Major airlines used in latest email scam
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a surge in scam emails where attackers impersonate major airlines and airports - including Amsterdam Schiphol, Lufthansa, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and others - to trick businesses into engaging in fraudulent...
Google selects top startups for 2025 GFSA
Whittling down more than 400 applicants, 10 South African startups tackling challenges ranging from healthcare to law and agritech have been selected for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) programme. The successful applicants have already started the...
SA women retire with 21% less than men
Beyond the pay gap, systemic bias, financial pressures and family caregiving commitments compound to create a deeper retirement crisis for women. It’s been long recognised that fewer than10% of South Africans retire with enough money to enjoy a comfortable standard of...
WhatsApp cracks down on scams
WhatsApp has taken down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centres. In the first six months of this year, WhatsApp proactively detected and banned over 6,8-million accounts associated with criminal scam centres, many of them before the scam centres could...
TikTok scrubs over 1-million offensive videos in SA
TikTok has removed more than 1-million videos in South Africa for violating community guidelines between January and March 2025 - a 17% increase in removals compared to videos removed in the last three months of 2024. This is according to its latest Community...
Gates Foundation boosts women-centred research, innovation
The Gates Foundation has announced a $2,5-billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded...
WeThinkCode_ partners with South Cape TVET College
In an effort to scale access to software engineering education for underserved communities, WeThinkCode_ has partnered with South Cape TVET College to support a cohort of 30 students at the Hessequa Campus in Riversdale. The initiative is backed by the DG Murray Trust...
Liquid launches Business Internet Access in SA
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the launch of its Business Internet Access (BIA) service in South Africa. Designed to meet the demands of modern businesses of all sizes, BIA is a connectivity solution engineered to provide cost-effective Internet access...
AFSUG welcomes new board members
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced the appointment of four new directors. They are: Kammy Sing, chief operating officer of Discovery; Nthabiseng Thupana, senior manager: ERP at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS); Sne Dlamini, group...
Management changes at Boston IT Solutions
Chris Coetzee has stepped down as business director at Boston IT Solutions South Africa. Commercial manager Matt Parfitt has been appointed to oversee the operations of Boston IT Solutions South Africa in the interim. Coetzee has taken up the position of MD at...
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In a society where mental health challenges are on the rise, the need to manage mental health and well-being has never been greater. But it’s critical that mental health treatment outcomes be measurable – to ensure that they drive positive improvements in patients’...
Security-focused observability offers peace of mind
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How to keep your kids safe while gaming online
As the digital world transforms how we have fun, young people across South Africa are diving headfirst into the gaming scene. With more and more children getting their hands on smartphones, the country is buzzing with new virtual adventures. But, while this growth is...
DCC to distribute Hexnode in SA, SADC
DCC Technologies has been appointed an official distributor for Hexnode, a supplier of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) technology and enterprise software division of Mitsogo. The partnership will bring Hexnode's UEM solutions to DCC Technologies' channel partners...
Endeavor South Africa secures R190M in first close of Harvest Fund III
Endeavor South Africa marks a milestone with the first close of its R500-million Harvest Fund III, securing R190-million and exceeding its initial R150-million target. The fund aims to catalyse growth in high-potential tech-related companies across the African...
Rising cyberattacks drive the need for better data protection
Recent cyberattacks on various organisations, including South African government departments, are a stark reminder that cybercriminals increasingly target public and private sector organisations. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer at Commvault This...
Insights from non-desk employees in the changing work environment
While debates about the future of office-based, remote and hybrid work models continue, frontline workers have long been navigating the challenges of dispersed, non-office environments. Although the challenges facing office-based and frontline workers differ, there...
Regulators crack down on employee messaging
It is vital for employees to understand how to conduct themselves during dawn raids or interactions with regulators. Failure to do so may result in significant consequences for the employer. By Clare-Alice Vertue, partner, Karl Blom, partner, Siya Ngcamu, senior...
The AI revolution a double-edged sword for children
In just two years, artificial intelligence has undergone a revolution. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft’s Copilot have rapidly become part of our daily lives. With Meta integrating AI chatbots into popular platforms like WhatsApp,...
Build a better cybersecurity awareness program
As we look at cybersecurity today, it’s not surprising that 87% of enterprises experienced at least one breach last year attributed to the cyber skills gap. By Rob Rashotte, vice-president of the Fortinet Training Institute Today’s cybersecurity professionals face a...
Embedded Systems Engineer
Urgently seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to develop stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware for new and existing products, mentor junior engineers, and implement industry best practices Key Requirements 5+ years embedded software development...
Embedded Systems Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Urgently seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to develop stable, maintainable, and flexible firmware for new and existing products, mentor junior engineers, and implement industry best practices Key Requirements 5+ years embedded software development...
Level 2 SQL Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator (Level 2) to manage, maintain, and optimize our SQL Server databases. The successful candidate will ensure performance, integrity, security, and availability of databases, while supporting...
Level 2 SQL Database Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native and C#)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...
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Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...
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