DDoS attacks show contrasting patterns across southern Africa

A new NetScout Threat Intelligence Report, for July to December 2024, reveals a complex and contrasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape across southern Africa. According to the report, South Africa, Mauritius and Angola were among the most...

Consumer spending is cautious amid economic uncertainty

The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for February 2025 shows a general decline in card spending across most categories, reducing overall card spending and transaction volumes. However, this card spending drop has slowed compared to the decline experienced in...

Tariffs drive surge in Q1 PC shipments

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4,8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. US PC shipments grew 12,6%, reaching 16-million units in the first quarter of 2025. “The growth...

Africans tend to misplace blame for climate change

Across 39 African countries, most of those who have heard of climate change place primary responsibility for addressing it on their government, while a further third saw ordinary citizens as most responsible, and very few placed responsibility on historical emitters....

5G IoT to grow at plus-50% CAGR

The global 5G IoT market size is expected to reach $89,42-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 50,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growth can be ascribed to improved dependability, decreased latency, expanded capacity, and...

Cyberattacks ramp up in Africa

Between 2023 and 2024 African businesses were targeted by web threats, on-device threats, and attacks aiming to steal data, including spyware and password stealers. This is according to the latest anonymised data from the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which also...

US legislation targets central Africa forex policy

On 25 March 2025, the proposed “Central African Exploitation and Manipulation of American Companies Act” was brought before US Congress, seeking to suspend US support for International Monetary Fund (IMF) actions involving member states of the Central African Economic...

IBM z17 mainframe is engineered for AI

IBM has announced the IBM z17, engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum  II processor, IBM z17 expands the system's capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads. IBM Z...

Dell debuts AI-ready data centre infrastructure

Dell Technologies is introducing advancements across its industry-leading server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation. Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI,...

Eskom Expo’s District Expos add value to learners

Young scientists will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from a team of experts to help refine and improve their research projects at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos. School learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and...

Huawei celebrates digital talent in Africa

Huawei recently hosted the prestigious Regional Finals of its 2024/2025 ICT Competition and Summit at Huawei Office Park in Johannesburg, bringing together technology talent, educators and policy makers from across sub-Saharan Africa in a celebration of digital...

Meet the dire wolves brought back from extinction

On October 1 2024, for the first time in human history, Colossal Biosciences successfully restored a once-eradicated species through the science of de-extinction. After a more than 10 000 year absence, the company returned the dire wolf to earth. From a longstanding...

Data centre sales could hit $652,01bn by 2030

The global data centre market size is expected to reach $652,01-billion in 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing digital transformation across industries boosts a strong data...

Fake sites are spreading Trojan-Downloader TookPS

Kaspersky has uncovered that a Trojan-Downloader dubbed TookPS is being spread through malicious websites imitating popular remote access and 3D modeling software. First observed by Kaspersky experts in early March, this Trojan infects users’ devices with backdoors,...

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Takealot recruits township franchisees

Takealot Group has launched its Franchisee Development Programme in Gauteng townships. Part of the Takealot Township Economy Initiative (TTEI), the programme aims to empower township-based SMMEs and entrepreneurs by offering franchise opportunities that unlock the...

Jem HR raises R60m in pre-series A funding

WhatsApp-based HR and employee benefits platform Jem HR has closed a R60-million pre-series A funding round, including equity funding led by Old Mutual subsidiary Next176 and a R30-million private debt facility. Jem’s platform is designed to transform the lives of...

Josef Al-Sibaie appointed to drive Syspro growth

Syspro has announced Josef Al-Sibaie's appointment as chief of staff and corporate development officer. Al-Sibaie will lead Syspro’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy, focusing on high-impact investments that enhance its digital manufacturing suite and...

Cisco, Nvidia integrate networking, security in AI factory 

Cisco has unveiled an AI factory architecture with Nvidia, building on the expanded partnership announced last month to provide validated reference architectures today. Together, the companies are developing the Cisco Secure AI Factory with Nvidia to simplify how...

Is a streaming levy the answer to outdated TV licences?

The TV licence system is on life support. Fewer than 20% of South Africans with a licence actually pay, and the costs of chasing payments often outweigh the revenue collected. People simply don’t see the value in funding a public broadcaster when they have an endless...

As AI unleashes new threats, we need a new cybersecurity approach

Imagine coming to the end of a lengthy recruitment process, only to find out the candidate you’ve been dealing with during several rounds of in-depth interviews isn’t real. By Yash Pillay, sales engineer at Trend Micro In fact, the person you’ve just hired doesn’t...

How you could thrive without passwords

The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and with it comes the urgent need for more secure authentication methods. Passwords, once the cornerstone of online security, are now easy targets for cybercriminals, writes By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect:...

Aviation security leaders call for digital identity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency. Leading government and industry stakeholders in aviation security participating in the Sydney...

How to foster a culture of diverse thought

The future of work is evolving, and the business world stands at a pivotal moment for creating truly inclusive environments that embrace diversity in all its forms. According to Genevieve Koolen, HR director at SAP Africa, the embracing of diversity is not just a...

What retailers need to know before embarking on a SaaS journey

Modern retail is dependent on technology to deliver the type of frictionless experience consumers demand and employees need. Over and above this, seamless integrations are the lifeblood of operational efficacy and efficiency in the race to win and retain market share....

Lead Developer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...

Mid-level Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer - Innovative Tech SolutionsRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge software!R [Phone Number Removed]; per annumJoin a leading provider of state-of-the-art technology solutions dedicated to pushing boundaries and driving success. This is an...

Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a highly driven & solutions-oriented Intermediate Full Stack Developer, with a strong background in Database Management, ETL processes, and Software Development, is sought by a dynamic Investment & Management Firm to join its...

SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in architectural design, modern web technologies, API integration, and security best practices. You will lead the development team in...

Mid-level Full Stack Developer – Remote Remote

Full Stack Developer - Innovative Tech SolutionsRevolutionize the industry with cutting-edge software!R [Phone Number Removed]; per annumJoin a leading provider of state-of-the-art technology solutions dedicated to pushing boundaries and driving success. This is an...

Software Implementation Specialist (CPT Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:BRIDGE the gap between technology solutions and business requirements through the successful identification and adoption of solutions and systems as the next Software Implementation Specialist sought to join the team of a forward-thinking Property...

Senior Software Developer (C++) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner...

Junior Project Manager

Responsibilities: Financial & Schedule ManagementQuality & Compliance ManagementProject Execution & Resource ManagementContract & Subcontractor ManagementProject Oversight & Stakeholder CommunicationRequired Qualifications & Experience:...

Test Analyst

We're looking for a Test Analyst to join our QA team and work closely with the business analysts, developers, and project managers in different delivery streams.What you'll do:All manual testing activities during all phases of the SDLC from analysing business...

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