Open call for bold women tech founders in SA
The Aurora Tech Award is calling on female-led tech startups in South Africa to apply for the chance to secure up to R1,9-million in prize money. South Africa’s tech ecosystem is growing fast, but women-led startups still face major hurdles with less than 2% of global...
AI features big in Telkom’s planning
Telkom says it has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of its digital transformation strategy, spending R46-million in this financial year aligning its AI initiatives with business strategy. “AI enables us to optimise operations, personalise...
UIF online platforms are down
The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF's) online platforms are currently down. On 30 August 2024, the Pretoria High Court issued an interim interdict preventing, with immediate effect, a new service provider from rendering services for the UIF online portal. As a...
Cost of data breaches continues to soar
Although security teams worldwide are doing a much better job detecting and containing breaches, the average data breach cost continues to snowball, according to Stocklytics.com. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach skyrocketed to $4,88-million - up from...
Pre-paid electricity meters linked to energy poverty, food insecurity
A doctoral thesis by Isaac Kwamena Nunoo from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) School of Economics has highlighted the crucial role of electricity in enhancing household welfare in Ghana and South Africa. The thesis explores the impact of electricity and fuel usage...
ISPA echoes calls for regulatory support for MVNOs
ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), welcomes recent calls for an appropriate, light-touch regulatory regime specifically tailored to support the growing number of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) introducing competition...
August vehicle sales underwhelm but NADA still optimistic
August vehicle sales in South Africa showed a 4,9% decrease compared to the same month last year - a drop that comes at a critical time for the automotive sector. "This decline is disappointing, especially considering the July sales results and improving consumer...
Time to give mobile devices the spring cleaning they deserve
Spring has officially sprung. And with the traditional thoughts around warmer weather and an exciting period of renewal and rejuvenation, now is also the perfect time to give a fresh start to your digital devices. Giving them a proper spring cleaning will not only...
Takealot Group sells Superbalist
The Takealot Group has announced that Superbalist has been acquired by a South African consortium of retail and private equity investors, led by Blank Canvas Capital. The strategic acquisition, effective 1 September 2024, will support Superbalist's ongoing growth,...
How KnowBe4 hired a spy – and sent them packing
In a startling turn of events, cybersecurity awareness training company KnowBe4 recently uncovered an elaborate scam when it unwittingly hired a North Korean spy. This incident has sent shockwaves through the business community, highlighting the growing risks...
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Think about renewing your information protection measures
The growth in ransomware attacks and insider threat risks has pushed information protection to the top of the agenda in boardrooms around the world. Tristan Morgan, director of global advisory at BT, shares his insights on how to go from not knowing where all your...
Is the supply chain profession ready to save the world?
The distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine from drug makers to billions of people around the world is likely to be the supply chain management profession's greatest endeavour ever. Healthcare supply chains that were stretched and strained during the Covid-19 pandemic with...
It’s time to totally reimagine how customers experience communication
When it comes to customer communication, 2020 was the year all the usual rules were thrown out the window. Carefully planned schedules and content calendars were thrown out the window overnight and organisations had to learn to adapt on the fly. By Brent Haumann, MD...
Industry-leading Wi-Fi 6: new engine for enterprise digital transformation
Wi-Fi, with a history of more than 20 years, has always been driven by the pursuit for ever higher bandwidth. In fact, there have been major upgrades to Wi-Fi almost every four to five years, with bandwidth increasing each time. The latest standard, Wi-Fi 6, is a game...
Naspers invests R45m in local online learning platform
Naspers has made a R45-million investment in the online learning platform, The Student Hub. Coinciding with the third annual South Africa Investment Conference, the latest investment from Naspers Foundry, Naspers's R1,4-billion early-stage tech investment vehicle,...
Tech Wise Solutions wins Retruster distribution in Africa
Tech Wise Solutions has signed an agreement with Retruster to act as its sole distributor on the African continent. Retruster - an add-on to a user's email service, that constantly guards against phishing attacks using the most advanced tools - was developed by two...
Infobip to acquire OpenMarket
Global cloud communications company Infobip has entered into a definitive agreement with Amdocs to acquire OpenMarket, a provider of mobile messaging solutions to enterprises, for a gross cash amount of approximately $300-million. This combination will bring together...
Africa’s mobile cybercrime challenge
In June 2020, Upstream's Secure-D anti-fraud platform revealed that the total number of malicious mobile applications doubled in the first quarter of the year. The analysis found 29 000 malicious apps (14 500 in 2019), a 55% spike in fraudulent mobile transactions and...
New rules of engagement for next-gen managed IT security
The trends towards outsourced cyber security have gained traction during the Covid-19 pandemic as companies have empowered remote working models and increased their emphasis on digital transformation. The ever-widening cyber security skills gap adds further power to...
Synthesis is APN Social Impact Partner of the Year
Synthesis Software Technologies has won the APN Social Impact Partner of the Year Award in recognition of its GovChat technology. The APN Partner Awards recognize members of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) who are leaders in the channel and play a...
UX Designer
Responsible for the experience design of innovative and impactful digital products and services across all digital channelsResponsibilities Conduct heuristic assessments of existing digital products to identify areas for user experience improvementDefine design...
Software Engineers (All Levels) (CH1129) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Join a world-class team developing high-performance, distributed telecom systemsOur client, a medium-sized engineering company based in Stellenbosch, specializes in the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of complex hardware and software...
UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsible for the experience design of innovative and impactful digital products and services across all digital channelsResponsibilities Conduct heuristic assessments of existing digital products to identify areas for user experience improvementDefine design...
Software Developer (Python)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a high-impact initiative within the financial services sector. This project focuses specifically on credit card and consumer credit solutions and requires a...
Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a high-impact initiative within the financial services sector. This project focuses specifically on credit card and consumer credit solutions and requires a...
C# Developer
An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...
UX Designer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced and creative UX Designer to help shape exceptional digital experiences that delight users and drive business results. As a UX Designer, you will be responsible for crafting intuitive, user-centered designs across all digital...
C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
An exciting permanent opportunity is available with our esteemed client in Pretoria for an Intermediate C# Developer. This role is perfect for a passionate individual eager to grow their skills and gain industry experience under the guidance of experienced senior...
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