Key African industries dangerously overestimate their cyber defences
There is a distinct mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in some key African industries – with potentially costly consequences, according to a new report from KnowBe4. The report - Africa Human Risk Management...
From romance to recovery: crypto scams targeting SA
New data from Luno reveals that while crypto-related scams affect less than 1% of the platform’s 14-million customers, scams and fraudulent misrepresentation remain the most prevalent forms of fraud in digital currency. Customers are defrauded in various ways. John, a...
Modest Q2 growth for SA economy
The South African economy strengthened by 0,4% in the second quarter (April–June) of 2024. The finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas & water supply industries drove most of the economy’s momentum on the production (supply) side. On the expenditure...
Scientists report on last week’s meteorite that blew up over Gqeberha
Kathy Gibson reports - Scientists have confirmed that a big meteorite exploded close to Gqhberha last week (25 August), with witnesses reporting the flash and sound from hundreds of kilometres away. Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand, Nelson Mandela...
SA children face big school readiness challenges
A major global survey of primary school teachers has revealed that a significant proportion of South African children are starting school without being developmentally ready, placing them at a disadvantage compared to their international peers. The survey, conducted...
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...
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Digital transformation is about the experience
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Ozone to distribute Keeper cybersecurity platform in SA
Ozone Information Technology Distribution has been awarded the license to distribute Keeper in South Africa. Keeper is designed to protect individuals and organisations from password-related data breaches and cyberthreats. Ozone has gained the license thanks to a...
Stanlib enables remote working with Nutanix
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Mastercard launches AI-powered protection
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Black Friday: the pandemic edition
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Dis-Chem extends e-learning to clinic staff
Following a successful e-learning pilot programme tailored for its pharmacy staff, Dis-Chem Pharmacies has extended its online training and knowledge development programme to clinic sisters. Since inception in April this year, over 2000 pharmacists, dispensary staff,...
Tips to protect your online identity
A recent US survey has found that 77% of consumers are concerned about online identity theft. And with 34% of respondents indicating they had experienced a cyberattack, it seems a matter of when rather than if a person gets hacked. By Niel van Rooyen, head:...
Senior Frontend Software Developer
The client is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, ideally in the payments/SaaS industry, to join their hybrid Cape Town team. The role focuses on designing and maintaining responsive, scalable web applications with strong frontend...
IT Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a vendor-neutral and agnostic provider of technology services to businesses of all sizes. They partner with their customers to deliver innovative technology solutions that solve business needs and drive efficiency, profitability, and...
Senior Frontend Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
The client is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Developer with 6+ years of experience, ideally in the payments/SaaS industry, to join their hybrid Cape Town team. The role focuses on designing and maintaining responsive, scalable web applications with strong frontend...
Business Intelligence Developer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Business Intelligence Developer within the Data Science directorate which forms part of the Digital Transformation business unit. The incumbent will support and...
System Engineer – Intermediate at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.We are seeking a skilled and proactive Intermediate Systems Engineer to join our client's dynamic IT operations team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a solid background in system patching, application packaging, and...
Business Intelligence Developer at NRF National Research Foundation – Gauteng Pretoria
Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Business Intelligence Developer within the Data Science directorate which forms part of the Digital Transformation business unit. The incumbent will support and...
System Engineer – Intermediate at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Gauteng
This is a remote position.We are seeking a skilled and proactive Intermediate Systems Engineer to join our client's dynamic IT operations team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a solid background in system patching, application packaging, and...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify, and implement solutions and actively implement Agile methods and frameworks such as SAFe and Scrum in alignment with the ART Leadership and LACE Team. In accordance with local / global strategic...
Test Analyst – 1355
Test Analyst ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Test Tools used:JIRA, ALM, ConfluenceSelenium / UFTSerenity / CucumberApiumPlaywrightSonar cubeRequirement review, Analyse Test Scripts for feasibility, API Testing, Static and Dynamic analysis, Maintainability Testing,...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
This is a remote position.To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify, and implement solutions and actively implement Agile methods and frameworks such as SAFe and Scrum in alignment with the ART Leadership and LACE Team. In accordance with local / global strategic...
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