Scams ramp up ahead of the Oscars
As excitement builds for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, Kaspersky experts warn that cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit eager movie fans with fraudulent streaming scams. Disguised as free streaming offers for Oscar-nominated movies, these...
Meme coin started as a joke is biggest winner
Meme coins may have started as jokes, but their explosive growth over the past years proves they are anything but trivial. Although still considered speculative and risky, these digital assets have surged in popularity, fueled by their devoted online communities....
PayShap now available at Capitec and Discovery Bank
Building on the uptake of PayShap among consumers, which saw it reach the 1-million transaction milestone withing six months, Capitec and Discovery Bank have become the latest banks to offer the service to clients. "The PayShap service is fast proving to be a viable,...
Call for entries for the 13th GAP Innovation Competition
Entries are now open for the 13th Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition, run by the Innovation Hub (TIH), which calls on entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers working on ground-breaking technologies to improve government, the private sector...
Smart technology wins TEARS a gold Stevie award
TEARS Foundation (TEARS) was named a Gold Winner for the use of smart technology in the non-profit or government organisations category in the 20th Annual Stevie International Business Awards (IBAs). Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “stepho” meaning...
Anna Collard scoops international women in cybersecurity award
Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, won the People’s Choice Award at the prestigious Cybersecurity Woman of the Year awards in Las Vegas. The award recognises and celebrates exceptional women in the cybersecurity...
Slight uptick in employment numbers
South Africa’s official unemployment rate was 32,6% in the second quarter of 2023. The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 154 000 to 16,3-million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the...
Older websites exploited for phishing scams
Scammers are now targeting various older websites that are without reliable protection as they seek an easier and more effective way to distribute phishing pages. Due to the lack of support and maintenance on these sites, they have become vulnerable to hacking through...
AI is changing work – and HR leaders should change too
The rise of generative AI has surfaced many new questions about how the technology will impact the workforce. Even as AI becomes more pervasive in business, people are still a core competitive advantage. By Jill Goldstein, managing partner: talent transformation...
Very few HR functions achieve functional excellence
Only 9% of human resources (HR) functions are both highly efficient and highly aligned to their organisation's needs, according to Gartner. Post-pandemic, the scope of the HR function has drastically expanded. A 2023 February Gartner survey of 217 HR leaders found...
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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...
A cybersecurity minefield
Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa, talks about tank-traps and trappings in virtual currencies. Virtual currencies have been the talk of the town of late -- including that of the 'online town', judging by 2017's top-trending search terms on Google. And,...
Acer debuts new Chromebook
Acer has introduced its new Chromebook 11 line that offers strong everyday performance and a portable design with all-day battery life of up to 10 hours. The new Acer Chromebook 11 offers an 11.6-inch display in a portable and fanless design. It also includes two USB...
SMEs grow in cloud
The outstanding business value delivered by cloud technology has seen numerous small businesses boom into global giants. "Cloud computing is the not-so-secret key to a business' success," says Anton Jacobsz, MD of Networks Unlimited. "For years, the mantra for good...
Data key to tapping Africa’s fastest-growing markets
As competition for lucrative business opportunities becomes even fiercer in regions like Europe and North America, Africa is attracting more attention from the international business community than ever before, writes Ben Leo, CEO of Fraym. And this isn't just in the...
Cybersecurity – mind the (skills) gap
Vikas Kapoor, practice head: cybersecurity & GRC at In2IT Technologies, talks about the skills shortage facing cybersecurity. The digital landscape has grown at a rapid pace over the past 10 years. This growth is increasing year-on-year as new trends are uncovered...
ITIL still relevant in transformation
IT service management (ITSM) and executive leadership in organizations need greater strategic alignment to make digital transformation a success, according to a global study by AXELOS. The first AXELOS IT Service Management Benchmarking Report 2017* has revealed...
Manual Tester – Remote Remote
Quality Assurance EngineerAccelerate your career with cutting-edge technology!R 40,000 - R 48,000 per month plus benefitsJoin a leading provider of mobile asset management solutions, specializing in AI and real-time alerts for driver safety and compliance. This is an...
Software Developer
Are you a driven and skilled software developer seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can apply your technical expertise to solve complex challenges? If so, our client, a leading technology...
Network and Systems Administrator at Sectional Title Solutions
As an Senior IT Systems Administrator. you will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. This role ensures the smooth operation and security of the...
Software Developer – Mpumalanga Emalahleni
Are you a driven and skilled software developer seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can apply your technical expertise to solve complex challenges? If so, our client, a leading technology...
Network and Systems Administrator at Sectional Title Solutions – Gauteng Bryanston
As an Senior IT Systems Administrator. you will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. This role ensures the smooth operation and security of the...
Senior Project Manager
Take the Lead on a Landmark Renewable Energy Project! Is this you?You thrive under pressure, juggling complex projects with ease and driving them to success. With a proven track record in utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and transmission...
.Net Developer
Looking for a exceptional .Net Developer to work on a .NET based desktop application. The candidate will involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development, and deployment. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Fourways
Take the Lead on a Landmark Renewable Energy Project! Is this you?You thrive under pressure, juggling complex projects with ease and driving them to success. With a proven track record in utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and transmission...
.Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking for a exceptional .Net Developer to work on a .NET based desktop application. The candidate will involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development, and deployment. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...
SQL & C#.Net Developer (JHB Hybrid)
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