Sextortion epidemic demands urgent action
Just hours before his untimely death, the life of 16-year-old Murray Dowey from Scotland seemed ordinary--a night of family bonding over television and plans for an upcoming holiday with friends. Little did his parents know that the following morning would shatter...
AI gears up to address mental health
The global AI in mental health market size is expected to reach $5,08-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mental health has become a major concern nowadays; increasing prevalence of mental...
Intel outlines roadmap and milestones
Intel has shared long-term plans to capitalise on transformative growth during an era of unprecedented demand for semiconductors. At Intel's 2022 Investor Meeting, CEO Pat Gelsinger and Intel's business leaders outlined key elements of the company's strategy and path...
Trickbot infects thousands of machines at top companies
Check Point Research (CPR) has discovered new and sophisticated details of the implementation of Trickbot. A well-known banking Trojan, Trickbot steals and compromises the data of its victims, targeting high-profile victims. CPR has counted over 140 000 machines...
Mustek expects earnings to be higher
Mustek has issued a trading statement in regard to its earnings for the six months ended 31 December 2021. Shareholders are informed that, for that period, the headline earnings per share (HEPS) is expected to be between 12% and 22% higher than the previous...
What are the top 10 medical innovations in 2022?
Next generation mRNA vaccines. A new PSMA-targeted approach for prostate cancer. A novel treatment for reducing LDL cholesterol. These are some of the innovations that will optimise and change healthcare in the coming year, according to an expert panel of clinicians...
SA must aim for 5% growth to combat unemployment, poverty, inequality
2022 is a year of reactions and normalisation from Covid-19, while the global economy will be slowing down significantly more than previously thought. At the same time global inflation has reached multi-decades high. Even with slow growth, central banks are having to...
Africa needs to take cyber threats seriously
The pandemic is still playing a major role in influencing working behaviours and patterns in Africa - and this is fuelling new types of cyberattacks. The 2021 KnowBe4 African Cyberthreat Report focused on key metrics around cybersecurity awareness and behaviours to...
Rapid growth forecast for foldable phones
International Data Corporation (IDC) saw worldwide shipments of foldable phones, inclusive of both flip and fold form factors, reach a total of 7,1-million units in 2021. This represents an increase of 264,3% over the 1,9-million units shipped in 2020. A new forecast...
Towards an ecosystem in which SA startups can thrive
Reducing red tape, specialist visas, and reviewing the labour market regulations are steps in the right direction to create a thriving startup ecosystem. That's the word from Matsi Modise, steering committee chairperson of the South African Startup Act Movement. He...
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DCC offers HP EliteBook Folio 1040
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Master Power Technologies commits to Zambia
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Marketing gameplans must include digital
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Ordering takeaways simple with new app
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Gemalto launches laser engraving solution
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The rise of integrated risk management
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Building the mobile enterprise in Africa
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The race to POPI compliance begins
With the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act being signed into law, a race against time is about to start for businesses across South Africa. Their mission is to ensure that customer information in their custody is adequately secured – and doing so may...
Goods, services must move easily in Africa
A key topic of discussion among global leaders at the 24th World Economic Forum on Africa was the need for free movement of talent and goods across Africa, in order to significantly strengthen businesses and boost intra-Africa trade on the continent. This sentiment is...
Broadband price war soars to new level
The Minister of Communications, Yunus Carrim, recently met with the Council of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), and urged all parties to work together to cut communications costs in South Africa. The broadband market is becoming ever...
Server Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions of the Cape Town division a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This is achieved by...
Senior IT Business Analyst – Investment Management – Western Cape Cape Town
Key ResponsibilitiesProduces logical and technical specifications from functional specifications for the application environments. Does component level design utilising mainly Technology and Data Architecture Models.Assists with the designing of new systems and major...
Project Manager IT – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Role: Senior Project ManagerContract: 6-12 months with extension (Long term project)Industry: Financial ServicesEnvironment: Hybrid ( 2 days on site) We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our client in the financial services industry. The successful...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Sandown
2-3 months contract Requirements: Developing and maintaining SQL server databases and applications using T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, and other tools.Writing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for various business requirements and...
Technical Lead – Remote Remote
Our International Client is seeking a Technical Lead to join their Software Development Team. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance leadership to the development team. You will also actively contribute to the application architecture design and work...
Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions of the Cape Town division a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist. This is achieved by...
Support Engineer (DBN)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE Desktop hardware and software support to end-users as your strong technical skills as a Support Engineer is wanted by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist to join its Durban division. Applicants will need a Diploma in Information...
Flutter Developer Lead
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Flutter Developer Lead to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Designs, develops, and...
Junior Desktop Support Technician at Famous Brands
Support & Maintain Organizational Computer SystemsInstall, Diagnose, repair, maintain and upgrade organizational hardware & EquipmentOn-Site and Remote End User Support on Laptops, Desktops, Servers, Printers etc.Attending to applicable calls logged via...
IT Support 3rd Line
Purpose of the job:To Ensure Network Stability and UptimeTo manage the local networking environment ensuring that it is pacthed and supported.Support wider IT infrastructure for remote sites.Provide End User SupportMonitor IT environment pro-actively.Ensure IT...
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