Transport costs keep millions away from work and education

As South Africans face sharply higher fuel prices from yesterday, new Ipsos research shows that transport affordability is already affecting access to work and education for a significant number of people. The nationally representative findings, from the Ipsos...

ID-based attacks rife as phishing, authentication abuse on the rise

Phishing accounted for more than half of cybersecurity incident response engagements in the second quarter of 2026, while authentication abuse was observed in 65% of engagements, according to the latest Incident Response Trends report from Cisco Talos. The findings...

Tech sales under the lash as consumers curb spending

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market is proving resilient so far in 2026, although retailers and brands in the tech and durables (T&D) sector are experiencing a number of challenges. This is according to NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa, which has...

Roman space telescope begins its quest to the dark universe

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit where it is hoped it will reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. The mission launched at 7:26 AM EDT Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch...

Scientists call for global AI action to avert catastrophe

Leading global AI scientists and policy expert have called for policies to ensure global AI safety. During the third International Dialogue on AI Safety (IDAIS-Venice) computer scientists including Turing Award winners Yoshua Bengio, Andrew Yao, and Geoffrey Hinton...

How AI will reshape the accounting industry

Based on the findings of its commissioned Forrester Consulting study, Sage has unveiled its vision of how AI will reshape the accounting industry by 2030 – saying it will unlock realtime insights, as well as enhancing risk management and strategic decision-making...

Poor industry participation puts SABS IT standards at risk

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has sounded the alarm that IT standards including printer cartridges, computers, IT accessories, infrastructure and IT security are at risk of being withdrawn if the industry does not actively participate in the relevant...

Despite issues, taxpayers have more faith in SARS

South African taxpayers' trust in the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has increased in 2022, according to PwC South Africa's 2022 Taxing Times Survey. The survey was designed to not only measure corporate taxpayers' recent experiences with SARS, but to also...

The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over

Supply chain disruption has become the new normal and unless businesses reconfigure, growing geopolitical tensions, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) demands from consumers, inflation, energy prices, port congestions, and the pandemic will continue to...

HP, Juniper navigate WLAN supply shortages

The wireless LAN market jumped to a new high in the second quarter, eclipsing $2-billion, with HPE Aruba and Juniper Mist overcoming supply constraints to contribute over two-thirds of the shipment growth outside China. According to a new Dell'Oro report, enterprises...

Better early childhood development can combat illiteracy

A shocking 3,7-million South African adults are illiterate, concerning statistic in light of growing unemployment and poverty, which currently affect 33,9% and 55,5% of the country's population. International Literacy Day on 8 September serves as a reminder that...

SA should be building on a foundation of digital literacy

In an increasingly online world, digital literacy is key to communicating, connecting, finding employment and accessing services. In South Africa, where the skills gap and the digital divide converge, developing basic literacy skills and digital literacy go hand in...

Gamers in SA, Kenya targeted by malware

In the first half of 2022, Kaspersky researchers detected increased activity of cybercriminals abusing gamers. Globally, the number of users attacked by malicious software, which gathers sensitive data and spreads under the guise of some of the most popular gaming...

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Kaspersky Lab launches a solution for Mac-savvy businesses

Kaspersky Lab has launched a new version of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Mac to address modern heterogeneous environment cybersecurity trends and threats. The solution will be available as part of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business suite, which can be...

Outsourcing the payroll function to neutralise risk

The payroll administration function in business has emerged as the most important discipline - so much so that left to anyone untrained or inexperienced, could easily derail operations and cripple a company. Human capital management (HCM) and HR specialist CRS...

iWayAfrica re-launches Ka-band with no equipment contracts

Dandemutande Investments, a licensed Internet Access Provider operating the AfricaOnline, iWayAfrica, Utande and uMAX brands in Zimbabwe, has announced the relaunch of its iWayAfrica Ka-band VSAT service with a new nationwide campaign targeting households and...

WesBank offers generator finance

WesBank has signed an agreement with Turner Morris to assist local businesses in minimising the impact of electricity load shedding. The deal will see WesBank offering finance packages for businesses to purchase all stationary prime and standby generators generator in...

African potential turning into real opportunities

The Africa Competitiveness Report 2015 highlights the continent’s solid average growth rate of more than 5 percent over the past 15 years, indicating “impressive economic potential”. According to the report, which is produced on a biennial basis as a collaboration...

Samsung signs up Mobile 1 apps

Samsung Electronics South Africa has signed up Mobile 1, an enterprise mobility and IT asset management solutions provider, to the Samsung Enterprise Alliance Programme (SEAP). The alliance will see Mobile 1’s mobile workforce management applications installed on...

Samsung debuts Galaxy A7

Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the availability of the new Galaxy A7, one of the slimmest Galaxy smartphones.

HansaWorld snaps up second Stevie business award

HansaWorld’s flagship Standard ERP product has won a Bronze International Stevie Award for Best New Product of 2015 in the Mobile Development Solution category. This marks the second time HansaWorld has won a Stevie, having secured the International Stevie Award for...

The changing face of custom software development

For many businesses, the battleground for winning and retaining customers has shifted to digital platforms that are able to deliver an experience that is simpler, more intuitive and constantly evolving to user needs, writes Sameer Deans, GM of ThoughtWorks. This has...

Copy Express in franchise drive with Cape Office Machines

One of the Cape’s fastest-growing full service print and copy shops, Copy Express, is launching an ambitious franchise expansion drive with upmarket Xerox equipment from Cape Office Machines and Bytes Document Solutions. The shopping centre-based store, headquartered...

Automation Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Title: Automation Analyst Contract: Till Dec 2024 (with renewals in 12 months increments) Industry: Financial Services Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site in Pinelands, Cape Town) JOB DESCRIPTION:The Automation Analyst is responsible for discovering, modelling, and...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Test Analyst

We're looking for an experienced Test Analyst to join our team. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, and contribute to the success of our organization.What you'll do:End-to-end Functional/ Manual...

Senior Support Engineer (VMware) (CPT) (EE)

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE virtualisation infrastructure support as your technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. You will serve as the VMware Support Specialist while providing proactive analysis of...

Software Quality Engineer

Software Quality Engineer Exceptional growth opportunity in Cape Town!As an Software Engineer for enhance, your focus will be to review and implement while working on complex projects.You are expected to be involved in activities ranging from Test preparation and...

Business Analyst II

Role:To enable change by defining the needs and the rationale for change, to understand the current state, to define the future state, and to determine the activities required to move from the current to the future state by applying the principles of business...

Project Manager (Software)

6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...

Project Manager (Software) – Gauteng Sandton

6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...

Automation Engineer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...

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