Africans fear financial losses from cybercrime
According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 Africa, 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which has almost doubled from 29% in 2023. Fear of online fraud and losing money remain their top concern, given the increasing sophistication of...
Fortinet contributes to major cybercrime arrests
The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) and the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (Afripol) announced last year that the organisations have identified and arrested members of cybercrime groups operating across Africa. These individuals...
Gauteng road users can report faulty traffic lights
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has introduced the ability to report faulty traffic signals through the PotholeFixGP app. The app was launched in 2022 and so far, more than 7 418 potholes have been reported. It is available from Google PlayStore and...
How we can fix our deteriorating water quality
Poor water quality in South Africa is becoming a major crisis across many municipalities in our country, putting at risk our health and economy. By Bonga Ntuli, executive board member & director of strategy and digital services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern...
Hubble glimpses a glitzy galactic cluster
The glittering, glitzy contents of the globular cluster NGC 6652 sparkle in a star-studded image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The core of the cluster is suffused with the pale blue light of countless stars, and a handful of particularly bright foreground...
Chromebooks resilient but tablets see sharp decline
Worldwide tablet shipments posted decline of 29,9% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23), totaling 28,3-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
Banking-as-a-platform set for massive boom
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global revenue from BaaP (banking-as-a-platform) services will increase to $49-billion globally in 2028, from $4-billion in 2023. The study argues that BaaP can help traditional banks regain their competitive edge...
New infection methods join the attack
A new Kaspersky report uncovers the intricate infection tactics of malware strains DarkGate, Emotet, and LokiBot. Between DarkGate's unique encryption and Emotet's robust comeback, LokiBot exploits persist, illustrating how the cybersecurity landscape constantly...
The hidden e-waste in our homes
In a world driven by technological advancements, it is easy to overlook the silent environmental threat lurking in our very own homes. Small used electronic items, often forgotten at the back of drawers or tucked away in garage boxes, are contributing to a significant...
MTN MoMo API Hackathon 2023 open for SA developers
MTN's Mobile Money offering, MoMo, is inviting skilled tech developers and innovators to participate in the MTN MoMo API Hackathon which is aimed at producing solutions that shape the future of demand-driven financial services. The event givesSouth Africans the...
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Use interview mistakes to your advantage
You walk into the interview room, make eye contact with your interviewer, and shake hands firmly and confidently. Everything is going as expected until you sit down and knock coffee all over the table. What do you do? Going for an interview can be a stressful and...
Samsung Uunveils wall-mountable lifestyle soundbar
Samsung Electronics unveiled a new premium lifestyle soundbar at CES 2018, the NW700 Sound+. The wall-mountable NW700 Sound+ soundbar succeeds the MS650 Sound+ model and incorporates sound-enhancing features, such as distortion-cancelling, wide-range tweeters and...
Winning app makes shopping easier
The village of Ntshuxi outside of Giyani in Limpopo may not be renowned as the home of tech start-ups, but it is this remote outpost that produced the founder of a company that is making waves in app-based business. Vutlharhi Valoyi is the founder and CEO of Zulzi, an...
Telecoms, media, tech leaders to meet
Key decision makers from MTN, Vodacom, Econet Wireless, Safaricom, Millicom, Convergence Partners, Standard Bank, MainOne and Rand Merchant Bank are among the key speakers announced for TMT Finance Africa in Cape Town 2018, taking place on March 15. More than 200...
Fortinet demos security for connected cars
Fortinet exhibited advanced cybersecurity capabilities for the connected car of the future at CES 2018 in the Renesas Advanced and Autonomous Test Track and Future Ready Solutions Showcase. Developed in collaboration with Renesas Electronics, the cybersecurity...
Money-back guarantee from Acer
Acer Africa has announced its 30-day money back guarantee in-store promotion with Incredible Connection. The promotion utilises the no-risk concept by encouraging its customers to purchase a new Acer notebook, try it out for 30-days and if at any point it does not...
Tight budgets requires innovation
Budgets are tight and businesses need to be innovative when purchasing electronics or trying to find the right tools and technologies to meet their unique requirements. Rather than trying to reduce the budget, they should focus on the importance of spending their...
Panasonic celebrates its centenary at CES 2018
Panasonic kicked off its centenary year with a bang at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. The company announced its investment in a diversity of domains, including electric cars, voice assistant integrations and developments in lifestyle appliances. Hidetoshi Kaneko, Panasonic...
ASUS previews consumer, gaming laptops
At CES 2018, ASUS gave visitors a preview of four new upcoming products: ZenBook 13 (UX331UAL), Vivo AiO V272, Vivo AiO and the ASUS X507 laptop --from its 2018 range of Windows 10 consumer laptops and all-in-one PCs. ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) also unveiled its...
The rise and rise of the smartphone
Can you even imagine your life without your smart phone? It hasn't taken long for these must-have devices to become an essential and integral part of daily life. It's estimated that as much as 58,7% of the world use smartphones. Just 10 years ago, most people couldn't...
Business Analyst – Western Cape George
Business Analyst - Online SalesGeorge, Western Cape - Office basedDepartment: InnovationReports to: Head of Digital Marketing & Innovation Our client is not just digital insurance innovators; they're a team that believes in working smarter, together. Their culture...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Can You Build the Superhighway of Data? We're searching for a Data Engineer to design pipelines that transport information with speed and precision. If ETL, data lakes, and SQL are your playground, apply now and let's drive data excellence together! Data...
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineer at Tipp Focus Group
Job Opportunity: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineer ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineers for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications...
Senior Item Coding Analyst at Circana
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
Intermediate Java Developer
A consulting firm looking for an Intermediate Java Developer with enterprise environment experience. The candidate should be customer facing, likeable and interviews well as well as flexible and delivery oriented. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree...
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineer at Tipp Focus Group – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Job Opportunity: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineer ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Systems Engineers for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications...
Senior Item Coding Analyst at Circana – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...
Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
A consulting firm looking for an Intermediate Java Developer with enterprise environment experience. The candidate should be customer facing, likeable and interviews well as well as flexible and delivery oriented. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree...
API Developer
Our Client is looking for API Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing APIs between software platforms, programs, and applications.This role involves interpreting business requirements and functional specifications provided by...
Solutions Analyst
Solutions AnalystGeorge, Western Cape (office based position)Relocate to the beautiful Garden Route and join an innovative company that offers career growth. Job Overview:Are you passionate about technology and excited by the opportunity to drive change?As a Solutions...
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