Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA
Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...
Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows
Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit
Iran government cracks down on Starlink systems
The intelligence ministry in Iran, which has once again shut down Internet access in the country as the war rages, is clamping down on the Starlink systems some users are still employing to communicate with the outside world. According to the state news agency Tasnim,...
Infostealers caught mimicking Claude Code, OpenClaw and others
In March 2026, Kaspersky Threat Research has identified a new malicious campaign targeted at developers looking for installation instructions for Claude Code, a development agent created by Anthropic. When searching for “Claude Code download”, sponsored advertisements...
Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics
AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...
Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis
Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...
AI extends its vertical reach
An accelerated computing ecosystem is one that includes sectors like automotive, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, media and entertainment, quantum, retail, robotics and telecom. “All of these different vectors of AI have platforms that...
SA’s national bird, the blue crane, is under threat
A recent study suggests that intensive agricultural landscapes in the Western Cape may be reducing the breeding success of the iconic blue crane - South Africa’s national bird. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) FitzPatrick...
How the Middle East war is impacting business sentiment
Oxford Economics, in its latest Global Risk Survey, points out that business growth expectations have remained firm since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. But respondents judge that the chance of a sharp downturn has risen, with a one-in-six chance of global...
How systemic failures drive corporate crime
A new doctoral study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a rigorous cross-jurisdictional analysis of how corporate crime emerges within listed companies, challenging conventional governance thinking, introducing new theories and proposing reforms to strengthen...
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The landscape of pay in South Africa is evolving, demanding a balance between competitive strategies and ethical practices. By Craig Raath, master reward specialist (SARA) and executive director at 21st Century As we move into 2025, we’ve noticed that remuneration...
Tips for smartphone users to safeguard their hearing
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 1,5-billion people worldwide live with some level of hearing loss. In many instances, this is a consequence of ageing, with 30% of people over 60 years of age having hearing loss. However, WHO says that 50% of...
The future of print is sustainable
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The double-edged sword of AI
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Leverage AI to boost business
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Four crucial steps for bolstering SME cybersecurity defences
As cyber threats escalate, small businesses must act now to protect their digital assets. A recent survey by cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 has uncovered a concerning gap in security practices between small and large businesses. The study, which polled 2 600 IT...
Stay agile, stay ahead with cloud-based payroll and HR
Cloud services are rapidly becoming a must-have for businesses of all sizes, playing a central role in digital transformation. This shift has had a particularly profound impact on payroll and HR operations. As CRS Technologies GM Ian McAlister points out: “Moving to...
Don’t fear AI in cybersecurity – embrace it
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Retailability trades up on data evolution
Retailability, a group of retail brands in southern Africa, has harnessed Qlik solutions to enhance data-driven decision-making, streamline reporting and help the group prepare for AI readiness. Retailability, founded in 1984 and headquartered in KwaZulu-Natal, South...
A conscious approach to urbanisation for smart, sustainable cities
In sub-Saharan Africa, where roughly 60% of people still live in rural areas urbanisation is occurring faster than anywhere else in the world. The temptation to build new cities on greenfield sites, away from existing city centres is enormous. Alison Groves,...
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Well established business is seeking to appoint a Network & Security Engineer for a 12 month fixed term contractRequirements:The successful candidate will hold:A relevant Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems,...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 2601
Support global IT network operations teams at the client's Group by equipping them with the appropriate orchestration and automation tools and implementing automation use-cases.Understand user requirements and implement solutions that satisfy them.Maintain cloud...
Flavour Developer(NPD Specialist) – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a talented and experienced Flavour Developer(NPD Specialist) to join a dynamic R&D team. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in flavour development and product formulation, contributing to innovative new product launches and...
Java Technical Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is seeking a skilled developer to build world-class web and mobile applications for leading South African organisations. The role involves applying strong expertise in modern technology frameworks, contributing across the full SDLC from design and...
Network Engineer (FTC 12 months) – Gauteng Midrand
Well established business is seeking to appoint a Network & Security Engineer for a 12 month fixed term contractRequirements:The successful candidate will hold:A relevant Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems,...
Full Stack Developer (Entry) 2601 – Gauteng Pretoria
Support global IT network operations teams at the client's Group by equipping them with the appropriate orchestration and automation tools and implementing automation use-cases.Understand user requirements and implement solutions that satisfy them.Maintain cloud...
Utilities Analyst at Ability Executive Recruitment
We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Utilities Analyst to support the Utilities Manager in overseeing utilities billing accuracy, consumption monitoring, recoveries, municipal query resolution, and leakage investigations across a multi-site property...
Network Engineer (12 Months Contract)
The successful candidate will hold a relevant Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent, coupled with at least 3-4 years' experience in an ICT Network Engineer role. Industry certifications such as...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 2001
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Job DescriptionUnderstand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users forBusiness Blueprint documentABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements)Setting up the organization...
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