Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

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...

Women unemployment still too high

There is still a massive problem with women unemployment in South Africa - and a significant number of women have given up looking for work. This is among the findings of the the Fundza Literacy Trust's annual digital survey results. With more than 4,1-million site...

Drone flights and 3D scans used to protect vulnerable forests

Drones are being used to help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestation. Research published in the journal Plants, People, Planet focused on the Ambohimahamasina humid forest in the southeast of the island, based on a series of 19...

IBM plans Randori acquisition

IBM has announced it plans to acquire Randori, an attack surface management (ASM) and offensive cybersecurity provider. Randori helps clients continuously identify external facing assets, both on-premise or in the cloud, that are visible to attackers - and prioritize...

What SA searched for in May

Over the past few weeks, South Africans searched for more information on big sporting events, national holidays and events impacting the economy based on Google search activity in May. News of the Repo rate increasing by 50 basis points last month to 4,75% saw many...

GDP returns to pre-pandemic levels

South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1,9% in the first quarter of 2022, representing a second consecutive quarter of upward growth. The size of the economy is now at pre-pandemic levels, with real GDP slightly higher than what it was before the...

Calls for speedy extradition as Gupta brothers arrested in Dubai

The Department of Justice and Dubai Police have confirmed that Atul and Rajesh Gupta were arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday (6 June). Dubai police said today they made the arrest after receiving an Interpol "red notice" warrant for the two, but...

Tiny instrument built by students will head to Venus

Venus Oxygen Fugacity (VfOx) is a small, button-sized sensor aboard NASA’s DAVINCI mission to Venus’ atmosphere that will be designed, fabricated, tested, operated, and analyzed by undergraduate and graduate students as the mission’s Student Collaboration Experiment....

Musk warns he may pull out of Twitter deal

Elon Musk has served notice of his intention to pull out of his deal to acquire Twitter if the company doesn't provide him with information about spam and fake accounts. Yesterday (6 June 2022), Musk filed an amended securities document for the Securities and Exchange...

Global potential of Internet still mostly untapped

The immense potential of the Internet for social and economic good remains largely untapped despite 30 years of steady growth, according to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency for information and...

Mobile computing sales set for recovery

Unit sales of mobile computing devices through distributors could return to growth by the second half of the year if supply issues ease and cost-of-living challenges have a reduced impact, according to Context. The figures come from Context's new forecasting report,...

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Big data key to successful online marketing

The world of e-commerce and online business is a highly pressurised market. The need for 24/7 operations, an environment of global competition, and customers who are both price sensitive and incredibly vocal, make for a challenging business landscape, says Shailendra...

Kaspersky Lab presents secure QR scanner

Kaspersky Lab has introduced its new mobile application – Kaspersky QR Scanner. This program is compatible with Google Android and Apple iOS and can not only read information from QR codes, but also warn users about potentially dangerous links within them. Fraudsters...

LG G3 makes VR accessible

LG Electronics (LG) and Google are making virtual reality (VR) more accessible to mainstream consumers. LG announced on 10 February, a free VR for G3 giveaway for customers who purchase new LG G3 smartphones. LG’s VR for G3 works with Google Cardboard and enables G3...

Kyocera to demo new print services at CeBIT

Kyocera Document Solutions’ booth at this year’s CeBIT conference, held in Germany on 16 to 20 March, is dedicated to improving organisations’ bottom lines. Visitors will find solutions and services that allow them to optimise the management of documents vital to the...

Booking hotels online in Africa

African constitutes 15 % of the world population, it is indicated that around 10 % of this percentage are indeed internet users. There are approximately 297-million Internet users in Africa and this reflects the fast rate of adaptability of Africans given the fact...

What does UC mean for VoIP?

After seeing a television commercial for Apple’s new iPhone 6, a friend in the US noted that it featured someone speaking on the handset and then quipped: “People actually still do that?” The joke is actually not that far-fetched. With mobile phones becoming...

Open source VR platform gains traction

Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, and Sensics, a leader in high-performance VR, has announced additional partners for the Open Source Virtual Reality (OSVR) ecosystem. Since its award-winning announcement at CES 2015, OSVR has signed...

ERP integration is key in project management

The success of mining, oil and gas organisations depends on their ability to bring projects in on time, on budget and to specifications. While resources companies rely on project delivery for revenue growth, their information management tools are often obstacles to...

Is the future in flash or hard drives?

With data volumes continuing to increase at an unprecedented rate, capacity has become a critical criterion when it comes to selecting data storage solutions. On the flip side, the need for increased speed and performance and “instant on” solutions has driven a growing trend towards flash-based storage systems, says Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager of Components, WD South Africa.

BDS wins at Xerox partner conference

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the largest Xerox distributor in the world, has scooped the Customer Service Excellence Award at Xerox Corporation’s annual partner conference, held in Dubai on 21 and 22 January 2015. While the Xerox Year Start event focused on the new...

Junior Data Engineer – Remote Remote

The purpose of the Data Engineer is to leverage their data expertise and data related technologies, in line with the companies Data Architecture Roadmap, to advance technical thought leadership for the Enterprise, deliver fit for purpose data products, and support...

DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you passionate about DevOps and looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our [Email Address Removed] a member of our team, you'll play a key role in implementing DevOps best practices, automating processes, and optimizing our...

C# Developer (Bloemfontein Onsite) – Free State Bloemfontein

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is all about bringing together the awesome talent of the Free State and blending it with global expertise to power up their local scene. Right now, they're on the hunt for a Java / C# Developer to join their team. If you've got a BSc in Computer...

Aftersales & Continuous Support Engineer

Our client is looking for an Aftersales & Continuous Support Engineer to join their companyPurpose of the position:Support the Aftersales Manager in technical/engineering and administrative tasks, such as managing aftersales & site service records, databases,...

Senior Project Manager-Regulatory Implementation at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town- 3 days onsite.This role is responsible for managing one or more projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time & cost, within the project governance framework.Delivers the required...

Senior Project Manager at ALJ Recruitment

9 Months contract position2 x Senior Project Managers required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic and innovative environment. You will be instrumental in driving cross-functional collaboration, managing...

Developer – iOS at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Contributing to a meaningful product that helps people improve their lives.Being involved in design discussions, user testing and product strategy development.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design...

Senior C# Full Stack Developer with Mobile

Senior C# Full Stack Developer with MobileA leadership team that values autonomy!The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment driven by technological advancements and the continuous development of company IP and products....

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