Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

GSMA launches Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks

The GSMA Foundry has launched GSMA Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, an open-source community aimed at improving the performance of large language models (LLMs) for telecom-specific applications. The community provides an industry-first framework for evaluating artificial...

Air safety slips from 2023 highs

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a...

Never a dull moment when it comes to cyberattacks

While the disruptive impact of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict on the cyber landscape has relatively reduced in recent months, the threat landscape has returned to a state of "normality". This new normal is characterised by an increase in cyberattacks, as Check Point...

Threads sees intensified scamming activity

Just one week after its launch on July 5, Meta's new microblogging app Threads had already amassed an impressive 100-million sign-ups. However - as is often the case with popular trends - scammers have wasted no time in capitalising on its popularity. Kaspersky...

Cross-border e-commerce set to expand

The value of cross-border e-commerce will exceed $3,3-trillion in 2028, from $1,6-trillion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. With disposable income rising in developing markets, eCommerce merchants and marketplaces are pivoting towards them....

Market begins to value procurement professionals

Procurement professionals earned substantially more than their non-trained counterparts - sometimes up to 78% more - according to the annual CIPS Salary Guide. The research was conducted in January 2023 with thousands of procurement and supply professionals...

Eskom Expo regional science fairs showcase young talent

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is set to host a series of regional science fairs across South Africa, providing a platform for the country's most talented young scientists to showcase their scientific brilliance. These regional science fairs will offer learners in...

Google Play apps have declined by thousands

Google's tighter regulating policies have significantly reduced the number of available apps in its Play Store, pushing the total number of apps to the lowest point in years. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com, the total number of Google Play apps has...

Generative AI the dominant emerging technology

Generative AI will begin to deliver significant return on investment (ROI) for most enterprises in the next two to four years, according to a new Forrester report, "The Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2023". To fully benefit from generative AI's applications, firms...

BLSA and government plan to save SA – but will it work?

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) was approached by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to help fund an investigation into alleged corruption within the company and, since then, SA Inc. has proved that it means business in its efforts to enable a capable state....

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Start your move to the cloud with your phone system

Despite growing adoption rates for cloud services worldwide, many organisations still aren't ready to make a full scale move to cloud-based technologies. Those who want to take a measured approach to cloud adoption should consider starting with their phone systems....

Mobile commerce tech driving SA businesses

Retrenchment, recession and reduced spending – signs of an economy under pressure, but, it would seem from research that South African companies are fighting back. Local ICT managed services provider and leading infrastructure management firm Integr8 says there is...

The POPI Act and you

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) is due to come into effect in South Africa in 2018. There is no doubt that this act will have serious implications for a great number of businesses and how the data in their possession is handled and processed. The Act...

Spring surprise from Acer, Incredible Connection

Acer Africa and Incredible Connection celebrate Spring with their newly launched sneaker campaign. For the entire season Incredible Connection stores nationwide will be running an exclusive deal where customers receive R 1 500 sneaker voucher to spend at any...

Lenovo Yoga 720 and Miix 720 now in SA

Lenovo has launched the Yoga 720 and Miix 720 in South Africa. These new additions to the Yoga and Miix families give users even more versatility, speed, and convenience with technology that is ready for both work and life. Yoga 720 is a powerhouse convertible laptop...

Discover Digital builds new features

Shortly after announcing its acquisition of the Turkish firm IKON Interactive's content management solution (CMS) and source code, Discover Digital has announced enhanced functionality and features for the platform. Discover Digital's streaming platform is now...

ADATA Implements SD A1 and V10/V30 Standards

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, and mobile accessories has confirmed that its Premier microSDXC/microSDHC UHS-I Class 10 cards now support the new SD Association A1 standard. Part of SD 5.1...

Financial sector needs to address e-waste

The global e-waste management market is expected to grow to $49,4-billion by 2020, it is one of the fastest growing waste streams with the reduced life span of electrical, electronic and consumer electronic devices. Research shows that the generation of eWaste is the...

Acer announces new Aspire S24

Acer today expanded its iconic Aspire desktop series with the announcement of the new 23.8-inch Aspire S24 all-in-one desktop PC. Designed with elegance in mind and running Windows 10, the ultra-slim Aspire S24 is the perfect device for the modern consumer looking for...

D-Link Omna app improved

D-Link has announced new firmware with updates to the Omna app that provide new and improved capabilities for owners of the Omna 180 Cam HD (DSH-C310). The Omna app is now available for download on Android devices. Other new features include remote live streaming and...

Senior Project Manager

ENVIRONMENT:This specialized solar consultancy is committed to facilitating the procurement of renewable energy and energy storage systems, whether through financing options or direct capital investment, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk for...

Carpentry – Design and Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment

Our client, a growing carpentry and cabinetry business is expanding due to high demand of their products! They are looking for a design and project manager who has at least 2 years' experience in technical designing of carpentry and cabinetry products. The role will...

IT Administrator at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with over 500 employees. They are a diverse team of brilliant knowledge workers. The best and brightest engineers, developers and specialists within finance, HR,...

Senior IOS Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for...

Back End Java Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform/application. Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner. Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Preparation of...

Senior Java Developer (Remote) (CH1057) – Western Cape Lemoenkloof

We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer for our innovative Fintech client in the Western Cape. The company crafts user-friendly online solutions to address real-world challenges, with its flagship product being a revenue management system for financial...

Junior C# Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:PERFORM design & code reviews and help maintain code quality, performance and application responsiveness as the next Junior C# Developer sought by a national provider of Digital Communications. You will be responsible for the analysis, design,...

Junior IT Support Technician at HR Options

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Fundamentals (MS900)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900)ITIL V3/4Experience:Minimum of 2 years' experience in a support roleExperience working in Microsoft 365 EnvironmentExperience working in Microsoft...

Devops Engineer

Join Our Team as a DevOps Superstar! Are you ready to elevate your career in a vibrant and dynamic environment? We're on the lookout for a passionate DevOps Engineer with a flair for innovation and a knack for problem-solving. If you have a minimum of 4 years of...

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