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​" –...

TIA and Sedfa accelerating SA’s startup and SME ecosystem

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) looking to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and Micro, Small, and Medium...

Trusted emails are weaponised for attacks

Cisco Talos’ Q2 2025 cybersecurity report reveals a notable shift in attacker objectives and methods. Although phishing activity declined by 40% compared to Q1, it remained the leading initial access method for threat actors - with most campaigns focused on credential...

Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT strategy opens new opportunities

Everything around us is either already a lot smarter or aiming to join the Internet of Things (IoT) wave. Qualcomm Technologies is positioning itself to be the one to make it a reality, writes Leilani DeLeon, head of IoT marketing at Qualcomm. We are best known for...

New protein cage design advances drug delivery

An international collaboration between researchers at The Centre for Programmable Matter at Durham University (UK) and the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (Poland) has resulted in the generation of a novel artificial protein cage that holds...

Platform security gaps threaten the entire lifecycle

Organisations face numerous security challenges across the entire lifecycle of their endpoint devices, leading to vulnerabilities, lost money and even a growing e-waste problem. HP Inc has released a new report highlighting the far-reaching cybersecurity implications...

Conversational AI and its impact on service resolution

By 2028, 30% of Fortune 500 companies will offer service only through a single AI-enabled channel that allows communication through text, image, and sound, according to Gartner. Multichannel service journeys have become increasingly complex and expensive, leading to a...

How AI will transform labour, energy, society

Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to become an integral part of organisation, with a major role to play in transforming a number of sectors. This is according to S&P Global’s latest edition of its proprietary Look Forward research series, which provides a...

New semiconductor boom ahead

The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) will continue to rise - growing by over 15% in 2025 - according to IDC’S’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Technology Supply Chain Intelligence report. Major application markets -...

SA young scientists earn Medals of Honour in Mexico

Research projects by two local young scientists earned Medals of Honour, while ranking in the top 10 among the 45 international learners who presented at the ExpoCiencias Nacional Tabasco 2024 competition held in Mexico. The projects that earned international...

AI trends to watch in 2025

Intentional or not, everyone is already using AI. Whether it’s to help prompt ideas and trigger thoughts or to simply navigate mundane day-to-day administrative tasks, AI has a utility for everyone. This natural adoption of AI over the last few years has opened new...

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Will 5G turbocharge IoT?

Currently considered the most advanced mobile broadband technology standard, 5G is expected to achieve 3-billion subscriptions by 2025 at a growth of 600-million subscriptions from 2023 to 2024. One of the key markets influenced by the evolution of 5G is, of course,...

How ERP can bring ROI to the manufacturing CFO

Gone are the days where the manufacturing chief financial officer (CFO) was predominantly responsible for the back-office or accounting function. By Jaco Maritz, chief operating officer at Syspro In today's dynamic world, the CFO is a strategic navigator - responsible...

Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts local cyber threats

Hybrid warfare, using cyber as a vector, has not only blurred boundaries between nations, but also between war and peace; friend and foe; and the virtual world and reality. By Nithen Naidoo, CEO and co-founder or Snode Technologies As tensions increase following...

SAIPA assists in upskilling unemployed graduates

SAIPA, the South African Institute of Professional Accountants, is part of a skills development project by The Services Seta and Northwest Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDECT) that aims to recruit, train and place 50 unemployed graduates from the...

Telkom Financial Services launches Telkom Pay mPoS app for SMMEs

To simplify business for small, micro, and medium enterprises, Telkom Financial Services has launched the Telkom Pay Mobile Point-of-Sale (mPoS) app, a fintech tool that allows business owners to make and receive payments through their mobile phones. Telkom Financial...

Investec launches Programmable Banking

In what it believes is a local industry first, Investec has launched Programmable Banking for business and private banking clients, offering them access to their banking and transactional data and the power to craft individualised banking services. In a...

YUMBI teams with Uber Eats, gives restaurateurs control

By integrating its offering with Eats and utilising the Uber Direct services, YUMBI has added a critical delivery component to its data-rich, fully integrated online ordering and customer intelligence solution for multi-location quick service restaurants (QSRs). With...

Cell C partners with GirlCode to develop coding, digital skills

Cell C has partnered with GirlCode to bring a coding programme to youth aged between 10 and 18 years. The GirlCoder Club is open to both boys and girls, however, to improve their levels of exposure to the ICT world, the programme is primarily focused on girls. The...

CPR via video call could save a life

A new digitally-enabled life-saving service puts callers phoning from the scene of a medical emergency face-to-face with trained Netcare 911 emergency healthcare providers to demonstrate and guide them through the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) technique until...

Huawei’s Tech4All project in Africa wins GSMA award

At MWC 2022 held in Barcelona earlier this month, Safaricom, Close the Gap and Huawei received the Global Mobile GLOMO Award in recognition of the Tech4All DigiTruck project's outstanding contribution to the UN's sustainable development goals. The DigiTruck project...

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Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented individual to help power the technology behind their success. You'll work on both internal systems and customer-facing tools, empowering over 50,000 Sales Force members to thrive as entrepreneurs while also supporting the...

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About our client:Our client is a highly successful SAAS development company focused on delivering innovative, bespoke solutions across a wide range of industries including logistics, supply chain and manufacturing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...

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