France signs in social media ban for kids
France has become the first European country to restrict social media access for children. The new law was passed this week and could go into effect from September. One provision of the new law restricts social media access for children under the age of 15. It also...
Acer celebrates 50th birthday with big discounts
To celebrate a half-century of global innovation, Acer South Africa is turning its 50th birthday into a win for its customers. During August, the official Acer Store will host an anniversary event featuring daily half-price deals, interactive prizes, and a grand...
How to store and keep your sensitive data safe
Ahead of World Backup Day, Kaspersky research has revealed the most popular ways to store important data – 87% of South Africans prefer digital – and offers some tips on how to keep it safe. Global research shows that zoomers and millennials keep nearly everything...
SA young scientists excel in Tunisia and China
South Africa’s young scientists have once again demonstrated excellence on the global stage, achieving outstanding results at the International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology in Tunisia (IFEST²) and the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition...
WAPA marks 20 years of wireless advocacy
The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and kicked off the festivities in March at its annual Gauteng industry event. Themed “WAPA 20: Redefining the Wireless Landscape – Without Limits Since 2006,” the event, held...
What SA needs to do to ensure universal, meaningful connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports – Digital investment is not an end in itself: it is the foundation for a more inclusive, more resilient South Africa. This is the word from Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA), introducing a Digital Infrastructure...
Online scams evolving faster than ever
NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence research unit - in collaboration with TechRadar - has revealed three major, interconnected global cybercrime operations exploiting user trust in digital platforms, outdated technology, and cryptocurrency markets. “Online scams are...
Starlink momentum shows no signs of abating
Namibia and South Africa might have rejected Starlink, but according to global analysts Opensignal, it is currently riding a wave of unprecedented momentum and has now evolved from a last-resort connectivity option into a mainstream broadband competitor. Its...
Diesel surges as record April price hike expected
South Africa's fuel retailers recorded the largest spike in diesel stop volumes in recent years in the week of 18 to 21 March, two full weeks before April's expected record price adjustment, according to Lightstone’s analysis of anonymised Tracker mobility data....
Half of South Africans ‘politically homeless’ as local elections loom
As South Africa gears up for local government elections (no date set, but required by law to take place between 2 November 2026 and 31 January 2027), new Ipsos research reveals a nation grappling with political disconnection: nearly half (47%) of South Africans say no...
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Key payments trends to watch in 2025
The global payments landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. New technologies coupled with the rising demand for seamless, secure, and efficient transactions has spurred on an exciting new era of innovation and growth. By Luke Kyohere, group chief product and...
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Kyocera’s 2024 journey sets the stage for a dynamic 2025
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Harness AI to combat financial crimes
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Lessons from 2024 for a stronger, more inclusive retail credit market
In many ways, the retail credit market acts as a barometer of broader economic health, reflecting consumer confidence, spending power, and financial stability, writes Regan Adams, CEO of RCS. 2024 saw South African consumers grapple with harsh economic challenges such...
Does your online payment option have your best interests at heart?
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To provide team leadership for the support, maintenance and enhancement of electronic security functional software and infrastructure with a focus on configuration, analysis, testing and general application and hardware support.JOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership for...
Senior Software Developer (C# ASP.Net) – Gauteng Braamfontein
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Software Developer (Cloud / IoT) (JavaScript, Node.js, AWS) – Johannesburg / Cape Town (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Data Analyst /BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Systems Engineer ‒ Genetec – Gauteng Gauteng
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