AI makes abuse videos more realistic
Full “feature-length” AI films of child sexual abuse may now be “inevitable” unless urgent action is taken, experts warn, as rapidly improving technology means AI video is now “indistinguishable” from genuine imagery. New data, published on Friday (11 July 2025) by...
Cyber attacks drive big drop in company value
Cyber events that cause reputation risks can result in an average of 27% drop in shareholder value, highlighting the growing financial and reputational stakes of cyber risk. This is among the findings from Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report, which builds on its 2023 finding...
SMB cyber infections via Excel are up
This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...
Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity
A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...
Global miners need to invest for growth and transformation
The global mining industry faced a challenge in 2023 that was both unprecedented and familiar. The financial performance of the world's Top 40 mining companies was squeezed by falling commodity prices and rising costs which resulted in revenues falling more than 7% -...
Campus Ethernet switch revenues hit two-year low
Worldwide Campus Switch revenues dropped by 23% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The only two vendors that grew Campus Switch revenues Y/Y in 1Q 2024 were Arista and Ubiquiti. "Vendor backlogs of campus...
Browser battle heats up
When it comes to the battle of the browsers, user preferences in dynamic nature and the tech landscape's ongoing evolution have seen Chrome's usage surge by 13% and Apple's Safari experience a 10% drop in user bases in the past year, according to Stocklytics.com....
Dubai, Mauritius top destinations for SA travelers
The travel sector in 2024 is breaking boundaries. This year consumer spending on travel is robust with significant increases in passenger traffic, according to the latest global report from the Mastercard Economics Institute. Despite fluctuating exchange rates and...
Vodacom reaches 1m free education users
Through a partnership with online education provider Upskillist, Vodacom has surpassed 1-million customer activations of free online courses. Forming part of the VodaBucks Rewards Programme, the Upskillist offering gives eligible Vodacom customers access to a free...
#cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024 launches
The Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa (#cocreateSANL), in collaboration with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), has launched the #cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024. The Challenge invites all passionate Cape Town innovators,...
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China Telecom Global, Angola Cables expand connectivity
China Telecom Global (CGT) has selected multinational ICT operator Angola Cables as its preferred carrier to bolster their long-haul links between Asia, Africa and Latam. Through joint co-operation, the two companies will launch an express transmission route to...
A technology perspective on the possible health risks of 5G
The recent deployment of 5G mobile networks has created much debate on the possible health risks due to higher signal radiation. By Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON So widespread is this debate that even we, as a satellite service provider, have received concerns about...
Music fans turn to virtual experiences
Self-isolation and social-distancing laws have given rise to new trends in the music industry. In a bid to flatten the curve, fans across the world have substituted live music concerts for virtual alternatives, relying heavily on technology's ability to recreate these...
Comstor’s Inspire Africa empowers partners
Comstor Africa has launched its Inspire Africa programme. The channel-centric programme is designed to empower partners and end-users by providing access to an extensive range of digitally relevant vendor solutions, self-help tools, as well as a host of training and...
Cisco offers free Cisco-certified instructor training
Cisco Networking Academy will provide free remote instructor training for education personnel until 15th June 2020. A record of more than 1 300 registrations have been made for the remote instructor training which will enable instructors to expand their reach as...
The dilemma of smart things
The constant release of new features can erode customer trust, writes David Christie, intelligent engineering services lead for Accenture in Africa. Businesses must release new, exciting digital experiences and products at higher velocities than ever before to remain...
Low-data app to track Covid-19 in SA
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with Slalom, the University of Cape Town's Global Surgery Division supported by the Rali and Makentse Mampeule Foundation, have launched a digital...
A sneak-peek at the future of crypto asset regulation in SA
The Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) has released its long-awaited position paper on Crypto Assets (the Position Paper) following the initial consultation paper published in 2019. By Seshree Govender, Cindy Liebowitz and Fatima Ismail from Webber Wentzel...
Work.com helps businesses, communities safely reopen
Salesforce has announced Work.com, new technology solutions and resources to help business and community leaders around the world reopen safely, re-skill employees and respond efficiently to the Covid-19 pandemic. Work.com includes new solutions to accelerate private...
Absa invests in A2X
Absa has become the first major South African bank to invest in the A2X start-up stock exchange, which began trading in October 2017. Absa, a diversified financial services group with a presence in 12 countries in Africa, participated in the capital raise launched by...
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The senior systems analyst is responsible to convert large scale business initiatives into world class IT Solutions. The senior systems analysis and design efforts will extend to both existing and/or new systems and database, but will especially focus on more complex...
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Software Engineer (Focus: Angular) (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Systems Analyst (Cross Border Payments and/or Finsurv Industry) – SvW – Gauteng Johannesburg
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IT Applications System Developer – Gauteng Primrose
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Software Engineer (Angular – Advanced) – Gauteng Midrand
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