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...

4G/LTE will be embedded in next-generation spacesuits

Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network...

Big increase in attacks on vulnerable Windows drivers

Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers and, in the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter, says Kaspersky. Vulnerable drivers may be...

Zondo Report demonstrates the chair’s vital governance role

On one level, the Zondo Report reads like an over-the-top morality tale about the perils of poor governance. In this morality tale, the villain is frequently the chair of the captured state-owned enterprise (SOE). This is particularly ironic because it is the chair...

IITPSA announces new award for young achievers

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced a new youth-focused category in the annual IITPSA President's Awards. The new award will debut at the 2022 President's Awards later this year, and will recognise outstanding...

Why most loans in arrears are held by women

Women make up 57% of the 19 million credit-active consumers in South Africa, according to Eighty20's latest Credit Bureau Data released in 2021. The same report reveals that 58% of loans in arrears are held by women. Globally, millions of people have re-examined their...

What is a QPU and how will it drive quantum computing?

A QPU, also known as a quantum processor, is the brain of a quantum computer that uses the behaviour of particles like electrons or photons to make certain kinds of calculations much faster than processors in today’s computers. By Rick Merritt, senior staff writer...

RPA software revenue to hit $2,9bn this year

Global robotic process automation (RPA) software revenue is projected to reach $2,9-billion in 2022, an increase of 19,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. "By achieving a growth rate of 31% in 2021, the RPA market grew well above the average...

Mobility electrification to drive electric vehicle battery growth

A new study from Juniper Research has found the volume of electric vehicle battery pack shipments will reach 30-million in 2027; from just 10-million in 2022. The research identified falling vehicle costs, often directly caused by government subsidies, and increasing...

Highly active APT campaign targets cryptocurrency industry

In the second quarter of 2022, Kaspersky researchers witnessed advanced persistent threat (APT) actors increasingly targeting the cryptocurrency industry. Using cryptocurrency-related content and warnings from law enforcements as bait, the actor behind this new and...

Lunar pits harbour comfortable temperatures

NASA-funded scientists have discovered shaded locations within pits on the Moon that always hover around a comfortable 63 F (about 17 C) using data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft and computer modeling. The pits, and caves to which they may...

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MTN SA wins best brand award

MTN has scooped the much-sought after Total Telecom Best Brand Award in recognition of the popular MTN Sky “Win a Plane” competition. The fiercely contested Total Telecom Best Brand Award is conferred to companies that have elevated their brand awareness in the past...

Vox Telecom acquires Wishlist

Vox Telecom has expanded its consulting and integration capabilities, with the acquisition of Wishlist Corporation, a certified Microsoft Dynamics partner. The acquisition makes Vox Telecom, through its Microsoft Consulting and Software Integration division, one of...

BYOD security still lacking

Most companies today have implemented bring your own device (BYOD) strategies, that allow their staff to use their personal devices, whether tablets or smartphones, at work. However, a recent BitDefender survey has revealed that BYOD policies, aimed at securing...

Top technology hurdles for start-ups

The National Development Plan (NDP) sets some aggressive goals for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, including a target for the sector to create 90% of employment opportunities by 2030. One of the major financial challenges facing startups is the...

Decision Inc acquires CQS

Decision Inc. has acquired a majority shareholding in CQS Performance Solutions, one of the leading SAP budget, planning, and consolidation partners in Africa. CQS Performance Solutions is an SAP Special Expertise partner, focussing on Enterprise Performance...

New appointments to M4JAM board

M4JAM (Money for Jam) has appointed Brett Loubser, head of WeChat Africa, and Poshu Yeung, general manager of international business at Tencent, to its board of directors. “We’re thrilled to have Brett and Poshu on our board as we continue gathering real-time data for...

Securing the home office

As increasing numbers of employees work from home, organisations often overlook the security needs of remote workers, says Perry Hutton, Fortinet Africa regional director. Telework predates the BYOD phenomenon by decades. Despite Yahoo!’s move to the contrary, many...

Booyco HVAC Services rolls out Sage solution

Booyco HVAC Services, a company that specialises in installing, servicing and maintaining mobile air conditioning systems, has implemented the Sage Evolution Service Manager Module to automate and manage service requests and service tasks. This, in turn, enables the...

Securing the cloud layer by layer

Security has typically been, and continues to be, one of the major areas of concern for organisations contemplating a move into the cloud, and for good reason. Security breaches can have far-reaching consequences that could cripple a business, and legislative...

OTG adds functionality to smart devices

One of the biggest problems with smart devices such as phones and tablets is their limited storage capacity, as well as limited interoperability with peripheral devices, says Ruben Naicker, Verbatim product specialist at Drive Control Corporation. USB OTG, short for...

Systems PHP Developer

Maintain, create, implement and support Web-based products using PHP, MySQL, Ajax, and JavaScript. Develop back-end components, connect the application with other web services, and produce front ends for user interfaces.Write and Edit PHP CodeTest and Troubleshoot...

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We are a Cape Town based IT solutions company providing end-to-end IT services and bespoke software development. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and innovative team environment, where every member plays a crucial role in our success. As our Platform Delivery...

Systems PHP Developer – Gauteng West Rand

Maintain, create, implement and support Web-based products using PHP, MySQL, Ajax, and JavaScript. Develop back-end components, connect the application with other web services, and produce front ends for user interfaces.Write and Edit PHP CodeTest and Troubleshoot...

Information Security Officer (Remote) – Remote Remote

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Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City

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Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...

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