Ransomware resurgence drives more attacks
Organisations worldwide each faced an average of 2 003 cyberattacks per week during November 2025, according to Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence insights. This represents a 3% increase from October and a 4% rise year-over-year, reflecting a...
Germany’s evoila to acquire Routed
Integrated cloud platform provider Routed is set to be acquired by evoila, a Germany-based IT solutions and strategy organisation. The deal will strengthen evoila’s cloud portfolio and supports its expansion into high-growth markets across Africa. Routed, recognised...
How SA is responding to 30% US tariffs
Last week’s announcement that the US will levy 30% tariffs on South African imports has thrown markets, and the rand into turmoil. The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, yesterday outlined...
SA’s transport system found to deepen inequality
A comprehensive new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that despite significant investments in public transport, South Africa’s transport system remains unjust – and its burdens fall heaviest on black communities, especially black...
AI to the fore as ransomware professionalises
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a role in a rapidly-changing threat landscape. Check Point Research’s latest Ransomware Threat Intelligence Report breaks down how the ransomware ecosystem is rapidly transforming. This quarter’s shift includes AI-generated...
Tarsus extends Acer distribution
Tarsus Distribution has extended its partnership with Acer, and will once again carry the vendor’s full range of products. Acer and Tarsus Distribution share a legacy dating back to Acer’s early days in South Africa. Over time, the partnership evolved to Tarsus...
PayShap ecosystem expands with new partnerships
The PayShap community is expanding through collaborative efforts between participating banks and new partners like fintechs, mobile network operators and retailers. “Since its inception, PayShap’s success has reflected a shared commitment to innovation and...
Job applicants don’t trust AI evaluations
Only one-quarter (26%) of job candidates trust AI will fairly evaluate them, even though just over half of candidates (52%) believe AI screens their application information, according to a survey by Gartner. A 1Q25 Gartner survey of 2 918 job candidates found that 32%...
Modest growth for African passenger air travel
Africa accounted for 2,2% of the total global passenger air travel market in June, with a 0,8% overall rise in demand. At the same time, the combined African international and domestic passenger market had a 1,5% increase in capacity, for a -0.6ppt easing in the...
Latin American banking trojan in expansion mode
The Grandoreiro banking trojan, which has been targeting financial institutions and users across Latin America, is expanding globally. It presents as sophisticated phishing campaigns impersonating government tax agencies and law enforcement, with geofencing ensuring...
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BlueInvest Africa 2024 calls for African entrepreneurs
BlueInvest Africa is calling for African entrepreneurs eager to venture into the blue economy. Thirty outstanding projects will be handpicked for presentation to a panel of investors at the second edition of BlueInvest Africa, scheduled to take place in Kenya on 3 and...
SA companies need a holistic approach to BEC
As business email compromise (BEC) tactics become more sophisticated, South African organisations need a holistic response plan in place, before an attack happens, writes Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa. As technology advances, criminals are leveraging artificial...
How technology is making workplaces better in 2024
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2024 and the next technological frontier
As we bid farewell to 2023, and stand on the precipice of a transformative 2024, the convergence of three major trends - ChatGPT's ongoing influence, the surge of cloud computing, and the intersection of green energy and computing - paints a dynamic portrait of the...
Centralised data management saves lives in the mining sector
The mining sector has not escaped the move toward digitalisation, but the nature of the industry means that it faces multiple challenges when it comes to managing, protecting and storing data. One of the central factors for these challenges is the decentralised nature...
Navigating the open source landscape
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Enhanced cellular connectivity critical for farm safety
In South Africa, the safety of our rural communities, particularly on farms, is a pressing concern. Nearly 32% of South Africa's 60 million people live in these areas where the challenges of security are constantly in the spotlight. By Tobie van Schalkwyk, business...
The metamorphosis of supply chain management
Is your organisation's supply chain a crawling caterpillar or has it morphed into a sprightly, soaring butterfly? By MJ Schoemaker, president of SAPICS In recent years, supply chains have had to change dramatically. Their metamorphosis has been accelerated by chaotic...
Cyber resilience in 2024 – protect, defend, recover
Data has become a core business asset, and protecting this asset from data loss is a strategic priority, especially as new threats are constantly emerging. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault SA/SADC The escalating sophistication of cyber threats will...
What the world needs now is talent …
The world is in a permanent state of change amid technology, economy, consumer and climate change demands. By Vanisha Balgobind, talent and organisation lead for Accenture in Africa Although there have been remarkable leaps in automation and AI, company leaders will...
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading tech-driven hospitality group is on the hunt for a Process Architect to streamline and elevate their business operations by designing and optimizing processes that boost efficiency, enhance effectiveness, and improve customer satisfaction. The...
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I'm assisting my client in finding a skilled iOS Developer to join their dynamic and innovative technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, contributing to a fast-growing and impactful...
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I'm assisting my client in finding a skilled iOS Developer to join their dynamic and innovative technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, contributing to a fast-growing and impactful...
Back-End Developer (Senior) 1914
Managing development projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole of the client.Strong Working...
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SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2660 – Gauteng Pretoria
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