Seacom partners with Q-Kon to improve LEO connectivity
Seacom is partnering with satellite engineering enterprise Q-Kon to enhance the Seacom low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services, which have been offered in South Africa since early 2024. The enhanced LEO connectivity benefit from the partnership will also...
Kaspersky exposes hidden malware on GitHub
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered hundreds of open source repositories with multi-staged malware targeting gamers and crypto-investors within a new campaign dubbed GitVenom by Kaspersky. The infected projects include an automation...
Record number of fintechs enter Ecobank Challenge
More than 1 400 fintech startups from 64 countries across Africa and beyond applied for this year's Ecobank Fintech Challenge, with eight of them making the cut to the final where they will compete for the ultimate prize. This is the sixth edition of this...
Marketing leaders shift to genAI
Sixty-three percent of marketing leaders are planning to invest in generative AI in the next 24 months according to a survey from Gartner. Slightly more than half of respondents (56%) see greater reward than risk in generative AI. A Gartner survey of 405 marketing...
SABS warns about self-appointed regulators, watchdogs
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has noticed an increasing trend of some associations and industry bodies trying to derail the credibility of the SABS and creating confusion by publishing misleading information about their authority to regulate or govern...
IBM, VMware collaborate to modernise workloads
Enterprises have embraced hybrid cloud to deliver agility and drive their digital transformation. This requires enterprises to be able to run workloads and applications across more than one environment, and often multiple clouds. Yet at the same time, many...
Online privacy, cybersecurity awareness on a decline
The world's online privacy and cybersecurity awareness is declining, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 25 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally performed best in recognizing various online risks and how to avoid them...
Threat actors get creative, HP study finds
Threat actors are chaining different combinations of attacks together like Lego bricks to sneak past detection tools, according to HP's quarterly HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report. Based on data from millions of endpoints running HP Wolf Security, researchers...
Trend Micro, Interpol take down phishing platform
Trend Micro's close cooperation with global law enforcement authorities has led to another major win after the dismantling of a prolific phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) operation. Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect for Middle East and Africa at Trend comments: "Trend...
Surge in global cyberattacks
There has been a 8% surge in global weekly cyberattacks in the second quarter of 2023, the most significant increase in two years, highlighting how attackers have cunningly combined next-gen AI technologies with long-established tools like USB devices to conduct...
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Mastercard acquires Oltio
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Get on top of dubious debit orders
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Python and Azure Software Engineer at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you passionate about coding and cloud technologies? Do you have a keen interest in the automotive industry? Our client, a cutting-edge leader in the automotive sector, is looking for a talented Python and Azure Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in...
Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: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....
IT DEVELOPER (APPLICATION)
The developer would also be responsible for code optimisation management, code contention management and source control version management. To use applicable technologies to integrate systems, digitize business tools and automate business processes in order to...
Backend Developer
Our client is looking for a talented Backend Developer with expertise in Node.js and AWS to join their team! This is a hybrid position based in Johannesburg, offering an exciting opportunity to work on innovative backend solutions in a dynamic environment. Key...
Data Scientist (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: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....
IT DEVELOPER (APPLICATION) – Gauteng Centurion
The developer would also be responsible for code optimisation management, code contention management and source control version management. To use applicable technologies to integrate systems, digitize business tools and automate business processes in order to...
Backend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a talented Backend Developer with expertise in Node.js and AWS to join their team! This is a hybrid position based in Johannesburg, offering an exciting opportunity to work on innovative backend solutions in a dynamic environment. Key...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: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....
Full Stack Java Developer (Senior) 0298 TT
Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsPreparation of system/technical...
Senior React Developer
Our client is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior React Developer! This fully remote role is ideal for a Cape Town-based professional who is passionate about building exceptional user interfaces and thrives in a dynamic, innovative environment. Key...
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