Habib Mahakian to lead Dell SA
Following the departure of Doug Woolley last month, Habib Mahakian has been appointed as vice-president and MD of Dell Technologies South Africa, expanding on his current role as vice-president: emerging markets. At a time when AI and digital transformation are...
New hacktivist threat poses global risks
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Financial industry still plagued by ransomware attacks
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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...
In SA, telecoms tops the list for fraud attempts
The rate of suspected digital fraud attempts in telecommunications where the consumer was in South Africa when transacting was the highest among industries analysed in 2023 at 15,5%, having increased by 78% year-over-year (YoY). The logistics industry experienced the...
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PE graduates upgrade Ekurhuleni valuation roll
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Huawei Mobile Services launches developer programme in SA
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) South Africa has announced the launch of its local Developer Programme, Shining-Star. The company has also pledged an investment of $1-billion in support of this programme across global markets, including South Africa. "HMS already has...
Bridging the skills gap in Africa
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The day consumers are most cyber-attacked
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Stay safe on Black Friday
Whenever people are buying more, it's an opportunity for criminals to strike, which makes Black Friday a dangerous time. With new scams on the increase, Fico's fraud experts have added new tips for staying safe. Take care at ATMs * If an ATM looks odd, or your card...
FNB expects spike in Black Friday purchases
FNB debit and credit card holders made over R2,5-billion worth of purchases during last year's Black Friday. FNB retail chief executive Raj Makanjee says: "We expect the value of Black Friday transactions to rise by 16% this year. When comparing typical Friday spend...
Here’s how SA responds to Black Friday
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