How the Middle East war is impacting business sentiment
Oxford Economics, in its latest Global Risk Survey, points out that business growth expectations have remained firm since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. But respondents judge that the chance of a sharp downturn has risen, with a one-in-six chance of global...
How systemic failures drive corporate crime
A new doctoral study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a rigorous cross-jurisdictional analysis of how corporate crime emerges within listed companies, challenging conventional governance thinking, introducing new theories and proposing reforms to strengthen...
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...
This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud
The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...
Dark web attracts young job seekers
More job seekers than ever are turning to the Dark Web to find work. According to a new Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence new report, Inside the dark web job market: Their talent, our threat, there was a two-fold increase in the number of résumés and jobs...
Partnering for a collective front against emerging payment fraud threats
The digitisation of payments has unlocked vast economic potential that drives growth, efficiency and inclusion. But this progress comes with new risks, writes Ursula Pearson-Williams, head of fraud intelligence at PayInc. According to Juniper Research, global online...
How leaders can plan for human-AI collaboration at work
The pervasive use of AI is forcing business and IT leaders to rethink their workforce. Executive leaders must develop four scenarios where human and AI can collaborate effectively, says Gartner. AI will indelibly alter how human workers perform work in the future,...
AI-powered threats are set to soar
AI has changed the rules of deception. What once took a skilled fraudster hours or days now takes a model seconds. Just in time for International Fraud Awareness Week 2025 on 16-22 November 2025, a new cross-industry survey of anti-fraud professionals by the...
AI reckoning will define investing in 2026
A global reset is unfolding across AI and tech markets as investors confront the limits of a model that has powered equity gains for two years. This warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, follows four sessions of heavy selling across world indices, with the...
Are you ready to take on agentic AI?
Kathy Gibson reports - Agents are the hot topic of the moment, with the potential to propel artificial intelligence (AI) to new heights as they are used to automate tasks. “This is the biggest thing I have experienced in 30 years as a consultant,” comments Sylvain...
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More investment in wind and infrastructure needed
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Credit decisioning software the core of financial inclusion
Itemate Solutions has partnered with Decision Rules, an international startup, to drive the adoption of its market-leading business rules engine among African fintechs. Michaela Holman, global account manager at Itemate Solutions, says the Decision Rules business...
Vertiv debuts new management and monitoring solution
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The power of enhanced partnership
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Huawei in strategic co-operation with Standard Bank
During the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Huawei and Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) signed a strategic co-operation agreement, to accelerate digital transformation of the financial sector and enhance South Africa's ability to continue growing...
The power of technology for African sustainability
In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, sustainable trade practices and supply chains have the potential to...
Corridor Africa drives sustainable data centre growth
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Why payroll and HR experts are your best compliance partners
Payroll and HR regulatory requirements are constantly evolving, and what is compliant today may need to be adjusted tomorrow. Even minor oversights can lead to significant penalties, tarnishing a company’s reputation and impacting its bottom line. Regulatory bodies...
Vertiv and Coscharis Technologies boost Central African channel
Vertiv has announced the appointment of Coscharis Technologies as a distribution partner in Nigeria and Ghana, with the aim of further providing customers convenient access to Vertiv’s IT infrastructure portfolio and expanding reach across Central Africa within the...
Earned wage access grows in popularity
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Mid-Tier DBA (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient management, security, and optimisation of the SQL Server databases of a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban wanting you as its next Mid-Tier DBA. Your expertise in database management, SSAS, scripting,...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, Linux) (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:CREATE reliable, robust and user-friendly solutions as the next Mid-Level Software Developer wanted by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning /...
Mid-Tier Security Engineer (Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender) (DBN Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE robust Cybersecurity operations, proactive threat detection, and effective risk management as the next Mid-Tier Security Engineer sought by a cutting-edge Tech company in Durban. This role involves collaborating with IT and Security teams,...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, Linux) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:CREATE reliable, robust and user-friendly solutions as the next Mid-Level Software Developer wanted by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning /...
Mid-Tier Security Engineer (Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender) (DBN Hybrid) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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Java/Python/Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a talented Java and Python developer looking to make an impact in the dynamic insurance industry? We have an exciting 12-month contract role with the potential to extend, based in Sandton, where you'll work on cutting-edge solutions that drive business...
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Data Platform Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Exciting Opportunity: Database Developer - Financial Crime & Database IntelligenceLocation: Centurion | Hybrid Work Model Contract Type: Permanent Job Summary.Our client, a national financial intelligence, compliance monitoring, and crime detection authority seeks...
Support Engineer (SQL / Linux / Oracle Apex) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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