New WhatsApp hijacking scam involves fake voting
Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing campaign targeting WhatsApp users through a fraudulent voting scheme. This attack lures victims with a voting page allegedly featuring young athletes - but other voting topics are being exploited as well. The method can be easily...
Addressing disparities critical to bridging the digital divide
Digital technologies have transformed the global economy, with India, China and the African continent emerging as frontrunners in innovation in the digital payments space. Much of this success is attributed to their cash-heavy economies that have limited banking...
Mixed results for hardcopy peripherals
The global HCP market grew year-over-year (YoY) for the third consecutive quarter in Q1 2025, recording a 2,7% growth to approximately 19,4-million units shipped. Shipment value, on the other hand, saw a YoY decrease of -3,2% to roughly $9-billion, according to...
Caution urged as Truth Social enters crypto ETF space
US president Donald Trump’s Truth Social has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) – a move that has sparked concern from at least one financial advisory organisation. The proposed fund,...
Scammers use Labubu doll hype on multilingual scam websites
The rocketing popularity of Labubu dolls has triggered a wave of scam websites targeting enthusiastic collectors worldwide, with cybercriminals deploying fake online shops in multiple languages to steal payment details. Kaspersky detected fraudulent platforms, often...
UAE drives AI, PC growth in emerging MEA markets
market intelligence company Context, in its latest monthly analysis across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, highlights robust IT distribution sales growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, continued pressure in Turkey, and surging demand for AI-capable...
The quiet rise of Chinese cloud in SA
Chinese cloud providers are becoming a rising force in South Africa’s digital infrastructure race. While global cloud narratives often spotlight American providers, the likes of Alibaba Cloud and Huawei Cloud are quietly changing the equation through local presence,...
Supply chain organisations lack formal AI strategies
Just 23% of supply chain leaders report having a formal supply chain AI strategy in place within their organisations, according to Gartner, which adds that, driven by pressures to demonstrate return-on-investment (ROI) in the near-term, chief supply chain officers...
Meta invests $14,3bn in AI startup
Meta is investing $14,3-billion for a major minority stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Scale AI, that works with data to train AI systems. The company’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta as part of the deal. The acquisition forms the...
UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds
Eighteen United Nations (UN) entities have joined forces at the second UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for...
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How educators can protect children from digital dangers
Today's educators face a troubling digital dilemma: how to harness the power of technology for learning while safeguarding students from online dangers. By Amy Newsome, account relationship manager: South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique at British Council Technology is...
How to avoid online ticket fraud
There is no doubt that South Africans are excited to head back to stadiums to watch sport and to watch their favourite musicians. This can be seen in the almost immediate sell out of the Springboks versus Ireland test matches and the return of a number of...
Why your business needs to automate in 2024
For businesses that haven't yet embraced it, 2024 is the time to make automation a priority, writes Dean Richards, CEO of Ricoh South Africa. Automation is a crucial tool that helps companies stay efficient and competitive. It simplifies routine tasks, freeing up...
Gen Z demands a rethink of permanent employment
Workers had barely adapted to a remote and hybrid workplace before businesses demanded more time in the office, writes By Gary Silbermann, co-founder and innovation director at One Degree. Tech big hitters such as Dell and Tata Consultancy Services have warned workers...
The impact of cybercrime on employee health and happiness
Not only is cybercrime bad for business, but employees also pay the price. Researchers have identified a correlation between the spectre of cybercrime and employee health and wellbeing. Stress, fear, and uncertainty are leading to poor health, such as burnout,...
Don’t import skills, grow them at home
There is no doubt that South Africa faces a skills crisis, especially when it comes to digital knowledge that will revolutionise the world. Yet sourcing international professionals to fill the local digital skills gap is not sustainable in the long run, writes Ursula...
Omnichannel could improve debt collection, customer service
South Africa narrowly escaped a technical recession, according to the latest figures released by Stats SA in early March. By Martie De Beer, executive: contact centre at Telviva Recession or no recession, growth is just not high enough to improve economic conditions...
Battling the persistent threat of N-Day vulnerabilities
While zero-day exploits often dominate headlines, N-day exploits, which involve the use of long-standing and known vulnerabilities, may pose a significantly greater security risk to organisations. N-day vulnerabilities offer virtually free-for-all access for...
Backups are your digital safety net
In an era where digital assets underpin the fabric of modern society and data serves as the lifeblood of both individuals and enterprises, the imperative of robust data security measures cannot be overstated. So much so that the Veeam Data Protection Trends Report...
Competition Commission publishes revised Public Interest Guidelines
On 20 March 2024, the Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission) published revised Public Interest Guidelines relating to merger control (the Revised Guidelines). The Revised Guidelines follow the Draft Public Interest Guidelines (the Draft Guidelines), which...
Mid-Level to Senior Full Stack Developer TT
The ideal candidate will have experience in backend development using .Net Core and frontend development using Angular. Knowledge of Microservice Architecture (MSA) and experience with DevExpress Components will be advantageous. Responsibilities:Develop backend...
Data Analyst at Humankind Group – Gauteng Springs
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Data Analyst for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging data to inform business strategy and operational decision-making. This role requires a strong technical proficiency in SQL...
Junior Software Developer – Western Cape Plattekloof 1
Build real products, automate real processes, and see your code make a measurable impact. Is this you? A self-starter who loves solving business problems with clean, pragmatic code. You're curious, analytical and comfortable owning outcomes, from scoping to ship. A...
Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced Front End Developer to join a dynamic IT team. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user experiences, and contributing to full-stack development in an agile/DevOps...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Technical Project Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written in Java....
PLC Programmer – Gauteng Johannesburg South
Looking for an Instrumentation / Automation Technician with Delta PLC and FMCG Industry experience for a well-established manufacturing company in Johannesburg South. Electrical fault-finding experience is also a requirement. Requirements: N6 Diploma with Trade Test...
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