The $600bn wake-up call on system downtime
The aggregate cost of unplanned downtime for Global 2000 companies has surged to $600-billion annually – a 50% increase in just two years – according to new research from Cisco subsidiary, Splunk. In partnership with Oxford Economics, the Splunk study – The Hidden...
Messi tops Ronaldo in 2026 World Cup password breach data
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away, new research from Specops, an Outpost24 company, finds that Lionel Messi outranks Cristiano Ronaldo by a clear margin in one of the more unexpected matchups of the year: their frequency of appearance in breached password...
Online scams evolving faster than ever
NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence research unit - in collaboration with TechRadar - has revealed three major, interconnected global cybercrime operations exploiting user trust in digital platforms, outdated technology, and cryptocurrency markets. “Online scams are...
Starlink momentum shows no signs of abating
Namibia and South Africa might have rejected Starlink, but according to global analysts Opensignal, it is currently riding a wave of unprecedented momentum and has now evolved from a last-resort connectivity option into a mainstream broadband competitor. Its...
Diesel surges as record April price hike expected
South Africa's fuel retailers recorded the largest spike in diesel stop volumes in recent years in the week of 18 to 21 March, two full weeks before April's expected record price adjustment, according to Lightstone’s analysis of anonymised Tracker mobility data....
Half of South Africans ‘politically homeless’ as local elections loom
As South Africa gears up for local government elections (no date set, but required by law to take place between 2 November 2026 and 31 January 2027), new Ipsos research reveals a nation grappling with political disconnection: nearly half (47%) of South Africans say no...
Kaspersky warns that Coruna is part of Operation Triangulation cyberespionage
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has conducted a code-level analysis of Coruna's exploits and determined that the kit is a direct, updated iteration of the framework that was at least partially used in the Operation Triangulation cyberespionage...
Young Eastern Cape innovators show practical solutions
South Africa’s innovation agenda is increasingly being shaped not in boardrooms, but in townships, classrooms and community labs where young people were designing practical solutions to everyday challenges. This was evident at the recent SA Innovation Week hosted by...
Visa modernises payment processing for acquirers
Visa has launched Visa Intelligent Authorisation, a new capability on the Visa Acceptance Platform that enables acquirers (banks and other financial institutions that process payments for merchants) to modernise their payment processing through a single API...
Volvo ups customer experience with over-the-air update
Volvo Cars is launching its largest over-the-air software update ever as it rolls out a new, more intuitive user experience to millions of customers - around 2,5-million Volvo cars across 85 countries around the globe will receive the new user experience - Volvo Car...
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These are the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards winners
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HoneyCoin raises $4,9m for stablecoin-powered payments
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RS joins forces with NAACAM
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Red Hat OpenShift once again a Gartner leader
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Is communication the next frontier in data science?
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AI decisioning platforms come of age
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Senior Integration Developer (NH) – Gauteng Pretoria
Support existing and developing new functionality and components.Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements.Refactor and improve the code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to...
Senior IT Technician
Our client is looking for a Senior IT Technician to be the technical backbone of their team—someone who's seen it all, fixed most of it, and can guide others through the rest.You'll work hands-on with enterprise infrastructure while mentoring junior techs and helping...
Senior SQL Developer
Senior SQL DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:Develop complex T-SQL queries, Stored Procedures and Triggers.Assist in the design of the relational database architecture for new development projects.Develop new / alter existing SQL objects based off a set of...
Full Stack Developer – 2193
Full Stack DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS:Fullstack developer with a heavier focus on frontend Angular & TypescriptUnderstanding of integration between different technologiesCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the business...
Senior IT Technician – Gauteng Gauteng
Our client is looking for a Senior IT Technician to be the technical backbone of their team—someone who's seen it all, fixed most of it, and can guide others through the rest.You'll work hands-on with enterprise infrastructure while mentoring junior techs and helping...
Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Senior SQL DeveloperResponsibilities/Tasks:Develop complex T-SQL queries, Stored Procedures and Triggers.Assist in the design of the relational database architecture for new development projects.Develop new / alter existing SQL objects based off a set of...
Full Stack Developer – 2193 – Gauteng Gauteng
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Senior Web Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Hey Code Wizard, Tax-Slaying Superhero Wanted!Tired of building boring enterprise apps that put everyone to sleep?Ready to level up and bring some serious swagger to South Africa's tax system?We're hunting for a Senior Web Developer with serious front-end firepower...
Senior Data Engineer (Azure / Microsoft Fabric) – Banking Sector at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic team within a leading banking environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable, high-performance data platforms and delivering robust data solutions that drive...
Full Stack Developer – 0248
Full Stack DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS:Proficient in modern front-end frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or [URL Removed] with strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive design.Strong experience with server-side development using Node.js, Java...
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