Cost of fake engagement on social media isn’t the issue
Have you ever been drawn to an advertised product when reviews and comments were all positive, with a good user experience, and a large number of views? You have most likely been tricked into content that has been boosted with fake engagement. Surfshark has revealed...
R150m SME Youth Jobs Fund set to create employment
In response to South Africa's deepening youth unemployment crisis and the financial constraints that often prevent small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from expanding their workforce, Business Partners Limited has established a R150-million SME Youth Jobs Fund. The...
Messi tops Ronaldo in 2026 World Cup password breach data
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just weeks away, new research from Specops, an Outpost24 company, finds that Lionel Messi outranks Cristiano Ronaldo by a clear margin in one of the more unexpected matchups of the year: their frequency of appearance in breached password...
Africa’s digital and health planning shifts into high gear
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has shifted its new Digital and Health Action Pathways into a higher gear in order to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by identifying and driving solutions to problems that slow progress. Convening on the...
How a potential rate hike could shift SA’s financial landscape
As the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares for its upcoming announcement on Thursday around the repo rate, the domestic financial sector finds itself at a critical crossroads. While the early months of the year sparked optimism...
Minister responds to reports of UIF system glitch
Recent reports have pointed to issues with the UIF Online system, where an old version of the system is said to still be live, misleading users into believing their claims are being processed when they are not. Nomakhosazana Met, minister of employment and labour,...
How smart glasses are rewriting the rules of consent
EssilorLuxottica and Meta sold more than 7-million Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded smart glasses in 2025. The sales of these intelligent wearables increased almost threefold from 2023 and moved the category to mainstream. In 2023, global smart glasses shipments increased...
NFC relay attacks on smartphones surge 188%
There has been an 188% surge in the number of NFC-based attacks on Android smartphones in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Kaspersky telemetry. From January to April this year, Kaspersky cybersecurity solutions blocked...
Fintech’s biggest shift isn’t AI, it’s deployment speed
Fintech is seeing a fundamental shift, and it has very little to do with new products, platforms, or even innovation. It’s far more structural than that, writes Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings. Across the industry, organisations are trying to compress software...
Call for action as violence against children persists
Child Protection Week cannot become another week of statements while children continue to experience violence, abuse and exploitation in the very places where they should be safest. This is the message from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund as South Africa...
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Check Point Software appoints new regional VP
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the appointment of Diego Arrabal as vice-president for Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). Based in Dubai, Arrabal will oversee operations across this fast-growing and strategically vital region, driving...
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In2IT Technologies wins Huawei Network Partner of the Year award
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Acer Africa champions education innovation
Acer Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering educational innovation across the continent, actively supporting educators through its sponsorship of the Schoolscape Innovator of the Year Competition 2025. The company recently participated in the Schoolscape...
What’s your cyber game plan?
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Holistic business communications is automated or human as you need it
There is no shortage of interest and discussion around artificial intelligence (AI), language modelling and other exciting new technologies in the context of business communications. However, the best way to see these technologies is that they are tools to achieve an...
Wearable devices help African learners thrive
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Integrate security into your development lifecycle
In today's fast-paced digital world, organisations face a challenging balancing act: delivering software quickly while ensuring it's secure. By Nic Evans, head of business agility at iOCO Digital Traditional approaches that treat security as an afterthought or a final...
Holistic tech solutions can keep Africa current and competitive
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AI gives manufacturers an answer to operational challenges
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ERP Functional Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Lead a team in the provision of functional support to the Organisations users on the allocated modules, with a focus on testing, business analysis, configuration and general support.Take responsibility for driving business analysis initiatives and lead a team of ERP...
IT Support Specialist – JHB
ENVIRONMENT:A document Automation Solutions company is seeking a Junior Support Agent to join their team. You will be the first line of defense for their document management and process automation ecosystem, as well as their Print management software packages that are...
IT Support Specialist – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A document Automation Solutions company is seeking a Junior Support Agent to join their team. You will be the first line of defense for their document management and process automation ecosystem, as well as their Print management software packages that are...
Tier 2 Network Support Technician – In-office – Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a dynamic Technology company who is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Network Support Technician from the ISP industry who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have strong Mikrotik and networking experience, be technically...
Tier 2 Network Support Technician – In-office – Claremont – KwaZulu-Natal Kwadabeka
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a dynamic Technology company who is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Network Support Technician from the ISP industry who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have strong Mikrotik and networking experience, be technically...
Backend Systems Developer (Unix/Linux) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer to join a dynamic global technology environment focused on modern enterprise content management and document automation solutions.This role is ideal for someone passionate about backend systems, Unix/Linux...
Backend Systems Developer (Unix/Linux) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for an experienced Back-End Developer to join a dynamic global technology environment focused on modern enterprise content management and document automation solutions.This role is ideal for someone passionate about backend systems, Unix/Linux...
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A leading engineering and industrial solutions company specializing in power transmission and gearbox technologies, is currently seeking a Product Application Engineer to join their dynamic Gearboxes team in Parkhaven.ResponsibilitiesAssist in achieving or exceeding...
Specialist: Developer – M-Sure
Our client, a global leader within the automotive industry, providing mobility solutions, vehicle products and services are seeking to appoint a Specialist: Developer to join their dynamic team within the IT/Software Development Division. Responsible for the design,...
Product Application Engineer – Gauteng Boksburg
A leading engineering and industrial solutions company specializing in power transmission and gearbox technologies, is currently seeking a Product Application Engineer to join their dynamic Gearboxes team in Parkhaven.ResponsibilitiesAssist in achieving or exceeding...
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