From romance to recovery: crypto scams targeting SA
New data from Luno reveals that while crypto-related scams affect less than 1% of the platform’s 14-million customers, scams and fraudulent misrepresentation remain the most prevalent forms of fraud in digital currency. Customers are defrauded in various ways. John, a...
Is AI underrated as a travel agent?
Less than a third (23%) of South Africans trust AI to plan trips, but 98% of those that do are satisfied with this experience – and 83% plan to use it in the future, according to a new Kaspersky report. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an...
IBM z17 mainframe is engineered for AI
IBM has announced the IBM z17, engineered with AI capabilities across hardware, software, and systems operations. Powered by the new IBM Telum II processor, IBM z17 expands the system's capabilities beyond transactional AI capabilities to enable new workloads. IBM Z...
Dell debuts AI-ready data centre infrastructure
Dell Technologies is introducing advancements across its industry-leading server, storage and data protection portfolios designed to help organisations achieve data centre modernisation. Organisations are rethinking their IT strategies to respond to the rise of AI,...
Eskom Expo’s District Expos add value to learners
Young scientists will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from a team of experts to help refine and improve their research projects at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos. School learners in Grades 4–12 and Technical and Vocational Education and...
Huawei celebrates digital talent in Africa
Huawei recently hosted the prestigious Regional Finals of its 2024/2025 ICT Competition and Summit at Huawei Office Park in Johannesburg, bringing together technology talent, educators and policy makers from across sub-Saharan Africa in a celebration of digital...
Meet the dire wolves brought back from extinction
On October 1 2024, for the first time in human history, Colossal Biosciences successfully restored a once-eradicated species through the science of de-extinction. After a more than 10 000 year absence, the company returned the dire wolf to earth. From a longstanding...
Data centre sales could hit $652,01bn by 2030
The global data centre market size is expected to reach $652,01-billion in 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The growing digital transformation across industries boosts a strong data...
Fake sites are spreading Trojan-Downloader TookPS
Kaspersky has uncovered that a Trojan-Downloader dubbed TookPS is being spread through malicious websites imitating popular remote access and 3D modeling software. First observed by Kaspersky experts in early March, this Trojan infects users’ devices with backdoors,...
The most stressful countries for drivers
Global searches for ‘stress while driving’ are up +100% over the past 12 months¹. New data from Compare the Market AU analyses various driving stressor factors, including road quality, thefts, and fatality rates, to reveal the most stressful countries to drive in....
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Lenovo, Nvidia announce hybrid AI solutions
Lenovo and Nvidia announced an expansion of their partnership with new, hybrid solutions and engineering collaboration that supports their shared vision to bring the power of generative AI to every enterprise. In close collaboration with Nvidia, Lenovo will deliver...
Study planning apps for Grade 12 learners
As a learner in matric, you've got lots of extra murals and homework to juggle--not to mention the all-important final exams starting on 30 October. Luckily, there are some great apps to help you track everything you need to do ahead of the exams. TCL shares some...
Effective strategies to counter SA’s crime scourge
South Africans face criminal threats on all fronts. Not only does the country currently have the eighth-highest murder rate in the world but last year also ranked fifth of the global cybercrime density list, according to figures released by cybersecurity firm...
Bridging the co-location connectivity divide in Africa
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Paratus Zambia named top service provider
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Move fast to combat the complex cyber-attack chain
Cybercriminals are transitioning from a "smash 'n grab" approach to a stealthier strategy. They now spend more time comprehending victim environments, extracting a greater amount of data, and aiming to maximise their profits per attack. This shift indicates cybercrime...
Why your boss cares if your Insta profile is hacked
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Does your data hygiene pass the cleanliness test?
In today's data-driven world where every click, swipe and tap generates a trail of data, the safeguarding of information is paramount. It's no longer a case of paying a ransom, but rather defending against attacks by maintaining the hygiene of data, akin to the...
Retailers should shake things up this Black Friday
What used to be just a single day of frenzied shopping in the USA has evolved into a whole week of retail mayhem here in South Africa. By Amanda Mohr, chief revenue officer, and Justin Marshall, head of CX at Skynamo While that gives us a bit of breathing room, it...
Investing in education is investing in our future
There's a widely quoted statistic that many are familiar with - that Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. The United Nations rightly comments that such a high number of young people is an opportunity for...
Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Lead Developer
Lead Developer Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader Remote (South Africa-based preferred) | Salary: Market-related, negotiable About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionizing the travel industry through...
Infrastructure Architect
Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to define and lead the organization's infrastructure strategy across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments. This individual will...
Test Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Lead Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Lead Developer Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader Remote (South Africa-based preferred) | Salary: Market-related, negotiable About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionizing the travel industry through...
Infrastructure Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to define and lead the organization's infrastructure strategy across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments. This individual will...
Test Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
IT Technician (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A proactive & ambitious IT Technician is wanted by a dynamic provider of IT Infrastructure & Support Services to join its team. You will require experience with Office 365 accounts setup and administration in a cloud & hybrid environment,...
Project Manager
Project ManagerProject ManagerDuties and Responsibilities:Plan and execute projects to meet delivery, cost, and quality targetsLead contractor and subcontractor teams to meet plant requirementsMonitor project costs and scopeIdentify and support continuous improvement...
Security Engineer (Mid-Level)
Seeking a mid-level Security Engineer with 3-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations. Key Requirements 3-7 years' experience in information security or a related roleProficient in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and remote workforce...
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