Pump my Android … safely
With a goal to curb malware and financial scams, Google has announced a new policy requiring developer verification for all Android app installations on certified devices - those with preloaded Google Mobile Services (like Samsung, Pixel, and others) - starting in...
Diverse and flexible skills needed in renewable energy sector
A new research report from the University of Cape Town’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) – Renewable Energy Skills Mapping and Labour Market Analysis in the Western Cape - offers a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy skills...
UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds
Eighteen United Nations (UN) entities have joined forces at the second UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for...
Guardian agents will bolster trust
By 2030, guardian agent technologies will account for at least 10% to 15% of agentic AI markets, according to Gartner. Guardian agents are AI-based technologies designed to support trustworthy and secure interactions with AI. They function as both AI assistants,...
Crypto pump-and-dump scams soar
Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and public awareness, scam tokens continue to flood blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Base - tricking investors with hype, then suddenly dropping in value and causing significant losses. And the high number of scam tokens shows...
DeepSneak deception: malware poses as AI assistant
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs. The previously unknown malware is delivered via a phishing site...
AMD EPYC processors power Nokia cloud for next-gen telecoms
Nokia has included 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors to power the Nokia Cloud Platform. “Telecom operators are looking for infrastructure solutions that combine performance, scalability, and power efficiency to manage the growing complexity and scale of 5G networks,” says...
Wind industry reaffirms support for localisation
With a development pipeline exceeding 53GW and more than 3,8GW already contributing to the national grid, South Africa’s wind energy sector is rapidly solidifying its role in the country’s clean energy future. This has taken a new forward with the official launch of...
South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters
A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...
Call for innovators to show DPI solutions
The Digital Public Infrastructure for People and Planet (DPI4PP) Innovation Challenge 2025 is open for applications. The challenge is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Co-Develop, Gates Foundation, Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure...
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NetScout expands IT observability at the edge
NetScout has introduced its new suite of Business Edge Observability products, including the nGenius Edge Sensor and Remote InfiniStreamNG solutions to deliver IT observability for remote locations at the digital edge. As the prevalence and importance of...
Mimecast debuts Human Risk Management platform
Mimecast has launched its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform, in response to customer and market demand for a more effective means of mitigating risk brought on by employee mistakes and user errors. The platform will provide visibility into an organisation's risk...
Absa enhances digitally-powered financial solutions in Africa
Absa Group is extending pivotal partnerships in the digital space, with enhanced features such as advanced machine learning algorithms and improved data analytics. "We are strengthening our digital offerings across all segments and using advanced analytics to enhance...
Standardisation helps to bullet-proof OT security
South Africa is not being spared the scourge of cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) networks. As recently as 22 June, the National Health Laboratory Service was hit by a ransomware attack that blocked communications between its information systems, resulting...
Vertiv adds next-generation UPS
As global electricity demand from data centres is expected to double by 2026 - largely driven by computing and cooling requirements from AI (artificial intelligence) and HPC (high-performance computing) - it is crucial to have a robust backup power solution to provide...
Heidelberg Mall goes off the grid
Energy Partners (EP) has successfully delivered a 3,2MWp, 3,1MWh hybrid power project for the Futuregrowth Community Property Fund-owned Heidelberg Mall in Heidelberg, Gauteng. The project ensures 24/7 uninterrupted power, significantly reducing total electricity...
Why modern organisations need advanced endpoint security
Security technologies have come a long way from the anti-virus and firewall solutions of the past. As data grows exponentially, traditional security measures are no longer effective. David Herselman, MD of inq South Africa Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an...
Cybersecurity fatigue a growing risk in the age of AI-driven attacks
Although the tactics and technologies cybercriminals use have evolved over the past 20 years, phishing and other social engineering attacks are nothing new. But despite the significant amounts of time and money invested in cybersecurity training and awareness,...
Esquire celebrates 25 years
Esquire Technologies will celebrate its 25th birthday on 27 July 2024, and is already sharing its cheer with reseller partners by promoting a wide range of IT and digital lifestyle products, consumer home products, and renewable energy solutions through its daily...
Diversified Computing Centres, Enabling a Green and Smart Africa
The 2024 Pan-African DataCentres Exhibition and Conference took place this week at the Sandton Convention Centre. At this gathering nearly 3,000 global data centre energy customers, as well as 120 integrators, consulting firms, and industry associations shared...
Senior Fullstack Developer (Mobile & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with Tech Lead capabilities to join our forward-thinking team on a 12-month hybrid contract based in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This is a standout opportunity to lead the design and delivery of scalable,...
Technical Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
ServiceNow Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment
What you will be doing:Define, design, and deliver scalable ServiceNow solutions (ITSM Pro, ITOM [Discovery], HRSD, APM, SPM) for organizational and client needs.Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into ServiceNow solutions.Establish and enforce...
Report Developer (Sustainability) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Developer – PYTHON (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Role:Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities:Product design, programming, bug verification, and testing of computer programs for software products and/or customer applications.Researching problems and...
Business Analyst (Finance) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Full Stack Developer (Javascript, Vue.js & PHP) (On-site Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a highly skilled and independent Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in JavaScript...
Developer (Security & Automation)
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Senior Fullstack Developer (Mobile & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Gallo Manor
We're looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer with Tech Lead capabilities to join our forward-thinking team on a 12-month hybrid contract based in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This is a standout opportunity to lead the design and delivery of scalable,...
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