20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Intel adds performance for the AI PC age

Intel has launched what it says is its most efficient family of x86 processors ever - the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. The company says the new processors deliver exceptional performance, breakthrough x86 power efficiency, a massive leap in graphics...

The digital afterlife … and stolen identities

An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...

Steady increase in independent ESG reporting

The number of global companies obtaining independent assurance on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) information increased from 51% to 58% in 2020, compared to the previous year. This is according to new data from the International Federation of...

Subscribers up, but Telkom reports lower revenue

Telkom has reported table growth in its active subscriber base for the quarter ended 30 June 2022. Active mobile subscribers were up 7,8% year on year to 17,3-million, with a blended average revenue per user (ARPU) of R88.53. Post-paid subscribers grew 8% year on year...

African phishing and scams record 234% increase

Kaspersky analysis has revealed that attacks related to data loss threats (phishing and scams/social engineering) increased significantly in Africa in Q2 2022 in comparison with the previous quarter – where the company’s security solutions detected 10 722 886 phishing...

More than half the global population will use digital wallets by 2026

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of digital wallet users will exceed 5,2-billion globally in 2026, up from 3,4-billion in 2022; representing strong growth of over 53%. The research predicts that the presence of 'superapps' will drive...

Only top performers are in line for wage increases

A June 2022 survey of 130 chief financial officers (CFOs) and CEOs showed that 51% of organisations favourr salary adjustments for only top performing employees as an employee compensation strategy, according to Gartner. Survey respondents indicated that employee...

Pathfinder has led a quarter century of Mars exploration

On a July evening in 1997, Jennifer Trosper drove home from work at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory holding a picture of the Martian surface to her steering wheel. Earlier that day, the agency’s Pathfinder mission had landed on Mars encased in protective air bags and...

European ICT investments defy pressure, set to reach $1,1trn

According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise and SMB by Industry, ICT spending in Europe will reach $1,1-trillion in 2022 and will get close to $1,4-trillion by 2026, growing at a 5% five-year 2021-2026 compound annual...

New ways hackers are targeting your data

Until a few years ago, phishing attempts were easily recognisable, thanks to poor grammar and unbelievable stories - like a foreign prince wanting to give you money. This is no longer the case, with scammers becoming increasingly convincing in their methods, warns...

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Understanding a cyber-attack

Cyber-attacks today are highly advanced, and the developers and perpetrators are constantly evolving their tactics in order to breach an organisation’s perimeter defences. In addition, cyber criminals and their attacks are highly persistent, constantly adapting,...

NetApp launches AltaVault

In today’s business environment, traditional backup is slow, risky, expensive, and complex. Users expect instant recovery and minimal data loss, but IT struggles to keep pace using legacy backup and recovery strategies. To meet these demands, NetApp has introduced...

DVT launches global software testing hub

Software and services specialist DVT has launched a new software testing hub in Cape Town, with the goal of creating the largest facility of its kind in Africa for local and international clients. Using a customised DVT-developed software testing framework, the DVT...

PCCW recognised by Frost & Sullivan

PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider, has been recognised by Frost & Sullivan with the 2015 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) Connectivity Solutions Customer Value Leadership Award. This...

Changing corporate culture

Monday. The word conjures unhappiness in most, the dreaded end to the weekend and the signal that it’s time to get "get back to the grindstone". It seems that South African corporate culture is one of lacklustre staff members that wind down the clock to Friday,...

GetBucks app offers instant credit

With statistics indicating that globally mobile usage has overtaken that of desktop, GetBucks, a leading online responsible lender of credit, has launched an app that is set to change the face of micro-lending. In addition to allowing existing customers 24-hour access...

Sophos ships UTM firewall

Sophos has announced the immediate availability of its UTM appliances with 802.11ac integrated wireless. The new SG Series SG 125w and SG 135w models tightly integrate wireless access with firewall protection to allow small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) to achieve...

CRS, lobosouthafrica power digital HR

Human resource (HR) and human capital management (HCM) specialist CRS Technologies has partnered with global enterprise content management (ECM) solution provider lobodms to release a range of products to the local market. As a result of the alliance, CRS Technologies...

Five ways to fight payroll fraud

Payroll fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes in the business world. For that reason, every business must put in place sound policies and processes to address this growing risk. Here are some quick tips on how you can protect your organisation from this...

Nebula wins Microsoft Gold partner status

Microsoft has awarded Nebula Gold Certified Partner status with the Application Development Competency for its Enterprise Mobile Management Services (EMMS). The cloud-based mobile monitoring and lifecycle management platform provides companies, for the first time, the...

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Responsibilities:Software Development in accordance with the clients' specificationsMeet with Customer Onsite to discuss detailed RequirementsHardware Concept Design prior to implementationDocumentation and Backup managementCommissioning and HandoverAdherence to...

Scala Developer

This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager. We are an energetic team that is fully responsible for all the systems required to support the Takealot groups delivery network as well as the unique challenges that come with logistics and scale. We have...

Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...

Full Stack Java Developer (Senior) 1172 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Revise and update IT strategies, architecture, principles, guidelines and standards for the projectCoordinate with various stakeholders, e.g. business, support, internal and external teams and partner systems on requirements, architectural decisions and implementation...

PLC Programmer – KwaZulu-Natal Amanzimtoti

Responsibilities:Software Development in accordance with the clients' specificationsMeet with Customer Onsite to discuss detailed RequirementsHardware Concept Design prior to implementationDocumentation and Backup managementCommissioning and HandoverAdherence to...

Scala Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager. We are an energetic team that is fully responsible for all the systems required to support the Takealot groups delivery network as well as the unique challenges that come with logistics and scale. We have...

IT Service Delivery Manager

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

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)

Information Security Officer -Remote position up for grabs!Seeking active participation in audits.Proficient in preparing executive-level documents.Conduct rigorous penetration tests.Requirements: IT QualificationISell implementation expertiseExpertise in ITIL, COBIT,...

Senior Data Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...

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