These are 2025’s top cybersecurity trends
Gartner has announced the top cybersecurity trends for 2025, influenced by generative AI (GenAI) evolution, digital decentralising, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape. Alex Michaels,...
How long until we see gender parity?
Globally, women currently hold just 34% of senior leadership positions, up 0.5 percentage points from 2024, according to the 2025 Grant Thornton Women in Business report. At this pace, we’ll not see gender parity in senior management roles in mid-market companies...
Axiz is 2023 Channelwise Distributor of the Year
Axiz has been selected as South Africa’s favourite IT distributor, scooping the 2023 Channelwise Distributor of the Year Award by a comfortable margin. The award is made to the distributor who garnered the most votes in the annual Channelwise survey, where resellers...
Syntech reclaims Customer Care crown
Syntech Distribution has reclaimed the Customer Care Distributor of the Year Award at the 2023 Channelwise Awards. The awards, voted for by reseller partners, goes to the distributor that offers resellers the best value-added services. Resellers pick their favourite...
The votes are in … these are SA’s top IT vendors
South African IT resellers have cast their votes and selected their favourite vendors in the 2023 Channelwise Awards. Resellers cast their votes online in the Channelwise Awards survey, with about 2 200 taking the opportunity to make their voices heard. The results...
5G the fastest-growing subscription type in sub-Saharan Africa
The November 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report projects that total mobile subscriptions in sub-Saharan Africa will grow at 3 percent annually from 940-million in 2023 to 1,1-billion in 2029. 5G will be the fastest-growing subscription type between 2023 and...
Proxy macOS Trojan uncovered
Kaspersky has identified a sophisticated proxy Trojan designed to compromise the macOS operating system. This latest threat is propagated through the distribution of cracked (pirated) versions of legitimate software, posing a serious risk to users who seek alternative...
The biggest cybersecurity concerns for 2024
Hacking courses, leaked nudes, and AI usage in scams are the most discussed topics on the dark web forums. This is according to NordVPN, which looked into the biggest dark web forum as the basis of its predictions for the year ahead. "Every year we try to predict...
Climate change among top SA worries
Epson's latest Climate Barometer survey - the third edition since the survey began in 2021 - has revealed new insights around South Africans' attitudes and behaviours towards climate change, an imminent climate crisis, and taking action to make a difference for the...
Africa could lose $25bn a year under EU carbon tax
African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina warns that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly constrain Africa's trade and industrialisation progress by penalising value-added exports including steel, cement, iron, aluminium and fertilizers....
More News Today
Westcon-Comstor sets up Johannesburg Shared Services Centre
Westcon-Comstor has completed a recruitment roll-out of a Johannesburg Shared Services Centre (JSSC), with the focus on creating substantial job opportunities. Deployed in skilled, international roles, the Midrand-based shared service centre, now employs finance staff...
Five SME big data myths demystified
Despite positive case studies and the increasing uptake of analytical capabilities by large businesses, some SMEs are still sceptical. Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics for FNB Business, demystifies the biggest misconceptions that SMEs hold about data analytics....
The changing face of banking
In the wake of the global economic crisis there has been a significant change in banking economics; preceded by an avalanche of regulation. By Solethu Maku, committee member on the IRMSA Risk Intelligence Committee Although these prudential reforms have resulted in...
Roaming tips to manage your mobile bill
If you are travelling internationally and want to manage your budget and in particular your mobile phone expenses, the first step would be to ensure your data roaming capability is set appropriately to prevent bill shock. "The reality is you don't want to be that...
Ride-request app aims to transport children
Parents in South Africa now have access to a new mobile application that aims to deliver a safe and affordable transport solution for their children to and from school and extra mural activities. Modeled on popular ride-request apps, Schoolride has been developed by a...
Risks and benefits in the race to hyperscale
Organisations are looking to move big data workloads to the cloud in increasing numbers. Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed, says the hyperscale trend is best explained within a broader push towards OPEX and usage-based...
SneakyPastes: hits Middle East related targets in 39 countries
In 2018, the Gaza Cybergang, now known to comprise several groups of varying sophistication, launched a cyberespionage operation targeting individuals and organisations with a Middle-Eastern political interest. The campaign, named SneakyPastes, made use of disposable...
Workonline deploys RPKI-based BGP Origin Validation
Workonline Communications has become the first African wholesale IP transit provider to deploy Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Origin Validation (OV) to improve the security of Internet routing around the world. A specialised public key infrastructure (PKI)...
Acer adds Nitro 7, updated Nitro 5 Series gaming notebooks
Acer has announced the latest additions to the Nitro 7 and Nitro 5 gaming laptop series powered by Windows 10. The new Nitro 7 laptop is designed for casual gamers looking to boost their gaming performance as they connect with friends online. In addition, Acer has...
A holistic approach to achieving customer, economic value in financial services
What's keeping banking and financial services executives up at night in 2019? Take your pick of any number of issues: regulation, technology or new market entrants. One of the most contentious issues for many business leaders is how to create a unique customer...
Ruby on Rails Developer (JHB/CPT/Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an experienced Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be given the necessary...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within the company. You will drive technology solutions that enable business goals and create efficiencies. Your relevant industry experience together with a strong skillset in systems and data will give you the...
Retail Solutions Architect – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
A vacancy exists for a Solutions Architect to contribute to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects across a Retail and Omnichannel environment by translating strategies and requirements into technical solutions. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager: Retail and...
SQL DBA – Remote Remote
Responsibilities:Install, maintain, and upgrade SQL Server instances: Ensure that all database environments are deployed, maintained, and managed.Develop and implement database security policies: Protect sensitive data by establishing and enforcing security...
Senior REACT Developer – Remote Remote
Senior React DeveloperOur UK based client is looking for a Senior React Developer with the following Skills:Experience with server-side rendering frameworks such as [URL Removed] with CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.Experience with state machines (e.g.,...
Business Analyst (Data and Governance)
We are a leading global organization committed to providing innovative solutions and top-tier services across all major markets. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our Global Markets team. Key...
Senior Front-End Developer
We are looking for a UI Front End Developer who will join the cloud migration project.Working in an integrated Agile environment Take part in Agile Meetings (Stand-Up, Refinements etc) Meet with end users to understand Business requirements. Contribute to the...
Business Analyst (10-20 Hours / Week) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.What you will be doing:Collect, organise, and analyse data from various sources to identify trends and insights.Create and maintain detailed reports, dashboards, and visualisations to present findings effectively.Collaborate with...
Business Analyst (Data and Governance) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are a leading global organization committed to providing innovative solutions and top-tier services across all major markets. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled and experienced Business Analyst to join our Global Markets team. Key...
Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Midrand
We are looking for a UI Front End Developer who will join the cloud migration project.Working in an integrated Agile environment Take part in Agile Meetings (Stand-Up, Refinements etc) Meet with end users to understand Business requirements. Contribute to the...
View more career listings on our Careers Section