Items lost and found on Uber rides
South Africans are always on the move – sometimes so quickly that we leave behind everything from wallets to wigs, wedding veils and water bottles. Uber South Africa’s recently released Lost & Found Index offers a glimpse into what happens when a little rush, a...
Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection
There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...
1-in-100 online service users is part of a fraud network
Research by Sumsub, a global verification platform with more than 1-billion identities on its database, shows an alarming surge of fraud networks across multiple regions. According to the research, every 100th user of a digital platform or service globally was a...
These are the top websites blocked by employers
A significant portion of employers (72%) block malicious and adult websites due to malware threats, according to research from cybersecurity company NordLayer, which adds that 43% block gambling sites too - likely due to concerns over addiction and productivity...
Cybercriminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw: Human risk
Cyberthreats are growing at an unprecedented pace and the year ahead will be fraught with cybercrime and incidents ahead of a global election year where more than 60 countries head to the polls, including South Africa - and new threats like AI and deepfake technology...
The evolution of solar power continues …
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei FusionSolar Partner Summit - Carbon neutrality and intelligence are goals driving technology efforts in the next decades. As we build a new intelligent world, we are creating new energy sources along with new means of transportation,...
EU’s AI Act sets a precedent
The European Union's groundbreaking AI Act sets a precedent in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), introducing stringent requirements for developers and deployers, says research group GlobalData. With the adoption of the landmark legislation, establishing...
Load shedding forces SMEs to shut down their servers
The national disaster that is load shedding is already costing the South African economy almost R1-billion every day, according to the Reserve Bank. Now SMEs across the country are shutting down their server rooms because unreliable power means that running costs are...
Study finds signs of depression, anxiety in young adolescents
A groundbreaking study by the Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shed light on the mental health landscape faced by adolescents aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape. The study - conducted by Mirriam Mkhize, Associate...
What’s needed to drive a vibrant renewable energy industry?
Kathy Gibson reports from the Future Energy show - There's no shortage of initiatives underway to drive a vibrant local industry for renewable energy, and the provision of net-zero energy into South Africa's businesses, factories and homes. But there are many...
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AI regulation in SA
In many industries in South Africa, there has been a massive drive towards incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into business and products to streamline operations, analyse user behaviour and determine or predict potential purchasing behaviour....
4AX appoints interim CEO
4 Africa Exchange (4AX) announces that as part of its six--month succession and handover over plan, Fay Mukaddam has stepped down as the CEO and Sean Emery, CEO of RainFin, has been appointed as interim CEO of the exchange. Mukaddam remains an active shareholder in...
Tips for keeping your business safe online
No business, whether large or small, can afford to ignore cybersecurity, and the pressure to protect businesses is mounting as cybercriminals hone their skills to target a company's weakest points. While bigger corporations generally have large IT departments to...
Don’t be distracted from your pursuit of executive success
A growing mismatch is becoming apparent between the behaviour of international corporate achievers and their South African counterparts. By Auguste Coetzer, director of Signium Africa Offshore, upwardly mobile executives increasingly embrace 'Deep Work' and reduce...
Liquid Telecom connects South Sudan
Liquid Telecom will implement and operate South Sudan's first fibre broadband network, connecting the country to its "One Africa" broadband network, which is approaching 70 000km across 13 African countries and to the rest of the world. This foreign direct investment...
eBucks members can book domestic, international flights
FNB has announced that, from 1 July 2019, eBucks Rewards members will be able to book domestic and international flights directly from the FNB app. Customers can now pay for all their travel needs via this seamless and secure payment system on the FNB app; so they...
Ruckus Networks debuts WiFi 6 in Africa
Ruckus Networks recently completed its first WiFi 6 use case in Africa at The Fourth Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-4) held in Nairobi Kenya. WiFi 6, also known as 802.11ax and the latest generation of WiFi, bridges the performance gap to deliver at ten...
Connectivity key to leveraging digital technologies in education
Having adequate levels of education and digitals skills capacity and capability is pivotal in ensuring that South Africa maximizes the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). By Vino Govender, executive: strategy, mergers & acquisition and innovation...
Kaspersky helps eliminate smart home controller vulnerabilities
Kaspersky researchers investigating the control device for an active smart home ecosystem have identified several critical vulnerabilities. These include bugs in the cloud infrastructure and potential remote code execution that would allow a third party to get 'super...
Digital nomads are coming to SA
Have multiple mobile devices, will travel -- and earn a living. Being a digital nomad is fast becoming a way of life and work for many people, allowing them to travel in their own back yards and the world at leisure. By Andrew Robinson, co-founder and executive chair...
Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is looking for a software engineer who is proficient in both front and back-end coding and is responsible for fully-fledged platforms using a range of different technologies. The Intermediate Full Stack Developer is involved in the entire product...
Senior Software Engineer
Overview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance optimisation, security, and...
Network Engineer
The primary purpose of the Network Engineer role is to provide expert-level technical support and engineering solutions for a Windows 11-based environment. This includes supporting laptop reimaging, software deployment, SCCM package configurations, Active Directory...
Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security (12-Month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:FOCUS on securing the development lifecycle of software applications and ensure that web applications are developed and deployed securely as the next Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security wanted by a dynamic Energy Specialist. You will be...
Senior React Native Developer
One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior React Native Developer. Key Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Overview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance optimisation, security, and...
Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Sidwell
The primary purpose of the Network Engineer role is to provide expert-level technical support and engineering solutions for a Windows 11-based environment. This includes supporting laptop reimaging, software deployment, SCCM package configurations, Active Directory...
Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security (12-Month Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:FOCUS on securing the development lifecycle of software applications and ensure that web applications are developed and deployed securely as the next Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security wanted by a dynamic Energy Specialist. You will be...
Senior React Native Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior React Native Developer. Key Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...
Java Developer (Zimbra) – 6 month contract
Overview:We're seeking an experienced Java Developer to contract for our team for a highly focused 6 month project, in order enhance our product suite by developing custom extensions and Zimlets for Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS). This role requires expertise in...
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