Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

Semiconductor revenue on track to hit $1,6trn this year

Global semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $1,6-trillion in 2026, increasing 92% from 2025 revenue of $809-billion, according to Gartner. In 2027, it is forecast to total $1,9-trillion. “The semiconductor industry is entering a fundamentally new phase of...

Sports fans want a streamlined digital experience

New research commissioned by IBM reveals the digital expectations of surveyed sports fans are rising as they navigate more platforms, subscriptions and technology. According to the latest IBM Sports Intelligence Report, based on responses from more than 20 000 sports...

SA’s first integrated cryptocurrency vehicle purchase completed

Hyperclear Ventures' fintech subsidiary, 6DOT50, has successfully enabled its first integrated cryptocurrency vehicle purchase through Mercedes-Benz Constantiaberg, part of the Super Group Dealerships network in South Africa. The transaction marks the launch of a...

The ongoing trauma of trafficking victims in scam networks 

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have been trafficked by criminal networks and forced to participate in online scams in a multibillion-dollar criminal industry, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warns as we mark World Day Against Trafficking...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Global IT spend on track to hit $6,37trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,37-trillion in 2026, up 14,2% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Data centre systems and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) are the top growth segments, reflecting accelerating investment in AI...

Anthropic lays out its position on Open Weights

Days after a group of technology leaders got together to urge the artificial industry to at least partially open up its model, Anthropic has laid out its position. Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Palantir and IBM were among those who signed an open letter to made all AI Open...

What is Open Weights? Is it enough?

The big debate going on in the artificial intelligence (AI) is around Open Weights, and whether AI suppliers should embrace the concept, or make their models more restrictive. But what are Open Weights? Is it equivalent to Open Source AI? And why is the debate...

Rethinking security for the age of AI

Microsoft has launched Project Perception, a new cybersecurity stack for the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Hayete Gallot, executive vice-president of Microsoft Security, unpacks why this is needed, and how Project Perception aims to deliver.   The physics of...

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Career-focused education bridges the gap

One of the most important expectations placed on higher education today is that it prepares students for successful careers. While intellectual development remains central to the mission of universities, students increasingly seek - rightly so - educational...

Balancing AI and human rights in the modern workplace

Last month (March), South Africa observed Human Rights Day, and increasingly we are seeing discussions about dignity and fairness shifting into the modern workplace. By Maureen Phiri, director at Oxyon People Solutions At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is...

Building the data foundation for AI that actually listens

What are the many AI voice bots that are about to start helping companies with customer engagement actually going to say? For all the hype and buzzwords around AI, what really counts is everything behind the voice, writes Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. There’s a...

Check Point to integrate AI Defense Plane with Google Cloud

Check Point Software Technologies will serve as a launch partner with Google Cloud to integrate Check Point's AI Defense Plane with Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. The integration combines centralised agent control with contextual intelligence and...

Southern Sun deploys HPE SD-WAN, wired and wireless networks

The Southern Sun hospitality groups has modernised its network infrastructure with the HPE self-driving network. Built on an AI-native, cloud-native network architecture with integral security, the intelligent network delivers a wireless experiences to guest and...

Insurance as an innovation enabler: why progress needs a safety net 

Companies and individuals at the cutting edge of technology and advancement should not view insurance as an afterthought or grudge purchase, but rather as one of the most powerful enablers of innovation in the modern economy. This is the message from iTOO special...

Man in the middle – the silent threat hiding in encrypted traffic

For most South Africans, the padlock in a browser bar feels like a seal of trust. It’s a comforting sign that says, “Your connection is secure”. But in the digital age, that confidence can be dangerously misplaced, writes Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect at...

How to confront SA’s procurement fraud crisis

In a November 2025 report, procurement fraud was experienced by 56 percent of African respondents, dwarfing cyberfraud at 23%. This is according to “Combatting fraud in a perfect storm”, published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). By...

Fighting fraud with intelligence

In its 2024 Annual Report, the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) warned that fraud and organised crime costs South African insurers up billions if not actively disrupted. The actual true cost of fraud echoed by the ICB extends far beyond financial losses, it impacts...

Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The primary objective of this role is to ensure zero missed service level agreement (SLA) conditions and is responsible for managing tickets of high complexity, conducts advanced and complicated tasks, and provides resolution to a diverse range of complex problems....

Senior Business Analyst (HR/Payroll) at Adapt IT

Introduction The purpose of the senior business analyst role is to lead, coordinate and oversee analysis and designs related to development projects which include analysing user requirements, designing and documenting the solution. Senior business analysts are...

Senior Business Analyst (HR/Payroll) at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand

Introduction The purpose of the senior business analyst role is to lead, coordinate and oversee analysis and designs related to development projects which include analysing user requirements, designing and documenting the solution. Senior business analysts are...

Senior L3 Hyper-V Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior L3 Hyper-V Engineer to join a Managed Services Operations team supporting a large-scale enterprise infrastructure environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advanced technical support,...

Desktop Support / Helpdesk (Level 1)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Cape Town based IT company providing systems development, consulting and project management require a Desktop Support / Helpdesk (Level 1) person to join their team. A valid drivers and reliable vehicle is required as the suitable candidate will...

Desktop Support / Helpdesk (Level 1) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Cape Town based IT company providing systems development, consulting and project management require a Desktop Support / Helpdesk (Level 1) person to join their team. A valid drivers and reliable vehicle is required as the suitable candidate will...

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