Young Saffers still battle to access finance, despite fewer defaults
As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to leverage credit as a tool for empowerment. Experian's Consumer Default Index (CDIx) for Q1 2024 reveals a complex picture for young South...
AI key to Africa and the future of work
Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa...
Red flag for ransomware …
Sophos has released findings on how attackers are using the Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver backdoors and profiling scripts to unpatched VMware Horizon servers, paving the way for persistent access and future ransomware attacks. A new technical paper, "Horde of...
South Africans less exposed to QR code fraud despite international worries
The war in Ukraine has added concerns to an already tense cybersecurity environment. Additionally, recent international coverage about scammers using QR codes to misdirect funds is fuelling fraud uncertainty. But South African consumers, while wise to remain vigilant,...
How scammers use phishing kits
In 2021, Kaspersky researchers blocked 1,2-million individual phishing pages based on 469 phishing kits - which are ready-made fake page templates - that allow cybercriminals to launch phishing attacks effortlessly. Since a phishing site can be blocked quickly,...
15m new jobs needed to combat Africa’s unemployment crisis
More than 15-million decent jobs must be created for Africa by 2025 if governments are serious about making a dent in its unemployment crisis, according to a new charter launched today. The People's Charter on Jobs in Africa - created by the Jobs Now Africa Coalition...
Advanced cancer patients at high risk of pain and depression
Researchers from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Division of Interdisciplinary Palliative Care and Medicine and the Division of Radiation Oncology, in collaboration with colleagues in private practice and at King's College London, have found a high physical and...
Reliability most important factor when choosing flights in SA
A study by academics in the Faculty of Management Sciences at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) found airline reliability to be the most important attribute that influences customer preference and choice of airline in South Africa, ahead of ticket prices and...
Competitive pricing, network monitoring principal factors in SD-WAN selection
New research from TeleGeography has revealed that competitive pricing and monitoring features rank highest when it comes to SD-WAN vendor selection, while WAN optimisation and standardisation rank the lowest. The research also reveals that across all capacities,...
Millennials, Gen Z want NFTs in their investment portfolios
More than half of millennials and nearly three-quarters of Generation Z are considering including NFTs into their investment portfolios, reveals a new survey. The findings from a global poll carried out by deVere Group show that 52% of those born between 1980 and...
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Local cloud providers boost outsourcing
The call centre has evolved from a "transactional" department into a multi-faceted, social hub of customer service excellence and become a true differentiator for the wise business. As customer service requirements have shifted and evolved over the years, so has the...
iWayAfrica offers bandwidth as a service
iWayAfrica, a leading ISP in Zimbabwe, and part of the Gondwana Group of ISPs, is first to offer managed, global bandwidth as a service to corporate customers. The cloud-based service is enabled by DiViNetworks – the leading provider of software-centric network...
Choosing a training provider
Many companies see training as a luxury, meaning that it is often one of the first areas organisations cut back on when their budgets come under pressure. As much I believe in the value of on-the-job training, there are certain skills and competencies where formal...
Huawei launches eSpace 8950 in SA
Huawei has announced the launch its new-generation full-HD intelligent desktop phone, the Huawei eSpace 8950, to the South African market. The growing popularity of intelligent desktop phones has changed the way businesses communicate with each other, and have...
Energy saving tips for business
At a time when South Africa’s chief power supplier, Eskom is under pressure to meet increasing demands and load-shedding is a reality, businesses are advised to be proactive and look to innovative ways to conserve electricity. Enermatics Energy has compiled a list of...
Airtel Money grows in DRC
Bharti Airtel, the leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Africa and Asia, has announced at a media briefing that its mobile commerce service, Airtel Money, has hit the 1-million revenue-earning customers landmark in...
Aspect Software launches Mobility Suite
Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimisation, back-office and award-winning cloud solutions, recently announced the launch of Aspect Mobility Suite, a solution suite that integrates the mobile customer...
DCC offers Verbatim’s Nano USB
Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) recently introduced Verbatim’s Store ‘n Stay NANO USB drive to the local market. Available in 32Gb capacity, this drive is one of the smallest available – it’s unobtrusive, snag free and can even be left in a USB port...
Big data: where do you start?
Big data is currently a buzz word in the industry with many organisations pondering its value, virtues and implementing strategies to harness the benefits, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. Countless organisations’ understanding is that this data, when...
Moving from data to intelligence
Big data is not simply a buzzword, but a trend that is possibly shaping the world we live in today. The vast volumes of data that are generated from a growing variety of sources at a rapidly increasing pace offer the ability to tap into greater intelligence than ever...
Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...
Intermediate C#.Net Developer – Hybrid at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer or Engineering Sciences.Must have 1-3 years of experience as an Intermediate Developer in software development.Must have knowledge of the SDLC process,...
Support Engineer (SQL) (Contract)
Assist to Manage applications throughout their lifecycle - implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance.· Assist to Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.· Develop and maintain expertise in...
Senior Business Analyst
We are recruiting a Senior Business Analyst based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The Role As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business...
AWS Cyber Security Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Intermediate Test Analyst
TitleIntermediate Test AnalystDescriptionResponsibilities/Tasks:·Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
Intermediate C#.Net Developer – Hybrid at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer or Engineering Sciences.Must have 1-3 years of experience as an Intermediate Developer in software development.Must have knowledge of the SDLC process,...
Support Engineer (SQL) (Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Assist to Manage applications throughout their lifecycle - implementation, remediation patches, upgrades, and maintenance.· Assist to Manage the application-related aspects of designing, testing, operating and improving IT services.· Develop and maintain expertise in...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are recruiting a Senior Business Analyst based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The Role As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for creating, refining, and clarifying the detailed definition of the business need, designing the corresponding business...
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