MTN’s Ralph Mupita elected as GSMA deputy chair
The GSMA board of directors has elected Ralph Mupita as deputy chair for the remainder of the board term, until the end of 2026. In this role, he will support the chair and board in overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s...
Advanced Triada trojan found on counterfeit smartphones
Kaspersky has uncovered a new, sophisticated version of the Triada Trojan preinstalled on counterfeit Android smartphones allegedly sold through unauthorised retailers. Embedded in the system firmware, the malware operates undetected and grants attackers’ full control...
Consumers want their data to be treated with more care
Consumers reveal how they expect their personal data to be shared and secured - and companies should take note that they want a more trustworthy digital experiences. An Axway survey found that, while more than 60% of Americans feel open banking is positive and 62%...
2024 security trends focus on GenAI, CISO role
The top cybersecurity trends set to shape global enterprise in 2024 include generative AI (GenAI), boardroom discussion, sovereign cloud, vendor strategy, and insights on hiring. This is according to Margareta Petrovic, global managing partner: risk and cybersecurity...
President Ntuli confirmed as MD of HPE SA
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today confirmed that President Ntuli has been appointed to the role of board member and MD for South Africa with immediate effect. The previous MD, Sandile Dube, has left the company to join Equinix as the MD for South Africa. Ntuli...
How El Niño is shaping up
Not all El Niño events are created equal - their impacts vary widely, and satellites like the US-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich help anticipate those impacts on a global scale by tracking changes in sea surface height in the Pacific Ocean. Water expands as it...
Sandile Dube is new Equinix MD in SA
Sandile Dube has been appointed as MD: South Africa of digital infrastructure company Equinix, which is currently building a $160-million data centre in Johannesburg. One of Dube's key roles will be to work closely with both local businesses and multinational...
Malware ‘meal kits’ help attackers steal businesses’ lunch
Thriving cybercriminal marketplaces are offering low-level attackers the tools needed to bypass detection and infect users, according to HP Inc's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. Based on data from millions of endpoints running HP Wolf Security, key...
Attacks on web applications spike
There was a notable increase in threats to web applications, accounting for 30% of the engagements Cisco Talos Incident Response (Talos IR) responded to in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 8% the previous quarter. Exploitation of public-facing applications was...
The global cyber divide between Gaza and Israel
The conflict between Gaza and Israel has intensified to new heights over the past few weeks, gaining global attention unlike any other. This escalation of tensions has brought about a new battle line, one that only in recent years has become a pillar to modern-day...
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IFS invests in youth skills development
IFS will be sponsoring learnership programmes for 30 young, unemployed South Africans to provide them with the opportunity to develop skills and qualifications that will enhance their employability. The programme aligns with the government's drive to reduce...
Maximise ROI without compromising on CX
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AutoEntry, EasyBiz QuickBooks in partnership
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Solutions for when the kids are home alone
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Microsoft 365 Business subscription simplifies IT for SMEs
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MTN rewards customers with free data
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MyGate by Wirecard launches secureEFT
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All the IoT winners …
This week's Internet of Things (IoT) focused conference concluded with the announcement of the winner of the 2018 MTN Business IoT Solution of the Year Award. The Digital Twin Mine Management solution took top honours. This will see its developers, Mine RP and...
ADCA aims to boost Africa’s digital economy
As the digital economy is all about data, Africa will need to develop its own data centre network to ensure data sovereignty, bandwidth and latency time, and bring back the IT load across the continent. Schneider Electric has committed to help its customers and...
Free online webinar on cybersecurity
Large scale ransomware attacks and data breaches have dominated the news recently. "It is clear from these cybersecurity incidents that traditional methods of protection are no longer enough to prevent attacks" says Jeremy Matthews, regional manager of Panda Security...
Business Analyst (Software Development) – Mining Technology – Lonehill Sandton – Gauteng Sandown
Our client, a leading mining technology company who provides advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the coal mining industry, is looking to appoint a Business Analyst to join their team based in Lonehill, Sandton.Job Overview:The...
IT Supervisor – Northern Cape Hotazel
Our client in the mining industry is looking for an experienced IT Supervisor to join their team in the Hotazel, NC. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in the mining or related industries to effectively centralize and optimize IT management within the...
Power BI Developer Intermediate/Senior
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Power BI Developer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data visualization, report development, and data modeling using Power BI and related tools. You will be...
Senior SOC Analyst
Our client, a supply chain intelligence company specializing in automation and analytics solutions to optimise mining operations, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre (SOC) team in Lonehill, Sandton. The SOC...
Senior C++ Video Software Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company leading the transformation of security solutions for individuals, homes, businesses, and public spaces. Their mission is to create safe environments where people can feel secure [Email Address Removed] utilize cutting-edge...
Power BI Developer Intermediate/Senior – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Power BI Developer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in data visualization, report development, and data modeling using Power BI and related tools. You will be...
Senior SOC Analyst – Gauteng Lone Hill
Our client, a supply chain intelligence company specializing in automation and analytics solutions to optimise mining operations, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented SOC Analyst to join their Security Operations Centre (SOC) team in Lonehill, Sandton. The SOC...
Senior C++ Video Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company leading the transformation of security solutions for individuals, homes, businesses, and public spaces. Their mission is to create safe environments where people can feel secure [Email Address Removed] utilize cutting-edge...
Business Analyst: Commercial (Finance) at RCL
RCL FOODS is one of South Africa's leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and speciality offerings. We have a powerful Purpose and Vision which act...
Network Administrator (2nd Line Support) – Lone Hill Sandton
Our client, a custom software development/digital supply chain business, currently seeks to appoint a Network Administrator to join their growing 24 hour 2nd line support team in Lone Hill, Sandton. This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, network administration...
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