What you need to know about the new face of banking fraud
One of the fastest-growing and most dangerous scams targeting South African consumers involves something many people have never heard of: RAT attacks. According to Bonolo Sebolai, head of fraud at TymeBank, these scams rely on tricking customers into giving criminals...
NASA analysis shows La Niña limited 2025 sea level rise
A mild La Niña caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth’s oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Niña conditions that...
Insurance industry continues to weather economic storms
Insurance companies in South Africa were not only able to sustain, but were able to build on the robust financial results reported in 2023 – carrying forward the momentum and gains established that previous year, according to the KPMG Insurance Industry Survey for...
New features boost smartphone sales
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 2,6% year-over-year (YoY) to 322,7-million units in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25). The smartphone market...
Intel expands AI chip portfolio with Crescent Island
In the race for dominance in the AI chip space, Intel has added to its AI accelerator portfolio with a new data centre GPU – codenamed Crescent Island. “AI is shifting from static training to realtime, everywhere inference - driven by agentic AI,” says Sachin Katti,...
AMD opens the kimono on new ‘Helios’ platform
For the first time, chip manufacturer AMD has showcased a static display of its “Helios” rack scale platform at the Open Commute Project (OCP) Global Summit in San Jose. Developed based on the new Open Rack Wide (ORW) specification introduced by Meta, “Helios” extends...
Octopi is a new strategic HP Managed Print Solutions distributor
Octopi Distribution, a subsidiary of the Octopi Group, has been appointed as a dedicated HP Managed Print Solutions (MPS) distributor serving the South African and broader African market. The newly-launched company has secured Tier 1 distribution rights for HP’s A3...
IATA highlights critical priorities for aviation safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations at the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China. The priorities are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a...
ISPA revved up for today’s colloquium on ICT policy reform
The ISPA’s official representative body (IRB) says it welcomes today’s (17 October) colloquium on ICT policy reform organised by the minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. “The ISPA is excited about the opportunity to review the current policy and...
Oracle, Nvidia accelerate sovereign AI
At Oracle AI World, Nvidia and Oracle announced they are deepening their collaboration to bolster sovereign AI initiatives and accelerate government digital transformation worldwide. By combining Nvidia’s AI computing platforms with Oracle’s scalable cloud...
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Botswana Supply Chain Summit empowers African supply chains
SAPICS has announced its participation in the upcoming inaugural Botswana Supply Chain Summit, aiming to educate and empower supply chain professionals not just in South Africa but across the continent. “SAPICS recognises Africa’s potential as a global supply chain...
SA closes the net on corporate secrecy
New regulatory guidance lowers the threshold for identifying company owners, making it harder for criminals to hide behind corporate structures, writes Hawken McEwan, director of risk and compliance at DocFox. In the ongoing battle against financial crime, South...
How home security could impact your mental health
South Africa faces high crime rates, especially when it comes to burglaries and home robberies. According to the most recent statistics from the South African Police Service, residential crimes continue to be a concern, leaving many households feeling vulnerable....
Protect yourself from the risk of uncertified electrical appliances
Following reports of uncertified electrical products being sold on international online marketplaces, concerns are mounting over the potential risks these items pose to South African consumers. “When it comes to electrical products, the difference between safety and...
Unlock the full value of the cloud for your SME
Cloud computing and as-a-service solutions are no longer new. According to Flexera’s global State of the Cloud study for 2024, around 61% of small and medium enterprise (SME) workloads and 60% of SMB data are already in the public cloud. The question that SMEs face is...
Foster skills and innovation for an AI-enriched world
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the world. In doing so, the role of the data specialist within organisations is changing. With the use of AI in data-driven roles accelerating, these professionals must enhance their skill sets to stay...
How people, processes and technology secure matric exams
On Monday 21 October the first papers in this year’s National Senior Certificate, or Matric, exams will be written. As always, exam security is a major concern. It is reassuring that specialist service providers have been entrusted with the secure printing, storing...
How one cybersecurity breach can sink a business
In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences....
Use Black Friday to set your business up for success
The prevailing economy has seen a seismic shift in consumer behaviour and retailers hoping to cash in on the rapidly approaching shopping holidays will need to take a critical look at their strategies. Zaida Kamish, digital project manager at Incubeta SA Fortunately...
Top HR teams are creating a workplace experience strategy
Employee dissatisfaction is on the rise, with only 31% of employees feeling enthusiastic and energised by their work. This growing discontent has fuelled an increase in 'job hopping,' as people search for more engaging roles. For HR teams, this has intensified the...
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Solution Architecture involves designing, describing, and managing the engineering of solutions aligned to specific business problems. The Solutions Architect leads this function and is responsible for defining and presenting the overall technical vision of the...
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We are looking for an IT Technician.You must be a well spoken, neat, an energetic go getter and willing to go the extra mile for our clients.Duties:Installing and commissioning computer hardware and software.Maintain customer desktop and networking equipment.Analyzing...
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Defect Logging, tracking and verification.Defect analysis and measures.Mapping Test cases.Creation of test cases.Identifying Gaps in acceptance criteria.Assist with user acceptance criteria.Create and maintain automation scripts using various testing tools and...
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Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.Help...
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