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...

Robust security key as healthcare increases reliance on tech

The healthcare industry is increasingly dependent on digital technologies and interconnected medical devices, which has heightened the importance of cybersecurity. Given the growing dependence on technology in healthcare, there is a pressing need for increased...

Weather-related natural disasters on the rise

Over the last decade, the frequency of natural disasters in Africa has steadily increased, rising from 32 incidents in 2014 to 56 occurrences in 2023, mainly due to floods, in 29 countries where data is available. It is estimated that African governments spent...

Beam-steering could take mobile beyond 5G

Birmingham scientists have revealed a new beam-steering antenna that increases the efficiency of data transmission for 'beyond 5G' - and potentially opens up a range of frequencies for mobile communications that are inaccessible to currently used technologies....

Object Management Group forms Responsible Computing consortium

Object Management Group (OMG) has announced Responsible Computing (RC), a new consortium comprised of technology innovators working together to address sustainable development goals. "Responsible Computing aims to shift thinking and, ultimately, behaviour within the...

WinDealer malware shows sophisticated network abilities

Kaspersky researchers have discovered that malware dubbed WinDealer, spread by Chinese-speaking Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor LuoYu, has an ability to perform intrusions through a man-on-the-side attack. This development allows the actor to modify network...

Youth entrepreneurs urged to use revamped portal

Current and aspirant youth entrepreneurs have been urged to use the services of the revamped digital Innovation Bridge Portal as an enabling tool to advance their business. The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Department of Small Business...

Cybersecurity a key driver in local media coverage

An increased risk of cybercrime due to remote work, the continued skills gap in the local cybersecurity industry, and the most significant cybersecurity risks for 2022 were three of the most popular topics reported on by local media, according to Novus Group's...

Healthcare sector hit by ransomware onslaught

There has been a massive 94% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations: in 2021, 66% of healthcare organisations were hit; and 34% were hit the previous year. These are among the findings of Sophos's new sectoral survey report, "The State of...

More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent

Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...

Europeans turn to connected care

Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 8,6-million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2021. The figure refers to users of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3...

More News Today

Ruckus Wireless gives small cells a boost

Ruckus Wireless has announced that its 802.11ac technology is being integrated into Nokia Networks’ Flexi Zone Small cell indoor and outdoor solutions. Ruckus has been working with Nokia Networks to integrate its 802.11ac WiFi technology into selected Flexi Zone...

Vidi dashboard enhances viewing experience

Vidi, South Africa’s premier video-on-demand entertainment service, now offers a highly-personalised viewing experience following a revamp of the Vidi dashboard. That's according to Vidi GM: Marketing, Taryn Uhlmann, who says that the online streaming service now...

LG wins at MWC 2015

The LG G3 smartphone from LG Electronics (LG) was named Best Smartphone of the Year by the GSMA at the Global Mobile Awards during Mobile World Congress 2015 for its quality, variety of useful features and ease of use. Additionally, the LG Watch Urbane and LG Watch...

NuoDB signs South African reseller

NuoDB, a leader in scale-out SQL database technology, and BITanium, a leading South African consulting firm announced an agreement between the two companies. The distribution agreement calls for BITanium to bring NuoDB’s scale out SQL database for the cloud and modern...

Agilitude now a Salesforce gold partner

Agilitude, Africa’s only Salesforce.com reseller, has announced that it has achieved Gold partner status and is now part of a select group of Salesforce.com Gold partners worldwide.  Agilitude’s CEO, Quinton Pienaar, says the Gold partner status acknowledges the...

Gemalto announces LinqUs solution

Gemalto has announced LinqUs Mobile Engagement and Monetisation, a comprehensive solution that optimises the reach and effectiveness of permission-based mobile marketing campaigns. With Gemalto’s enhanced mobile marketing functionality, operators can now deliver...

What can we expect from Windows 10?

The impending release of Windows 10 was officially announced to the public in October 2014, says Ruben Naicker, Microsoft product specialist at Drive Control Corporation. This next-generation operating system (OS) will feature an updated user experience with enhanced security and management capabilities, which are essential for business users and consumers alike.

PCI DSS and credit card information

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a standard put in place by major card issuers – American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and JBC – to govern the use and security of sensitive credit card information, says Simeon Tassev, MD and...

WD expands NAS solution

WD has expanded its suite of network attached storage (NAS) solutions with four new products that address the increasing demands for content storage, management, protection and streaming among prosumers, creative professionals and small businesses. The My Cloud Expert...

Mobile apps enhance service delivery

Smart cities are fast becoming a reality across the globe, driven by the interconnectedness of devices that communicate and provide information that leads to intelligent automation, decision and actions, says Lionel Moyal, MD of Intervate, a T-Systems company....

Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...

Business Analyst

Our client is seeking a very skilled Business Analyst to join their dynamic company in the IT Industry.Job Function:To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated service delivery processes, methods and...

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Our client is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Engineer, this is a hybrid position. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PHPLaravelCode IgniterMySQLRestful APIShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...

Lead AWS Python Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

An available role currently exists for a Lead AWS Python Developer. The incumbent will be responsible for building solutions from requirements received from product owner and be able to work in an agile environment.AWS components such as Lambda, SQS , Dynamo DBAWS API...

Business Analyst – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client is seeking a very skilled Business Analyst to join their dynamic company in the IT Industry.Job Function:To provide expertise and advice to support the development of operational implementation plans and associated service delivery processes, methods and...

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is on the lookout for a passionate Senior Full Stack Engineer, this is a hybrid position. Key Requirements 6+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]PHPLaravelCode IgniterMySQLRestful APIShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...

GIS Technician – Tzaneen

Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Tzaneen, has a permanentvacancy for a suitable qualified and experiencedGIS Technician.Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for technical, engineering and administrative data collection, capturing,...

View more career listings on our Careers Section