Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking

A new major global review shows that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are fueling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Annette Hübschle, a co-author of the study, says closing...

Nvidia’s quarter was bigger than TSMC’s entire year

Nvidia generated more revenue in a single quarter than the company that manufactures its chips generated in the whole of last year. This comparison puts the scale of the result into sharp focus, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of...

AI dominates the corporate risk landscape

AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...

AI misinformation is accelerating Africa’s risk landscape

As misinformation, cybercrime, health emergencies, civil unrest, extreme weather and infrastructure disruption become progressively interconnected across Africa, organisations are under growing pressure to distinguish fact from fiction before uncertainty escalates...

AMD looking to power the next generation of GenAI

AMD has announced the latest accelerator and networking solutions that it says will power the next generation of AI infrastructure at scale: AMD Instinct MI325X accelerators; the AMD Pensando; Pollara 400 NIC; and the AMD Pensando Salina DPU. AMD Instinct MI325X...

SA auto market adapts to economic challenges

There was a 6% decline in new vehicle sales and a 6,1% drop in total vehicles financed in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) from TransUnion. Despite this, the market is showing signs of...

Positive outlook for climate technology

Climate tech funding in 2022 represented more than a quarter of every venture dollar invested in 2022, in the upper half of the 20% to 30% range observed since the start of 2018, according to PwC's State of Climate Tech 2022 report. Investment in climate tech has been...

Manufacturing ransomware payments higher than other sectors

In a new sectoral survey report - The State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production - cybersecurity specialists Sophos has revealed that the sector had the highest average ransom payment across all sectors--$2 036 189 versus $812 360, respectively. In addition,...

Hacktivists make way for professionals in DDoS attacks

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks increased consistently in the third quarter of 2022, particularly those conducted by professionals, with the number of so-called smart attacks during this term doubling compared to the same period last year. Moreover, the...

Virtual cards set for strong growth

Although South Africa was a little late to the party when it came to the uptake in virtual card usage, businesses are quickly realising the benefits of this payment method. And, with a good change management approach, virtual cards could offer big benefits to...

Cash vs online payments – where will customers flock?

While cash remains king as a means of payment in emerging markets, the proliferation of technology and the ever-increasing demand for instant and fast payments are changing the way businesses, retailers and consumers transact daily. And with Black Friday just around...

African Tech Festival recognises the continent’s innovators

Winners of the 15th Africa Tech Festival Awards - formerly AfricaCom Awards- were announced this week in Cape Town as the annual event one again celebrated record attendances. "It has been refreshing and energising being back in face-to-face contact with the...

Renewable energy solutions surge

Recent persistent power cuts in South Africa have seen many households and businesses turn to alternate energy sources, including solar energy, as a means of power continuity. However, solar kits don't come cheap. The average buyer in South Africa will have to spend a...

ICT could be game-changer career for the disabled

People with disabilities (PwDs) can play an invaluable role in South Africa's Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) while carving out a rewarding career for themselves in the country's thriving ICT sector, according to Prudence Mabitsela, co-founder and MD of training...

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TFG deploys new security solution

TFG, one of South Africa's leading fashion lifestyle retail groups, has completed the first phase of the implementation of CA Technologies Identity Manager and Identity Governance solutions to address information security and compliance demands. This phase involved...

ServiceLife Accessories appoints SPL as distributor

Service Parts Logistics, Africa's largest IT parts distributor, has been appointed by ServiceLife Accessories , an brand of ultra-high quality parts and accessories. ServiceLife is backed by leading Asia-Pacific's producers of laptop accessories, computing...

Volunteer programmes are good for business

A happy and engaged employee equals good business for the company they work for. Research indicates that companies with high levels of employee engagement enjoy a significant increase in productivity and general wellbeing, which leads to increased profitability and...

EOH joins OpenText Global Partner Program

EOH Enterprise Content Management (ECM) has joined the OpenText Global Partner Program, becoming an OpenText Gold (Premier) partner. EOH EIM Executive Victor van der Watt says with OpenText, it can help clients grow faster, lower operational costs and reduce security...

Epson brings the classroom to life

Epson has introduced two new document cameras as the ideal accompaniment for Epson's projectors suited to education. The projectors feature a Full HD camera, meaning that the whole class can benefit from crisp, clear images and video. Thanks to parallel video output...

ACS-Embrace in partnership with Decision Inc.

Decision Inc., a solutions-based technology organisation and top tier Qlik partner in Africa, has formed a partnership with ACS-Embrace, provider of state-of-the art ERP software solutions for Sub-Saharan African companies. The partnership allows for both...

Britehouse adopts SAP cloud for human capital

Britehouse, an accredited SAP Africa partner, has invested in SAP SuccessFactors technology as part of its business transformation journey. The objective was to help the organisation successfully achieve its ambitious business growth strategy bolstered by a focused...

NashuaDocs and Docuware launched

Nashua has launched two new content management systems - Docuware and NashuaDocs. The launch further entrenches the powerful partnership between Nashua and Ricoh International and their shared dedication to transforming business processes and improving their...

Lexmark app promotes enterprise recycling

Lexmark South Africa has launched its new Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program (LCCP) App, an intuitive mobile application which leverages Lexmark technology to empower businesses to revolutionise their recycling processes. Customers who sign up to the LCCP and agree...

Ericsson software accelerates Volvo in-car experience

Ericsson has announced more details around its plans to power the ultimate connectivity experience for self-driving cars. As autonomous driving becomes a reality with more cars hitting the road this year, attention is turning to spotty network coverage along highways...

Project Manager (FTC 12 Months) – Gauteng Sandton

To accelerate the implementation of regional industrial zones and corridors through partnerships. The Project Manager will provide support to the uThukela Special Economic Zone (SEZ), related Industrial Parks (IPs) and Special Projects with the aim to accelerate the...

Security Analyst X2 – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities. We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team. As a Security Analyst, you'll be responsible for responsible for monitoring all connectivity environments, as well as continuous updates of all daily...

SQL Database Administrator

Leading South African Digital Product Service Provider seeks experienced senior SQL Database Administrators to join their dynamic team!12 month contract rolesSenior level with extensive SQL database knowledge and minimum 8 years experience as a DBA. Desired Skills:...

Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

Senior BI Data Analyst (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE complex data sets and create insightful visualizations to help make data-driven decisions as your expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior BI Data Analyst for a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent. You...

Solutions Architect (Application Engineering) (CH1002)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency...

SQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading South African Digital Product Service Provider seeks experienced senior SQL Database Administrators to join their dynamic team!12 month contract rolesSenior level with extensive SQL database knowledge and minimum 8 years experience as a DBA. Desired Skills:...

Senior BI Data Analyst (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

ENVIRONMENT:ANALYSE complex data sets and create insightful visualizations to help make data-driven decisions as your expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior BI Data Analyst for a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent. You...

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