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...

Tech talent prioritises hybrid working over pay

Salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain top AI and digital skills talent - more flexible ways of working have become the decisive factor for companies to attract the next generation of leaders, according to new research from International Workplace Group...

Enterprise GenAI apps face rising security risks as adoption grows

By 2028, 25% of all enterprise generative AI (GenAI) applications will experience at least five minor security incidents per year - up from 9% in 2025 - according to Gartner. As organisations continue to build and integrate agentic AI applications using technologies...

IoT expansion drives switch sales

Campus Switch revenue grew in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a drop in average selling price of nearly every port speed, according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Most vendors raised prices in the past few months, but ASPs remained low in 4Q 2025 with list...

Iran government cracks down on Starlink systems

The intelligence ministry in Iran, which has once again shut down Internet access in the country as the war rages, is clamping down on the Starlink systems some users are still employing to communicate with the outside world. According to the state news agency Tasnim,...

Infostealers caught mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and others

In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements...

Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics

AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...

Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis

Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...

AI extends its vertical reach

An accelerated computing ecosystem is one that includes sectors like automotive, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, media and entertainment, quantum, retail, robotics and telecom. “All of these different vectors of AI have platforms that...

SA’s national bird, the blue crane, is under threat

A recent study suggests that intensive agricultural landscapes in the Western Cape may be reducing the breeding success of the iconic blue crane - South Africa’s national bird. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) FitzPatrick...

How the Middle East war is impacting business sentiment

Oxford Economics, in its latest Global Risk Survey, points out that business growth expectations have remained firm since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. But respondents judge that the chance of a sharp downturn has risen, with a one-in-six chance of global...

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Huawei puts FTTR at the heart of home and SME

Huawei used Africa Com to showcase how its Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solutions are reshaping broadband into a full digital platform for homes and small businesses across Africa. FTTR extends fibre from the front door into every room, supporting consistent high-speed...

Vertiv to acquire PurgeRite

Vertiv Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, a leading provider of mechanical flushing, purging and filtration services for data centres and other mission-critical facilities. The acquisition is for a cash consideration of about...

FNB rolls out WhatsApp and NAVi channels

FNB is phasing in two new customer engagement platforms: NAVi, a fully integrated conversational virtual assistant on the FNB App; and WhatsApp, a streamlined digital channel tailored to meet evolving customer needs.  FNB Nav CEO Johan Maree says: “We have always been...

Sage debuts AI Developer Solutions

Sage has announced the launch of its new AI Developer Solutions, changing how partners and ISVs innovate on the Sage Platform. The first phase of the programme launches with Sage Intacct, with future expansion across Sage’s product portfolio. The company will...

African programme wins learning award

Imagine Worldwide Tablet-Based Foundational Learning Programme from Imagine Worldwide in Africa has won the inaugural Global EdTech Prize in the Non-Profits category. Founded this year by T4 Education, with the support of Owl Ventures, the Global EdTech Prize...

Super Money SA launches bank-backed rand stablecoin

Super Money SA has launched ZAR Supercoin, a new stablecoin for South Africa and the wider African market. Licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and backed by rand reserves held in segregated accounts at Absa Group, ZAR Supercoin allows users to...

Rethinking data to power public sector AI

Across South Africa, public sector agencies are actively testing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. By President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa Early pilots are already delivering tangible benefits, with some organisations reporting notable time...

Can resourcing be an agility driver?

South Africa’s talent paradox is sharper than ever, writes Mark Mc Kerr, managing executive at Paracon by Adcorp. On the one hand, employers are struggling to fill mission-critical positions. In 2023, despite unemployment of 45,5% in the 15-34 age group, there were...

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The Data Scientist will support the Data Science and Analytics team in creating and enabling data-driven measurement, insights, monitoring and decision support. This individual will add value to business areas by providing insights, applying data science to inform and...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 3376

Job DescriptionSAP MM ConfigurationUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users forBusiness Blueprint documentSetting up the organization structure of Materials Management and perform all relevant configuration...

Solutions Architect at Columbus – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Shape how enterprise applications are designed, built, and delivered - end-to-end. Deliver solutions across complex, enterprise-scale environments spanning multiple sectors.Architecture Design Design and define application architecture aligned to enterprise...

Java Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This role involves designing and delivering cloud-ready services and RESTful APIs, owning features end-to-end from database schema and service layer to testing, deployment, and monitoring. You will contribute to system design and architecture discussions, raise the...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

One of our clients is looking for a Solutions Architect with a broad and deep technical background. If you're an experienced Solutions Architect looking for a new challenge, this could be for you! Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related...

Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

The Data Scientist will support the Data Science and Analytics team in creating and enabling data-driven measurement, insights, monitoring and decision support. This individual will add value to business areas by providing insights, applying data science to inform and...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) 3376 – Gauteng Pretoria

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We currently have a fully remote opportunity available with our global client for a Senior C# ASP.Net Developer to join their fast-growing technical team. You will play a key part in building bespoke software to create digital transformation solutions for a variety of...

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The Data Analyst partners closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, automated data analytics and reporting solutions. The role spans the full analytics development lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement across...

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