Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists
Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...
Quishing gets around phishing defenses
There’s a new type of threat out there: quishing involves the use of fraudulent QR codes, emailed by threat actors, to bypass the phishing security measures put in place by companies. Sophos has conducted Sophos-X research to better understand the threat. The...
Google opens applications for Black Founders Fund
Google has announced that applications for the third cohort of Black Founders Fund for Startup opened in Africa and Euroupe in line with its commitment to digital transformation and support to black-founded startups. This year, Google has committed $4-million to...
WhatsApp the favourite social media platform
While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than 2-billion monthly active users worldwide and ranks high among social media users. According to data presented by...
Bitcoin has facilitated $100trn of value since inception
Research conducted by BitcoinCasinos.com reveals the value of all-time Bitcoin transactions is about $100-trillion. Despite the dismal market performance in 2022, BTC miners kept validating transactions on the blockchain, generating $10-billion in revenue. Edith...
An expected rise in strikes, riots and protests will test business resilience
Anger over growing social inequality and the cost-of-living, foundering faith in governments and institutions and increasingly polarised politics, together with a rise in activism and environmental concerns, are the main factors expected to fuel ongoing incidences of...
Average take-home pay down again in January
The average nominal take-home pay slipped again in January 2023, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) as the challenging economic environment continues, affecting companies operating under high- pressure conditions brought on by the ongoing load...
Investments in renewables key for energy security
Investment in renewable energy will be a fundamental business decision in 2023 and beyond: it is the most direct solution for South Africa's private businesses to improve their energy security situation. This is according to PwC South Africa's second South Africa...
Recession drives increase in job-themed scams
The current economic climate globally is grim because of the ongoing recession. In this environment, job-themed emails have become a prime target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerable individuals. Daksh Kapur, cybersecurity research scientist at Trellix,...
African banks need to reimagine payments
The rising demand for electronic payments is creating fundamental shifts across Africa and making significant inroads in promoting financial inclusion. A rapidly changing landscape and disruptions mean that incumbent banks need to take radical and concerted action to...
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MultiChoice launches PVR with enhanced streaming
MultiChoice has launched the new DStv Explora 2 decoder from ARRIS International to customers in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. The flagship decoder is the fourth generation of HD PVR devices that ARRIS and MultiChoice have launched together and makes it easier...
Effective data analytics makes you indispensable
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Prepaid24, Blue Label partner for online payments
Prepaid24.com, a fast-growing online prepaid services company based in the southern Cape, is working closely with Blue Label Telecoms to take its business to the next level and expand its national footprint. Prepaid24.com is a strategic business partner for Blue Label...
Forrester, Verint partner on customer experience measurement
Research and advisory firm Forrester and Verint Systems announced a partnership designed to provide a holistic approach to customer experience (CX) measurement and management. The partnership combines Forrester's Customer Experience Index methodology, benchmark data...
Raising money for kids at Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge
More than 30 000 cyclists will participate in the 20th edition of Joburg's biggest cycling event, the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge will be held on Sunday 20 November. As part of its effort to raise funds for the much needed children in road safety initiative, Xperien...
Increasing cyber attacks demand cyber insurance
Breaches are escalating with increasing intensity, and with more sophisticated malware than ever before. All businesses and governments face this growing threat, and are looking for ways to protect their assets, both information and financial. Moreover, while many...
Rolls-Royce offers African energy solution
Rolls-Royce has unveiled its energy solution for the Ressano Garcia Power Station, which supplies electrical power to the national grid in Mozambique. The power plant includes 13 Rolls-Royce B35:40V20 natural gas-fired internal combustion engines. It is the largest...
Understanding the modern webcam threat
On 21 June, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's CEO, posted a message on the social network celebrating an Instagram landmark. The photo and video-sharing platform, which is owned by Zuckerberg's company, is now enjoyed by more than 500-million active monthly users. This...
20 years of DDoS attacks targeting ISP networks
Arbor Networks, the security division of Netscout, has marked 20 years of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting the availability of Internet service provider (ISP) networks. In September 1996, New York City's original ISP, Panix, was hit by a SYN...
Vox launches Vobi, drives down telephony costs
Integrated ICT and connectivity provider, Vox, has launched Vobi, a mobile softphone that allows users to make and receive calls from their mobile phones, using the Vox Telecom network, for better rates than those offered by the operators. "For 20 years the mobile...
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Manage the program (Client Relationship Management, integration & migrating CRM Dynamics to the Cloud). Plan, direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project plans specifying...
Junior Utilities Analyst
The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the Snr Utilities Analyst, by ensuring that utility recoveries are accurate and to take responsibility for billing, and billing queries. The Junior Utilities analyst assists in analysing utility related data,...
Senior Front End Developer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 Months Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology or related fields with at least five years' experience in building professional web applications, particularly on large, complex technology product/solutions/systems. "Must have at...
Systems and Network Administrator
General Function:Our client is looking to recruit an intelligent Systems and Network Administrator who is capable of independent thought. The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker, responsible for research, design, development, testing, and documentation,...
Project Manager (Microsoft CRM Dynamics 365) Hybrid contract (TB) – Gauteng Midrand
Manage the program (Client Relationship Management, integration & migrating CRM Dynamics to the Cloud). Plan, direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project plans specifying...
Junior Utilities Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the Snr Utilities Analyst, by ensuring that utility recoveries are accurate and to take responsibility for billing, and billing queries. The Junior Utilities analyst assists in analysing utility related data,...
Senior Front End Developer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 Months Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology or related fields with at least five years' experience in building professional web applications, particularly on large, complex technology product/solutions/systems. "Must have at...
Systems and Network Administrator – Remote Remote
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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist seeks the technical expertise of a Solutions Architect to work on a project for a 4-month Contract role. You will document existing/as-built solution architectures and designs, be responsible for the...
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