Crypto exploits account for 40% of blockchain heists
Despite regulatory efforts and significant improvements in blockchain tracking technology, crypto-related crime remains a billion-dollar industry. Although the number of reported crypto cries dropped, crypto criminals have stolen over $1,71-billion in 2024 alone,...
World Cancer Day campaign ‘United by Unique’
World Cancer Day is marked every year on 4 February and highlighted by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). Led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the new global World Cancer Day campaign theme for 2025-2027 Is ‘United by Unique’, calling...
Huge growth forecast for network-tokenised transactions
A new report from Juniper Research forecasts substantial growth of 190% in network-tokenised transactions - reaching 400-billion globally in 2028 and up from 140,3-billion in 2023. These transactions include online and desktop eCommerce transactions, mobile payments,...
Global satellite IoT subscriber base to reach 24m by 2027
The global satellite IoT communications market is growing at a steady pace, according to Berg Insight, with its subscriber base growing to more than 4,5-million in 2022 - and with CAGR forecast at 39,6% it will reach 23,9-million units in 2027. Only about 10% of the...
Poorest countries forced to pay more for capital
New analysis from The ONE Campaign shows that the combination of rising interest rates and lack of sufficient affordable capital from the World Bank is increasing economic pressures on vulnerable countries already at high risk of debt distress. ONE's research shows...
Poor consumer demand drives Southern Africa PC market down
Southern Africa's personal computing device (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets, declined 21,4% year on year in the first half of 2023, according to the industry analysis by International Data Corporation (IDC). The newly...
People forget security risks when using tech to unwind
While people relax by watching TV, listening to music, and streaming TV shows or other videos online, they often don't consider the cybersecurity risks. A survey performed by Cint and commissioned by cybersecurity company NordVPN shows that 96% of people turn to...
Users at risk after Duolingo leak
Following the recent news on hackers obtaining data of almost 3 million Duolingo users, Surfshark data shows that the Duolingo data leak primarily impacted the US, with nearly 1-million accounts compromised. Key insights from the Surfshark study are: * 2,68-million...
Gartner identifies compliance function trends
Compliance leaders are facing pressure to make the most of existing resources despite economic challenges and increased workload volume and complexity, according to Gartner. To face these challenges, leaders must address three crucial compliance function trends this...
Supply chain analytics market to reach $22,46bn by 2030
The global supply chain analytics market size is projected to reach $22,46-billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 17,8% from 2023 to 2030. Supply chain analytics (SCA) is becoming popular as...
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Machine Intelligence Master’s degree launched
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has launched a one-year intensive African Master's in Machine Intelligence (AMMI) in partnership with Facebook and Google. The master's will begin this September at the AIMS-Rwanda campus in Kigali. "Machine...
Supply chain consumerisation adds enterprise pressure
The consumerisation of digital technology has seen a surge in demand for mobile-first logistics solutions placing significant pressure on companies to adopt a digital approach to supply chains. Cassie Lessing, MD of mobile business solutions provider Strato IT Group,...
IQbusiness joins Scaled Agile partner network
Independent management consulting firm IQbusiness has joined the Scaled Agile partner network as a silver partner. The worldwide network includes transformation and platform providers who help enterprises facilitate and accelerate business results through adoption of...
Mastercard, Entersekt enable scan-to-pay in Nedbank app
Mastercard and Entersekt have collaborated to enable Nedbank's customers to make QR payments to Masterpass, Pay@, SnapScan, and Zapper merchants and billers through the Nedbank Money app, whether they are paying online or at a physical point of presence. This...
Liquid Telecom delivers African Microsoft ExpressRoute
Pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has delivered the first Microsoft ExpressRoute service peering in Africa - offering customers better performance, tighter security and lower latency. Microsoft ExpressRoute, part of Liquid Telecom's CloudConnect offering,...
We all need 21st century data security
Technology created and widely adopted in the 21st century has undoubtedly made our lives easier. It means everyday activities like banking are far less tedious and time-consuming, and that complex, more specialised tasks, like managing a company's finances, are...
Mimecast acquires Solebit
E-mail and data security company Mimecast has acquired security software developer Solebit for approximately $88-million net of cash acquired. Solebit's technology is engineered to provide a fast, accurate and computationally efficient approach for the identification...
Uganda signs up for power funding
Uganda becomes the first African country to sign an agreement with the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF), a joint initiative of the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), a pan-African and multilateral guarantor and KfW with funding from German Ministry of...
AI set to increase jobs, elevate humans
Artificial Intelligence may cause some jobs to be lost, but ultimately it will create more jobs and elevate humans, says futurist and technology entrepreneur Stafford Masie. Masie, former Google SSA head and the innovator behind ThumbzUp and the Payment Pebble, was...
Is your business really what you think it is?
By leveraging big data, you may uncover highly profitable insights about what you really do, writes Brian Timperley, MD and co-founder of Turrito Networks and MD of Dial a Nerd. Over the past several years, it would have been near impossible for business owners and...
Junior Project Manager
This global manufacturing company is a market leader in its industry, providing solutions to the mining industry.The client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong sales acumen in the mining industry. The primary responsibility is managing the...
Senior Network Engineer (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced Data and Cybersecurity Specialist seeks a Senior Network Engineer with 6+ years' relevant work experience with a focus on large-scale, cloud-based environments. You will lead the design, implementation, and management of cutting-edge network...
Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
This global manufacturing company is a market leader in its industry, providing solutions to the mining industry.The client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong sales acumen in the mining industry. The primary responsibility is managing the...
IT Developer: Applications
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a IT Developer: Applications. The role of IT Developer - Applications is responsible for the development and coding of business applications.Minimum Education and Experience:National Diploma in IT or equivalent3 - 5...
Systems Engineer IT
Systems EngineerClaremont, Cape TownPermanent - salary negotiable Elevate your career in systems engineering - be the backbone of robust IT infrastructure! Is this you?You're a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Engineer with a knack for designing and maintaining...
IT Developer: Applications – Gauteng Pretoria
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a IT Developer: Applications. The role of IT Developer - Applications is responsible for the development and coding of business applications.Minimum Education and Experience:National Diploma in IT or equivalent3 - 5...
Systems Engineer IT – Western Cape Claremont
Systems EngineerClaremont, Cape TownPermanent - salary negotiable Elevate your career in systems engineering - be the backbone of robust IT infrastructure! Is this you?You're a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Engineer with a knack for designing and maintaining...
Business Analyst
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Business Analyst. To identify, document and interpret high level business requirements as well as understand and interpret business impact to determine how requirements can be translated into useable solutions and...
SQL Report Writer at Dananda Talent
JOB PURPOSE We are looking for an experienced MS SQL Report Writer to work within the BPO Support team. The successful candidate will responsible for provide solutions to business challenges and support current business processes and systems within the SOX Group....
Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Business Analyst. To identify, document and interpret high level business requirements as well as understand and interpret business impact to determine how requirements can be translated into useable solutions and...
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