Take control with the SCAM framework
With cybercrime surging across Africa and sophisticated scams targeting everyone from job seekers to business executives, the need for fraud awareness has never been more critical. South Africa is amongst the most targeted countries on the continent when it comes to...
African Development Bank backs AI training for Agenda 2063
The African Development Bank is supporting a new artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. Through its joint secretariat support office (JSSO), the...
Supply chain under siege
Supply chain cyberattacks have become a huge concern for companies and organisations in recent years due to their potential to cause widespread disruption. And although these malicious attacks have significantly dropped since 2019, they still affect hundreds of...
Vulnerabilities in open-source Suricata, FreeRDP projects
Kaspersky has uncovered seven vulnerabilities - two of which could allow arbitrary code execution - in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP during pre-release penetration testing of the company's products. Security experts say that of the seven...
Applications now open for ISPA Inspires sponsorships
Smart young South Africans aspiring to careers in the ICT industry are invited to submit their applications for consideration for the fifth instalment of the ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship from Monday (2 September). ISPA is South Africa's official internet...
Exposure to violence severely impacts SA’s young children
A study by Lucinda Tsunga, a PhD graduand from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has described alarmingly high levels of violence exposure in young South African children which could have significant implications for addressing the profound impact of violence...
Young scientists show what they can do
A total of 262 young scientists presented 183 research projects at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists' Regional Science Fairs final event in Gauteng North at the Tshwane University of Technology. The projects on display were evaluated by 142 judges including...
AWS has deep roots in Cape Town
Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - AWS's relationship with South Africa - and Cape Town, in particular - goes back a long way. Indeed, a lot of the technology development that supports AWS's global cloud services was developed by a small group of...
AWS renews commitment to cloud, AI in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from AWS Summit in Sandton - AWS has already invested R15,6-billion in building infrastructure in Africa - and has committed to a further R30,4-billion. "Whether it is opening new office locations, or enabling the distribution connect backbone, or...
These are the technologies that will transform sales in the future
Emotion AI, machine sellers, and digital twin of a customer will have a transformative impact on the sales function in the next decade, according to Gartner. However, sales leaders must closely navigate the hype to evaluate when these technologies will be appropriate...
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Investing in a smarter way forward
The global pandemic put tremendous strain and pressure on IT, but our customers have adjusted, validated infrastructure performance needs and scalability, remained nimble and embraced the new normal. By Jim Holland, GM: Africa at Lenovo Data Centre Group It is clear...
Kiara Health moves to cloud, outsources managed services
Pan-African pharmaceutical company, Kiara Health, has kicked off its Industry 4.0 journey, partnering with Datacentrix. This follows Kiara's acquisition of the manufacturing plant and several marketed products from generic drugs manufacturer Sandoz South Africa, a...
Epson earns EcoVadis platinum rating
Epson has earned a platinum rating from independent business sustainability assessor EcoVadis in recognition of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The rating ranks Epson among the top 1% of sustainable technology companies - a reflection of its...
The fibre versus wireless debate
Even though 5G coverage is currently limited in South Africa, mobile operators are already positioning it as the panacea of internet connectivity. Shane Chorley, head of sales and marketing at Frogfoot Networks This has re-awakened the age-old debate on which is...
Using data effectively enhances customer experience
The digital revolution is empowering consumers like never before. While advancements in technology give consumers the convenience of getting the products and services they want - when they want them - it's the generated and collected data from these engagements that...
Addressing the skills shortage in data science and analytics
Fuelled by digital expansion and the use of new-age technologies across all industries, the demand for data science skills has grown rapidly. By Emmanuel Osanga, head: data office, Africa regions at Standard Bank Group The supply of skilled applicants, however, is...
SA fintech joins global startup program
Mastercard announced the selection of 10 later-stage startups from around the world, including South African fintech Paycode, to join the Mastercard Start Path program. Start Path is Mastercard's award-winning startup engagement program that brings together a network...
Consumers should embrace a zero trust mindset
Zero trust has become a familiar approach in enterprise security. But how can consumers benefit from its principles when perimeter defences such as anti-virus and firewall solutions have long been favoured? With Kaspersky research showing that South Africa, Kenya and...
Manage experiences in a socially distant world intelligently
It would be easy to conclude that the hype surrounding the Experience Economy is over, following the world-changing events of 2020. By Rudeon Snell, global senior director: industries and customer advisory at SAP Physcial distancing has been mandated by governments...
Manage retrenchment complexity, legally
In the wake of an economically challenging year that has put businesses of all sizes under immense pressure, there has been a commensurate increase in the number of job losses. Companies have had to make hard choices around employees and their futures. Some companies...
Senior Java Developer (ITC-23)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to contribute to high-impact projects within a financial services environment. This role focuses on either middleware or application development, involving complex integration, secure service delivery, and modern...
Intermediate Scrum Master (ITC-38)
We are looking for a Junior Scrum Master with foundational experience in Agile delivery, Scrum ceremonies, and team facilitation. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow within a dynamic, Agile-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesScrum...
Senior Tester (ITC-52)
An experienced Senior Tester is required for a key contract engagement focused on delivering high-quality digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of testing experience, with strong proficiency in both manual and automated testing...
Junior Front-end Developer (ITC-15) – Gauteng Centurion
Our esteemed client in Centurion is urgently looking for a Junior Front-End Developer for a 3-year hybrid contract Position:Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelopment of responsive applications using Angular front-end framework. Integration experience into 3rd party...
Software Engineer (Python/C++) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:An established Automation company is looking for a skilled and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their dynamic Application Software Team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of software for user applications as part of...
Senior .Net Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest
Our Client, a leader in the agricultural sector is looking for a Senior Developer to join their growing Team! Role SummaryAs a Senior .NET Developer, you will design and develop robust, scalable applications, lead architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers....
Senior Java Developer (ITC-23) – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to contribute to high-impact projects within a financial services environment. This role focuses on either middleware or application development, involving complex integration, secure service delivery, and modern...
Intermediate Scrum Master (ITC-38) – Gauteng Centurion
We are looking for a Junior Scrum Master with foundational experience in Agile delivery, Scrum ceremonies, and team facilitation. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow within a dynamic, Agile-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesScrum...
Senior Tester (ITC-52) – Gauteng Centurion
An experienced Senior Tester is required for a key contract engagement focused on delivering high-quality digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of testing experience, with strong proficiency in both manual and automated testing...
Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088CPT)
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.You'll bring your expertise in both backend and...
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