Security trends and predictions for the next year
2025 has been a year defined by sustained pressure on industrial environments mirrored by increasingly complex global threat dynamics. According to the new Kaspersky Security Bulletin report, the share of ICS computers attacked with malware remained high, hovering...
Global XR shipments rebound behind glasses-first momentum
With 2025 coming to a close, IDC forecasts global XR device shipments - including headsets and glasses—to grow 41,6% in 2025, reaching 14,5-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
The changing cyberthreat landscape in Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa experienced 42,4-million Web attacks and 95,6-million on-device attacks in the first half of 2025, according to new research from Kaspersky, which says that the region recorded more than a double increase in spyware; 64% more password stealer...
NTT Data, Cisco partner on networking for the AI era
NTT Data and Cisco have launched a co-sponsored IDC InfoBrief, Wired for Intelligence: A CIO Guide to Enterprise Networking for AI that shares strategic guidance for organisations seeking to accelerate transformation by modernising their network infrastructure. As...
Focused approach to data analytics can improve audit outcomes
There is widespread frustration with the impact of data analytics (DA) in internal audit functions - with 80% of chief audit executives (CAEs) wanting to see improved outcomes, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a survey of 107 CAEs in March 2025 revealing that...
Critical illnesses striking women at younger ages
Nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s - their prime working years. This is one of the revelations of Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics, which add that it is a stark reminder that serious illnesses like...
Uber and Harambee look to address youth unemployment
With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, South Africa stands at a critical crossroads - because the crisis is most deeply felt by young people. Today, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 58,7% of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 are...
Call for removal of cross-border trade barriers
SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa's economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial for their success. Cross-border payments provider Verto South Africa says local businesses should be able to compete on a level...
Cell C returns to profitability
Cell C has announced an update for the financial and operational performance for its full year period June to May 2025, recording a return to net profit and broad-based growth across the business. The year also delivered growth across key revenue lines and improved...
IBM and AMD join forces to build quantum-centric supercomputer
IBM and AMD have announced plans to develop next-generation computing architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing, known as quantum-centric supercomputing. The companies are collaborating to develop scalable, open-source...
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Braintree qualifies as LS Retail Diamond Partner
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Telviva bundles add-ons
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Saicom white labels Mobile APN
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Mukuru again in FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment list
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African payroll and HR solution gets UK recognition
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Overcoming security alert fatigue
Alert fatigue represents more than a mere inconvenience for security operations centre (SOC) teams; it poses a tangible threat to enterprise security. By Brandon Rochat, regional sales director: Africa at Cybereason When analysts confront a deluge of thousands of...
Ability to recover from a breach key to business continuity
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SecurityHQ partners with NewOrder
Managed security services provider (MSSP) SecurityHQ has enhanced its collaboration with South African security company NewOrder. NewOrder is a cyber secure lifestyle brand, that provides tactical cyber security and information security solutions to protect against...
iShack Ventures partners with MRI Software
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The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting requirements. Key Requirements Degree B Eng (Industrial)6+ years' experience in...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
The Business Analyst will be required to conduct the task of understanding business change needs, assessing the business impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting requirements. Key Requirements Degree B Eng (Industrial)6+ years' experience in...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Mid Level C++ Developer
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Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for turning raw data into powerful insights? Do you thrive in enterprise environments, leveraging cutting-edge BI and visualization tools to support IT network operations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for...
Data Analyst(Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for turning raw data into powerful insights? Do you thrive in enterprise environments, leveraging cutting-edge BI and visualization tools to support IT network operations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for...
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA) – 24 MONTHS FTC
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