What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud
One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...
NASA analysis shows La Niña limited 2025 sea level rise
A mild La Niña caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth’s oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Niña conditions that...
Mobile and digital IDs defining the future of travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance is rising; and biometric adoption is accelerating....
DLL hijacking has doubled since 2023
Security specialist Kaspersky reports that dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking attacks have doubled in the past two years. DLL hijacking is a common technique in which attackers replace a library loaded by a legitimate process with a malicious one. It is used by...
Why aren’t we deploying AI data centres at scale?
Kathy Gibson reports from Tognana, Italy – Data centres are the engines of innovation, but face massive challenges to keep up with growing demands from artificial intelligence (AI), power and cooling issues, staffing shortages and sustainability imperatives. A panel...
Response speed crucial in preventing ransomware damage
Acting swiftly is essential to stopping ransomware attacks before they can cause serious harm, according to new insights from Cisco Talos, which says that organisations responding to detection system alerts within two hours - or engaging Talos IR (Incident Response)...
Axiz inks deal to distribute Broadcom’s product suite
Axiz has partnered with MBCOM Technologies – Broadcom’s sole distributor in the region - to distribute the full Broadcom software portfolio. The agreement brings together MBCOM’s structured regional channel programme and Axiz’s established distribution network in...
SA innovation at the heart of global health transformation
Vitality and Google have announced a global partnership to launch Vitality AI – a new platform which will integrate Google Cloud's advanced AI and data analytics with Vitality’s vast health datasets and behaviour-change expertise - to transform how millions worldwide...
Intel, Cisco deliver first systems approach for AI workloads at the edge
Cisco and Intel have announced a first-of-its-kind integrated platform for distributed AI workloads. Powered by Intel Xeon 6 system-on-chip (SoC), the solution brings compute, networking, storage, and security closer to data generated at the edge for realtime AI...
Please Call Me case finally settled
Vodacom and Kenneth Makate have finally settled the Please Call Me matter out of court. Vodacom has agreed to pay Makate an undisclosed amount. The case has been dragging on since 2018, when Makate sued the telco for compensation for the idea of the Please Call Me...
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The value of female mentorship in the BPO sector
By any reckoning, many women face a difficult path into finding sustainable employment, writes Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has found that found that globally, and in South Africa, the discrimination of women in...
How AI enhances your smartphone camera experience
We’ve come a long way since cameras were first integrated into cell phones around a quarter of a century ago. Primitive by today’s standards, those low-resolution cameras lacked even basic features like autofocus and flash and produced grainy, low-res images that...
2025 will usher in the era of ‘WiFi Everywhere’
WiFi technology is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, and 2025 will likely be remembered as the year when "WiFi Everywhere" became a reality. By Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA) With new advancements and standards,...
Zero-trust security is key for governments
Digitisation is significantly transforming how governments interact with citizens, provide services, and handle crises. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT Technologies However, it creates a double-edged sword for cybersecurity....
The Just Energy Transition: Lessons from SA and Senegal
Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) have been introduced in recent years to provide financial support to developing nations as they transition away from fossil fuels. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber In 2021, during the 26th UN...
Red Hat unveils Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine
Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine, a new edition of Red Hat OpenShift that provides a dedicated way for organisations to access the proven virtualisation functionality already available within Red Hat OpenShift....
Rethinking AI complexity in enterprise development: A CTO’s perspective
As the chief technology officer (CTO) of an RPA and hyperautomation company serving large banks and financial institutions, I’ve observed firsthand the distinct challenges of implementing generative AI in environments where on-site capabilities are mandatory. Unlike...
Social engineering is still the top cybersecurity threat
Almost 70% of data breaches involve the human element. Here’s how organisations can keep their most vital assets – their employees, their finances and their data – safe from scammers. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4...
Why managed services have become a necessity, not a luxury
Despite global economic uncertainty, one field that’s set to keep growing steadily is that of managed IT services. By some estimates, it’s expected to grow by 12,7% worldwide – far surpassing the estimated 3,5% growth in overall IT spending. In South Africa, this...
Data and technology trends set to impact business
The new year has dawned and, with artificial intelligence (AI) still dominating chatter about the future, the data and analytics landscape is poised for more transformative growth. Experts from PBT Group highlight several of the data and technology trends that they...
Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mobile Developer based in PTA for a hybrid position. If this sounds like a role for you, apply today! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.TechSwiftJavaKotlinAndroid SDKReact NativeUI/UX DesignShould you meet the...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading payments company dedicated to transforming the payment landscape by providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. Their payment solution aims to alleviate debt burdens, enabling shoppers to pay as they earn, free from...
C# .Net Developers
The client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented developer for a remote role focused on building new products/features and maintaining a modern web application using the latest .NET and AWS tech stack. Key Requirements 5-6 years expBSc/BTechC# .Net Core / .Net...
API Developer
Job DescriptionThe API Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs that support Company's enterprise integration strategy. The role enables seamless communication between internal platforms, external...
C# .Net Developers – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented developer for a remote role focused on building new products/features and maintaining a modern web application using the latest .NET and AWS tech stack. Key Requirements 5-6 years expBSc/BTechC# .Net Core / .Net...
API Developer – Gauteng Edenburg
Job DescriptionThe API Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs that support Company's enterprise integration strategy. The role enables seamless communication between internal platforms, external...
X3 Senior Project Managers
Responsible for full lifecycle project managementensuring quality execution, alignment with business objectives, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced media environment.2. Minimum RequirementsEducationRelevant Diploma or Degree in:Project ManagementMedia /...
Front-End Developer
Responsible for driving front-end development best practices and mentoring junior developersKey ResponsibilitiesApplication Development:Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end applications using Angular and JavaScript.Implement responsive, accessible, and...
X3 Senior Project Managers – Gauteng Johannesburg
Responsible for full lifecycle project managementensuring quality execution, alignment with business objectives, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced media environment.2. Minimum RequirementsEducationRelevant Diploma or Degree in:Project ManagementMedia /...
Front-End Developer – Gauteng Sandton
Responsible for driving front-end development best practices and mentoring junior developersKey ResponsibilitiesApplication Development:Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end applications using Angular and JavaScript.Implement responsive, accessible, and...
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