Deepfake fraud losses creep towards $1bn

The first half of 2025 had almost four times as many deepfake incidents (a total of 580 incidents) as the entire year of 2024 - and losses from deepfake-related fraud reached $410-million, according to a new report from Surfshark. Since 2019, deepfake technology used...

Global data centres face rising climate risks

Data centres - the critical infrastructure powering banking systems, cloud storage, emergency services, communications, and logistics - are facing sharply rising risks from climate change-driven extreme weather, according to a new report from physical climate risk...

Strategic priorities for CEOs amid global, local turbulence

There is an urgent need for adaptive leadership and proactive strategies in response to emerging market trends across talent, technology, and geopolitics. This is according to the latest report from management consultants Oliver Wyman titled “CEO Agenda 2025”, based...

ESA tracks rare interstellar comet 

Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...

Cloud-based solutions driving network security growth

The worldwide network security market - including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments - is expected to grow to nearly $40-billion by 2028, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. This growth will be driven by a significant shift in...

DevOps threats strike every few days

Outages, human errors, cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware, security vulnerabilities and, as a result, data loss are the reality that DevSecOps teams have to face - every few days, according to GitProtect.io's latest The State of DevOps Threats Report. The report...

Global AI chip revenue to reach $53bn this year

Semiconductors designed to execute artificial intelligence (AI) workloads will represent a $53,4-billion revenue opportunity for the semiconductor industry in 2023, an increase of 20,9% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “The developments...

Mobile robots to outpace drones in supply chain

Smart mobile robot adoption in supply chains is growing rapidly and will far outpace drones over the next three years, according to Gartner. In the Gartner report, Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones, 2023, Gartner experts said that many organisations already...

Google opens AI accelerator for African startups

Google has unveiled the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve local challenges. The programme recognises the transformative role that AI is playing across the...

How India can realise growth potential

S&P Global Market Intelligence has found that, for India to meet its growth potential in the coming years, the country must leverage its strong and growing labour force, hone in on the growth of its global manufacturing exports, and lean into the boom in local...

Watsonx generative AI accelerates mainframe app modernisation

IBM has announced watsonx Code Assistant for Z, a new generative AI-assisted product that will help enable faster translation of Cobol to Java on IBM Z and enhances developer productivity on the platform. This product will be generally available in Q4 2023, and is...

Financial inclusivity drives QR code payment growth

The volume of QR code payments in the leading southeast Asian market will increase from 13-billion in 2023 to 90-billion in 2028, according to a new study from Juniper Research. High growth in Southeast Asia and other developing markets is largely down to financial...

Tobacco sales ban failed to encourage smokers to quit

The 20-week sales ban on tobacco products introduced by the South African government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic did not have the intended objective of encouraging large-scale smoking cessation, a study has found. The paper, published in Tobacco Induced...

Global IPO activity still on a decline

Last year saw a dramatic slowdown in global IPO activity, with the total value of deals plummeting by 72% to $171,2-billion. However, 2023 doesn’t look much better as high inflation, rising interest rates, and the gloomy economic outlook continue to make fundraising...

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Africa’s richest man worth even more in 2019

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, became $4,3-billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar. The 62-year-old Nigerian businessman and Africa’s most prominent industrialist ended the decade with a net...

Brace for more ransomware in 2020

Ransomware has become big business, generating estimated annual revenues of $1-billion a year for malicious threat actors. The victims of ransomware continue to stack up as criminals develop new, more creative ways to infiltrate IT environments, seize data and hold...

New PCs, displays from Dell

Dell Technologies has unveiled new products and software across its premium Latitude, XPS and displays portfolios to help people innovate, collaborate and accomplish more in the next decade. Featuring artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and innovative design, the latest...

EOH chairman Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi dies

EOH has confirmed the passing of its chairperson Dr Xolani Humphrey Mkhwanazi. Dr Mkhwanazi passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning (4 January 2020) at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Parktown Johannesburg, having been admitted on 14...

Security trends that will shape 2020

Conventional cybercrime and financially motivated and targeted attacks remain highly active.  According to the Oracle and KPMG Cloud Threat Report 2019, a growing trend to target business-critical services and applications is highlighting a growing trend which many...

Paxful looks back on five years of bitcoin growth

Global peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful has announced its official 2019 growth metrics. On its platform, Paxful sees bitcoin (BTC) trades denominated in most national fiat currencies across methods such as gift cards, bank transfer, and online wallets. The...

Laparoscopy performed using 5G technology

The first laparoscopy to be performed in Russia with the use of 5G technology was recently undertaken in the 5G pilot zone located in Skolkovo. Telecommunications company Beeline, together with Huawei and GMS Hospital partnered together to complete two such surgical...

How blockchain is disrupting the insurance industry

Most insurers have started exploring the opportunities the blockchain can deliver to their business. With 81% of insurers globally familiar with the technology, some areas of focus are fraud prevention, the digital tracking of medical records, and developing smart...

Syrex achieves 4 Star Check Point partner status

Syrex, a provider of virtualised and hybrid network infrastructures and solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Check Point 4 Star Partner Status. This is in addition to the company currently holding the Check Point Partner Sales Certification (CPSC) status. “By...

Cloud still too pricey in SA

For years, cost savings has topped the list of benefits offered by cloud computing. This is one of the factors that has resulted in the massive increase in the use of cloud services across the world, with analysts showing exponential growth among the biggest vendors...

.Net Backend Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

DescriptionHire Resolve is seeking a skilled .NET Backend Developer to join our client's team in Port Elizabeth. As a .NET Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend solutions, ensuring high performance and...

Senior OpenText / SharePoint Migration Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior OpenText to SharePoint Migration Specialist to manage the migration of content and processes from OpenText to Microsoft SharePoint. This senior role requires deep technical expertise and strategic oversight to...

Senior Flutter Developer LW

Key Responsibilities:Develop and deploy robust applications across multiple platforms (Web, Android) using a single codebase. Write clear, maintainable code primarily in Dart, with some work in Java/Kotlin and C#. Collaborate with team members to share feedback and...

Java Software Engineer

Our client seeks an experienced Java Software Engineer to join their team on a hybrid model, working from both home and the Pretoria office. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 6 years' experience as a software engineer...

Senior Flutter Developer LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Key Responsibilities:Develop and deploy robust applications across multiple platforms (Web, Android) using a single codebase. Write clear, maintainable code primarily in Dart, with some work in Java/Kotlin and C#. Collaborate with team members to share feedback and...

Java Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client seeks an experienced Java Software Engineer to join their team on a hybrid model, working from both home and the Pretoria office. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.Minimum 6 years' experience as a software engineer...

Project Manager IT

Desired Skills: Process changes New technology Functionality improvement Policy changes Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: IT Infrastructure Management The service provider will be required to provide both...

CI/CD Developer

Are you the kind of developer who loves making things faster, smoother, and smarter? We're looking for a CI/CD Developer to orchestrate our build and deploy processes with finesse. If you can turn chaos into streamlined efficiency, apply now and let's keep the code...

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