WhatsApp cracks down on scams
WhatsApp has taken down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centres. In the first six months of this year, WhatsApp proactively detected and banned over 6,8-million accounts associated with criminal scam centres, many of them before the scam centres could...
TikTok scrubs over 1-million offensive videos in SA
TikTok has removed more than 1-million videos in South Africa for violating community guidelines between January and March 2025 - a 17% increase in removals compared to videos removed in the last three months of 2024. This is according to its latest Community...
Applications open for Huawei’s 2024 Women in Tech
Tech-savvy women entrepreneurs are invited to apply for Huawei's Women in Tech, Digital Skills Training Programme. The 2024 edition of this annual event offers women free training in the rapidly developing fields of Cloud Computing, 5G, AI as well as Leadership...
New branding, strategy for Cell C
Kathy Gibson reports - Orange and black is the new … Cell C corporate livery. The mobile operator today unveiled a new branding and strategic direction, under the theme “We are unstoppable”. Jorge Mendes, CEO of Cell C, told a packed auditorium that the past year has...
NASA demos ultra-cool quantum sensor in space
NASA’s Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionising how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space station with one of...
One-third of users fall for phishing mails
Phishing emails remain a prevalent and effective tool for cybercriminals to launch malicious attacks on organisations worldwide. These bad actors continuously evolve their tactics, adapting to current market trends and outsmarting both end users and organisations by...
Cobots ensure Ford Ranger doors are weatherproof
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with workers on the door assembly line at Ford's Silverton Manufacturing Plant are two cobots (collaborative robots) responsible for the installation of weatherproof shields into Ranger doors, a process requiring pin-point accuracy,...
Hloolo aims to close the funding gap for green SMEs
One of the biggest challenges facing green SME businesses is their ability to tap into available pools of sustainable finance. Although South Africa boasts a mature financial sector with a strong institutional construct, it is geared to support developed businesses...
Healthy growth forecast for next generation non-volatile memory
The global next generation non-volatile memory market is expected to reach $18,23-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 17,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new study by Grand View Research which says the increasing need for fast and economical storage solutions...
Cybercriminals adopting new tools, open source threats, hacktivism
While some cyber threat actors have maintained their usual patterns in the second quarter of 2024, others have significantly updated their tools and broadened the scope of their activities, according to new research from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team...
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Green Business Support Services Directory launches in SA
GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), has launched an open source Green Business Support Services Directory. The interactive directory is a public resource with information on services, programmes and opportunities...
Skynet partners with Droppa
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Is 2020 the year Africa takes charge of its destiny?
Does 2020 mark the year Africa steps into its stride and takes charge of its destiny in the 21st century? By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa While we're still dealing with the disruptive events of this year, I would argue that Africa's moment has finally come. How we...
Connecting people with finance: new digital core in banks
In the banking industry, the stable running of IT systems is imperative. This is what drove the industry to begin IT construction relatively early and what continues to drive it to make significant investments each and every year. By Vincent Chen, chief technology...
M4Jam rated for worker protection in the gig economy
M4Jam was recently included in a worldwide study by The Fairworks Project, on how the gig economy had responded to the Covid-19 pandemic - and was placed among the top 10% of platforms for shielding its members from the economic fallout. Out of 191 gig economy...
Vox, King Price debut cyber insurance offering
Despite the fact that data breaches (now almost inevitable) cost South African companies R40,2-million per breach on average, many business leaders continue to ignore the threat. To mitigate this growing risk and even existential threat for SMMEs, Vox has partnered...
Fortinet is a Magic Quadrant leader for WAN edge infrastructure
Fortinet has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the Gartner September 2020 Magic Quadrant for WAN Edge Infrastructure, placing higher in ability to execute and further in completeness of vision than its position the previous year. Earlier this year, Fortinet...
Datatec shows resilience through pandemic
Datatec achieved a very resilient operational performance in the first half of the 2021 financial year, despite the challenging economic environment resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. All of the Group's divisions delivered strong results and operating cash flows....
First Distribution and VSS agree on distribution partnership for Africa
First Distribution, the leading pan-African distributor for cybersecurity, datacentre, enterprise and cloud solutions, has signed an agreement to distribute the entire Video Storage Solutions (VSS) product line of video surveillance appliances. VSS is part of BCD...
Corr-Serve signs up senhasegura in SA
Corr-Serve, a niche pan-African distributor of security, performance and governance solutions, has signed an agreement to distribute senhasegura offerings into South Africa. Brazilian-born senhasegura provides privileged access management (PAM), working against data...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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 Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Graduate – Information Technology at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town
IntroductionGraduate 2025 - Launch Your Career With Us!Kickstart your IT career at one of South Africa's most iconic retailers! At Pick n Pay we are on the lookout for graduates with a passion for technology and innovation. Join us to work on impactful digital...
Application project manager – Remote Remote
Application Project Manager - Contract Position to Dec 2025Are you a dynamic, results-driven Application Project Manager with a passion for delivering cutting-edge digital solutions? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, leading teams to success? Our client in the...
Intermediate Business Analyst (ITC-04) – Gauteng Centurion
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Intermediate .NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking for experienced Software Engineer with a strong academic background, solid enterprise development experience, and a passion for clean code. Proficiency in modern tech stacks and a delivery-focused mindset are essential. Key Requirements BSc...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
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