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...

Older workers rely on Gen Z for AI coaching

Gen Z employees are playing a pivotal role in driving AI adoption across the workforce, coaching older colleagues to help unlock productivity and collaboration gains in hybrid working environments. A new global study from International Workplace Group (IWG), based on...

Brands that don’t prioritise Gen X could be losing out

South Africa’s Gen X is an economic powerhouse accounting for 21,4% of the country’s total spending – and it’s an influential segment that brands can ill-afford to ignore. This is according to research from NielsenIQ (NIQ), in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL),...

Entrepreneurs urged to be vigilant as business fraud rises

The number of reported cases of fraud in business is on the rise and, in some cases, incidents of fraud may be so severe that a business may struggle to recover, according to award-winning entrepreneur Alison Weihe. Recent statistics from the South African Banking...

Modest rebound for the BETI in October

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a steady recovery in October 2024 following September’s weaker performance. The...

Fibre key to ubiquitous broadband rollout in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom - Globally, fibre has begun to dominate fixed broadband connectivity, and continues to expand. This is the word from Dobek Pater, ICT analyst at Africa Analysis, speaking at the Africa Broadband Forum on the sidelines of AfricaCom...

Teraco in world first with 120MW solar power plant

In a world first for a data centre operator, Teraco has started construction of its 120MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the Free State, creating its own sustainable energy source. The plant is expected to come online in late 2026. “Driving renewable energy...

Delving into the stresses and challenges of entrepreneurs

A new report from venture capitalist firm, Flourish Ventures, provides a unique glimpse into the passions, motivations, challenges, and coping mechanisms of early-stage entrepreneurs across 13 African countries. Surveying more than 160 startup founders – Passion and...

Infostealers surge as cybercriminals get more innovative

There is a concerning trend in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of Infostealers and the sophistication of attack methods employed by cybercriminals, according to Check Point’s Global Threat Index for October. The Index continues to highlight African countries'...

Kaspersky uncovers new stealthy ransomware

Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use - deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption methods. It also...

Africa prepares for 5.5G

Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – While much of Africa is battling to connect with 5G technology, 5.5G is already on the horizon. The digital and intelligent future is here, with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) key to driving it forward. But...

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New phishing risks as demand grows for fake vaccine passports

Nearly two years into the battle against Covid-19 over 3-billion people around the globe and over 15-million in South Africa are now fully vaccinated. "As governments continue their efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19 and encourage vaccination, the scene has been...

Contact centre maths: just add savings

When it comes to the contact centre, there are several cost touchpoints that are important. The first is the realisation that the contact centre itself is a powerful tool when it comes to differentiation, customer experiences and customer retention. As McKinsey points...

ISA/IEC 62443 declared as a Horizontal Standard

The International Society of Automation (ISA) and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) has announce that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially designated the IEC/ISA 62443 series of standards as "horizontal," meaning that they...

Hitachi Energy launches digital twin for power grids

Hitachi Energy has launched IdentiQ, its digital twin solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and power quality solutions. IdentiQ will help to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure, accelerating the transition towards...

SA fintech raises $48b in series B funding round

South African payments company Ozow has attracted Tencent in its $48-million Series B funding round. The investment round also includes Endeavor Catalyst and Endeavor Harvest Fund. Notably, Endeavor Catalyst's investment committee approval was chaired by partner of...

Microsoft opens Africa Transformation Office

To enable digital transformation powered by Africans for Africa, Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in the continent with the establishment of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), led by MD Wael Elkabbany. Under Elkabbany's leadership, the ATO will...

Obscure Technologies is Illumio’s primary African distributor

Cybersecurity specialist Obscure Technologies has been named a primary distributor in Africa for Illumio, which offers Zero Trust segmentation. Obscure Technologies is a company comprised of cyber security experts specialising in brokering best of breed security...

NoPBX nominated for Most Exciting Startup in SA

NoPBX, a locally-developed smartphone-based switchboard system, has been nominated for the Top 5 Most Exciting Startups 2021. Awards founder Heavy Chef, in partnership with Xero and PayFast, has called for nominations to be submitted before 21 November. A final short...

Fujitsu debuts smaller, more powerful FUTRO thin client lineup

Fujitsu today launches a new-generation thin client FUTRO lineup. The new slimmed-down devices introduce AMD Ryzen R1000 series processors to the range for the first time, delivering up to 20% better performance. Compared to the previous generation, the latest Fujitsu...

Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution join SAtion

Tarsus On Demand and Tarsus Distribution, are partnering with the SAtion ecosystem to help drive digital transformation in South Africa's small, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) sector. The goal is to catalyse economic development and job creation through...

Data Administrator (12 Months Contract – WHC)

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 Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...

Network Security Engineer Senior

Security Infrastructure / Network SpecialistGiving back has never been more rewarding and using your tech skillsR 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a revolutionary company democratizing internet access in townships . As an Intermediate Security Engineer, you'll have...

Data Engineer at CoSauce

Are you a data wizard fluent in SQL, scripting, and database transformations? Do you love building clean data pipelines and translating messy data into structured, meaningful insights? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast-moving team and play a critical...

Network Security Engineer Senior – Western Cape Western Cape

Security Infrastructure / Network SpecialistGiving back has never been more rewarding and using your tech skillsR 800,000 - R 1,100,000 per annumJoin a revolutionary company democratizing internet access in townships . As an Intermediate Security Engineer, you'll have...

Data Engineer at CoSauce – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a data wizard fluent in SQL, scripting, and database transformations? Do you love building clean data pipelines and translating messy data into structured, meaningful insights? We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast-moving team and play a critical...

Java Developer (Intermediate)(CH1139)

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This will be a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided...

Project Manager (Fabrication/Metal Works)

Our client, a prestigious turnkey engineering solutions company, focuses on steel fabrication, seeks to employ a Project Manager, with a solid background in the fabrication of steel structures, piping, marine repair and bulk storage tanker, to join their dynamic and...

Java Developer (Intermediate)(CH1139) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This will be a hybrid role.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided...

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