Why Africa can’t trade freely until payments are borderless
Despite decades of trade blocs and policy frameworks, intra-Africa trade still accounts for a reported 18% of total trade, compared to 59% in Asia and 68% in Europe. One major reason is the result of moving money across borders which remains costly and fragmented. But...
Threat actors are exploiting the AI boom
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to capture global attention, threat actors are quick to exploit AI’s capabilities and popularity. From deepfake scams to impersonation attacks, the rising trust in AI-powered platforms has created new openings...
Liquid C2 partners with Google Cloud, Anthropic
Liquid C2 has announced collaborations with global technology leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cyber security solutions, and generative AI (GenAI) capabilities to African businesses. Customers of Liquid...
Network security SaaS, virtual solutions drive sector growth
In 2023, the network security market witnessed a pivotal shift, with revenues reaching $22,5-billion, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. Last year marked a deceleration to a single-digit growth rate, significantly influenced by the declining fortunes of...
Inaugural steps taken towards SA Asset Management Council
In a move that could change the asset management landscape; mining, energy and utilities players convened an inaugural meeting hosted by Accenture in Johannesburg to lay the groundwork for the creation of the South African Asset Management Council. The initiative aims...
New phishing scam targets SMBs
A new phishing campaign targeting small and medium-sized businesses has been exposed by Kaspersky. The attack leverages the email service provider SendGrid to infiltrate client mailing lists and employs stolen credentials to send out phishing emails, making them...
Digital twin market on track for 35% CAGR
The global digital twin market size is projected to reach $155,84-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Increasing public and private investments in digital...
5G innovation took the spotlight at MWC 2024
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, held in Barcelona last week (26-29 February), showcased an array of cutting-edge technological advancements, drawing widespread attention from tech enthusiasts worldwide. With a particular emphasis on the evolution of 5G...
Canal+ increases Multichoice share offer
French entertainment company Canal+ has increased its mandatory offer to Multichoice shareholders to R125 per share. The minimum price for the mandatory offer in terms of Regulation 111(2) of the Takeover Regulations is approximately R105 per share. MultiChoice and...
Intel launches standalone FPGA company
Intel has announced the official launch of Altera, its new standalone FPGA company. CEO Sandra Rivera and chief operating officer Shannon Poulin have unveiled their strategy to secure leadership across a $55-billion-plus market opportunity; to expand the company's...
More News Today
How Africa stacks up for cost of living
Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, has released the results of its 2019 Cost of Living survey, ranking cities around the world. Generally the cost of living in...
4IR gives rise to the digital nomad
The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings with it a fundamental shift in how we do business. Advances in technology and the increasing digitisation of many roles means that the conventional brick-and-mortar business model is quickly shifting towards a hybrid model of an...
Azuri launches PayGo solar satellite TV in Zambia
Azuri Technologies, a provider of pay-as-you-go solar home solutions to off-grid households across Africa, has officially launched its 24-inch solar satellite television and home lighting system in Zambia. The TV launch in Zambia comes on the heels of Azuri's...
Ovations Technologies named Red Hat Premier Business Partner
Ovations Technologies has been named as a Red Hat Premier Business Partner. Ovations Technologies will focus on providing enterprise middleware solutions to its customers across sub-Saharan Africa. Ovations Technologies has more than 20 years of experience in the...
Importance of researching and vetting third parties
Numerous risk management procedures can be employed in support of an organisation's best interest. However, few practices are as significant as due diligence. Due diligence involves meticulously understanding third parties, which include suppliers, partners,...
Certified protection to counter banking malware threats
These days, there isn't much that can't be done on mobile, and that includes banking. For many people, banking apps are the go-to method of managing finances. As a result, mobile banking malware targeting Android phones has become a serious and somewhat underestimated...
Pargo launches Instant Click and Collect
Pargo has announced Instant Click and Collect, a service that allows customers to instantly collect their orders at a Pargo Pick-up Point of their choice, without having to wait for the delivery of their order. Pargo effectively allows companies to pre-ship and store...
Build a human firewall to fight human errors
With Kaspersky research showing 970 557 phishing attacks detected in South Africa in Q1 2019 alone - an average of 10 783 per day - and 53 829 mobile malware attacks in the same period - an increase of 6% compared to Q1 2018 - one has to ask how vulnerable companies...
The future of payroll and the cloud
While the cloud is fundamentally changing how organisations use data, when it comes to sensitive information such as HR and payroll, caution needs to be applied. This is according to Ian McAlister, GM of HR (human resources) and payroll specialists CRS Technologies...
Strengthening cybersecurity with a zero trust approach
In response to sophisticated and targeted cyberattacks, organisations have begun to shift their focus to proactive strategies that employ advanced cybersecurity technology and techniques. Threat Hunting, a strategy for investigating potential threats before they cause...
.NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Remote .NET Developer wanted! We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to challenging and impactful projects. This is a remote role and you will be flown to Dubai at least twice a year! Responsibilities: Develop and...
Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Integration Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Architect, design, develop, and implement integration solutions to connect various software...
Learning & Development Audit Practitioner
We are seeking a highly qualified Academic Auditor with expertise in online facilitation, teaching, and learning to lead the auditing of our learning and development (L&D) programs. This role ensures that academic quality, teaching effectiveness, and compliance...
Business Intelligence Analyst
Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in BI tools and data management, a deep analytical mindset, and a passion...
.NET Developer
Remote .NET Developer wanted! We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to challenging and impactful projects. This is a remote role and you will be flown to Dubai at least twice a year! Responsibilities: Develop and...
Full Stack Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced & growing provider of cutting-edge FinTech software solutions for the Property sector seeks the expertise of a Full Stack Developer who is an expert JavaScript developer and skilled with [URL Removed] and has ample experience working with...
Learning & Development Audit Practitioner – Remote Remote
We are seeking a highly qualified Academic Auditor with expertise in online facilitation, teaching, and learning to lead the auditing of our learning and development (L&D) programs. This role ensures that academic quality, teaching effectiveness, and compliance...
Business Intelligence Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in BI tools and data management, a deep analytical mindset, and a passion...
.NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Remote .NET Developer wanted! We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to challenging and impactful projects. This is a remote role and you will be flown to Dubai at least twice a year! Responsibilities: Develop and...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced & growing provider of cutting-edge FinTech software solutions for the Property sector seeks the expertise of a Full Stack Developer who is an expert JavaScript developer and skilled with [URL Removed] and has ample experience working with...
View more career listings on our Careers Section