Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

PC shipments tank as memory crunch bites

Worldwide PC shipments fell 4,9% year-over-year in Q2 2026 to 68,2-million units, according to IDC — the first decline after nine consecutive quarters of growth. A persistent memory chip shortage drove the reversal, pushing vendors to pull inventory forward as far as...

Could Bitcoin hit $125k this week?

Bitcoin is on track to reach $125 000 in the coming days. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says support from US President Trump, sweeping regulatory moves in Washington, and accelerating institutional demand are converging to drive the...

How ISPA’s take-down process can protect learners

With school holidays in full-swing, the official internet industry representative body (IRB) ISPA is removing an average of three to four problematic websites from the local Internet every week. Online scammers target different age groups for different types of scams,...

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,...

Marginal salary recovery in May

In May 2024, the average nominal salary, as measured by the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), showed a partial recovery to once again beat levels from a year ago. "The nominal take-home pay reached R15 888 in May, showing a 10% improvement on year-ago...

Confidence in AI rises with use, but so does anxiety

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) are constantly evolving, and starting to have real impact in the workplace. But employees are not yet sure how they feel about AI, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group...

SA consumers continue to show resilience

According to TransUnion's Q1 2024 South Africa Industry Insights Report, consumers' credit appetite continued to grow despite the sustained high interest rate environment as consumer confidence improved slightly during this quarter - along with lower inflation metrics...

Hybrid multicloud adoption in financial services

While the current adoption of hybrid multicloud deployments remains consistent year-over-year in the financial services sector, respondents expect a significant 3x increase in adoption in the next three years, making it the leading IT model in the sector. This is the...

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As businesses re-open, no-touch payment needed

As businesses reopen during level 4 lockdown in South Africa, there's increased demand for contactless (no-touch or remote) payment options. Many businesses are being forced to transform the ways they operate to online; therefore, new payment methods are needed for...

VS Gaming League of Legends and Dota 2 Leagues now open

The final registration period for the Counter-Strike Global Offensive, League of Legends and Dota 2 leagues opened on 11 May 2020 and will close on 24 May 2020. Esports is thriving in South Africa as the Telkom VS Gaming League moves into its third stage of online...

VMware to acquire Octarine

VMware has announced its intention to acquire Octarine, whose innovative security platform for Kubernetes applications helps simplify DevSecOps and enables cloud native environments to be intrinsically secure, from development through runtime. The creation of a...

Telkom slashes uncapped data prices

Telkom reduces has reduced prices and removed caps on its copper-based DSL broadband portfolio to new customers. The pioneering promotional prices starting from R199 for an initial 6 month period aim to enable access for those who currently do not have fixed...

Dimension Data builds cyber security capability

Dimension Data has grown its Intelligent Security business with the introduction of additional capabilities and a dedicated SecOps team. Since its launch in December 2019, along with a very tight interlock with the NTT Security team, the Intelligent Security business...

MortgageMarket launches instant Home Loan Pre-approval tool

Getting a home can be an exciting yet stressful journey when it comes to knowing if the bank will loan you the necessary funds. In a time where interest rates are at a 25-year low, there's never been a better time to invest in property and it starts with finding out...

Are you ready for the post Covid-19 threat landscape?

In a digital world, with billions of people and even more devices connected to the Internet via private, public and corporate networks, cybersecurity has become a priority concern. T-Systems estimates that the world will see 50-billion connected IOT-devices by this...

Online tool streamlines system configuration for Fujitsu partners

Fujitsu partners can now streamline and accelerate their detailed estimates and custom customer configurations with the rollout of a new online tool. Fujitsu WebArchitect is easily accessible from any internet-connected device and is designed to put the latest...

Is your IoT ecosystem opening you up to supply chain attacks?

The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to revolutionise the relationships businesses have with their data. While it is still in its nascent stages, companies from every industry and sector are exploring different IoT use cases, looking for greater efficiencies and...

Minimise risks when re-opening businesses

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted global businesses and their employees - closing many operations, albeit temporarily. With businesses in many countries now preparing to reopen after a period of inactivity, it is important that they remain vigilant about the risk...

Senior UI/UX Designer

Our client is looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer based in Johannesburg for a Hybrid role Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]UXPinBalsamiqJavaScriptHTMLWireframes/StoryboardsShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...

IT Administrator

Keeping Systems Running, Secure Efficient.We are looking for a detail-oriented IT Administrator dedicated to maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting, network administration, and system security to ensure seamless operations. Passionate...

Senior UI/UX Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer based in Johannesburg for a Hybrid role Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]UXPinBalsamiqJavaScriptHTMLWireframes/StoryboardsShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...

IT Administrator – Gauteng Midrand

Keeping Systems Running, Secure Efficient.We are looking for a detail-oriented IT Administrator dedicated to maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting, network administration, and system security to ensure seamless operations. Passionate...

IT Administrator

In a high-pressure environment with demanding workloads, underperforming IT systems can result in significant financial loss and reputational damage. If you're ready to take on this critical role, apply now to ensure the smooth operation and security of the IT...

Senior Java Developer

Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer for a hybrid role based in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Pretoria. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaSpring/Spring BootSpring...

IT Support Engineer

We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...

IT Administrator – Gauteng Pretoria

In a high-pressure environment with demanding workloads, underperforming IT systems can result in significant financial loss and reputational damage. If you're ready to take on this critical role, apply now to ensure the smooth operation and security of the IT...

Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Java Developer for a hybrid role based in Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Pretoria. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]JavaSpring/Spring BootSpring...

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