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...

inDrive levelling the e-hailing playing field

Reaffirming its commitment to boosting drivers’ earnings, mobility app inDrive has invested around R1,3-million every month in driver bonuses across South Africa - amounting to more than R8-million in the past six months. According to Ashif Black, country...

Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn

Despite the cautious optimism permeating the fintech sector heading into 2025, the first half of the year saw fintech investment and deals slow considerably amid headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns around evolving trade policies. Total fintech...

AMD debuts Versal RF Series adaptive SoCs

AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct radio frequency...

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...

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Business software can empower the CFO of tomorrow

South African enterprises are in the midst of a significant transformation, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing digitalisation of services and processes. By Bulela Mgobozi, finance business lead at Syspro EMEA Given the key role digitisation has had...

The metaverse: realism and reality

The metaverse isn’t a new idea, it’s just one that finally has the technology legs to draw us into the future, writes Brian Timperley, CEO and co-founder of Turrito Networks. There are multiple definitions of the metaverse, a concept first introduced by science...

How to spot fakes as NFT demand soars

NFT technology is helping to make art profitable again, but plagiarism and fakes are “becoming a massive issue” for both artists and buyers, warns a world-famous UK artist who has crossed over into the digital space. The warning from Adrian Chesterman, who has worked...

Hackathon finds solutions to workplace biases

GirlCode has announced the winners of its women-only hackathon, which encouraged teams to find solutions for workplace biases against women. The GirlCodeHack took place last weekend in Johannesburg, at 22onSloane with 50 aspiring female developers girls participating...

Vodacom Business launches online resource hub for SMEs

Nearly one-third of South Africa’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) see digitisation as a challenge. Many are unsure about what to prioritise or feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of technology decisions to make, often without the support of IT departments...

Africa gets closer to harmonised data protection laws

Smart Africa and Network of African Data Protecion Authorities (NADPA) have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the enforcement and harmonisation of personal data protection laws in Africa. The Smart Africa Alliance (SA) has signed an MOU today with...

Paratus to open Namibia data centre

Paratus Namibia will launch its carrier neutral Data Centre (DC) facility in Windhoek, Namibia in August 2022. The new facility, named Armada Data Centre by the company, will be the first carrier neutral and the largest DC facility in Namibia.  It will complement the...

Software escrow provides SaaS assurance

South African technology solutions companies should take heart from the fact that software escrow’s ability to provide business continuity assurance is one of the key drivers of the growth in SaaS hosted applications in the US. This is the view of Escrow Europe MD...

Transforming customer experience in the financial services sector

In an increasingly online and connected world, financial service clients have been quick to accept apps as a remote banking option. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com However, as the sector is reimagined with digital communications, mobile...

Full Stack .Net Developer

Be part of global innovation, building impactful solutions with cutting-edge .NET technologies. Is this you? You're a seasoned .NET developer who's passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications. You enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, thrive in...

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IT Architect

Transform the Future of Agri-Finance Technology as an IT Architect Business and Data (Centurion | Permanent | Division: IT & Operations) Are you a visionary IT Architect passionate about enabling transformation through data and business architecture? Join a...

Full Stack .Net Developer – Gauteng Bryanston

Be part of global innovation, building impactful solutions with cutting-edge .NET technologies. Is this you? You're a seasoned .NET developer who's passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications. You enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, thrive in...

IT ARCHITECT- BUSINESS AND DATA – Gauteng Centurion

Job purpose: The role of IT Architect - Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within Company and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capability models, business capabilities, and value streams. This role is further...

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Role Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Management Specialist to join our financial services team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing data governance, quality, and architecture to support regulatory compliance, business...

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Position: Field TechnicianDepartment: ServiceLocation: Office-based in Montague Park, Cape TownEmployment Type: Full-Time (3-month probation period)Salary: R15,000 - R25,000 per month (depending on experience) Key ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited...

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