SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

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...

It will cost nearly $3-trillion to connect humanity to the Internet

Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of $2,6-trillion to $2,8-trillion at current prices, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint report. The report...

Turning tariffs into strategy

The imposition of import tariffs by the US calls for strategic collaboration – not just among businesses, but across sectors and borders, explain Meluleki Nzimande, partner and Shandré Smith, associate at Webber Wentzel. On 2 April, the US administration issued an...

These are the most vulnerable Xmas-related passwords

Online shoppers are advised to be cautious when creating new accounts and changing their passwords during the festive season. The warning comes as Intercede’s Password Breach Database surpasses 11-billion worldwide records – equating to more than one breached...

Beware of online share scams

Anglo American has noted an increase in online share trading scams circulating on various social media and digital platforms, bearing fictitious company brand identity and names of some of its executives to lure unsuspecting victims. Scammers are taking advantage of...

Customer-facing conversational GenAI to go mainstream in 2025

A massive 85% of customer service leaders will explore or pilot a customer-facing conversational generative AI (GenAI) solution in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner survey of 187 customer service and support leaders conducted in July through August...

Network security hardware stabilises in 3Q 2024

According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data centre industries, the global network security market eclipsed $6-billion in 3Q 2024, growing 8%...

Emerging trends we can expect to see in 2025

Rapid technological innovation, shifting societal priorities, and a heightened focus on sustainability from businesses across all sectors are shaping the global landscape as we rapidly approach 2025. Some key trends that have become apparent include the rise of AI,...

Sanral awards R53bn of tenders in 2024

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has awarded R53 billion worth of tenders across the country since the start of the current financial year on 1 April 2024. The tenders are spread as follows:   Region Number of tenders   Value...

Uncertainty, AI set to impact energy markets

As the calendar turns to 2025, there is more uncertainty in energy markets heading into a new year than any year since the pandemic, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights' 2025 energy outlook. Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza remain unresolved and have the...

Surging investment, waves of change for African energy

I’ve said for years that African energy is a vital investment, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Backers clearly agree — to the tune of U$47-billion. That’s how much capital expenditure (capex) 2024 saw in African oil and gas, showing a...

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The shift to 5G impacts security and surveillance

5G goes beyond just the ability to surf the internet at a faster pace. Consumers may still be awaiting mass availability of 5G-enabled devices, but the groundwork is already being laid for the infrastructure and for businesses to embrace its full potential, writes...

Dell Technologies drives sustainability with Concept Luna

As an industry leading technology company, Dell Technologies have been driving sustainability efforts aimed at reducing their carbon footprint, in hopes of inspiring fellow corporations to do the same. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the world’s temperature has...

Community approach key to driving fibre adoption in lower-income areas

With increasing numbers of businesses and individuals shifting to remote working and online learning, access to affordable and unlimited internet connectivity has become an essential rather than a luxury, risking the digital exclusion of those living in outlying...

Practical steps for parents to help teens navigate Instagram safely

Instagram (IG) is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, particularly among teenagers. The photo-sharing app ranked third in terms of preferred social networks among teenagers in the US, second to Snapchat and TikTok. By Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO...

Technology can fast track skills development in mining

Career development took a back seat in the mining sector during the pandemic, because Covid-19 restrictions made it hugely difficult to send people for training effectively. By Jacques Farmer, MD of PRISMA Budgets were also strained because of lockdowns, so many mines...

Top trends in accounting in 2022

It seems that what had become the norm in the accounting industry in 2020 and 2021, will prevail in 2022 - with a few additions. This specifically pertains to changes to the accounting role itself, especially considering AI; how remote working has brought about...

VC technology helps SMEs adapt to online business

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have always accounted for a 98% of South Africa's business according to a report conducted by McKinsey and Company. By Loubna Imenchal, vice-president and head of Logitech for Enterprise business AMECA at Logitech Africa Middle East...

Infobip scoops WASPIES award

Infobip was a category winner at the recent inaugural WASPIES Awards. Hosted by the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), the WASPIES is a peer recognition awards ceremony and networking event that celebrates the association's members by...

Orchestrating multicloud: implementing a strategy that works

Implementing a workable multicloud strategy hinges on a business properly assessing applications within its current infrastructure environment to decide which cloud is ideal for each of its applications. "This should be balanced against the ability to provide fault...

Technical Support (German & Spanish & French)

ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in Spanish or German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is...

Head Information Technology – (WHC) – Gauteng Parktown

Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...

UI/UX Designer at Adapt IT

Introduction As a UI / UX Engineer you will be responsible for developing attractive, user-friendly applications to cater to our clients' needs and support our customer base. In this role, you will meet with the design team to discuss application features and create...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines, APIs, and cloud data platforms. This pivotal role will focus on ETL/ELT processes using Matillion and Snowflake, as well as...

UI/UX Designer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction As a UI / UX Engineer you will be responsible for developing attractive, user-friendly applications to cater to our clients' needs and support our customer base. In this role, you will meet with the design team to discuss application features and create...

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