Stealer malware leaked over 2m bank cards
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2,3-million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information,...
GDP figures point to a need for economic growth
Following a contraction of 0,1% in the third quarter of 2024, the South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0,6% in the fourth quarter (October–December). Growth was led by agriculture, finance and trade on the supply (production) side of the economy....
Entrepreneurship development can accelerate township revival
Technological progress has accelerated productivity within organisations. However, in the modern business world, this has also created a major societal problem: the stark mismatch of skilled people for available jobs. In South Africa, the youth skilling challenge is...
Load shedding delays 5G deployment
South African telecommunications companies have been given five years to deploy 5G networks across the country, including its rural areas. This will help to reduce the cost of data, enable affordable, high-speed internet access for all, and accelerate the advancement...
BRICS Summit a clarion call for collaborative solutions
As leaders from BRICS nations conclude their annual summit the issue of collaborative technological use has become increasingly important. In a world reliant on digital innovation, these nations have a unique opportunity to harness the transformative power of...
Blue Label warns of earnings drop
Blue Label Telecoms has advised shareholders that basic, headline and core headline earnings per share for the year ended 31 May 2023 will decrease by more than 20% in comparison to the year ended 31 May 2022. Earnings per share will drop by between 72% and 76%;...
SAP GROW accelerates cloud adoption for SMEs
SAP Africa announced the South African launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. GROW with SAP customers get the same best practices powering the world's industry...
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...
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MIE offers social media screening
Background screening and vetting company Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE) has partnered with a reputable provider to expand its inclusive background screening service and now also offers comprehensive screening of all social media activities of potential employees...
ZTE debuts 5G E2E network slicing
ZTE has released what is claims is the world's first 5G E2E network slicing solution. The release will push forward the technical maturity of the 5G commercial system to a new level, lay a solid foundation for the new mode of 5G slice-based network operation, build up...
New chairman for BankservAfrica
Dr Yvonne Muthien has been appointed as the new chairperson of the BankservAfrica Board. Having served on the BankservAfrica board since 2014, she has already been an independent director and chair of the human resources and social and ethics committees. Dr Muthien's...
Identify and manage supplier risks
In many instances, the procurement function of supply chains is measured by its efficiency and success in sourcing reliable commodities and services at a reduced cost. Beyond cost savings, procurement departments also need to ensure that the business is exposed to...
Are you ready to go paperless?
Reduced costs. Better security and compliance. Increased productivity. And greater employee satisfaction. These are some of the challenges facing business owners every day - no matter the size of the organisation, writes Mark Taylor, CEO of Nashua. One of the surest...
EOH partners with KineMatik
EOH has been appointed as the authorised KineMatik partner in South Africa, enhancing the EOH Enterprise Information Management (EIM) solutions and extending its expertise to further meet the needs of its customers. KineMatik is an OpenText technology partner and a...
Digital transformation leads to multi-cloud
The siren's call of digital transformation boils down to "if you build an app, they will come", writes Lori MacVittie, principal technical evangelist at F5 Networks. There's a lot more to digital transformation than the pretty picture of success painted in colourful...
Cyber security is smarter now
Office 365 missed nearly 1-million spam, phishing, and other e-mails in September 2017 that contained malware of 10-million e-mails verified. By Tallen Harmsen, head of IndigoCube Cyber Security Of that number, the darkreading.com story continues, about 34 000 were...
Acer introduces Synergy Partner Portal
Acer Africa has introduced Synergy, a bespoke rewards based program which will assist its partners to reach its internal and sales goals. The objective of Synergy is to motivate resellers to reach certain targets every quarter and offering tools like incentives and...
Big value in small business data
I read an interesting article the other day about how a novel targeted at young, single females and housewives wasn't selling as well as expected, writes Charles Teversham, MD of Sage Intelligence. When the publisher looked deeper into its sales data, it found that...
Support Engineer at BMW Group – Gauteng Midrand
Join Our Dynamic Team: ITSM Specialist Wanted! Are you a tech-savvy problem-solver with a passion for delivering exceptional IT service management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment? If you have experience working with ITSM processes, know your way...
Electron Developer (React) – Software Development – Mining – Sandton – Johannesburg – Gauteng Lone Hill
Our client, a leader in mining technology and provider of advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the coal mining industry, is looking for an Intermediate Electron/React Developer to join their team in Lonehill, Gauteng.The successful...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) 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....
Senior Business Analyst
The Senior Business Analyst will lead the scoping and documentation of business requirements for strategic SCM projects, ensuring alignment between procurement planning and emerging digital solutions. Business Requirements Scoping and Documentation: Assist the unit...
Python and Azure Software Engineer at Sabenza IT
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...
Software Developer – Java (Senior) 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....
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The Senior Business Analyst will lead the scoping and documentation of business requirements for strategic SCM projects, ensuring alignment between procurement planning and emerging digital solutions. Business Requirements Scoping and Documentation: Assist the unit...
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...
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