Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

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...

The quest for quantum AI advantage

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”, but in many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is...

Fintech industry poised for its next wave of disruption

Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum – it has finally emerged from a tough funding environment much stronger, more disciplined, and with greater growth prospects than ever. This is according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG)...

Ultrafast memory boosts Intel data centre chips

While Intel’s primary product focus is on the processors, or brains, that make computers work, system memory (that’s DRAM) is a critical component for performance. This is especially true in servers, where the multiplication of processing cores has outpaced the rise...

Africa Tech Festival: It’s a wrap …

The Africa Tech Festival, taking place this week (11-14 November) in Cape Town, saw telecommunications vendors and operators get together with governments and key policy-makers to pilot the continent on it’s transition to a digital economy. Kathy Gibson reports  ...

Broadband adoption ramps up in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Broadband is leading the connectivity charge in Africa as countries across the continent get access to fast networks. This was the overarching message from the Africa Broadband Forum 2024, held on the sidelines of the...

Surge in demand for AI in contact centres

Contact centres are under increasing pressure to improve customer experiences despite having fewer resources and, while 100% are turning to AI and automation for help, many face challenges due to limited in-house expertise. This is one of the key findings of a new...

Non-access to clean cooking poses deadly risks for millions in Africa

African policy makers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 - have highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2-billion people across Africa and leading to millions...

IBM, SEforALL launch new AI for energy and urban development

At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) have announced new, publicly available artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to inform more sustainable urban development for cities and communities around the world - enabling decision-makers and policy...

What financial cyberthreats to expect in 2025

Kaspersky experts have shared their vision for the financial cybersecurity landscape evolution in 2025 in the company’s latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin: Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2025 report. One of the trends indicated in the report is that as the...

Understanding the severity of TB in children

A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and the University of São Paulo has revealed a critical gap in understanding the risk of...

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Sophos and Itec Group join hands

Sophos and the Itec Group have announced a partnership to help South African organisations combat cyberattacks. Due to ongoing work-from-home transitions, a lack of cybersecurity best practices in SMBs, and absence of stringent cyberlaws at this point of time,...

Weaving the X factor into the network fabric

Reassessing network design has become an imperative in ensuring the security and connectivity of the workforce, suggests Kyle Stanton, go-to-market executive: intelligent infrastructure at Dimension Data. The network fabric. This terminology is easily confused, and...

Compliant companies make more money

The need for compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has placed the spotlight firmly on data management as a core component of compliance. By Chris de Bruyn, ops director and head of compliance at Gabsten With PoPIA coming into effect,...

Cyber insurance is a fallback, not a solution for a ransomware attack

Cybercrime is a growing threat to businesses globally, and South Africa is no exception. The country ranks third in the world for the highest number of users experiencing targeted ransomware attacks. By Amritesh Anaand, practice lead for unified communication at In2IT...

How POPIA impacts your business

Cloud computing, the shift to digital experiences, and connected sensors have made it possible for companies to collect and process vast amounts of data around consumers - often to their benefit. For many companies, data is their most valuable asset. By Charl Venter,...

How to be more resilient to ransomware threats

Impacts vary, but in many cases, ransomware disrupts businesses for significant periods or even forces them to suspend operations or close. By Clive Brindley, security lead at Accenture in Africa A growing population of highly capable cyber extortionists is developing...

Cisco simplifies software and services buying program

At its 26th annual Partner Summit conference, Cisco announced a new Enterprise Agreement (EA) to make it easier for partners and customers to buy, sell, and manage Cisco software and services. The single contract increases access to Cisco's portfolio and solutions,...

NU partners with Netskope as Cloud Access Security Broker

Networks Unlimited has announced a partnership agreement with Netskope, a US-based cloud, data and network security provider, and a leader in the application of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Cloud Access Security Brokerage (CASB), also known as Cloud...

Huawei MateBook B Series – Landing Soon

Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, recently announced the onboarding of the Huawei Consumer Business Group product stack to their portfolio. The addition of the Huawei Consumer Business Group has elevated Pinnacle’s B2B consumer offering to the next level, creating...

Junior Project Manager (George – Onsite) – Western Cape George

ENVIRONMENT:Are you an organizational ninja, tech-savvy problem solver, or natural-born planner? If you're ready to step into a fast-paced world of innovation and transformation—look no further! Our Client on the hunt for a Project Manager to join their dynamic and...

Senior DBA: Oracle Solaris / Linux

Senior Unix/Linux System AdministratorSeasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...

Junior Business Analyst

12 Month contract with possibility of becoming permanent. The Business Analyst assists in providing solutions to the business community by focusing on analysing business needs, processes, systems, and data to help improve efficiencies, solving problems, and supporting...

System Analyst

Our client in Sandton is urgently seeking a permanent (hybrid) System Analyst. The ideal candidate will apply creative and structured thinking to design, document, and test solutions that meet business needs. This role involves close collaboration with team members to...

Mobile Developer

Our client is searching for a talented Mobile Developer to join their team remotely. If you're passionate about building seamless mobile experiences and love the flexibility of working from anywhere, this could be the perfect fit for you! Key Requirements 5+ years'...

Senior DBA: Oracle Solaris / Linux – Gauteng Edenburg

Senior Unix/Linux System AdministratorSeasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...

Junior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

12 Month contract with possibility of becoming permanent. The Business Analyst assists in providing solutions to the business community by focusing on analysing business needs, processes, systems, and data to help improve efficiencies, solving problems, and supporting...

System Analyst – Remote Remote

Our client in Sandton is urgently seeking a permanent (hybrid) System Analyst. The ideal candidate will apply creative and structured thinking to design, document, and test solutions that meet business needs. This role involves close collaboration with team members to...

Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is searching for a talented Mobile Developer to join their team remotely. If you're passionate about building seamless mobile experiences and love the flexibility of working from anywhere, this could be the perfect fit for you! Key Requirements 5+ years'...

Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Python) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company providing a seamless payment service seeks the coding expertise of a Senior Software Engineer – Backend – with the ability to design elegant, scalable solutions for new payment integrations. Also joining the Payment...

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