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With South Africa’s unemployment rate exceeding 32% and expected to rise beyond 33% this year, there’s been an increase in fake qualifications, identity fraud, and financial misrepresentations in the hiring processes. At the same time, businesses, under pressure to...
Phishing kits make it easier for cybercriminals to steal your data
The cybersecurity threat posed by phishing attacks is growing more dangerous as cybercriminals increasingly rely on phishing kits — pre-made malicious packages that allow anyone with minimal technical knowledge to launch sophisticated data-stealing scams. Phishing...
Consumers expected to spend R7bn more on today’s Black Friday
Retailers are expecting an increase, to the tune of around R7-billion, in consumer spending on Black Friday 2023 compared to last year, according to data from the Bureau of Market Research (BMR). With 15% of sales being online last year, a significant proportion of...
Three ways GenAI can bolster cybersecurity
Human analysts can no longer effectively defend against the increasing speed and complexity of cybersecurity attacks - the amount of data is simply too large to screen manually. Generative AI (GenAI), the most transformative tool of our time, enables a kind of digital...
The next evolution of banking in Africa
Changing consumer expectations, technological advancements, and regulatory reforms have seen digital transformation become an integral part of the modern banking industry and, to discuss how banks in the region need to respond to these rapid and evolving changes,...
General counsel should focus on sourcing and recruiting
Only 38% of company boards of directors have high levels of director quality and positive social dynamics, according to a survey by Gartner, which surveyed 92 general counsel (GC) to provide GC with unique benchmarking information about the corporate governance...
Six ways cybercriminals prey on unwary consumers
While SA consumers are generally alert to common cyber scams such as fake e-commerce sites, there are many other ways cybercriminals could compromise consumers' digital security and financial well-being. This is the warning from committee members of the cybersecurity...
Crypto market to hit $25trn by 2030
The crypto market cap will rise to a staggering $25-trillion by 2030, according to Fininterest.com, which says the recent meltdown didn't signal a defeat - instead, it catalysed a resilient rally. "Everything looks positive for cryptocurrency, the pipeline is up and...
Stay alert this holiday shopping season
Visa has unveiled its Holiday Edition Threats Report which anticipates heightened scam activity during the holiday season across both card-present (CP) and card-not-present (CNP) transactions. The new report identifies popular fraud tactics expected between November...
Africa leads charge in comeback of business travel
Africa leads the way in business travel bounce-back with the highest predicted increase in airline seat capacity for the first quarter of 2024, according to FCM Consulting's latest Global Quarterly Trend Report. Seat capacity in Africa sees a predicted increase of 14%...
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DHL Express scoops Top Employer Intercontinental Award
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HP introduces healthcare solutions
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Accenture helps AB InBev with sales, distribution
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Top tips for protecting your Smart TV
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Cloud computing: understanding future tech today
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Simplifying the process of selling online
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VAST Networks enables seamless WiFi onboarding
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One of our esteemed clients in the Western Cape is looking for the services of a Oracle PL SQL Developer on a permanent basis. Our client works Hybrid hours 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote.To qualify for this position you will need:Bachelor's degree in...
SQL DBA – Contractor – Remote Remote
Our client is looking for a SQL DBA for a 12 month contract in Illovo Sandton. They are looking for the following skillset:- Proficiency with SQL Server and database management tools.- Strong understanding of database architecture and administration.- Experience with...
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