With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

AI-enabled attacks drive ransomware surge

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns. Today, it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents. This is the headline finding from the 2026...

Employees are the biggest cyber threat – and it will only get worse

South Africa experienced a 46% increase in insider cyber risk in 2026, surpassing the global average of 44%. What’s more, 63% of South African companies surveyed expect insider‑driven data losses to increase as growing numbers of disgruntled employees are resorting to...

AfCFTA could break Africa’s colonial legacy

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could break Africa's colonial legacy of exporting raw materials and importing finished goods. This is the word from Jean-Louis Ekra, deputy chairperson of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Advisory Council and a...

Very few supply chains will gain value from uncertainty

Only 9% of supply chain organisations expect to achieve revenue gains due to uncertainty, according to a survey by Gartner. Supply chain organisations that achieve an antifragile state not only survive, but benefit, from uncertainty. Antifragility can transform how...

Scamming activities behind the Oscars

This Sunday (25 April), after a few date changes due to the pandemic, the world is finally going to experience the long waited 93rd Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2021. With all the restrictions driven by the Coronavirus, the organisers are looking to make...

South Africans step up on sustainability issues

As Earth Day is observed around the world today, new research on sustainability, commissioned by Mastercard, reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment, as personal attitudes toward the environment evolve as a result of Covid-19. In South...

Tech plays a role in agricultural sustainability

Agriculture's role as a critical sector, driving growth and job creation in the South African economy has come back under the spotlight, particularly as the world marks Earth Day, and other industries continue to feel the effects of the uncertainty of the past year....

Lack of cyber preparedness hurt SA organisations in 2020

Enterprises faced unprecedented cybersecurity risks in 2020 from increasing attack volume, the pandemic-driven digital transformation of work, and generally deficient cyber preparedness and training. These are among the findings from Mimecast's fifth annual "The State...

SARS keeps tabs on SA brain drain

South Africa has experienced a large brain drain over the past few years with many skilled South Africans emigrating. However leaving South Africa doesn't mean you can forget your relationship with SARS. "No matter where you decide to live, you are still obligated to...

IITPSA questions plans for a new SOE

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has welcomed the government's commitment to strengthening its digital capacity and moving the country into the 4th Industrial Revolution - but it has questioned the need for the government to...

A year into Covid, how are people coping with rising costs?

After a full year of battling the Covid-19 pandemic, the cost of living for South Africans has become an issue that is as pressing as the country's need for vaccination rollout. For many, who have either lost regular work as a result of lockdown restrictions and...

Huawei commits to cloud business in SA

Kathy Gibson reports - 2020 was a tough year for Huawei as US sanctions took their toll, but the company still managed to grow its business. This is the words from Stone He, president of Huawei Cloud (Southern Africa), who adds: "We have already built our Plan B - we...

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Take a Girl Child to Work Day kicks off

Cell C is pleased to announce that Honourable Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, the Deputy Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities will host and serve as keynote speaker at the 11th annual Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day, which kicks off today (30 May). ...

Choosing the right hard drive with WD

In today’s digital world, hard disk drives (HDDs) have become a critical component of life, both for the business and consumer markets. Having a reliable HDD is essential for ensuring that data, photographs, music, movies and more are kept safe and accessible....

E-commerce reaches tipping point in SA

As South African e-commerce gains momentum, retailers can expand their reach significantly by adding online and mobile channels and picking the right technology and fulfilment partners for the journey.  Digital participation curve According to a 2012 report by...

Epson SureColor printers at FESPA 2013

Epson will showcase the versatility and productivity of its latest SureColor wide-format inkjet printers at FESPA 2013 (25-29 June, ExCel, London. Visitors to the Epson booth (G40S) will be able to browse a wide selection of POS, signage, sports apparel, decorated...

Securicom launches ePurifier Version 5

Leading local IT security specialist has announced the launch of ePurifier Version 5 – a feature-rich cloud-based e-mail security and content management solution that provides unprecedented control and visibility of e-mail. Offering advanced features and greater...

Quocirca names Xerox MPS market leader

Xerox earned the top position in worldwide managed print services (MPS) for the fourth consecutive year, according to a new report by analyst research group Quocirca. The report cites Xerox’s lead due to continued expansion and investment in its MPS platform and the...

The first TabletCafé launches in Senegal

A new concept that seeks to give cybercafés a new look while providing users with a novel experience is being experimented thanks to Google’s support in Senegal. Google has sponsored a cybercafé to replace desktops with tablets. This experiment, the first of its kind,...

Huawei unveils OceanStor N9000

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, unveiled the Big Data Storage System OceanStor N9000.  Based on the innovative concept of "X-in-One", Huawei OceanStor N9000 converges storage, analysis, and archive, and...

DiData scoops EMC partner awards

Dimension Data, the $5,8-billion ICT solutions and services provider, has scooped four awards at EMC’s annual Global Partner Summit, including Partner of the Year 2013 for Dimension Data South Africa. EMC’s annual Global Partner Summit was held at EMC World in Las...

Comztek provides Creative Cloud updates

With the recent announcement of the update of Adobe’s Creative Cloud (CC), Comztek resellers will now be able to offer their customers access to a solution that includes a range of next generation CC desktop applications, which are able to deliver fully integrated...

# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking to work in a fast pace high-tech environment with a hybrid model? Our clients who are Titans in the Motor Industry have a fantastic opportunity available for a C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist! Innovate and create in a diverse environment with the...

Java Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Are you a skilled IT professional with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Our client is seeking a talented Java Dev to join their dynamic team at the Midrand/Menlyn location. As a global leader in the automotive industry, they are committed to...

JavaScript/Web Software Engineer (2325) LM – Gauteng Johannesburg

Develop Web based applications. Create pages and components to manage static data. Create pages to view different aggregations of data. Implement complex calculations according to specification. Implement workflows from diagrams. Use E-Charts to implement charts on...

Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details: Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...

Senior .NET Developer

Job Brief We are looking for a Senior .NET Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications for our clients.The .NET developer roles...

ISP Junior Systems Administrator (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist seeks a strong technical ISP Junior Systems Administrator whose core role will be responsible for installing, maintaining and managing its ISP server/cloud services including web, mail and radius servers....

Technical Tool Owner – Remote

Job Description:End-to-End responsibility for the product during its entire lifecycle. This includes defining the strategic roadmap for the product as well as quality, technology, reliability, and cost. To assure this delivery, it is essential to work closely with the...

Front End Developer

This is a work from home opportunity. Our clients vision is to deliver delightful experiences for merchants and users, and be the payments partner of choice on the African continent. About the company: In everything we do, we strive to make it as easy as possible for...

Full Stack Java Developer

Our client, leaders in the automotive industry have an amazing opportunity available! The take-off position required is for a Full Stack Java Developer. With a production network that comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network...

Developer – Back-End at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...

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