More threats to software supply chains
Kaspersky reports that, by the end of 2024, a total of 14 000 malicious packages were found in open-source projects, a 48% increase compared to the end of 2023. A total of 42-million versions of open-source packages were examined by Kaspersky during 2024 in search for...
What needs to change to empower MSMEs
With high unemployment remaining one of South Africa’s most urgent challenges, the role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in scaling job creation and stimulating inclusive economic growth has never been more critical. Yet, as Finfind’s SA MSME Access to...
Kenya tops the Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index
Kenya has been ranked at the top position in the 2023 Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index, followed by Rwanda and Uganda in second and third position respectively. The report indicates that Ethiopia and Tanzania ranked fourth and fifth with Sudan, DRC and...
2024 Irish Tech Challenge launches in SA
The 2024 Irish Tech Challenge was launched in South Africa today (15 March 2024), at Tshimologong Precinct in Braamfontein. Darragh O'Brien, the Irish Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, will officially launch the 2024 Tech Challenge. The Irish Tech...
SA set to become a top-10 solar PV market this year
The dominance of solar photo-voltaic (PV) power continues to grow in South Africa's journey towards energy security, with BloombergNEF's Q1 global PV market outlook predicting that South Africa will be the 10th-largest PV market in the world in 2024. According to the...
Consumers brace for April electricity increases
An average South African household could be spending as much as R480 extra on their monthly electricity bills from April, translating to an additional R5 760 each year. This is according to Alumo Energy business director Jean-Phillipe Ghyoot, demonstrating the growing...
SA becomes a more attractive cybercrime target
There was a concerning surge in cyber threats targeting websites and key industries during February, underlining the critical need for heightened cybersecurity measures. The top three African industries targeted last month were utilities, manufacturing and...
Manufacturing Survey highlights lower business confidence
Load shedding, challenges at the ports and political uncertainty weighed on manufacturer confidence during the first quarter of 2024. According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, business confidence dipped 5 points to 21, which is significantly lower than the...
Cybersecurity a resilient force TMT deal activity declines
Despite a decline in overall deal activity within the tech, media, and telecom (TMT) sector, cybersecurity has emerged as a resilient outlier. With escalating cyber threats globally, companies are prioritizing investments in cybersecurity capabilities, leading to a...
SA channel partners say data is key to growth
Channel partners in South Africa see data as both their biggest challenge and a major opportunity as they look to achieve growth and transition to recurring revenue models, according to new research. Westcon-Comstor surveyed more than 500 senior decision makers at...
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Where do cloud risks lie?
Cloud services have heralded a new era in IT. Their benefits are numerous, accelerating business through their ability to quickly scale, allow organisations to be agile with their resources, and provide new opportunities for collaboration. Tumelo Mashego, business...
Ericsson extends global supply chain with smart factory
Ericsson has announced plans to build its first fully-automated smart factory in the US. The state-of-the-art factory will produce Advanced Antenna System radios to boost network capacity and coverage, including rural coverage, as well as 5G radios for urban areas,...
Cybersecurity: focus on your people, lose the siloes
Ask any South African company what their major headaches are right now, and chances are that security will be near the top of the list. By Daniel Lotter, head of innovation at Itec South Africa Not just the burglar bars and CCTV type of security, either: as cybercrime...
Terrestrial fibre investments key to Africa’s digital growth
Experts at the 2019 'Africa Panel Session' of the International Telecoms Week (ITW), held recently in Atlanta US, discussed the importance of infrastructure investments in local internet exchanges and terrestrial networks as being instrumental to facilitating the...
Digital transformation’s growing attack surface
Traditional business models need to be reimagined as digital transformation continues to enable businesses to innovate and find new ways to not only leverage data but keep abreast of customer's evolving requirements. While this presents innumerable opportunities, it...
Naspers appoints Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa as CEO
Naspers has announces the appointment of Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa to the global Naspers management team as CEO, South Africa. Reporting directly to Bob van Dijk, Group CEO of Naspers, Mahanyele-Dabengwa will be based in Johannesburg where she will lead the group's...
Address the entire supply chain to drive consumer behaviour
Changing consumer behaviour and creating loyalty throughout the supply chain are areas every FMCG manufacturer is trying to achieve. By Jaco Saunders, unit lead at MacMobile However, these are the last links and typically the most difficult elements to manipulate....
Orange Business Services partners with Genesis Analytics
Orange Business Services and Genesis Analytics have signed a partnership agreement to jointly serve the financial services industry in Africa and the Middle East. The partnership is focused on providing strategy consultancy to prepare financial institutions to launch...
Kaspersky extends co-operation with Interpol
Kaspersky and Interpol have signed a new five-year agreement to reinforce their collaboration in the fight against cybercrime around the world. This is the second agreement between the two parties following the first signed in 2014. On 3 July, Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of...
The future of working is here
The workforce of the future is a much talked about notion which conjures up images of robots manning the phones and commuters in flying cars. Yet while some of these ideas remain far-fetched, today's technological landscape is advancing at such an impressive rate that...
BI Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Senior AWS Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client who is a leader in the Financial Services space has an exciting opportunity for a Senior AWS Data Engineer. Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other relevant fields.Has experience in any of the following...
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Seeking an experienced Android Developer to join our clients dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have a deep...
SQL Analyst / Implementation Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Senior Application Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Mobile Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their local and international clients over-achieve their goals. With an emphasis on culture fit, they have a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with decades of tenure. They have built their...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Business Analyst (Financial) at Parvana Recruitment
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Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking an experienced Android Developer to join our clients dynamic team of innovators. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have a deep...
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