Africa sustaining efforts to end mpox outbreaks
One year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made significant progress to curb the spread of the virus. Coordinated action between...
Hout Bay’s mussels reveal hidden pollution crisis
A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that Hout Bay’s marine environment is seriously threatened by pharmaceutical and personal care product compounds (PPCPs) that persist and bio-accumulate in marine life - even kilometres away from pollution...
Young scientists compete for top honours at Eskom Expo International Science Fair
Hundreds of bright young minds from 35 regions across South Africa and various other countries are set to participate in this year's Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF) for an opportunity to achieve top recognition and win life-changing...
Obituary: Pravin Gordhan
Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Public Enterprise and SARS commissioner, has died. Known for his activism credentials and opposition to corruption, Gordhan succumbed to cancer at the age of 75. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner of the South African Revenue...
South African healthcare leads in the adoption of AI and Virtual Care
South Africa’s healthcare sector has seen rapid transformation, according to the South African findings of Royal Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 report: Better care for more people. In 2021, just 15% of healthcare leaders cited AI as an area of investment,...
Africa faces urgent cybersecurity challenges
Check Point’s Global Threat Index for August 2024 reveals that ransomware remains a dominant force, with RansomHub sustaining its position as the top ransomware group. This Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has rapidly expanded since its rebranding from Knight...
Backdoor targets WeChat, DingTalk on macOS
Kaspersky researchers have identified a macOS variant of the HZ Rat backdoor targeting users of WeChat and DingTalk, two popular Chinese messaging platforms. The malware, first detected on Windows systems, now threatens macOS, potentially enabling lateral network...
Network security market shows signs of life
The network security market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024 - growing 6% YoY to reach $5,9-billion - and breaking a streak of six consecutive quarters of deceleration, according to Dell’Oro Group. This growth was primarily driven by solid demand...
Breached organisations spend more on cyber resilience
Organisations that have endured cyber incidents in the past don’t want to get burned again, according to Commvault’s 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report and, consequently, they often reassess and invest in cyber resilience and recovery strategies in very meaningful...
Improved confidence drives uptick in electronic transactions
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), measuring the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a marginal uptick in August 2024. Increasing confidence levels, along with expected...
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It took a pandemic for industry to take e-learning seriously
Although the strategy of digitisation and digital transformation had loosely formed ‘part’ of organisational growth strategies, it was not until the Covid-19 pandemic - where the entire world was forced to stay, and work from home - that “digital” took centre stage....
Ransomware epidemic is raging
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Altron Systems Integration joins NVidia partner network
Altron Systems Integration (ASI) has joined the NVidia Partner Network (NPN), becoming the first Compute DGX partner and solutions provider in South Africa. ASI has joined NPN as a Solution Provider focusing on the Compute and Compute DGX competencies, serving...
Citrix to acquire Wrike
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Discriminating against pregnant women
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Digital payment trends to tap into in 2021
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A different approach to security
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Fibre For Everyone and more…
By Evotel - To get every person in the country connected to a fast and reliable fibre network is one of Evotel’s aims. The company recently rebranded and donned a new jacket to celebrate its growth over the past five years. With this, it also reconfirmed its mission –...
Africa’s apparent Covid resilience probably due to under-reporting
The unexpected resilience of the African countries during the Covid-19 pandemic has left experts puzzled. Some attribute the continent's success to its timely response and effective measures, whereas others emphasise its favorable climate or young population. However,...
AI trends to look out for in 2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining notable momentum across a number of industries. The past year saw rapid digital transformation spurred by Covid-19, with new technologies being adopted almost overnight. Entering 2021, the same upward trajectory can be expected,...
Project Manager (Health Science – 2 years FTC – Wits DIH)
Background:The Wits Diagnostic innovation Hub is a division of Wits Health ConsortiumWits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC...
Android Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed towards Android. Your primary focus will be the development of such applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside...
Project Manager (Health Science – 2 years FTC – Wits DIH) – Gauteng Parktown
Background:The Wits Diagnostic innovation Hub is a division of Wits Health ConsortiumWits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC...
Android Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed towards Android. Your primary focus will be the development of such applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside...
Intermediate C# Full Stack Developer (JHB Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:THE talents of a dedicated and deadline-driven Intermediate C# Full Stack Developer is required by a Joburg-based Marketing & Media Solutions Provider to join its team. Your core role will entail developing new products and features while maintaining...
Software Implementation Specialist (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:BRIDGE the gap between technology solutions and business requirements through the successful identification and adoption of solutions and systems as the next Software Implementation Specialist sought to join the team of a forward-thinking Property...
Fullstack Java Developer (1441) KG
WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Development and maintenance on platform/application Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery...
Intermediate C# Full Stack Developer (JHB Remote) – Gauteng Randburg
ENVIRONMENT:THE talents of a dedicated and deadline-driven Intermediate C# Full Stack Developer is required by a Joburg-based Marketing & Media Solutions Provider to join its team. Your core role will entail developing new products and features while maintaining...
Software Implementation Specialist (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:BRIDGE the gap between technology solutions and business requirements through the successful identification and adoption of solutions and systems as the next Software Implementation Specialist sought to join the team of a forward-thinking Property...
Fullstack Java Developer (1441) KG – Gauteng Midrand
WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Development and maintenance on platform/application Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery...
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