More than 50% of leaked passwords end with a number
To mark the occasion of World Password Day, Kaspersky experts analysed 231-million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026, and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it turned out that...
Why your password may not be good enough
The first Thursday of May each year marks World Password Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of securing passwords and following the best online security practices. With cyber-attacks and data breaches an almost daily occurrence...
Influence the next frontier in gender parity
While global progress on gender equality in business leadership has stalled, South Africa is moving in the opposite direction – but although the country has largely solved representation, there’s a new gap emerging: influence. The latest SNG Grant Thornton Women in...
Governments keen on AI for routine decision-making
At least 80% of governments will deploy AI agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028, according to Gartner. “Government CIOs are under growing pressure to embed AI into decision-making capabilities rapidly and...
Manufacturing resilient despite financial strain
South Africa’s manufacturing industry has long been a cornerstone of the country’s economy and despite its decline over the last few years it is still providing significant employment and supporting business activity. However, the sector now faces a critical juncture,...
SA biotech makes critical molecule for lab-grown meat
A local biotechnology firm says it will produce a key molecule used internationally to grow meat products more sustainably following the successful industrial scale‑up of the molecule’s production process in CSIR bioreactors. Immobazyme, a South African start-up,...
Digital anxiety climbs as workers stay online after hours
A new Kaspersky survey undertaken in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region reveals that digital anxiety is becoming a defining feature of modern work culture, as employees don’t disconnect even during their free time and vacations. According to the...
Bitcoin, gold tipped for significant gains
Bitcoin and gold are currently sending different signals as both build a case for gains, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. His bullish predictions come as Bitcoin trades around $74 000 to $75 000 - near recent highs - while gold holds close to $5 000 an ounce...
Consumers start questioning GenAI in marketing
Half of US consumers (50%) say they would prefer to give their business to brands that do not use GenAI, according to a new survey by Gartner. In this survey, “brands that use GenAI” refers to brands incorporating GenAI in consumer-facing messages, advertising, and...
Home Affairs rolls out MEETS visa scheme
The Department of Home Affairs has launched the new Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS), a visa reform designed to boost South Africa as a global destination for international conferences, exhibitions, sporting tournaments and major cultural and...
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Sovereign SASE a new model for data-sensitive enterprises
Secure access service edge (SASE) is a powerful model for delivering security services closer to users and applications. By Nirav Shah and Andres Herrera at Fortinet But for many organisations, especially in healthcare, government, financial services, and defense,...
Hidden ownership turns tax crime into an AI challenge
Tax evasion goes far beyond legal tax avoidance. It is the practice of illegally hiding income or profits to avoid paying tax, costing countries over $500-billion a year. In many cases tax evasion depends on opaque ownership structures that hide who really owns...
Telecom expense visibility the missing link in financial governance
For good reason, people, capital, and infrastructure are known as the pillars that hold up organisations. Now comes a modern pillar that is just as important: connectivity. Nobody would deny the need for extensive financial oversight in monitoring spending on people,...
Questions every business should ask their SAP partner
SAP isn’t just another system. It touches all your business processes, data, and decision-making, and covers nearly every business function. That’s why choosing the right SAP partner is essential. The right one will help your business move forward. The wrong one will...
Fintech startup raises $2,6m
Four-year-old card-linked instalment platform Float has secured $2,6-million (R46-million) in funding co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings, with participation from all existing investors, including Platform Investment Partners. Lighthouse Venture Partners...
NEC XON, Eutelsat OneWeb partner on African connectivity
Across Africa, industries operating in remote and difficult-to-reach locations face a persistent challenge: reliable, high-speed connectivity. Mining operations deep in rural regions, offshore oil platforms, government outposts, and agricultural enterprises often work...
Recognition for Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies has been recognised for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Companies of 2025 by TIME and Statista. Check Point is featured on the list due to its strong employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability...
SA could leapfrog the world in EV adoption
Often perceived to be lagging behind the developed world, South Africa has a unique opportunity to not only catch up, but to leapfrog established markets like Europe and the USA in the long-term adoption of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). By Linda Cele, products head key...
Trends shaping the future of mobile transactions in Africa
In just a few years, mobile digital payments have shifted from a convenience to a core feature of Africa’s financial landscape. The surge in contactless payments and the popularity of mobile wallets are reshaping how consumers and businesses transact - and laying the...
For effective attack surface management, think like an attacker
While there’s a lot of talk around attack surface management (ASM) it doesn’t always clarify for businesses how they should approach this crucial matter. By Christo Coetzer, director and CEO at BlueVision Firstly, it’s important to emphasise that ASM not a technical...
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Business Analyst Specialist (Contract)
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for developing a holistic, end?to?end understanding of the organisation's strategy, business processes, information flows and technology landscape. The...
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Scrum Master at QES
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Senior Network Engineer (CCIE) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE & solve common and complex network problems through reasoning, troubleshooting, and innovative thinking as the next Senior Network Engineer sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will provide advanced Cisco...
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My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Scrum Master (D365) o join them on a contract basis Scrum Master - Project Delivery Centre (PDC)Location: Cape Town (Hybrid) Role OverviewThe Scrum Master operates within the Project Delivery Centre...
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Full Stack Java Developer
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