Fraudsters target users battling new year financial pressures
As South Africans return from the festive season with renewed energy, many households are confronted with the financial realities of a new year. For thousands of families, the beginning of the year is marked by registration fees, textbook purchases, and accommodation...
It’s the era of the SOC
Among the primary reasons for establishing a Security Operations Centre (SOC) are strengthening cybersecurity posture, enabling faster detection and response and gaining a competitive edge. Interestingly, despite the increasing demand for automated cybersecurity...
Rampant online retail set to hit R130bn
Kathy Gibson reports – Online retail is set to account for 10% of all retail spend in South Africa within just a few months, reaching a value of R130-billion by the end of this year. Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, points out that the online market was worth...
Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals
Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...
Smartphone attacks are up in 2025
According to Kaspersky data, there were 29% more attacks on Android smartphone users in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, and 48% more compared to the second half of 2024. In 2025, Kaspersky detected prominent mobile threats such as SparkCat,...
FTC investigates AI chatbots for children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered seven companies that provide consumer-facing AI-powered chatbots to provide information on how these firms measure, test and monitor potentially negative impacts of the technology on children and teens. AI chatbots may...
Greylisting not the only test of SA’s financial system
With FATF’s review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated and costly international money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks, and deterring investment. By Harry Scherzer, founder and CEO of Future...
A primer on essential first aid skills
World First Aid Day – taking place on September 13 this year – is a reminder that the first few minutes of an emergency are the most critical. Every year, thousands of preventable deaths and injuries occur simply because people don’t know what to do in these moments....
Digital Parks Africa, iXAfrica expand African data centres
Digital Parks Africa (DPA), a 100% South African-owned data centre provider, has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s first, hyper-scale, carrier-neutral, AI-ready data centre, to bring world-class data centre services to Southern and East Africa. The...
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Partnership aims to strengthen wind energy investment
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and the Bundesverband Windenergie eV (BWE) have entered a memorandum of understanding, with the mutual goal of promoting wind energy and advancing renewable energy solutions globally. "Our shared vision is to foster a...
Circular Energy partners with Hirsch’s Homestores
Circular Energy, a registered not-for-profit Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO), has partnered with Hirsch's Homestores to assist customers in ethically disposing of their end-of-use appliances. The partnership underscores the critical role Circular Energy...
The role of cloud services in SME resilience
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Why BI is an increasing focus for African manufacturers
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How to tell if you are reading AI-generated text
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The impact of AI on the future of the PC
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is the next big leap for PC technology, promising to bring unseen levels of productivity and efficiency to businesses worldwide, writes Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa. With...
Duxbury Networking celebrates 40-year milestone
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Sigfox 0G network to enable SA’s move to smart water meters
Sigfox SA, a robust and low-power technology, was selected by the National Treasury as the network to underpin the new smart water meter ecosystem. The tender, commonly known as "RT29" awarded to various System Integrators, will see existing meters adapted or replaced...
Go Rentals expands partnership with qwerti
qwerti, a South African managed services provider delivering services to the corporate and consumer markets, has strengthened its partnership with Go Rentals to support its growth and customer service. Go Rentals, a hardware rental company, is evolving its service...
RS partners with Sharps Electrical in Botswana
RS South Africa has formed a strategic partnership with Sharps Electrical, an electrical wholesaler and contractor in Botswana. The partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to deliver superior products and services to customers in the region....
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Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog.Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc.Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
About the Hub:Join a leading IT Hub providing innovative solutions to a global automotive organization. Our team delivers cutting-edge IT solutions across SAP, Java, Azure, Cloud, and more. With a strong focus on compliance, methodology, and sustainable success, we...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2825 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog.Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc.Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Wibsey Dip
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Security Analyst (Cisco) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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