Deepfake fraud losses creep towards $1bn
The first half of 2025 had almost four times as many deepfake incidents (a total of 580 incidents) as the entire year of 2024 - and losses from deepfake-related fraud reached $410-million, according to a new report from Surfshark. Since 2019, deepfake technology used...
New malware uses AI to bypass protection
Kathy Gibson reports - Researchers have uncovered new malware threats that use artificial intelligence (AI) to bypass existing malware detection. This is the word from Eli Smadja, worldwide research group manager at Check Point, who says the new AI evasion malware was...
Bitcoin plunges on strategic reserve news
Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, might have been misinterpreted. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. Prices slipped as...
Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?
Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...
AI, innovation should be top budget priorities
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is due to present his revised Budget Speech in a few days. At Sage, we hope his new Budget Speech and government policy go beyond the usual and focuses on digital technologies and the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI)...
VAT compliance could address revenue challenges
As South Africa grapples with fiscal challenges and debates over potential VAT rate increases, tax experts are calling for a fundamental shift in approach that addresses the root causes of revenue shortfalls rather than simply increasing tax burdens on citizens....
BNPL drives financial inclusion in Africa
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is emerging as a key player in modern consumer financing, offering an alternative to traditional credit models and reshaping how people access and manage credit. Once dismissed as a niche payment option, BNPL has now become a significant...
Economic pressures drive SA consumers to value
South African retail sales have seen moderate increases despite a strong festive season finish. According to NIQ South Africa’s latest State of the Retail Nation analysis for the last quarter and full year calendar year of 2024, South African consumers spent nearly...
CEOs are confident despite inflation, macroeconomic volatility
As myriad pressures mount for business leaders across Africa and globally, a majority of CEOs are carrying a favourable outlook on the year, and in some cases, the decade, ahead. Across sub-Saharan Africa, CEOs remain remarkably optimistic about the future,...
Deception campaign uses DeepSeek AI as bait
Security researchers at Kaspersky have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot networks to distribute malware disguised as DeepSeek AI software, generating over 1,2-million views on X. Kaspersky's Threat Research...
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Tarsus On Demand signs up with Sophos
Tarsus On Demand has partnered with Sophos. Sophos offers cybersecurity solutions, including managed detection and response (MDR) and incident response services as well as a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies that help defeat...
CCI SA scoops accolades at BPESA Awards
CCI South Africa, with partner organisation impact sourcing service provider CareerBox Africa, were recognised for their contribution to the BPO industry at the BPESA GBA Alchemy Awards 2023. CCI South Africa clinched two major wins at the prestigious awards,...
LINX Nairobi goes live
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) have announced that its interconnection hub in Nairobi, Kenya is now live and ready for business. LINX Nairobi is the new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for East Africa, located out of three data centre locations across Kenya's...
Inphinity announces iOCO Qlik partnership
Inphinity, a provider of the Qlik native Inphinity suite for Qlik Sense, is partnering with iOCO Qlik. The alliance aims to deliver Qlik native Inphinity capabilities to the South African market. Inphinity provides Qlik users with data capture/writeback capabilities...
Beware of changing cybercrime tactics
The recent discovery of a technique to brute-force fingerprints on Android phones gives a forewarning of emerging cyber risks that are harder to counter. This is according to Kevin Mortimer, CEO of Triple4, who says the recent BrutePrint study by Chinese researchers...
Prioritise people over processes for business success
The workplace today looks very different from the workplace people left behind when remote work was mandated in 2020. Not only did the work model change, but also the mindset of the average employee. Phylla Jele, HR and transformation executive at proptech company e4,...
How SMEs can maximise Black Friday for long-term growth
In recent years, South Africa has embraced the global phenomenon of Black Friday. While, for businesses in this country, it's tempting to focus solely on the immediate potential that this flurry of buying activity presents, SMEs should take a much longer-term view of...
The devastating effects of digital exposure on childhood development
Excessive screen time has been found to have detrimental effects on the development of young children, according to a recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics. One-year-old children who were exposed to over four hours of...
Check Point Software enhances MSSP program
Check Point Software Technologies has enhanced its MSSP Partner Program. The move addresses the critical workforce shortage in cybersecurity and the relentless rise in digital threats, aiming to reshape the managed security service landscape. "MSSPs have a big...
Altron achieves Microsoft designation milestone
Altrol has earned all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations in Africa. Collin Govender, MD of Altron Karabina and Altron Systems Integration, comments: "Our single focus is on how we innovate and deliver value for our customers by advising, deploying and...
Data Analyst (Focus: Cloud) (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior Data Analyst (Cloud Focus)Location: Menlyn / Remote Hybrid Work Type: Flexible Resource Assignment (1960 hours annually) Citizenship: South African citizens or permanent residents preferred; applicants with valid work permits also welcome.Join a Global IT...
Integration Analyst
Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers.- 1 - 2 weeks in Gauteng Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale...
Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Angular (Web Developer) to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Angular and modern web technologies, a good eye for UI/UX, and the ability to build scalable and responsive applications....
Data Analyst (Focus: Cloud) (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Senior Data Analyst (Cloud Focus)Location: Menlyn / Remote Hybrid Work Type: Flexible Resource Assignment (1960 hours annually) Citizenship: South African citizens or permanent residents preferred; applicants with valid work permits also welcome.Join a Global IT...
Integration Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Customer Solution Consultant Location: Cape Town On-Site and willing to travel to customers.- 1 - 2 weeks in Gauteng Our Client is a leading integration and automation platform (iPaaS) helping organizations streamline operations, improve data visibility, and scale...
Senior ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join the IT Crew as a Senior ABAP Developer!Rev Up Your Career Are you a coding wizard with a passion for crafting cutting-edge solutions? Ready to turbocharge your career with a global automotive leader? The IT division is on the hunt for a Senior Software Developer...
CNC Programmer
Our client in the manufacturing industry located in Somerset West is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres. This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring...
Data Manager Financial Service
A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Data Management Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a seasoned data professional with a passion for improving data quality, governance, and compliance within a fast-paced, regulated...
Senior ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Boksburg West
Join the IT Crew as a Senior ABAP Developer!Rev Up Your Career Are you a coding wizard with a passion for crafting cutting-edge solutions? Ready to turbocharge your career with a global automotive leader? The IT division is on the hunt for a Senior Software Developer...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client in the manufacturing industry located in Somerset West is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer with expertise in CNC programming for 3 and 5-axis machining centres. This role involves programming complex parts and tools, optimizing tool paths, and ensuring...
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