Take social engineering seriously this Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) urges South Africans to be cautious of the fact that social media and dating apps are a focus for fraudsters and scammers who are increasingly using romance scams and social...
Avoid Valentine’s Day scams, phishing, data privacy threats
Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and connection, can also be a time of increased digital risks such as romance scams, fraud, identity theft, gender-based violence and human trafficking. This is the warning from Thenzie Stewart, chair of the Institute of...
Epson sets up new regional operations
Epson Middle East FZCO has been set up as a new sales company headquartered in Dubai, serving the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. The company will offer Epson’s printing, scanning, visual display, manufacturing and...
Emerging markets drive smart home growth
Global shipments of smart home devices are set to stall once again in 2024 as volume remains flat with 0,6% growth to 892,3-million devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. High penetration and long...
Google on the hunt for 15 black-owned SA startups
Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme are now open to black-owned startups in South Africa. The company says the fund is indicative of its commitment to supporting startups in South Africa and recognising the important...
Inclusive participation key for African growth
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event wrapped up last week (26 September 2024) in New York, themed: “Unstoppable Africa: Shaping Global Ambitions for Agenda 2063”. The summit emphasised inclusive participation and solution-driven solutions, culminating in...
Positive sentiment creeping into new vehicle market
While the country welcomed the cut in interest rates during September, it wasn’t enough to stimulate new vehicle sales during the month. According to data released by naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, the South African new vehicle market declined 4,1%...
Industrial printer market remains flat
Worldwide shipments of industrial printers grew a modest 0,1% YoY in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker. However, the market saw shipment growth of 1% compared to the first quarter of 2024. "While the...
Altera debuts FPGA portfolio
Altera, an Intel company, has unveiled an array of FPGA hardware, software and development tools that make its programmable solutions more accessible across a broader range of use cases and markets. The company revealed new details on its next-generation, power- and...
US massively ahead in data centres
The widespread adoption of cloud computing has transformed the data centre landscape and, although it significantly cut the number of organisations operating their own data centres, it has also fueled a surge in the global data centre count. Still, no market is even...
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Kena Health attracts $2,1m investment
South African healthtech Kena Health has closed $2-million in seed extension funding from NEXT176, the innovation subsidiary of African financial services giant Old Mutual, and a further $100 000 from US-based frontier market investor Tofino Capital. Launched in March...
Letting users secure digital identities a growing trend
The move towards personalisation and digital privacy is shifting how companies handle personal and biometric data. Rather than building fortresses, forward-thinking businesses are empowering their users to safeguard their digital identities, putting them in control...
AI not a threat to jobs, says CRS
Chatbot and other AI technology are infused with intelligence, but people should avoid hype and hearsay because if anything, this technology will create more jobs, not take them. This is according to HR and technology experts at human capital management specialist...
The role of AI in industrial plants
The average modern industrial plant uses less than 27% of the data it generates, according to industry experts at the ARC Advisory Group, Boston. Typically, the remaining 73% of data - much of it produced by plant process-control system as high-frequency operational...
Digitalise borders to unlock Africa’s potential
Africa's immense potential to become a global powerhouse is undeniable. It has all of the ingredients including a market of 1,2-billion consumers (rising to 1,7-billion by 2030) and a combined GDP worth $2,5-trillion. So what is holding it back? By Jeremy Springall,...
Power blackouts leave mobile network operators vulnerable
In recent years, South Africa has been grappling with frequent power cuts, leading to network vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for MNOs. These disruptions are not only causing inconvenience to users but also hindering MNOs' ability to monetise the surging data usage...
Companies and governments should not let their guards down
The Western Cape Provincial parliament (WCPP) in South Africa revealed last week that they had experienced a cyber security breach, rendering its ICT services inaccessible. In an announcement, it was shared that the process of recovering its systems would be done...
Trellix expands AWS integrations
Trellix has announced expanded support for Amazon Security Lake from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a service automatically centralising security data from the cloud, on-premises, and custom sources into a purpose-built data lake. The offering is designed to enable...
DVT launches new AI and blockchain practice
Global software and solutions company DVT has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain practice under the leadership of current innovation centre head Roberto Ferro. The new practice will primarily focus on guiding and enabling business customers to...
How Google is working with AI in Africa
Google's first AI research centre in Africa aims to push the boundaries of AI while solving pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like mapping buildings in remote locations to provide better electricity. The centre was opened in...
Intermediate BI Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's client is looking for an Intermediate BI Reporting Analyst to serve as the vital link between business stakeholders and the data ecosystem. This team is based in Cape Town and this is a hybrid role. This role focuses on translating business needs into...
Front End/Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We are on the lookout for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will develop and maintain a wide range of web and mobile applications. You'll work with both front-end and back-end technologies, contributing to...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior Developer
Senior / Advanced .Net Developer Our Client is an enterprise software development consultancy serving both local and international clients We are currently seeking a skilled .NET Developer with extensive experience to lead the transition of a legacy system to modern...
Software Developer
We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our omni-channel communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, with a focus...
Senior Software Engineer – Java Development
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Java Development (Global Markets Technology) Introduction: Join a dynamic and high-performing software engineering team within our client's Global Markets Technology division, specializing in Pricing and Post Trade Services. We...
Senior Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Senior / Advanced .Net Developer Our Client is an enterprise software development consultancy serving both local and international clients We are currently seeking a skilled .NET Developer with extensive experience to lead the transition of a legacy system to modern...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our omni-channel communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software development, with a focus...
Senior Software Engineer – Java Development – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Java Development (Global Markets Technology) Introduction: Join a dynamic and high-performing software engineering team within our client's Global Markets Technology division, specializing in Pricing and Post Trade Services. We...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (React/TypeScript) (CPT Hybrid)
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