Compromised identities fuel to the fire that is ransomware
Four in five (79%) ransomware attacks start with compromised identities, according to Sophos’ latest annual State of Ransomware report. The prominence of identity attacks in ransomware indicates a shift in method as attackers increasingly recognise identity as a key...
Missed incidents and threat response gaps compromise businesses
Many organisations are missing cybersecurity incidents due to reactive approaches, insufficient monitoring, and operational deficiencies, according to a new report from the Kaspersky Compromise Assessment division. The research reveals that in 31% of incidents that...
Middle East conflict raises food input costs
While developments around the conflict in the Middle East remain unpredictable, the South African agricultural value chain is already being confronted with rising input costs, disrupted trade flow and heightened logistical risk. Loffie Brandt, sector executive for...
Africa Data Centres enhances Gauteng campuses
Africa Data Centres is boosting the connectivity of its Midrand and Samrand campuses in partnership with Oni-Tel Fibre Networks which will deliver high-speed, low-latency services through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform. Purpose-built for data centre...
More South Africans are returning home
A growing number of South Africans abroad are returning home, bringing international experience, global networks and new perspectives with them. New research released as part of the Reverse Emigration Among South Africans report by The TEFL Academy suggests that...
Payfast founder acquires iVeri
Jonathan Smit, the founder and former MD of Payfast, has acquired iVeri, one of Africa’s longest-standing payment technology providers. “Payments keeps drawing me back because it is infrastructural in nature," Smit explains. "Trends come and go, but the need to move...
Job requirements evolve as AI economy goes mainstream
Artificial intelligence (AI) exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. This is one of the findings from the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, which includes an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are...
Growth for global PC shipments
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 62,8million units in the first quarter of 2026, a 4% increase from the first quarter of 2025, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “The 4% year-over-year PC shipment growth in the first quarter of 2026 was artificially inflated,”...
How to harness tech as AI reshapes the economy
International Data Corporation (IDC) has shared key research insights that outline how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy, transforming enterprise decision-making, and redefining how organisations build, buy and deploy technology. The research...
How CFOs are turning cost pressure into growth
Combining flexible workspaces with AI is becoming a core financial strategy enabling companies to cut costs without compromising performance, according to new research from IWG. Building on insights from The View from the C-Suite report, IWG says flexible work is no...
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Women in Franchising Africa announces its first annual networking breakfast
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Junkichi Yoshida is new president and CEO of Epson
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Red Hat debuts latest version of Red Hat OpenShift
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Discovering digital: The realistic value of DX
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Mastercard extends partnership with Youth Employment
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VFS Global adds AI-powered chatbot
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Senior Data Engineer (AI-Driven Engineer) (CPT – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is transforming the way global shipping contracts are created, executed, and fulfilled. As the leading digital contracting platform for the ocean freight industry, they enable shippers and carriers to improve performance, reduce friction, and...
Senior Data Engineer (AI-Driven Engineer) (CPT – Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is transforming the way global shipping contracts are created, executed, and fulfilled. As the leading digital contracting platform for the ocean freight industry, they enable shippers and carriers to improve performance, reduce friction, and...
Billing Systems Developer
Role OverviewOur client is seeking a Billing Systems Developer to own and advance the billing systems layer within their BSS environment, with a strong focus on both consumer and wholesale billing. This role involves working directly with billing platforms (including...
Billing Systems Developer – Remote Remote
Role OverviewOur client is seeking a Billing Systems Developer to own and advance the billing systems layer within their BSS environment, with a strong focus on both consumer and wholesale billing. This role involves working directly with billing platforms (including...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916
Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 0916 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirement AnalysisDevelopment and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
Test Analyst
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative technology team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis We are looking for a Test Analyst to join a dynamic and collaborative technology team, where you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of...
Intermediate SQL Developer
Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business requests and data...
Intermediate SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers Design and enhance database architecture and SQL objects Troubleshoot SQL and application performance issues Optimise queries, indexing, and database performance Support business requests and data...
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