Fake sites are spreading Trojan-Downloader TookPS
Kaspersky has uncovered that a Trojan-Downloader dubbed TookPS is being spread through malicious websites imitating popular remote access and 3D modeling software. First observed by Kaspersky experts in early March, this Trojan infects users’ devices with backdoors,...
The most stressful countries for drivers
Global searches for ‘stress while driving’ are up +100% over the past 12 months¹. New data from Compare the Market AU analyses various driving stressor factors, including road quality, thefts, and fatality rates, to reveal the most stressful countries to drive in....
How mobile comms and the SIM card changed our lives
In the past, it was common to send greetings by mail or telephone. Today, communication without mobile networks and SIM technology is almost unimaginable. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the key milestones in the evolution of mobile communications and looks ahead...
Here’s how Saffers mapped their world over 20 years
To celebrate 20 years of mapping the world - and South Africa - Google has highlighted a selection of places that sparked conversation and inspired the ‘explorer’ within South Africans. Foodie finds: The most-reviewed restaurants From burgers to coffee, scenic...
Public sector pay gap puts cybersecurity at risk
A significant pay gap between private sector and UK government cybersecurity roles is jeopardizing national security by hindering the public sector's ability to attract and retain top talent. Naoris Protocol analysis shows pay for key roles in cyber security can be...
SA claws its way up the digital wellbeing rankings
Surfshark’s Digital Qality of Life Index (DQL) 2024 ranks South Africa 66th in the world – six places better than last year. The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on five core pillars: internet...
5,6bn user accounts were compromised in 2024
Data breaches increased 7,6-times compared to the previous year, rising from 731,1-million in 2023 to 5,6-billion in 2024, according to an annual recap by Surfshark. China ranks first (940-million) and accounts for 17% of all breaches in 2024. Russia (921-million) is...
ESG will remain core focus in tech
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) remains an issue of strategic importance to the tech industry, despite ongoing fragmentation by geography and company culture, with the election of Donald Trump as the US president accelerating a period of short-term...
Quantum computing is coming for Web3
IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Naoris Protocol found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to...
AI to transform e-commerce
Marketplace platforms are a dominant economic force globally, and have helped to change how businesses and consumers interact. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a seismic technological shift, poised to reshuffle the deck once again. Prosus, in collaboration...
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Canon helps the sight-impaired to enjoy the visual world
Canon Central and North Africa aims to inspire creativity and innovation, forge valuable partnerships and relationships, and enhance the exchange of knowledge by demonstrating its entire ecosystem of consumer and business products and solutions ay Gitex Africa. Wrorld...
Yahsat partners with Satcom in Zimbabwe
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has partnered with Satcom Technologies to explore new satellite communications opportunities in Zimbabwe. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Yahsat's ongoing expansion across the African continent,...
HP Inc readies for the future of work
HP Inc is showing its latest inpersonal systems, gaming, printing, and hybrid working solutions align with this year's Gitex Africa theme: "Creating a bold future for Africa". Navigating the rise of Hybrid Work As the world continues to witness the accelerated...
Epson demos eco-friendly printers, scanners
Epson is showcasing its full range of solutions designed to support the region's key industries ay Gitex Africa 2024. Epson is also displaying a series of eco-friendly A4 compact scanners. Recent Epson survey findings reveal that 74% of IT decision makers and users...
Afrimobility seeks visionary partners
Afrimobility, the venture capital arm of AKWA Group, is using Gitex Africa 2024 to show its support for innovative startups working to advance technology on the continent. Afrimobility has made investments in several countries, including France, USA, Canada, Egypt,...
Xbox Game Camp returns to Africa
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced the second edition of Xbox Game Camp in Africa with a view to bolstering local developer talent and fast-tracking the growth of the continent’s gaming industry. The two-day online conference,...
Navigating cloud migration concerns in HR and payroll
Increasingly dominated by cloud solutions, the global payroll and HR software market is forecast to top $61-billion by 2030. Mathew Payne, CIO of CRS Technologies This growth reflects the shift towards cloud-based payroll and HR systems in businesses of all sizes and...
AI makes its mark in real estate
In the dynamic world of real estate, where time is money and information is key, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of how estate agents conduct business, says Antonie Goosen, principal and founder of Meridian Realty. From...
AI-powered telehealth can supercharge employee wellbeing
The fusion of technology and healthcare has reshaped how organisations approach employee wellness, and telehealth is at the forefront of this change. By Arvind Raichur, CEO and co-founder of Eagle Intelligent Health Daily, approximately 15% of South African employees...
Powering sustainability through EV battery manufacture
To achieve global Net Zero emissions by 2050, manufacturers are embracing more sustainable practices. A key player in this has become the electric vehicle (EV) sector which is expected to account for 60% of global car sales by 2030. This means that EV batteries have...
UI/UX Designer (CH1104)
Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers, data...
Junior IT Helpdesk Support
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Junior IT Helpdesk Support professional to join our IT team. For this role, we require someone who is great at organising, providing assistance, communicating, following up and resolving tickets. The successful candidate...
Tax Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Turning Numbers into Tax-Smart Strategies!We are looking for a Financial Data Analyst (Tax Focus) to join our team! If you have a sharp analytical mind, a passion for data-driven insights, and expertise in tax analysis, we want to hear from you. Play a key role in...
Finance Systems Data Analyst (FP&A) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Drive the enablement of strategic and performance insights including the implementation of efficient financial planning solutions to deliver sound and reliable decision-making Deliver financial models,...
UI/UX Designer (CH1104) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers, data...
Junior IT Helpdesk Support – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Junior IT Helpdesk Support professional to join our IT team. For this role, we require someone who is great at organising, providing assistance, communicating, following up and resolving tickets. The successful candidate...
Junior Server Engineer
iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...
Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement...
Senior Cloud Data Engineer (CH1103)
Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa's top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.The client's team of engineers,...
Financial Systems Functional Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Description:The purpose of this role is to ensure that efficient, cost-effective business solutions and processes are in place to address business needs/requirements within the financial services sector. The role facilitates effective and competitive business...
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