Outsourced or hybrid SOCs the most popular choice
Most companies choose to outsource at least part of their security operations centre (SOC), with a significant number adopting SOC-as-a-service (SOCaaS), according to global research by Kaspersky. This strategic move enables organisations to benefit from...
A new way to map species habitat
Research led by scientists at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and funded by NASA has been released. The study demonstrates a new method for combining field data, satellite imagery, and expert opinion to visualise the past, present, and future of habitat...
Mars rover discovers potential biosignature
A sample collected by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life. Taken from a rock named “Cheyava Falls” last year, the sample - called “Sapphire Canyon” - contains potential...
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....
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Insight Consulting named Best Performing Qlik Partner South Africa 2023
Insight Consulting has been awarded the Qlik Best Performing Partner award in South Africa for 2023. The award recognises the partner that achieved the highest sales volume and value in the region. Sean Taylor, joint founder at Insight Consulting, says that a...
SAS expands hosted managed services to AWS
SAS has expanded its SAS-hosted managed services to Amazon Web Services (AWS), giving customers more options for how they choose to deploy and manage their SAS Viya cloud portal platform. "We designed SAS Managed Services to provide our customers with the best of SAS:...
Drone technology enables smart farming for Woolworths farmers
Embracing the power of technology to drive agricultural innovation, as part of the launch of an innovative Farming for the Future campaign, Woolworths has unveiled some of its suppliers' groundbreaking use of drones to revolutionise farming practices worldwide. The...
Smart tech solutions herald a more sustainable future
The impact of climate change is undeniable. As we witness increasingly erratic and intense weather patterns in South Africa, it is evident that we must take decisive action to mitigate the effects of climate change and safeguard our planet, and country, for future...
Cutting down on digital waste beyond Earth Day
Earth Day, commemorated today (22 April), serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect the environment. While traditional approaches like reducing plastic consumption are well-known, there are less obvious methods that also have a significant impact. One such...
Used electronics can power sustainable ESG growth
The focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become increasingly prominent. From reducing carbon footprints to fostering social equity, organisations are aligning their strategies with sustainable practices. However, one area that often goes...
How do you reward a multi-generational workforce?
Managing expectations in the workplace is challenging, even more so when faced with the career aspirations of four different generations in one organisation or even one team. Employees are living longer and want to retire later, which means more and more organisations...
UCaaS solutions transform the communication landscape
South African businesses looking to rapidly modernise their communications environment and boost collaboration can benefit from implementing unified communications & collaboration as a service (UCaaS) platforms. Such solutions turn communications into a secure,...
How to spot a cyberattack if you aren’t a security pro
Business owners and executives dread receiving that call: criminals have breached their computer systems. It may happen in a flash, but this moment is often the culmination of days to months of moves by cybercriminals, finding ways into systems, gaining control, and...
Embedded physical, digital security needed in Africa’s oil and gas sector
Oil and gas play an important role in Africa's present and future prospects. In South Africa especially, local gas production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 48% by 2027, thanks in part to several recently discovered deposits off the country's coastline. By Marcel...
SKA Mid – Power Procurement Project Manager at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The SKA-Mid Power Project Manager will manage the procurement and delivery of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for the SKA-Mid telescope. The PPA will need to meet the technical requirements set by the Observatory, which requires the appointee to...
Senior Data Scientist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
Are you a data visionary ready to blend cutting-edge machine learning with the fast-paced world of alcohol distribution? Our client — a leader in the industry — is revolutionizing how data powers product recommendations, customer insights, and operational excellence...
SQL Developer
Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...
Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote
DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...
Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg
DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...
IT Support Technician
Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...
IT Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion
Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...
Technical Specialist: Property – Coverage & Origination
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Technical Specialist in the Property sector to join a dynamic infrastructure investment team. The successful candidate will ensure that property sector investments are technically sound, financially viable, environmentally...
Project Manager
Our client is seeking a Project Manager for a fully in-office role based in Johannesburg. Key Requirements Bachelors Degree in Project Management or related fields; Diploma in Project Management with National Senior Certificate (NSC)Experience Project management in...
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