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.

These are the coal mine jobs most at risk in SA’s energy transition

The global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is putting increasing pressure on coal mining. However, a just transition requires a deep understanding of the local context and the social realities of mine closure. In a paper published in the respected...

Data fabric key for AI-supply chain integration

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) seeking to scale advanced analytics and AI across complex, multi-system environments can leverage a data fabric architecture to create an AI‑ready data foundation, according to Gartner. A data fabric architecture is a modern...

Power and utilities control rooms set to embrace AI

By 2027, 40% of power and utilities will deploy AI-driven operators in control rooms, reducing human error risks, but increasing cyber-physical system security vulnerabilities, according to Gartner. The 2025 Gartner CIO and Technology Executive Survey indicated that...

SA young scientists to compete at Taiwan International Science Fair

Innovative research projects by South African young scientists focused on AI-driven customer insights and sustainable plant propagation solutions, will be on display at the Taiwan International Science Fair 2025. More than 600 young scientists from 27 countries...

How much content governments ask Google to remove

Government requests for content removal on Google climbed to nearly 330 000, with an annual average growth rate of 34% since 2020. This is according to a global Surfshark study, which found that the number of requests has more than doubled, having started at over 44...

Redington to distribute Qlik in MEA

Qlik has announced a partnership with Redington in the Middle East and Africa. “Partnering with Redington allows Qlik to expand our reach into one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing markets globally,” says David Zember, senior vice-president of worldwide channels...

Apple disables AI feature

Apple has announced that it is disabling an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that aggregates and summarises news headlines. This follows complaints by some media outlets, including the BBC, that the software misrepresented news reports. At the same time, Apple is...

Telkom is again an SA Top Employer

Telkom has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute for the third consecutive year. Melody Lekota, group chief human resources officer at Telkom, comments: “Being named a Top Employer for the third year in a row is a proud moment for...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn reaches orbit

New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during today's NG-1 mission, accomplishing its primary objective. New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited on 16 January 2025 from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The second stage is in its final orbit...

Disinformation joins conflict, environment as a top global risk

The 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. While economic risks have less...

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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...

Driving growth for IoT in SA

The Internet of Things (IoT), is a promise of driving benefit through billions of connected devices receiving data for appropriate use. By Chetan Goshalia, IoT Industry Council of South Africa We are already seeing an increase in connected sensors, albeit delayed. IoT...

Partnering to make SA more cyber secure

Cybersecurity professionals from the public and private sectors as well as academia have joined forces to establish the Cybersecurity Digital Alliance. This is an industry body dedicated to creating a safer digital environment through policy advisory and support,...

Auditors urged to play watchdog role

Speaking at the Southern Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA) virtual conference, Inspector of Intelligence Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe said auditors should be beyond reproach at all times. "Any unprofessional or improper conduct places the spotlight on the integrity...

Learn an African language online

Student start-up Vambo Academy makes African indigenous language learning fun and interactive: at the click of a button users will be well on their way to achieving their language development goals. The brains behind this innovative idea, Chido Dzinotyiwei, is a...

Internal fraud: who commits it and why?

International Fraud Awareness Week, from 14-20 November, highlights an increasing problem that organisations around the world are facing. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), businesses lose around 5% of their annual revenue globally due...

Don’t make the headlines for the wrong reasons

Chris Norton, regional director: Africa at Veeam Software The threat of cybercrime is back in the news as Interpol recently released its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2021 which breaks down the most prevalent threats on the continent so that organisations and...

Fujitsu turbocharges channel value creation

New peer-to-peer communications features introduced with My Ecosystem Connect empower Fujitsu SELECT partners to quickly identify, contact and engage with leading solutions providers and peers within the framework of the Partner Ecosystem Platform. The latest...

UI/UX Designer at Reverside – Gauteng Johannesburg

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a UI/UX Designer with 5...

Software Engineer – C# & Python – Montague Gardens, Cape Town

Job Description:We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Python and C# to join our team on a contract basis for 6 to 12 months. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, specifically within manufacturing, industrial automation, or...

Systems Architect at Reverside

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Systems Architect with...

Systems Architect at Reverside – Gauteng Johannesburg

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Systems Architect with...

Intermediate Mobile Software Developer (Flutter, Dart) (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A leader in Intelligent Security Solutions seeks a passionate coder to fill the role of its next Intermediate Mobile Software Developer to contribute to building high-quality mobile applications. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining...

Mobile Developer – 3214

?? Senior Mobile Developer (Flutter | Android | iOS)Location: Pretoria | Type: Contract - Hybrid |Are you a mobile development powerhouse fluent in Flutter, Android, and iOS? Join a fast-paced, global team building world-class mobile experiences that scale.?? Your...

Audio Visual Support Engineer (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the seamless functioning and maintenance of communication & collaboration tools in the Cape Town offices of an innovative Independent Asset Management Firm seeking a strong technical Audio Visual Support Engineer. You will manage and maintain AV...

Mobile Developer – 3214 – Gauteng Pretoria

?? Senior Mobile Developer (Flutter | Android | iOS)Location: Pretoria | Type: Contract - Hybrid |Are you a mobile development powerhouse fluent in Flutter, Android, and iOS? Join a fast-paced, global team building world-class mobile experiences that scale.?? Your...

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