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...
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...
Rakesh Parbhoo takes on Westcon-Comstor EVP role
Westcon-Comstor has announced the promotion of Rakesh Parbhoo to the newly-created role of executive vice-president of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business. The appointment will see Rakesh drive the continued growth of Westcon-Comstor across the region....
SMEs are optimistic, but need more support
South African small businesses are feeling positive about the future, but need more support to tackle ongoing challenges. This is according to Xero's 2024 State of Small Business Report, which reveals that the top barriers facing small businesses this year are...
$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs
Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...
Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...
Chip industry may not be ‘fit-for-purpose’ by 2030
Next-generation chips represent the next frontier of semiconductor technology incorporating advancements in design, materials, manufacturing process, performance, and packaging - and, as computing tasks become more demanding and data-intensive, next-generation chips...
Careto APT resurfaces after 10-year hiatus
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered two new malicious campaigns operated by the notorious Careto Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, marking their first activity since 2013. Demonstrating a remarkably high level of sophistication, the actors conducted two complex...
Greener digital content needed for Net Zero goals
Websites and digital content can increase organisations' carbon emissions and hamper efforts to achieve Net Zero status. This is the view of Andri Johnston, digital sustainability lead at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who was addressing a webinar on...
April sees significant malware shifts for Africa
Cybersecurity threats loom large in Africa, with a Normalized Risk Index of 95.4, Zimbabwe leads the pack - ranking second as the most attacked country globally, followed closely by Ethiopia at 92.6 (third) and Kenya at 69.4 (10th). These rankings, from Check Point...
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Epic ERP partners with Ability
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Nokia debuts Quillion chipsets
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Managing a multi-generational workforce
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Used drives on eBay still contain sensitive personal data
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Seacom wins 2019 BI360 Customer Innovation Award
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South Africa well on its way to becoming a cloud-first market
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Making lifestyle audits easy practice for business
The term "lifestyle audit" has fast become a hot topic. This follows a pledge by President Ramaphosa and the recent announcements by Public Service Minister Senzo Mchunu, and Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille that the government will be...
e-SIM technology now available at MTN
MTN has announced the launch of e-SIM technology for postpaid customers. The e-Sim technology is available on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm. These watches are only available to customers purchasing a 2-4-1 deal with the Samsung Galaxy Note10 or Note10+ on the newly...
SweepSouth plans to expand services, reach
SweepSouth, the online platform providing on-demand and regular home cleaning services, has announced its intention to grow its market share in South Africa and launch additional services following the closure of a successful funding round that has seen the company...
Systems / Networks Administrator (Ops Specialist) – Gauteng Centurion
Profile:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems/Network Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with both Linux and Windows environments, advanced networking, virtualization, storage solutions,...
PL/SQL Developer – Intermediate (Java Experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an Intermediate PL/SQL Developer to service our telecommunications clients. Your primary role will be to assist in system design, including architectural design, assisting other developers with technical decisions and coding, and performing prescribed...
Senior Machine Learning Engineer/Lead Data Scientist
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PL/SQL Developer – Intermediate (Java Experience) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088JHB)
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.Our projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting...
Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088JHB) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.Our projects include developing custom software, maintaining and supporting...
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Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.You'll bring your expertise in both backend and...
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