data imports, and software...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant

Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...

IT Technical Specialist – Western Cape Boquinar Industrial Area

Responsibilities: Provide technical support to teams and clients (onsite + remotely)Maximise equipment uptime, performance, and throughputEvaluate projects and recommend optimal tools, methods, and setupsAssist with process automation, data imports, and software...

SAP CRM Technical Consultant – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...

Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator

Senior Unix/Linux System AdministratorSeasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...

Database Administrator

Database Administrator We are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of enterprise data...

Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein

Senior Unix/Linux System AdministratorSeasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...

Database Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein

Database Administrator We are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of enterprise data...

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