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...

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,...

C# Fullstack Developer

Are you looking to work for a US based remote position for a Senior Full Stack C#.Net who has a good eye for design as well as an ability to work in the full stackThen this role is for you!!Strong knowledge of software design concepts and best practicesExpert...

Senior Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) onsite in Southern Suburbs.Retail experienceAnalytical degree (maths, stats, engineering)Advanced SQLPower BiStrong interpersonal skills, as you will be...

Senior Flutter Developer

This role requires participation in technical designs and the development and maintenance of software and other digital applications or services. The incumbent will be expected to create prototypes, develop user-centred software, and advise on technical...

Developer – Internship Role (JHB) 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...

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