Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Strategies for mitigating SA’s talent crisis

South African organisations are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving talent landscape. With global trends reshaping local realities, the battle to attract, engage and retain top talent is intensifying. “Employers must critically assess the effectiveness of their...

Choicejacking can hack your phone in the blink of an eye

Although smartphone and tablet manufacturers have introduced measures to protect users from juice jacking, an attack in which malicious chargers compromise connected mobile devices, cybercriminals have found ways to bypass these safeguards. The recently-emerged method...

Be wary of scams this tax season

As we approach the end of August, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns. "While this is a very busy time for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it is also a very busy time...

Samsung to capture a different view of the Olympics

Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, has announced its plans alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to deliver footage of the Paris Olympics 2024 that will be captured and shared with...

SA healthcare is under attack

South African healthcare stands at a critical juncture with its new government and the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme on the horizon. This is the word from Shayimamba Conco, workspace solutions architect at Check Point, who adds: "No matter the...

New phishing attacks bypass two-factor authentication

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated evolution of phishing techniques used by cybercriminals to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), a crucial security measure designed to protect online accounts. Despite the widespread adoption of 2FA by many websites and its...

Does social media boost connections or risk careers?

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionising how we communicate, connect and share information. So much so that insights suggest over 5-billion people worldwide use social media, with 259-million users coming online within the last...

Eskom Expo science fairs highlight innovation

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will host a series of regional science fairs from 17 July to 23 August 2024 for successful learners who progressed from the District Expos across South Africa, offering a platform for young scientists to showcase their innovation and...

Supply chain players need to unlearn to fight climate change

Experts stress that to fight climate change, it is critical to transform supply chains as they produce around 60% of all carbon emissions globally. But while greener supply chains are a growing imperative, the supply chain community is "unengaged" on the topic,...

Customers vote no to AI in customer service

A significant 64% of customers would prefer that companies didn’t use artificial intelligence (AI) in their customer service, according to a survey by Gartner. Furthermore, 53% of customers would consider switching to a competitor if they found out a company was going...

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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...

Network Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...

Intermediate to Senior C# Developer (Blazor & .NET MAUI)

We are looking for a highly skilled Intermediate to Senior C# Developer with strong experience in Blazor and .NET MAUI to join a dynamic software development team. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing modern applications, enjoys working across platforms,...

Japanese-Speaking Service Desk Agents at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are looking for Japanese-speaking Service Desk Agents with solid Cisco technical support skills to join our high-performing global IT support team. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, solving networking issues, and being the first...

Service Desk Agent

We are looking for proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Agent to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for both new and existing customers, addressing a variety of support requests. Leveraging your strong product knowledge and...

Senior Systems Analysts

Sourcing of Systems Analysts ideally with International Banking experience in Cross Border Payments (see attached job spec). Rate [URL Removed] - [URL Removed] per hour. 12 Months (Pay rate - [URL Removed] Desired Skills: cross-border payment systems Forex Finsurv...

Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Midrand

We are looking for proactive and customer-focused Service Desk Agent to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for both new and existing customers, addressing a variety of support requests. Leveraging your strong product knowledge and...

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