New phishing campaign exploits Google Tasks notifications
Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing scheme that abuses legitimate Google Tasks notifications to trick corporate users into revealing corporate login credentials. By leveraging Google's trusted @google.com email domain and notification system, attackers bypass...
Applications open for 2026 Samsung Solve For Tomorrow Now
Applications for the 2026 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) competition are now open. The competition invites Grade 10 and 11 learners from public schools in South Africa to submit innovative STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) solutions that...
AI heightens cybersecurity threats
South Africa is still the top target in Africa as cyberattacks continue to menace governments, education institutions, telcos and financial services companies. Artificial intelligence (AI), while proving useful in countering attacks, is also a major new tool in the...
E-commerce growth, improving economy bode well Black Friday
With consumers increasingly embracing online shopping, widespread Black Friday e-commerce promotions are likely to fuel another strong sales year. Although shoppers are likely to remain cautious in their spending, improving economic conditions and other key factors...
Value to top volume this Black November
With Black Friday once again over the payday period, shoppers are expected to focus on value rather than volume, with consumer behaviour remaining cautious over the period. South African consumers remain under significant financial pressure despite lower inflation and...
A new era of connectivity for Africa
The core 2Africa subsea cable system – the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe – has been activated. The new cabling system marks a historic milestone in digital...
Microsoft, Nvidia, Anthropic in strategic partnership
Microsoft, Nvidia and Anthropic have announced new strategic partnerships. Anthropic is scaling its rapidly growing Claude AI model on Microsoft Azure, powered by Nvidia, which will broaden access to Claude and provide Azure enterprise customers with expanded model...
Gemini 3 ushers in a new era of agentic AI
Google has launched Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet, and designed to bring state-of-the-art reasoning and powerful new agentic capabilities to users. "For South Africa, the launch of Gemini 3 is more than a technological breakthrough - it is...
Nvidia reports record revenue
Nvidia yesterday (19 November) reported record revenue for the third quarter ended 26 October 26 2025, of $57-billion, up 22% from the previous quarter and up 62% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were 73,4% and 73,6%, respectively. For...
Southern Africa faces ongoing DDoS attack onslaught
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks continue to plague South African businesses, with a more than 60% jump in incidents tracked over the first half of 2025 when compared to the last six months of 2024. This is according to NetScout’s latest global threat...
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Libraries and the transformative power of storytelling
In a world increasingly dominated by digital distractions, the art of storytelling fosters connection and serves to preserve our culture and shared heritage, writes Chris de Beer, director at the Qualibooks Group. Storytelling is important for a number of reasons....
What to do with your old servers when transitioning to the cloud?
As businesses move to the cloud, the question of what to do with legacy IT infrastructure – especially older servers – becomes increasingly pressing. Rather than discarding these assets, companies should consider refurbishing servers, a sustainable and financially...
Master the challenges of unified comms
As the digital era accelerates, organisations increasingly demand communication solutions that are seamless, reliable, and adaptable. Unified communications (UC) platforms offer a way to streamline operations, boost collaboration, and enable real-time data flow. By:...
Close the Readiness Gap for fast recovery
While many have invested heavily in frontline defence tools to try to keep out bad actors, they have spent far less time and money preparing for what happens when the criminals eventually get in. And they will get in. By Darren Thomson, field chief technology officer:...
Rise in telco fraud threatens digital trust
Telecommunications fraud is on the rise in South Africa, with the sector seeing one of the highest suspected digital fraud attempt rates globally. In 2023 alone, 15,5% of all suspected digital fraud attempts in South Africa targeted the telecom industry, marking a...
The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade
Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% of markets on the continent,...
Shifting trade networks and their impact on Africa
As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, shifting trade relationships among major economies are set to have profound impacts on African trade. By Michelle Knowles, head of trade and working capital (pan-Africa), and Michael von Fintel, head of financial...
Fintech develops WhatsApp-powered bank card
Mama Money Financial Services, a fintech specialising in cost-effective money transfers, has launched a new bank card that enables cardholders to manage their account and money through a WhatsApp solution. In collaboration with Access Bank and Pick n Pay, the Mama...
Know who’s spying on you
Kaspersky is introducing a new feature in its mobile apps for Android – Who’s Spying on Me, extending its protection against digital stalking. In addition to stalkerware detection, the new feature provides protection from offline stalking by detecting suspicious...
HP debuts new security features
HP Inc has announced the launch of HP Enterprise Security Edition, a suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the physical security of HP business class PCs. HP Enterprise Security Edition includes multilayered safeguards to protect PC hardware and firmware...
Business Analyst Practice Lead
The primary objective of this role is to assume leadership in the Business Analyst Practice. The Business Analysts Practice is a recent addition and the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with a team of Business Analysts to strengthen and refine...
Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a specialised Cloud Engineer to build, secure, and maintain the underlying infrastructure for modern data platforms. Unlike traditional cloud engineering roles focused on general application hosting, this position is dedicated to the unique...
Senior Software Developer (Java, SQL)(CH1196) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client in the electronic payment industry is looking for an experienced Senior level Developer to join their growing team. This is a hybrid role, with in-office time required in Stellenbosch.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into the...
Junior Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
DBN000215 – Junior Project Manager – PinetownPurpose of the Job: To support the delivery of BPO and digital transformation projects and ensure they meet timelines, scope, and quality standards.Required Qualifications:2–5 years' experience in project management,...
AML Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification (Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, Business or related...
Data Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.Summary of role:Data Solutions Architect to work within a dynamic, remote-first data architectural capability to deliver cloud-based data solutions using best-in-class RDBMS, ETL/ELT, and Cloud platforms for blue-chip customers across a range...
Project Manager IT
A reputable organisation seeks an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver organisational projects using established project management, business analysis, change management, and SDLC methodologies. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end project management across...
C/C++ Software Engineer (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:MITIGATE risk on projects as your embedded developer skillset is sought to be the next C/C-++ Software Engineer wanted by a leading provider of Electronic Systems to join its team. This role will be primarily focused on the taking products through the RTCA...
Data Solutions Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a remote position.Summary of role:Data Solutions Architect to work within a dynamic, remote-first data architectural capability to deliver cloud-based data solutions using best-in-class RDBMS, ETL/ELT, and Cloud platforms for blue-chip customers across a range...
Project Manager IT – Gauteng Centurion
A reputable organisation seeks an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver organisational projects using established project management, business analysis, change management, and SDLC methodologies. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end project management across...
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