Hijackings outweigh theft when it comes to SA vehicle crime
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for South Africa from January to June reveal that hijackings still dominate over actual thefts - comprising 54% of all incidents as opposed to 46% - and the stats are even more pronounced in the Eastern and Western Cape, especially...
Foxconn starts building Taiwan’s fastest supercomputer
Nvidia and Foxconn are building Taiwan’s largest supercomputer. The Hon Hai Kaohsiung Super Computing Centre will be built around Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and feature the GB200 NVL72 platform, which includes a total of 64 racks and 4 608 Tensor Core GPUs. With...
Jury is out on whether repentant hackers should be rewarded
New research from cybersecurity firm Naoris Protocol reveals many people believe black hat hackers - criminals who break into computer networks with malicious intent - should be paid a percentage of the funds they steal and face no prosecution if they return the...
Cyber immunity a key IT security theme in 2023
Threat landscape insights and predictions for 2023 show that the META region will remain a target for increased cybercriminal activity. Today's hyper-connected world requires to reconsider the way we approach cybersecurity. This is why Kaspersky has spent several...
ChatGPT could be a serious cybersecurity threat
Microsoft is reportedly investing $10 billion in OpenAI, the owner of the somewhat controversial large language model chatbot ChatGPT. It uses a deep learning technique to generate text and conversations often indistinguishable from those created by actual humans....
IT services providers wise to include ESG opportunities
IT services providers that are expanding their portfolios to target environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities are making a wise move as many enterprises require assistance developing and implementing ESG-related initiatives. GlobalData notes that these...
Long-lost lizard discovered in the Western Cape
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and collaborators from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and Bayworld Museum rediscovered the rare Orange Sandveld Lizard (Nucras aurantiaca) during surveys in December 2022. The lizard has only been recorded...
Rise in inactive BTC as market stagnates
Bitcoin hodlers are becoming increasingly popular, with investors looking to hold on to their BTC longer. BTC hodlers are optimistic about the future of bitcoin and its ability to increase in value over time. The total amount of inactive bitcoin (BTC) for at least six...
North America switches to smart electricity meters
A new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that the penetration of smart electricity meters in North America reached 74% in 2021. Overall, the installed base of smart electricity meters will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.,8%...
Climate change an existential risk as multiple crises pile up
Kathy Gibson reports - Multiple crises are facing people and businesses as we go into 2023, topped by energy, food and the cost of living. These are the top risks for 2023 identified by the World Economic Forum's latest Global Risks Report, with the cost of living...
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MTN Business hosts Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass
MTN Business is enhancing its support for South Africa's Entrepreneurs, with the launch of its first annual The Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass. The first, The Digital Entrepreneur Masterclass, to be staged in Johannesburg on 27 October, will give entrepreneurs...
Huawei wins Green Initiative Award
Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, and IHS Towers (IHS), the largest mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider in Africa, Europe and the Middle East, were awarded TowerXchange’s 2016 Green Initiative Award at the Middle East & Africa (MEA)...
Artificial intelligence to solve food waste at home
Developers of the EatBy App have incorporated artificial intelligence into their kitchen management and grocery list app to reduce domestic food waste. The latest release of the EatBy App includes a new feature - it automatically suggests how long fruit, veg and...
Canal Walk Gaming Expo coming soon
The buzz for the second Canal Walk Gaming Expo powered by BT Games and Good Hope FM, is gathering momentum as gamers, their supporters, Cosplay artists, children (of all ages), parents, fans, shoppers and even spectators eagerly anticipate the launch of the Expo...
Financial sphere spices it up with gamified learning
From blockchains to mobile wallets and robo advisers, the financial realm is a veritable hotbed of technology innovation and development. Unlike many other large and established sectors (legal, medical, insurance), the financial sphere has proved to be willing to...
No way to beat the breathalyser …
When it comes to breathalysers, there are many misconceptions that exist (and persist) about what these tests can and can't do that have led to the belief that it is possible to beat the breathalyser, writes Rhys Evans, MD of ALCO-Safe. This is something often...
40% of businesses are being held hostage
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, costing organizations billions of dollars in paid ransoms and cleanup costs, while crippling employee productivity and customer service during the down times. The FBI reports that ransomware attacks cost victims $209-million in the...
Energy Utility Corporation selects IFS Applications
The Energy Utility Corporation Limited (EUCL), a subsidiary company of the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Limited, has chosen to implement IFS Applications 9 for enhanced corporate governance and improved operational performance. The agreement includes licenses and...
Wesizwe Platinum uses SAP budgeting solution
Wesizwe Platinum, a local platinum mining corporation in South Africa with a strong corporate philosophy and sustainable mining practices. The focus of the business is the development of their flagship project - the Bakubung Platinum Mine - in the North West Province....
The Foschini Group chooses CA API for digitalisation
CA Southern Africa has announced that TFG has implemented the CA API (Application Program Interface) Management solution to drive the digitalisation of its business and supply chain. TFG is a leading fashion and lifestyle retailer that operates in 31 countries and has...
Full Stack Java Developer – Payments
Job Title: Full Stack Java Developer - PaymentsLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer with more than 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining payment systems. The ideal...
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We are looking for a Software Engineer based in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg to work Hybrid for our client. Key Requirements Degree preferrableMinimum of 3+ years in a Software Engineer PositionTypeScript software developmentPython Deployment and maintenance...
Senior Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Seeking a senior software developer with a passion for coding and technology in general to join an agile development team. The incumbent will be experienced in working in a team of highly skilled developers, business analysts and testers to produce and release .net...
Full Stack Java Developer – Payments – Gauteng Randburg
Job Title: Full Stack Java Developer - PaymentsLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-month contract)Hybrid We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer with more than 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining payment systems. The ideal...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are looking for a Software Engineer based in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg to work Hybrid for our client. Key Requirements Degree preferrableMinimum of 3+ years in a Software Engineer PositionTypeScript software developmentPython Deployment and maintenance...
Data Administrator
Matric and a related Tertiary IT Qualification2+ years relevant experience in the Banking or similar industry (experience within the Card Personalisation industry an advantage)Full MS OfficeIT knowledgeProgramming skills – PowerBI, Python, MCSEData processingAs...
Business Analyst
The role of the Business Analyst is to ensure the smooth and effective running the Leads Management system, related processes, and integration points with other systems and applications, thus ensuring that leads are made available to intermediaries enhancing the...
Systems Analyst – Payments
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Data Administrator – Remote Remote
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