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Tech brands are top phishing targets
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Urgent action needed to stem R5,3bn in telecom fraud
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How AI PCs are being used in the workplace
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Google AI scores a gold at maths Olympiad
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Mental health issues associated with childhood smartphone use
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Acer Africa partners with TVR Distribution
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ExoMars parachutes are ready for Martian deployment
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Crypto exchange trading volume surges to new highs
After ending 2024 with an average monthly trading volume of over $1,5-trillion, the second-highest in the market's history, crypto exchanges had a wild ride in 2025. Monthly trading volumes went up and down sharply, showing how unpredictable the crypto market can be....
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MTN SA, Huawei combat loadshedding for SMEs
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Define business processes and value chains relevant to FinSurvIdentify, optimise, and integrate business processes, value streams and operating modelInterpret and implement industry process standards and frameworks (e.g., APQC, Togaf)Analysis, design, development of...
ICT Technician Network Administrator – Gauteng Parktown
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Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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