Malware targeting fintech, online trading uncovered
Kaspersky has revealed the discovery of GriffithRAT, a new and sophisticated malware used in campaigns targeting fintech companies, online trading platforms, and betting firms worldwide, including in the UAE, Egypt, Turkiye and South Africa. Distributed via Skype and...
Ecobank wins Best Bank award
Ecobank has been named Best Bank in Africa 2025 in Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks 2025 Awards. Ecobank Gambia and Ecobank Togo were also named as the Best Banks 2025 in their respective countries. Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group, says: “Driving intra-African...
Wikimedia Foundation aims to improve gender equity
The Wikimedia Foundation has launched its "Wikipedia Needs More Women" campaign as it celebrates efforts around the world to improve gender equity on Wikimedia projects. As one of the world's largest knowledge resources, with 62-million articles in over 300 languages...
Women could be the key to solving developer skills shortages
Problem-solving, which is at the heart of coding, can only flourish with a more diverse workforce that brings new ideas to the table, writes Mvelo Hlophe, CEO at Zaio. The demand for software developers is increasing worldwide, particularly in the technology industry....
Is cybersecurity still a man’s world?
The cybersecurity industry, facing a skills gap of millions of people and grappling with soaring demand for solutions and services, needs female applicants more than ever. Yet, unconscious gender biases have resulted in women either being excluded or choosing not to...
Coding and robotics pilot opens in Soweto girls’ school
The MTN SA Foundation has partnered with the Department of Basic Education's National Coding and Robotics pilot programme to launch a Coding and Robotics Centre at Letsibogo Girls High School in Soweto. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the era of rapid...
Peanut butter recall highlights reverse logistics challenges
The ongoing recall of peanut butter products has put the spotlight on reverse logistics, an often-neglected aspect of supply chain management, according to SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management). Earlier this month, the National Consumer Council...
Governments lag on GenAI-enabled services
Fewer than 25% of government organisations will have generative AI (GenAI)-enabled citizen-facing services by 2027, according to Gartner. Fear of public failure and a lack of community trust in government use of the technology will slow adoption for external use with...
ChatGPT drives 10x surge in phishing attacks
Email phishing attacks have increased dramatically by more than 10-times since the introduction of ChatGPT. Some firms reported a rise of as high as 1265% in these attacks according to an analysis by Stocklytics.com. Apart from creating AI tools like WormGPT, Dark...
WLAN revenues plummet in 4Q
According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, 2023 was a roller coaster ride for wireless LAN (WLAN) vendors. Revenues were elevated in the first half of the year but contracted sharply in 4Q 2023. Despite the end-of-year correction, annual WLAN...
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E-learning summit examines 4IR in education
The 4th Annual E-Learning Summit will take on 12 June 2019 at The Venue, Hemmingways in East London. Organised by Imbizo Events, the summit, in its fourth-year running will see government stakeholders, corporates, entrepreneurs, IT enthusiasts, schoolteachers and...
Saving cloud from the jaws of complexity
Ten years ago, business technologies had saturated to breaking point. The potential they offered were diminished by their deployment and maintenance costs. Then virtualisation, cloud and similar technologies emerged to offer new capacities and optimisation. By Doug...
Stand to lose everything through lack of awareness
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DHL Express grows e-commerce platform in Africa
DHL Express has rolled out its DHL Africa eShop mobile and desktop platform in nine more countries across the continent. Hennie Heymans, CEO of DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa, says the company has seen impressive growth in usage of the DHL Africa eShop app since it...
Traditional accountant role is changing
Finance is an ever-changing industry and accountants need to adapt to keep up. Accounting is more competitive today than at any time in history, as accountants strive to match the expectations of increasingly demanding clients. Osidon CEO and co-founder Hennie...
Institutions must seek to better understand the youth
Pearson Institute of Higher Education will host a variety of youth skills development initiatives during Youth Month. According to Dr Nhlanhla Thwala, academic director at Pearson Institute of Higher Education, as a general trend, the institution is focusing on better...
New features for Kaspersky tools
The latest versions of Kaspersky EDR and Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack offer new features that simplify the investigation process and enhance threat hunting. A recently-added database of Indicators of Attack (IoAs), maintained and fed by Kaspersky's own expert threat...
Reclaiming the inner city with visible public CCTV
Drugs, prostitution, armed robbery, rape and hijackings are just a few of the crimes that plague the downtown streets of cities like Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. By Mark Chertkow, director at Graphic Image Technologies Within walking distance of tourist hotspots like the...
Cyber resilience needs a multi-layered approach to be effective
As organisations increasingly focus on building resilience in the face of a shifting threat landscape, one of the key areas of concentration is the technology environment, including the data stored on the IT systems. Making the cyber environment resilient must be seen...
SA-made intelligent expense claim app launched
Slipztream, an expense claim app created and self-funded by former professional rugby player Dylan Des Fountain and his entrepreneur wife Joy Des Fountain has officially launched at WorkInProgress, Absa's Innovation Lab in Cape Town. Slipztream is a South...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Randpark Ridge
B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering Degree essentialAt least 8 - 10 years strong project management skillsWith particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projectsProven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (React/TypeScript) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN cutting-edge software solutions while working on global projects for a provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy seeking to fill the role of a Mid-Level Front End Developer. You will play a key part in all development activities...
Data Engineer
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and implement a data mapping strategy from an industry data warehouse to the Policy Administration...
Network Engineer (Hardware / Storage) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The Network Engineer - Hardware and Storage Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organizations network infrastructure, hardware systems, and storage solutions. This role ensures optimal performance, security, and reliability of...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (React/TypeScript) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN cutting-edge software solutions while working on global projects for a provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy seeking to fill the role of a Mid-Level Front End Developer. You will play a key part in all development activities...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Data Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and implement a data mapping strategy from an industry data warehouse to the Policy Administration...
Network Engineer (Hardware / Storage) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
The Network Engineer - Hardware and Storage Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organizations network infrastructure, hardware systems, and storage solutions. This role ensures optimal performance, security, and reliability of...
Junior Software Developer (Python, Django, FastAPI) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Junior Software Developer is wanted by our client, a dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions, to join its growing team. You will assist with the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of...
Java & JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a skilled Java & JavaScript Developer with a proven track record of 3+ years in designing, developing, and maintaining Java and JavaScript-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong object-oriented programming skills, experience in...
Network Engineer – Wireless Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Keeping the World Connected, One Signal at a Time!We're looking for a Network Engineer – Wireless Specialist who can design, optimize, and troubleshoot wireless networks like a pro. If you thrive on making Wi-Fi faster, stronger, and more reliable, join us and let's...
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