Crypto helps drive DeFi market up 137%
After struggling through multi-year lows in 2022 and 2023, the 2024 crypto bull run breathed new life into the decentralised finance (DeFi) market. The surge in crypto prices propelled asset values in DeFi, attracting more users and liquidity. Investors flocked to...
Phishing threats target Telegram Premium
Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, targeting users with phishing scams and malware disguised as alternative app versions. These attacks aim to steal account credentials or compromise devices. The scams capitalise on...
Resilient economy pushes April BETI up
After two consecutive months of declines, the BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) increased in April 2023. Although encouraging, it is unlikely that this is the start of a notable recovery phase in the economy as the index deteriorated on an annual and...
Usurpa Gallery introduces a new medium of fine art
As the first fine-art physical NFT gallery in South Africa, the Usurpa Gallery has taken a bold new step by opening The New Medium group exhibition featuring 12 local artists. The organisers say the exhibition - running at the gallery until 1 June - adds a "new...
US agencies take down Russian malware network
The US Justice Department has announced the completion of a court-authorised operation, code-named Medusa, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called "Snake". The US Government attributes the malware to a unit...
Spike in demand for deepfakes on the darkweb
Kaspersky has discovered that deepfake creation tools and services are available on darknet marketplaces and, depending on the complexity of the project and the quality of the final product, prices for one minute of deepfake video range from $300 to $20 000. The...
Digital workers struggle to find info to do their jobs
A recent survey by Gartner found that 47% of digital workers struggle to find information or data needed to effectively perform their jobs. "Employees struggle to stay afloat as information and applications flood their digital workplace. Although digital workers are...
Digital workers want to help create their hybrid work model
A recent survey by Gartner found that 77% of digital workers want to participate in creating their hybrid work model, while just 14% prefer to have their hybrid work environment mandated. "One of the biggest challenges to hybrid work is the lack of alignment between...
Accelerating sustainability spend will fuel digital growth
European spending on digital transformation (DX) is forecast to exceed $550-billion in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 15,9% from 2022. According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) latest Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide, DX spending in Europe...
Consumers want brands to offer local language support
When it comes to buying from brands online, over four in five consumers won't buy from a brand that doesn't offer local language support, according to a new report released by RWS. The provider of technology-enabled language, content and IP services, asked 6,500...
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Scale team apps with Obsidian and Atlassian
Obsidian Systems, an independent supplier of open source enterprise solutions, will co-host two events for partners and press with a market leader of issue-tracking and collaboration platforms, Atlassian. The events will take place in Johannesburg, on 30 May, and in...
Get a head start on PoPI compliance
Businesses will face a rude awakening if they fail to put in place the reasonable measures to be PoPI compliant, with punishment that will vary from company to company; a fine of up to R10-million or jail time of up to 10 years. Not only are organisations, for the...
9th BIT Consulting appointed as StreamSets distributor
9th BIT Consulting, specialists in implementing SOA solutions, middleware integration and products, has been appointed as an African partner for StreamSets, a global leader in data performance management. StreamSets offers a set of products designed to address the...
Cyber-crime drives specialised protection need
The majority of businesses in South Africa are aware of the risks of cyber-crime, but very few of them have adequate - if any - cover to protect their organisations in the event of a cyber-attack. "A report by AT Kearney, Global Management Consulting Firm, has...
Business after junk: insurance has never been more important
The recent downgrade of South Africa's bonds to junk status heralds tough times for business, with SMEs likely to be hard hit. The pressure to cut costs should not tempt owners to skimp on insurance: being properly covered is critical to long-term survival, writes...
Cisco introduces Global Gold certification
Cisco has announced Global Gold, the company's highest partner certification tier. The new tier makes it easier for Cisco and its partners to collaborate at a global scale and broadens Cisco's global reach within its ecosystem of partners. "Global Gold increases the...
The importance of female empowerment in a patriarchal society
A recent McKinsey Global report found that $12-trillion could be the tally added to the global GDP by 2025 if the gender equality agenda were advanced. It is one of many research papers that shows how female empowerment plays a fundamental role in supporting economic...
You’ve got fibre, now what?
So you've made the decision to go fibre. But why is that an important step for your business, and what now? Fibre broadband is the transference of data over thin glass fibres, using light.The preferred standard before fibre used copper cables and electrical current....
Social media contracts a line of defence for executives
As more executives in the c-suite embrace social media, reputational risks are likely to increase if proper contracts and policies are not in place. This is the word from Leon Ayo, CEO of executive search firm Odgers Berndtson Sub-Saharan Africa, who says executives...
Entersekt wins second Banker Africa 2017 award
South African fintech company, Entersekt has won the Judges' Choice: Best Technology Provider at the fourth Banker Africa East Africa Awards held recently at a gala dinner in Nairobi. A total of 30 institutions across seven countries - Kenya, Ethiopia, Mauritius,...
Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Role: Senior Network EngineerLocation: Centurion - role will be hybrid after the first 4-6 months (depending on how quickly your training on the systems go)Our client is a leading ICT company who are dedicated to providing innovative ICT solutions to their clients....
Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master
Our client in the Insurance Industry is looking for an Agile Delivery Lead / Scrum Master to join their team! Responsibilities Maximize 'flow' time for engineer execution: Team has most time possible to focus on delivering impactful outputs and achieving their...
C# Developer
Our client is hiring!Location: George, Garden Route2 years' experience needed. Why consider this opportunity? Beautiful Location: Live and work in the heart of the Garden Route, surrounded by stunning landscapes.Purpose-Driven: Join a company that values making a...
Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
Agile Delivery Lead/ Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
Our client in the Insurance Industry is looking for an Agile Delivery Lead / Scrum Master to join their team! Responsibilities Maximize 'flow' time for engineer execution: Team has most time possible to focus on delivering impactful outputs and achieving their...
C# Developer – Western Cape George
Our client is hiring!Location: George, Garden Route2 years' experience needed. Why consider this opportunity? Beautiful Location: Live and work in the heart of the Garden Route, surrounded by stunning landscapes.Purpose-Driven: Join a company that values making a...
Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg North
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
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 C# Developer
Our client is hiring!Location: George, Garden Route8 years' experience needed. Why consider this opportunity? Beautiful Location: Live and work in the heart of the Garden Route, surrounded by stunning landscapes.Purpose-Driven: Join a company that values making a...
Senior Scrum Master at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Scrum Master to join our team in Cape Town- onsite.The role requires an individual with good communication skills and high organizational and ownership capacity. The ability to drive delivery through the facilitation of the team's enablement is...
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