AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

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...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

Economic activity accelerated in October

The PayInc Economic Index continued its upward trend in October, coinciding with a record high for electronic transactions processed through PayInc. Yet, despite this stronger activity, economic growth remains constrained, among others, a symptom of anaemic investment...

As threats escalate, need for cyber insurance grows

As digital infrastructure becomes crucial to business operations, failing to protect these systems can lead to catastrophic consequences. This is among the findings from a KnowBe4 research paper titled “Cyber Insurance and Security: Meeting the Rising Threat”, which...

Protect your credentials, ISPA tells AfriNIC members

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body, calls upon its members to exercise heightened vigilance regarding the security of their AfriNIC (The African Network Information Centre) credentials. The latter is Africa’s Regional Internet Registry...

New MacBook Air available for pre-order

Customers can now place their pre-orders for the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, equipped with the M4 chip, and the Mac Studio, powered by the M4 Max and M3 Ultra, at iStore. The latest MacBook Air features the M4 chip and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities,...

Navigation communications are working on the Moon

NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history on 3 March 2025 when the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) became the first technology demonstration to acquire and track Earth-based navigation signals on the Moon’s surface.  The LuGRE payload’s success in lunar...

High prevalence of critical illness in African hospitals

One in eight hospital in-patients (12,5%) are critically ill in Africa, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in collaboration with international partners. Of these, one in five (21%) die within seven days, compared to 2,7% of...

Microsoft adds R5,4bn to R20bn data centre investment

Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft has committed to invest an additional R5,4-billion in its South African cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. At the same time, the company has significantly expanded its skills development programme in the country....

How to build an AI economy

Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping up to be as big a world-changer as the general-purpose technologies (GPTs) that triggered the previous Industrial Revolutions. That’s the word from Brad Smith, co-chair and president of Microsoft, speaking...

Microsoft promises additional skills development

Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft has upped the ante on its skills development commitment. Just weeks ago the company announced its intention to bring artificial intelligence skills to 1-million South Africans. “You can think of this as a broad effort,” says Brad...

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Insiders pose the greatest single threat to digital security, and the conditions created by hybrid workplaces are making the risk even more acute. According to the Ponemon Institute, insider security threats have risen over 44% since 2020. Yet while we focus a lot of...

New additions to Mweb Exco team

Mweb has announced new additions to its executive committee (exco) leadership team. Johan Jordaan and Lizette Loxton have been appointed as acting co-CFOs with immediate effect. Johan and Lizette are taking over from outgoing CFO Imraan Parker, who is leaving the...

VMware addresses data sovereignty needs of regulated industries

VMware recently announced that it is adding several new partners to its Sovereign Cloud Initiative, along with several new cloud-native developer-centric capabilities. The initiative strengthens VMware's ability to address the needs of enterprises from regulated...

Rectron plants the seed of education with ICT

Limited access to digital technology and a lack of training in digital literacy are barriers to bridging the digital divide for South African youth and enhancing educational outcomes in the country. For example, almost 70% South African youth between the ages of five...

NTT, Grok team up on AI-designed, data-driven operations

Dimension Data's parent company, NTT has partnerd with Grok, a SaaS artificial intelligence (AI) operations provider, to help organisations realise new advantages and improved experiences across their network through AI and machine learning. Early client deployments...

How to succeed with Industry 4.0

When it comes to technology investments, the factory floor and warehouse typically get the least attention – and yet they are critical to the operations and survival of any company. Brendan Cuthbertson, head of Commercial, Enterprise and Regional Public Sector...

How your personal data can be weaponised against you

Yesterday (5 May) was World Password Day, a global date recognising the importance of strong passwords to ensure users remain safe while using online services. However, cybersecurity experts are warning that consumer habits of sharing personal information online - for...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion.What you will be doing: Lead complex business...

Server Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Server Engineer with expertise in both legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The successful candidate will maintain, secure, and optimize server infrastructure, ensuring enterprise systems deliver high availability, security, and...

Data Administrator (E-Commerce)

We are seeking a Data Administrator to join our US client's team for a fully remote position. The Data Administrator will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting data to support business decisions and strategies. This role involves working with large...

Server Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking an experienced Server Engineer with expertise in both legacy and modern Windows Server environments. The successful candidate will maintain, secure, and optimize server infrastructure, ensuring enterprise systems deliver high availability, security, and...

Data Administrator (E-Commerce) – Western Cape Cape Town Region

We are seeking a Data Administrator to join our US client's team for a fully remote position. The Data Administrator will be responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting data to support business decisions and strategies. This role involves working with large...

Data Analyst

Data Analyst (Retail/FMCG)Unleash your data wizardry in a captivating storytelling environment!R 840,000 - R 1,056,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic company that brings brands to life through captivating storytelling. Hirt & Carter offers a unique opportunity to...

OCEP Developer at Reverside

Reverside is a leading IT services provider, delivering top-tier Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions across various industries.We're always looking for skilled professionals to join our team of #Changeables –...

Data Analyst – Remote Remote

Data Analyst (Retail/FMCG)Unleash your data wizardry in a captivating storytelling environment!R 840,000 - R 1,056,000 plus benefitsJoin a dynamic company that brings brands to life through captivating storytelling. Hirt & Carter offers a unique opportunity to...

OCEP Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

Reverside is a leading IT services provider, delivering top-tier Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions across various industries.We're always looking for skilled professionals to join our team of #Changeables –...

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