SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Slow growth ahead for global telecoms

Worldwide spending on telecom services and pay TV services reached $1,51-billion in 2024, reflecting a 2,2% year-on-year increase, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker published by International Data Corporation (IDC). In comparison, IDC...

Summit aims to address fraud

The rise of technology has emboldened criminal syndicates, leading to a significant increase in global fraud. South Africa, being one of the most targeted countries, faces daily challenges with high levels of fraud, making it a critical player in this landscape. “The...

SA’s online retail market is booming

Kathy Gibson reports - In 2023, the online retail market was worth R71-billion, making up 6,15% of the total R1,1-trillion retail market. "At the current rate, this means online retail will reach 10% of the total retail market by the end of 2025," says Arthur...

Financial industry still plagued by ransomware attacks

Although the global number of ransomware attacks dropped by 36% to 317,6-million in 2023, the financial industry is still plagued by malicious software which can significantly disrupt business operations and cause reputational and financial damage. And, according to...

Global migration drives remittances to record highs

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the World Migration Report 2024, revealing significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people and a major increase in international remittances. IOM...

Scalping bots causing price-gouging in H100 GPUs

Resellers of H100 GPUs are earning profits three times the market price, according to new data from Stocklytics. "The emergence of scalping bots - sophisticated software programs designed to purchase limited-stock items online automatically - tilts the scales in...

Young scientists do South Africa proud

The research projects by South African young scientists swept up a number of accolades at this year's International Science Technology Engineering Competition (ISTEC) in Bali, Indonesia. The fifth edition of the ISTEC, aimed at encouraging research and innovation in...

Absa opens China office

Absa Group has launched a non-banking subsidiary in the People's Republic of China. "The African continent is endowed with talent, mineral wealth and a young population - and is poised to play an increasingly influential role in global trade, as investors recognise...

SAPS’s brain drain reaching critical levels

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) is concerned that highly-skilled and specialised members of the Special Task Force and National Intervention Unit divisions are exiting these units at an alarming rate, leaving the country's borders vulnerable and...

Go beyond the brink into a black hole …

Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualisation produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole’s point of no return. In this visualisation of a flight toward a...

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Reinforce cybersecurity in the age of Covid-19

The sudden, radical move to remote working during this time of lockdown for South Africa brings with it the promise of a new and more effective way of working - without being bound to a physical office. Not only does this surge in the use of remote work capabilities...

Teraco Connect Foundation grant to support SABEN

Vendor-neutral data centre provider Teraco has announced a support grant valued at R7,5-million to the South African Broadband Education Networks (SABEN) via the Teraco Connect Foundation. Over the next five years, Teraco will partner with SABEN to support the...

Technologiks in partnership with Insight Delivered

Specialist technology solution provider Technologiks has announced an exclusive agreement to represent Insight Delivered in South Africa. Insight Delivered is a UK-based analytics company focusing on key financial and business processes. "The world is moving at an...

JSE board, executives donate to Solidarity Fund

The JSE's board of directors and the group CEO have pledged at least 30% of their emoluments and salaries to the Solidarity Fund for the next three months. Members of the JSE Executive will also be making contributions. The JSE pledge was announced as the bourse...

UWC aims to complete 2020 academic year

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has devised a comprehensive plan to ensure that students are permitted to complete the 2020 academic year. According to a statement from the institution, contingencies follow a sectoral approach, as agreed on by all...

Namola adds free Covid-19 support to help counter GBV

After just three weeks of lockdown, there have been alarming reports of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa. Namola, the safety app offering 24-hour emergency response, has added free Covid-19 support tools. "As a safety app for all South Africans, we consider...

Ukheshe appoints African director, targets continent

Micro-payment platform Ukheshe, has announced the appointment of Mark Dankworth as executive director of Ukheshe Africa. This comes at a time he need for a cashless society is a rising trend and strategic global imperative. Ukheshe Africa will not only look to...

Protect your web conferences

With a rapid shift to remote work for so many South African companies, work styles have also shifted. By Eric Kenney, senior product marketing manager at Citrix One of the biggest changes has been how we meet. With an unprecedented number of employees working from...

Pandemic a profitable opportunity for cyber-criminals

Covid-19 is rapidly increasing the number of employees who work remotely. By Jodi Hardy and Cindy Leibowitz, from Webber Wentzel This mass exodus of employees from the "more secure" office environment into the unsecured home terrain is a breeding ground for...

Facebook helps keep faith-based communities connected

Facebook has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current Covid-19 outbreak. The resources include the "Faith on Facebook Resource Hub" and the Faith on Facebook toolkit, both providing guidance and step-by-step tips that...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Eastern Cape East London

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React Native Developer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives, and...

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Senior Software Engineer (Java) – Gauteng Pretoria

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