Free Starlink for Iran amid Internet shutdown
With Iran still implementing a nationwide Internet shutdown, Starlink has made its service available to customers for free. Several non-profit organisations reported yesterday (Tuesday 13 January) that they had been able to access the satellite Internet service at no...
Internet censorship affected 4,6bn people in 2025
2025 started with 47 ongoing Internet disruptions, while 81 new restrictions were imposed during the year, according to Surfshark’s internet shutdowns yearly recap. Government-imposed Internet shutdowns affected 4,6-billion people in 2025. Asia continues to lead the...
DevOps bottlenecks, burnout and the rising role of AI
While DevOps was designed to accelerate software delivery, it often slows teams down. Manual processes, tool sprawl, and compliance overhead are creating drag on innovation - and fueling rising levels of engineer burnout, according to DuploCloud’s inaugural AI +...
SA can embrace digital currency to drive tourism
As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector a new frontier is emerging - crypto tourism. With digital currencies increasingly adopted across the globe, South Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself as a leading...
CIT networks – an intricate underworld web
It’s easy to mistake the chaos of a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist for disorder. The screech of tyres, the gunfire, the explosions - it all suggests recklessness. However, if you ask University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate Annie Kok, behind the smoke and twisted metal...
SSE and ADC surge sees network security buoyant
Global network security revenue reached $6,4-billion in 2Q 2025 - growing 8% YoY – according to new research from Dell’Oro Group. Growth has been driven by double-digit gains in Security Service Edge (SSE) and Application Delivery Controllers (ADC), as enterprises...
Mustek expects higher earnings
Mustek has issued a trading statement for the year ended 30 June 2025. The group is alerting shareholders that earnings per share are likely to be higher than in the comparative period last year, at between 67,13 cents and 73,84 cents, compared to 67,13 cents in June...
Shaping the future of Africa’s digital financial ecosystem
MTN Group Fintech’s inaugural Fintech Summit has reaffirmed that mobile money is central to Africa’s financial inclusion journey. Today, 33% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa use mobile money - with annual transactions surpassing $1,1-trillion and contributing around 5%...
Check Point acquires Lakera
Check Point Software Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire Lakera, an AI-native security platform for Agentic AI applications. The acquisition will enable Check Point to deliver a full end-to-end AI security stack designed to protect enterprises as...
Fiscal uncertainty undermines SME confidence
After starting the year on an optimistic note, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were confronted by a wave of new uncertainties that disrupted planning and dampened confidence. This is according to the Quarter 1 2025 SME Confidence Index by Business...
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Online books aim to making reading fun
The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading with its online platform, kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8 000 books that they can read anywhere and at any time, says Christopher de...
Ricoh makes Time listing for sustainability
Ricoh has been included in the Time World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. As one of the top 500 companies from over more than 30 countries, Ricoh ranked 151st in the overall ranking and 8th out of 39 in the Electronics, Hardware & Equipment industry sector....
Is your business failing CX 101?
For years, companies have been promoting the importance of customer experience (CX) in improving their performance. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings These days, entire departments are devoted to CX management, with many having evolved into digital experience...
AI code generation: Friend or foe to developers?
Picture a future where developers channel their expertise into solving complex problems, while AI takes care of routine coding tasks. This future is rapidly becoming our present, as generative AI (GenAI) reshapes the landscape of software development. However, this...
The role of mirolearning in retail upskilling
In the fiercely competitive retail landscape, delivering exceptional customer experiences is paramount for building brand loyalty and standing out from the crowd. However, to achieve this critical goal, it is crucial to have a highly skilled and passionately engaged...
Mustek and Huawei drive sustainable power agenda
Across the globe, power and sustainability are top of the agenda. In South Africa, supply interruptions and rising costs are providing additional motivation for businesses and individuals to take the provision of consistent and sustainable power into their own hands....
Embracing SSE can strengthen the business network
The network infrastructure ecosystem has grown in complexity since the normalisation of hybrid work. A distributed workforce has put pressure on security and technology teams to rethink how to safeguard company data and systems from compromise. By Warren Gordon,...
Tips for young people to find their way out of unemployment
The month of June gave rise to a raft of activities celebrating the country's youth. It was also a stark reminder of the plight of young people when it comes to the burden of unemployment. "But that doesn't mean there isn't hope," says Larisha Naidoo, head of Anglo...
Employers urged to collaborate in building a skills pipeline
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) presents a promising foundation for building a skilled workforce in South Africa. However, a vital question remains: how can employers ensure a steady pipeline of talent with the necessary skills, and what...
Data backup administrators the unsung IT heroes
In every organisation, there exists a group of unsung heroes: the data backup administrator. Their responsibility is paramount - safeguarding the company's data. Yet, their significance often remains unnoticed until calamity strikes. By Hemant Harie, group chief...
Project Manager
Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project management in...
Technical Specialist: Property – Coverage & Origination – Gauteng Halfway House
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Property sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that property sector investments are technically sound, financially viable, environmentally...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project management in...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 3337
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...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 3337 – 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...
Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Technical Leader
A leading South African technology company specialising in mobile software development and digital innovation is looking for a Technical Leader to join its dynamic team. The company designs and builds scalable mobile platforms and enterprise-grade applications that...
Technical Specialist: Energy-Power – Coverage & Origination
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Energy (Power) sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that energy sector investments are technically sound, financially viable,...
Junior Project Manager at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCORE PURPOSEMANCOSA is...
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