Multi-vendor security adds to experts’ angst
The majority of companies (78%) surveyed in South Africa and in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region rely on multi-vendor ecosystems - despite such fragmented security solutions leading to operational and financial strains, according to research from...
MTN issues trading statement
The MTN Group has issued a trading statement for the half year ended 30 June 2025, as it expects to report robust performance driven by strong commercial execution, disciplined capital allocation and improved macro conditions. Inflation and foreign exchange (forex)...
Kaspersky warns about new ‘Tusk’ fraud campaign
Kaspersky has detected an online fraud campaign aimed at stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information by exploiting popular topics such as web3, crypto, AI, online gaming and beyond. Targeting individuals worldwide, the campaign is believed to be orchestrated by...
Nuclear fusion startups usher in next era of sustainable energy
Nuclear fusion technology is rapidly advancing, bringing us closer to a sustainable, limitless energy source. Startups are pioneering innovations like cold fusion, superconducting magnets, laser-ignited capsules, and projectile fusion - addressing the critical...
MTN, WWF, Nedbank launch PachiPanda Challenge
MTN South Africa, in partnership with the WWF South Africa, is calling on young innovators to tackle South Africa’s environmental challenges through the PachiPanda Challenge. The initiative, set to run from 26 August until 21 October 2024, seeks to mobilise and...
2024 Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL) Awards nominees announced
The Higher Education Resources Services South Africa (HERS-SA) will host the second Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL) Awards on 29 August 2024 at the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. As the country celebrates Women’s Month, this...
AI signals hope for an ailing economy
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa’s economy has suffered some near-mortal blows, but the future could be a lot more positive – and technology has a role to play in turning the country’s fortunes around. Globally, despite many adversities, artificial intelligence...
Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch confirmed dead
Mike Lynch, the former CEO of Autonomy, has been confirmed dead in a yachting accident near Sicily. The body of the UK entrepreneur was recovered following a violent storm last week that capsized the boat carrying 22 people. The other victims are Lynch's daughter...
Reliance on social media drives disinformation
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook. This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning, particularly as disinformation continues...
Vulnerabilities now exploited faster than ever
Threat actors are upping their game and taking advantage of newly-disclosed vulnerabilities quicker than ever. This is among the findings of FortiGuard Labs' 2H 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report, which highlights the need for vendors to adhere to vulnerability...
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Tarsus signs distribution agreement with Dell EMC
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Don’t confuse e-commerce with omnichannel retailing
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The basic skills you need to be a great salesperson
Sales is the life's blood of any business, no matter the size. Whether you're a one-person business, doing everything alone, or a multinational corporation with sales teams spread across the globe, you need effective sales to survive. By Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of...
Cybersecurity predictions for 2021
Check Point Software Technologies has released its cyber-security predictions for 2021, detailing the key security challenges that organisations will face over the next year. Check Point states that the effects of the changes introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic...
Cyber security culture the best defence
People have the potential to be an organisation's best defence against cyber threats and fraud. This is especially true as companies continue to embrace work-from-home models and hybrid office and remote working structures. With perimeter security lines blurred, more...
Can the digital economy decrease Africa’s inequality?
As our nascent digital economy emerges, we have seen signs that enormous possibilities exist for it to reduce the many divides in our society. By Tonny Tugee, MD of Seacom East and North East Africa From the education gap and a shortage of technological and technical...
Econet and X’s Project Taara connect communities
Econet Group has teamed up with X's Project Taara to expand and enhance affordable, high speed connectivity to communities across Sub-Saharan Africa using a new optical wireless technology developed by Taara. This is the first roll-out of Taara's technology in Africa....
The impact of fear and greed on financial returns
Fear and greed both represent strong emotions that people link to perceptions of danger and opportunity. These emotions - backed by the powerful reward and stress chemicals of dopamine and cortisol - are ever-present in today's modern society, and challenge the normal...
AI fintech FinChatBot lands $1,6m investment
FinChatBot, which develops conversational AI solutions for the financial services industry, has attracted $1,6-million from Saviu Ventures, a French investment holding company which focuses on African startups; Mauritius-based Compass Venture Capital and South African...
Joburg fintech firm checks growth box
One company bucking the economic trend that the Covid-19 pandemic that wrought upon South Africa is Elenjical Solutions, a Sandton-based specialist capital markets and risk technology advisory. The company, which has seen revenues double year-on-year for the past four...
Database Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Database Management Position Overview:Database Management will spearhead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide database systems. This role ensures optimal performance, security, and scalability of SQL Server environments while driving...
Senior Business Analyst (ICT-06) – Gauteng Centurion
Our esteemed client in Pretoria is urgently looking for a Senior Business Analyst for a 3 year contract / Hybrid Position: Senior person that understands business analysis, but also business systems analysis and process engineeringSenior person that understands...
Senior CCTV/IT Infrastructure Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client, who has been in the Eastern Cape for the past 70 years supplying control instrument products (CCTV/IP Cameras/T&A/Access) to industry is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to join their team. Requirements:Grade 12Technical training or...
SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Data Engineer (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Project Manager at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. PROJECT MANAGERCORE PURPOSE MANCOSA is looking for an...
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