Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Malaria is the deadliest climate-sensitive infectious disease. Yet, researchers and public health officials have debated how climate change has shaped its spread. A new Nature study by an international team, including the University of Cape Town (UCT), resolved this...

AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Next-generation AMD RDNA 4 architecture debuts

AMD has launched its anticipated AMD RDNA 4 graphics architecture with the launch of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 graphics cards as a part of the Radeon RX 9000 Series. The new graphics cards feature 16GB of memory and extensive improvements designed for...

Beware of ongoing Icasa scam

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has warned stakeholders and the members of the public about a scam currently in circulation. Icasa has been made aware of scammers impersonating its representatives, contacting targeted people through...

BPO: powered by technology and IT skills

Kathy Gibson reports - Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a complex business requiring sophisticated and stable technology that integrates seamlessly and securely into clients’ operational systems. “We handle 80 different technology stacks and the associated...

1,5-degree increase as Earth records three hottest months

Earth just had its hottest three months on record, according to the European Union-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) implemented by ECMWF. Global sea surface temperatures are at unprecedented highs for the third consecutive month and Antarctic sea ice...

Slight uptick for business confidence

The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) survey of private business sentiment shows that the Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Q3 improved slightly to 33 from 27 in Q2. While the small gain is encouraging, BCI remains at sharply depressed levels with the Q3 reading...

IoDSA, King Committee highlight Companies Act concerns

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee say that, although they remain supportive of reform efforts in what is a highly contested area, some of the proposals contained in the Companies Act Amendment Bills 2023 relating to remuneration...

SA companies are at risk of cyberattacks

More and more South African companies are falling victim to cybersecurity attacks, prompting them to increase their investment in security tools. This is among the findings from Aon South Africa's 2023 Cyber Risk Survey for South Africa, which provides insights on...

Scammers capitalise on iPhone release

In anticipation of the imminent release of Apple's iPhone 15, Kaspersky experts have uncovered a range of scams that exploit the excitement surrounding this event. These scams encompass various fraudulent schemes, each carrying distinct risks for unsuspecting...

AI dives deep into coral reef conservation

With coral reefs in rapid decline across the globe, researchers from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa have pioneered an AI-based surveying tool that monitors reef health from the sky. Using deep learning models and high-resolution satellite imagery powered by Nvidia...

Enterprise wireless LAN continues strong growth

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 43,3% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $3-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...

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Fraud, corruption fight needs to get proactive

Organisations are not immune to the devastating consequences of fraud and corruption. Nowadays, organisations are under threat from a host of risks including procurement fraud and cybercrime. Zaakir Mohamed, Director in the Dispute Resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker...

GE tests desulphurisation at Kusile

GE's Steam Power business has successfully completed tests for performance of Unit 1, of the Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation Plant (WFGD) at Eskom's Kusile newly built plant, the first air quality control system of its kind in Africa. The WFGD Plant will be the cleanest...

Sharp launches Joburg trade hub

Sharp has launched a new subsidiary and an Experience Centre in Johannesburg to service the greater Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Direct distribution from the OEM to southern Africa now means SADC countries will have access to a wider range of...

Get to grips with international due diligence

The financial and reputational repercussions of negative third-party exposure are burdens no company wants to bare but numerous international scandals have shown just how possible these scenarios are. As complex as it may be to safeguard against third-party threats on...

Fortinet confirms predictions of swarm attacks

The most recent Global Threat Landscape Report from Fortinet says that automated and sophisticated swarm attacks are accelerating, making it increasingly difficult for organisations to protect users, applications and devices. The Fortinet Q4 Global Threat Landscape...

Fujitsu debuts new 2-in-1

Fujitsu has extended its range of ultramobile 2-in-1 devices with the addition of the Fujitsu Tablet Stylistic V727. Powerful but completely silent in operation thanks to a fanless design, the Stylistic V727 is a slimline business tablet that combines elegance with...

PayGate re-brands, extends reach into Africa

DPO Group (Direct Pay Online) is rolling up its southern African payment service providers (PSPs) into the consolidated brand of DPO PayGate. In August 2017, DPO Group announced its acquisition of PayGate South Africa and Virtual Card Services (VCS) South Africa. The...

Gassner appointed Britehouse group CEO

The Britehouse Group, a division of Dimension Data, has appointed Ed Gassner as its new group CEO. He takes over from Paolo Masselli, who in January 2018 took up the position of Group chief operating officer in London. "Ed's focus will be on aligning Britehouse more...

ELPA aims to be SA’s lightning protection body

Last year, lightning deaths in the US reached an all-time low in that country's recorded history. This is according to a year-end report published recently by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which cited a total of 16 deaths across the US....

Nkgwete is empowerment award finalist

Mpumulanga-based Nkgwete IT Solutions has been nominated as a finalist at the 17th annual Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2018. Nkgwete's nomination in the ICT category puts it in company with Datacentrix, Ricoh South Africa, Multichoice South Africa, Introstat and...

Full Stack Developer at Datonomy Solutions

Full Stack Developer (Java, Kotlin and Python) based in Cape Town- Hybrid.Do you love complex problems? Ready to join a driven team with experience in Full Stack Development. Key concern seeks a Full Stack Developer (ideally with strong Back-End Experience).We pride...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Linux System Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a Linux wizard with a passion for automation and problem-solving? A global leader in business email, is seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team in Cape TownResponsibilityProduct installations, configuration and upgradesHardware...

Full Stack Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

Full Stack Developer (Java, Kotlin and Python) based in Cape Town- Hybrid.Do you love complex problems? Ready to join a driven team with experience in Full Stack Development. Key concern seeks a Full Stack Developer (ideally with strong Back-End Experience).We pride...

DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....

Junior IT Technician (Somerset West)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic provider of cutting-edge products based in Somerset West. Applicants will require at least 2 years'...

ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic consultancy at the forefront of software and data innovation is currently seeking a ServiceNow Senior Technical Specialist (Developer) with certification and experience in PPM implementation. This role is focused on providing top-tier services to...

Junior IT Technician (Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE end-user support, provisioning hardware & software, and troubleshooting end-user IT systems as the next Junior IT Technician wanted by a dynamic provider of cutting-edge products based in Somerset West. Applicants will require at least 2 years'...

Associate Systems Support Engineer at PnP

IntroductionSystem support within the I&T Frontline (POS) Team, performing various entry level duties such as monitoring of the POS estate and resolving technical queries regarding the different applications relating to the POS system. This includes management and...

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