New initiative to drive intra-African trade
Looking to boost academic research output and increase collaboration between academia, industry, and policy makers across Africa in a bid to drive forward intra-African trade and industrialisation, Afreximbank - in collaboration with the African Union Commission and...
SA students advance to international round of a young researchers awards
Two Masters in Engineering students from Stellenbosch University, Yasmin de Raay and Chris Erasmus, have advanced to the international round of the 2025 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation competition. Their projects impressed the Paper Manufacturers Association...
Look out for these common deepfake scenarios
The number of deepfake videos online is increasing at an annual rate of 900% according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). A lot of deepfake fraud cases hit major headlines in the news, with reports relating to harassment, revenge, crypto scams. Kaspersky researchers...
These are the riskiest things employees do
The top 10 risky behaviours that employees have engaged in on their work devices has been revealed by KnowBe4's latest SecurityCoach product. They include: * Entertainment domain/streaming services * Gaming website * Greymail * Adult website * Unauthorized or...
5G subs set to triple
5G continues scaling faster than any previous mobile generation, despite the macroeconomic challenges. Global 5G subscriptions are expected to hit a massive 1,9-billion by the end of the year, according to data presented by SportsLens.com. The explosive growth will...
Global subscription streaming revenue to hit $137bn by 2027
In just five years, the number of people using subscription-based streaming services has nearly doubled, jumping from 610-million in 2017 to 1,16-billion last year. Streaming has taken the home video market by storm and will continue to outgrow other market segments...
Vanishing jobs add to employment crisis
The World Economic Forum estimates that 65% of children entering Grade 1 will work in a job that doesn't exist today. South Africa is already grappling with 32% unemployment but also needs to contend with the possibility of 50% to 70% of current jobs being lost to...
OT gateways open up new entry points for attackers
With IoT connections in sub-Saharan Africa set to double by 2030, cybercriminals have more opportunities than ever to breach networks and systems, with converging IT, Internet of Things (IoT) and OT systems posing a risk to critical infrastructure. Microsoft's recent...
Malicious IoT botnet activity skyrockets
IoT botnet DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) traffic, originating from a large number of insecure IoT devices with the aim of disrupting telecom network services for millions of users, increased five-fold over the past year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
Township consumers prioritise value over brand loyalty
As residents adapt to a number of challenges including high unemployment, power cuts, poor service delivery, and rising food prices, South Africa's townships are seeing a significant shift in consumer behaviour with a growing preference for value over brand affinity....
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Global cloud footprint solves data residency issues
The burgeoning popularity of cloud and SaaS applications are benefitting businesses around the globe through improved collaboration, cost savings, increased efficiency and similar. It could be said they have completely transformed the way businesses today work....
Home security: more than a camera
There is a significant increase in the focus on home and personal security. This is according to Roy Alves, country manager of Axis Communications, who points to a steep surge in the deployment of home and residential security solutions. Alves adds that, whereas...
Reduce tax risk, use qualified professionals
It's personal tax season again and millions of South Africans are busy filling out their tax returns. To avoid any delays in this widescale process, payroll departments across the nation must work quickly and in strict compliance with the law. Failure to do so could...
Orange Business Services appoints
Mark McCallum is Orange country manager Orange Business Services has appointed Mark McCallum, as the new country manager for South Africa, effective immediately. McCallum takes over the management role from Yannick Decaux, who has moved on to a new position within the...
Oracle graduates set to enter the workplace
Twenty four PDI South African students has completed the Oracle Graduate Leadership Programme that equips them with specialised IT and leadership skills to secure employment in the country's fast growing ICT industry. "With the fourth industrial revolution set to be...
Entersekt appoints new senior VP
Stellenbosch-headquartered fintech company Entersekt has appointed ICT industry veteran Pattison Mutambiranwa as senior vice-president for Middle East and Africa. The newly created position attests to Entersekt's growing dominance in sub-Saharan Africa and sustained...
New m-commerce solution for all businesses
A new app is offering businesses, large and small, a commercially viable mobile commerce platform. "The South African market has been touted as ripe for m-commerce for a while, but until now there have been no options for businesses beyond developing their own...
SUSE, Supermicro partner on mission-critical solutions
SUSE and Supermicro have entered into a global partnership that will provide innovative new enterprise IT solutions based on Supermicro hardware featuring SUSE OpenStack Cloud, SUSE Enterprise Storage, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications, and embedded...
Questions to ask when buying a laptop
Buying a new laptop can potentially be one of the most expensive purchases one can make apart from a car and a home. hoosing the right device and the accessories to go with it will not only future-proof against the need to upgrade too quickly, but will ensure that you...
Jasco debuts Leyard LED MultiTouch Video Wall
Jasco Broadcast has announced local availability of Leyard's LED MultiTouch Video Wall, the industry's very first seamless touch-enabled LED video wall. It is available in three sizes: 108-inch, 151-inch and 196-inch; and features up to 32 simultaneous touch points....
Senior PPC Specialist – Google Ads at The Digi Marketing Clinic – Remote Remote
We are looking for a Google Ads Specialist to join our growing team, we are looking for the right person who is passionate about online advertising, especially in the Google Ads platform. If you are interested in staying up-to-date with technological innovations and...
IT Officer
A well-established business is seeking to appoint an IT OfficerQualifications:National Diploma (NQF6) in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology or equivalent with 4 years plus relevant IT experience, orNQF5 Training Certificate (such as A+,...
IT Officer – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established business is seeking to appoint an IT OfficerQualifications:National Diploma (NQF6) in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology or equivalent with 4 years plus relevant IT experience, orNQF5 Training Certificate (such as A+,...
Senior Developer (KG) – Gauteng Gauteng
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Key Responsibilities: Development: Mobile development Web development Integration development Windows forms development Develop and maintains programs according to requirements Develop and supports databases where required Develops...
.Net Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer / ASP.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What...
Electrical Support Engineer (RE)
Join our innovative team and lead the way in providing top-tier solar energy solutions!Is this you? Are you a skilled and passionate Solar Engineer with a knack for problem-solving and a drive to innovate? Do you excel in providing technical support, training, and...
Information Systems Manager
Information & Systems ManagerGqeberha / Port ElizabethMarket related salary offered The Information & Systems Manager is responsible for driving the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes within the Group.This role ensures that...
Integration Architect
We are seeking an experienced Integration Architect with a strong background in telecommunications systems and protocols to join our team. The ideal candidate will design and implement integration solutions while ensuring alignment with industry standards such as Open...
Electrical Support Engineer (RE) – Gauteng Midrand
Join our innovative team and lead the way in providing top-tier solar energy solutions!Is this you? Are you a skilled and passionate Solar Engineer with a knack for problem-solving and a drive to innovate? Do you excel in providing technical support, training, and...
Information Systems Manager – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
Information & Systems ManagerGqeberha / Port ElizabethMarket related salary offered The Information & Systems Manager is responsible for driving the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes within the Group.This role ensures that...
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