To succeed, security must align to the business
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI), security and governance are all critical if digital transformation is to succeed. But sometimes technology leaders frame the cybersecurity conversation in a way that doesn’t resonate with boardroom decision-makers –...
Resellers: Make your voice heard
Voting is open for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have...
AI supercharges insider threats
Insider threats have overtaken external attacks as the top security concern among organisations – with AI accelerating the shift, according to new research from Exabeam. The company’s latest report - From Human to Hybrid: How AI and the Analytics Gap Are Fueling...
Webb discovers a new moon orbiting Uranus
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has identified a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the planet’s known satellite family to 29. The detection was made during a Webb observation on 2 February...
EchoLink and the rise of zero-click AI exploits
Cybersecurity researchers at Check Point have uncovered a critical zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot - dubbed EchoLink - which allows attackers to extract sensitive corporate data without any user interaction. The exploit, which has since been patched...
INX-ZA future-proofs Internet connectivity in SA
INX-ZA, the Internet exchange point division of the Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA), has appointed Nokia to modernise its exchange infrastructure to offer new 400GE and expanded 100GE services to its customers across the country. As a result, it says,...
GReAT uncovers new Trojan GodRAT
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered GodRAT - a new Remote Access Trojan distributed via malicious screensaver files disguised as financial documents and that were delivered through Skype messenger up until March 2025 - and subsequently...
JSE roadshow looks to empower SMEs
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s third annual SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow is now underway, continuing its mission to unlock funding opportunities and accelerate growth for South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This year, the roadshow will expand...
Vertiv finalises Great Lakes acquisition
Vertiv has expanded its rack, cabinet, and integration solutions for white space applications with the $200-million acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets group. "We are pleased to officially welcome the Great Lakes team to Vertiv and begin innovating...
Africa rallies innovative financing for climate-driven health crises
As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a recent two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by...
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Road users urged to take up a tag to reduce toll congestion
As changes to several banking systems come into effect, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is encouraging road users to obtain a tag ahead of the festive season holidays to assist in reducing congestion at the busy toll plazas across the country. “The...
Tetra Pak, Cycliq debut recycled polyAl-based E-pallet
Food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak and Cycliq, a South African plastics injection moulding company specialising in high-quality plastic pallet solutions, have launched Africa’s first locally-manufactured E-pallet. The solution could reduce...
SAMA uses AI to make healthcare more accessible
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in bridging the access gap in healthcare for millions of underserved South Africans. In a two-day event titled “Roundtable on AI for...
Green Digital Infrastructure Empowers an Intelligent Africa
To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. Fan Shixing, Director of Huawei’s Data Centre Facility Integration Business Dept., delivered this...
1Day Africa Study Highlights R21 Vaccine as a Cost-Effective Solution to Malaria Compared to Popular Interventions
)/-A groundbreaking study by 1Day Africa, the African chapter of U.S. public health nonprofit 1Day Sooner, has revealed the high cost-effectiveness of the new R21 malaria vaccine compared to existing interventions such as insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs), seasonal...
Stay ahead of social media shopping scams this Black Friday
South African shoppers are turning to their social media feeds to find the best Black Friday deals – unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t far behind. In 2023, an estimated 90,60million people worldwide shopped online on Black Friday, with South Africa’s BankservAfrica...
The anatomy of winning CX as peak shopping season looms
Personalisation and humanisation have emerged as the two fundamental pillars that underpin a successful customer experience (CX) strategy. By Olatayo L-Ajai, regional manager for West Africa at Infobip As retailers strive to create memorable and engaging experiences...
The new AI reality: playing the long game drives value
Qlik understands that embracing AI is essential for businesses to thrive, writes James Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer, Qlik. Much like the transformative impact of the internet, AI promises to reshape industries in ways we can’t fully anticipate yet. While most...
How to defend against AI-enabled attackers
AI benefits our society at large in numerous ways, but cybercriminals are using this new technology for nefarious purposes. From gathering data more efficiently to using large language models to craft phishing communications, experienced and novice threat actors are...
Make the most of Black Friday deals and avoid pitfalls
A newly released study projects that South Africa’s wholesale, retail, and fuel sectors will generate an additional R88-billion for the economy during the Black Friday “month” of November. Research by the Bureau of Market Research suggests that retailers alone will...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
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Technical Support Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
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About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
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Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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