Steady growth in global air cargo
Global air cargo markets continue to show resilience, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which shows modest, but steady, growth for August Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4,1% compared...
Despite Windows 10 end of life, PC refreshes are patchy
PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9,4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75,8-million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “While...
WSIS+20 charts path for a sustainable digital future
Geneva served as the centre of global digital dialogue last week as technology leaders, policymakers, and innovators reviewed 20 years of progress and the future of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Co-hosted by the International Telecommunication...
MoneyBadger announces R7m pre-seed funding raise
South African Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger has closed a $400 000 (about R7-million) pre-seed funding round. The raise was led by P1 Ventures, a venture capitalist with deep African fintech exposure, along with three angel investors who are...
AI makes abuse videos more realistic
Full “feature-length” AI films of child sexual abuse may now be “inevitable” unless urgent action is taken, experts warn, as rapidly improving technology means AI video is now “indistinguishable” from genuine imagery. New data, published on Friday (11 July 2025) by...
Cyber attacks drive big drop in company value
Cyber events that cause reputation risks can result in an average of 27% drop in shareholder value, highlighting the growing financial and reputational stakes of cyber risk. This is among the findings from Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report, which builds on its 2023 finding...
Could Bitcoin hit $125k this week?
Bitcoin is on track to reach $125 000 in the coming days. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says support from US President Trump, sweeping regulatory moves in Washington, and accelerating institutional demand are converging to drive the...
How ISPA’s take-down process can protect learners
With school holidays in full-swing, the official internet industry representative body (IRB) ISPA is removing an average of three to four problematic websites from the local Internet every week. Online scammers target different age groups for different types of scams,...
Lillian Barnard takes new regional role
Microsoft has announced that Lillian Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). In this role, Barnard will focus on advancing Microsoft’s mission through its partner ecosystem. “Our...
AARTO jumps to December 2025
After years of delays and false starts and additional doubt created by recent fake news, many South Africans may have pushed preparation for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act aside. The implementation date has now amended to December...
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SA needs enabling regulations to allow AI innovation for cypto
The transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply a hypothetical concept as the significant benefits of this technology are being realised across every facet of business, industry, and our daily lives. By Andre van den Berg, director:...
Data for ransom: Yours …
The highest number of data compromises tracked by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) was 1 860, impacting around 300-million people in 2021. Until 2023. The ITRC tracked 3,205 data compromises affecting 353,027,892 individuals at a 72% increase on 2021's...
What South Africans need to know about the TikTok debate
As the debate around TikTok continues to unfold, social media users are grappling with the layers of issues surrounding the potential ban of the popular social media app in the US and other countries. "From national security concerns to data privacy and children's...
AI strategies should start with data strategies
As the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to gather steam, companies of all sizes and from all sectors are investing in the technology. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings According to a Forbes Advisor survey, more than half of businesses are using...
Is data held by your favourite online marketplace secure?
South Africa's Information Regulator recently revealed that it receives more than 150 monthly data breach notifications - a considerable increase from last year's average of 56. Hackers are doing the country's already battling economy no favours: the 2023 Cost of a...
Voice-powered AI fast becoming an indispensable business tool
"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that." For decades, that immortal line from 2001: A Space Odyssey was what people imagined voice-powered artificial intelligence (AI) would be like. As technology advanced, we got more sympathetic portrayals of voice-powered AI...
Kaspersky releases free malware scanner for Linux
Cybercriminals aren't ignoring Linux-based devices, which becomes evident when looking at some of the recent examples of malware targeting this operating system: a Linux implant for the DinodasRAT malware -- also known as XDealer; or a backdoor in the Trojanised...
NTT Data gets EcoVadis Gold Medal Sustainability Rating
NTT Data Middle East and Africa, a digital business and IT services leader, was recently awarded a Gold Medal Sustainability Rating by EcoVadis. In 2021, NTT Data launched a sustainability ambition to use technology to enable a better, more connected future for all....
Qlik gains Gartner Magic Quadrant for 14th year
Qlik has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms. This marks the fourteenth consecutive year Qlik has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant, based on its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute....
International Women in Engineering Day: Meet the mother-daughter duo who are recoding the status quo in tech
Presented by Huawei in recognition of International Women in Engineering Day A passion for technology runs across generations in the Mtonga household. Tina Mtonga, a former Huawei graduate programme participant, now full-time employee, says without her mother’s...
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Purpose of the Role We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimise the organisation's databases, ensuring their reliability, performance, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role requires a strong understanding of...
AML Analyst
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Tertiary qualification (relevant degree/diploma in Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, or related field).2-3 years' experience in AML,...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Centurion
Purpose of the Role We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimise the organisation's databases, ensuring their reliability, performance, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This role requires a strong understanding of...
AML Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for an AML Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Tertiary qualification (relevant degree/diploma in Finance, Law, Risk, Compliance, or related field).2-3 years' experience in AML,...
Senior IT Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town.This is an initial 12-month contract- Onsite.You will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the company to some of the most recognized South Africa Retail brands and you'll do it...
Intermediate C# Developer
Develop backend components using .Net Core, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Design and implement frontend interfaces using Angular, ensuring a seamless user experience. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and...
Senior IT Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town.This is an initial 12-month contract- Onsite.You will be part of delivering integrated solutions across the company to some of the most recognized South Africa Retail brands and you'll do it...
Intermediate C# Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
Develop backend components using .Net Core, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Design and implement frontend interfaces using Angular, ensuring a seamless user experience. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and...
Senior .Net Developer (Blazor) (Cape Town) (6 month contract)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading innovator in digital transformation, partners with governments and businesses to drive impactful social and economic change through technology. They are seeking a Senior .NET Developer to join their team of professionals who have led...
Senior Data Engineer at Ntice Search
Our Client is on a mission to transform the way businesses harness data to drive smarter decisions. They are a fast-growing IT Services company and are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help scale their data infrastructure and build world-class data solutions that...
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