Beware new Trojan on App Store and Google Play
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android and sends images from an infected phone and information about the device to the attackers. This malware was embedded in apps related to crypto and...
Steady growth predicted for high-performance computing
The global high-performance computing (HPC) market is expected to reach $87,31-billion by 2030 and is expected to grow at 7,2% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. High-performance computing can be categorised into high-performance...
Stellenbosch University drives food sustainability with Klimato
Stellenbosch University's (SU) Compliance and Catering Office has partnered with the Swedish-based startup Klimato to promote a more conscious approach to meal preparation and selection among staff and students. Stellenbosch is the first African institution to pilot...
AI for Good Global Summit addresses AI governance
The AI for Good Global Summit 2024 will open in Geneva, Switzerland on 29 May with the UN's first AI Governance Day to discuss how best to implement principled AI frameworks while ensuring that no country is left behind. AI Governance Day will welcome ministers and...
Retirement equality gap tarnishes golden years for SA women
According to Stellenbosch University's "Women's Report 2022: Women and Fiscal Policy", the gender retirement equality gap in South Africa means that women can expect around 26% less retirement income than men when they retire. This reality is referenced by Lindiwe...
IT skills shortage will cost trillions and impact software quality
A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organisations in all industries and across all regions. In an International Data Corporation (IDC) survey of North American IT leaders, nearly two thirds said that a lack of skills has resulted in missed revenue growth...
Putting the brakes on species extinction
South Africa is one of only 17 megadiverse countries on earth, meaning it's home to a large number of species and harbours a high number of endemic species too. Yet a significant number of South African species face dire threats from a variety of sources putting their...
Information Regulator issues election guidelines
The South African Information Regulator has released a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for campaigning purposes in the run-up to the national and provincial elections on 29 May 2024. The...
Steady growth forecast for satellite communications
The global satellite communications market will reach $159,60-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2030 - according to new research from Grand View Research. The rising demand for small satellites for tactical communication, geospace and atmospheric...
Eskom joins SAWEA in renewable energy push
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Eskom, the Danish embassy, and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have joined forces to promote renewable power technologies and provide career guidance in schools in Mpumalanga's rural communities. It's the...
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Jaguar and GridCars launch live EV charge station map
Drivers of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles can now plan their journeys with ease using a live map to locate available public charging stations nationwide. The live map displays the entire network of Jaguar Powerway and GridCars supported public charging...
Extending security to the cloud
Business leaders now have a choice whether they want to continue using their trusted firewall or move to a next-generation firewall delivered by appliances or as cloud services to protect the outer perimeter security in branch offices. Troye technical director Kurt...
iHealthcare companies list on 4AX
4 Africa Exchange Proprietary (4AX), a licensed equity and debt exchange, has announced the imminent listings of iHealthcare Group and iHealthcare Group Holdings with effect from 13 December 2019. 4AX CEO Eugene Booysen comments: “We are thrilled to have secured these...
Makro adds customer care via WhatsApp
Shoppers at Makro’s 22 South African outlets and online store will now experience instant customer care and service by directly connecting with the retailer on WhatsApp. Features available in Makro’s chat offering include tracking orders, viewing current catalogues,...
Crowdsourcing gets Moscow citizens involved
The E-Home crowdsourcing initiative, which calls on citizens to make suggestions on how apartment living can be managed by residents by means of digital technologies, is implementing 342 ideas across Moscow based on citizens’ recommendations. Thanks to the...
Capitec launches money-themed mobile game
Capitec Bank has launched an immersive new mobile game called Livin’ it Up. The game allows users to test their money skills in a virtual world, while picking up tips for real life. Users play as different characters, all trying to achieve typical financial goals...
Traction for Standard Bank’s 3-minute loan
Standard Bank has seen significant uptake of its new three-minute loan, with R260-million worth of loans issued to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The loan capability, which has been extended online, allows business owners to apply for and receive funds of...
Dimension Data jumps two BBBEE levels
A BBBEE transaction was concluded last month and Dimension Data has achieved a 51% black ownership recognition status. This has significantly improved their BBBEE score from a level 4 to a level 2 for 2019. In April this year Dimension Data reported that their parent...
GoDaddy, WooCommerce make e-commerce easier
GoDaddy has announced an integration with WooCommerce, the most popular and powerful eCommerce engine available for WordPress. The integration, now available in South Africa, reduces the typical four-step set-up process into a single easy step, so GoDaddy WordPress...
Risk trends to watch in 2020
The range of risks facing company executives or directors and officers (D&Os) - as well as the resultant insurance claims scenarios - has increased significantly in recent years. With corporate management under the spotlight like never before, a new report by...
Core .NET Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a Core .NET Developer with strong expertise in .NET Core technologies and Selenium to join our dynamic team. This role involves developing, testing, and optimizing scalable applications while integrating automated testing frameworks for seamless...
IT Technician at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Technician to join the Port Elizabeth team, · Manage all SLA and ad hoc requirements and tickets within the agreed timeframes,· Performing 1st and 2nd tier technical support function, while managing senior end user...
Back-end Developer
Job Title: Back-end DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote Our client Is looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable backend services for banking...
Pre-Sales Solution Architect (Networking)
We looking for a Cisco certified Engineer that will support the sales team in leading the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together appropriate assets and contributing to commercial modelling....
Junior Sage X3 Technical Support at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Our client based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior X3 Sage Support Agent to join their team.3 month contract with possibility of going permanent based on performance.Part of your responsibilities will be: Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI) writing Provide...
IT Technician at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Technician to join the Port Elizabeth team, · Manage all SLA and ad hoc requirements and tickets within the agreed timeframes,· Performing 1st and 2nd tier technical support function, while managing senior end user...
Back-end Developer – Gauteng Randburg
Job Title: Back-end DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote Our client Is looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable backend services for banking...
Pre-Sales Solution Architect (Networking) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We looking for a Cisco certified Engineer that will support the sales team in leading the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together appropriate assets and contributing to commercial modelling....
Junior Sage X3 Technical Support at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client based in Johannesburg is looking for a Junior X3 Sage Support Agent to join their team.3 month contract with possibility of going permanent based on performance.Part of your responsibilities will be: Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI) writing Provide...
Cybersecurity Analyst II at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Security Monitoring Continuously monitor: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud. Perform log management:...
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