South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters

A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...

Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s poles

Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic...

Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location

Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...

IBM unveils scalable, fault-tolerant quantum roadmap

IBM is on track to deliver scalable quantum computing by the end of this decade. Scientists from the IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, believe they have cracked the science for quantum error correction and will be able to build the world’s first...

Disinformation joins conflict, environment as a top global risk

The 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. While economic risks have less...

Mobile app usage set to drop as AI assistants proliferate

By 2027 mobile app usage will decrease by 25% due to AI assistants, according to Gartner. Smartphone users will turn to AI assistants, such as Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and others to replace apps for many functions. In addition to the impact...

SA firms boost efficiency with GenAI

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value found that surveyed CEOs are facing workforce, culture and regulation challenges as they act quickly to implement and scale generative AI (GenAI) across their organisations. The annual global study of 3 000 CEOs from...

Semiconductor industry sees major gains as memory demand skyrockets

The latest research from IDC - Worldwide Semiconductor Integrated Device Manufacturing Market: Top 10 Vendor Rankings and Insight 1Q24 - reveals significant trends in the semiconductor industry during the first quarter of 2024. The report highlights the normalisation...

Huge failure rate in logistics transformations

Seventy-six percent of logistics transformations never fully succeed - failing to meet critical budget, timeline, or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, according to a new survey by Gartner. At a time when logistics leaders are regularly launching new...

Intel Foundry achieves major milestones

Intel has announced that its lead products on Intel 18A, Panther Lake (AI PC client processor) and Clearwater Forest (server processor), are out of the fab and have powered-on and booted operating systems. These milestones were achieved less than two quarters after...

Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) plans to double its financing of intra-African trade from $20-billion in 2021 to $40-billion by 2026. This is according to Haytham ElMaayergi, Afreximbank's executive vice-president: global trade bank, addressing the African...

Africa faces unprecedent surge in mpox cases

The African region is experiencing an unprecedented increase in mpox cases since the start of 2024, with more countries previously unaffected by the disease reporting cases in an expanding spread of the virus. World Health Organisation (WHO) has elevated the mpox...

New insight into paediatric pain practices in SSA

Valuable insights into the management of paediatric pain in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been highlighted in a survey conducted by Anisa Bhettay, a specialist anaesthetist affiliated with the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and the University of Cape Town...

Hybrid working levels the playing field for women

The widespread adoption of hybrid working has opened the door for women from minority backgrounds to apply for senior positions within their companies, according to a new report released ahead of Women’s Day. IWG’s 2024 report Advancing Equality: Women in the Hybrid...

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Your payroll could be the target of the next phishing scam

Phishing scams are on the increase, and could cost your business tens of thousands if you fall victim to one. The scams usually come in the form of emails, and are specifically targeted at the payroll department or the person responsible for paying employees'...

Ukheshe International attracts investment from DPI, Fireball Capital

Ukheshe International has announced the conclusion of an investment agreement that will help accelerate its international expansion. The investment will be led by ADP III, a fund advised by Development Partners International (DPI), an Africa-focused investment firm...

Equity crowdfunding platform raises R6m

Two African businesses have reached their minimum funding goals, raising over R6-million in just six weeks through equity crowdfunding. The fundraise was facilitated by GoGetta, a newly-launched equity-based crowdfunding platform focused exclusively on African...

Digimune announces ViaCarte partnership

Cybersecurity services provider Digimune has signed a cybersecurity services partnership agreement with ViaCarte, a card and payment solution provisioning solution for financial institutions. The partnership, which comes into effect in December, will see a number of...

Dariel deepens AWS and Azure partnerships

Following the formation of its Cloud Practice, software development specialist Dariel has secured close partnerships with international cloud providers Azure and AWS. Dariel has completed a number of complex certifications to reflect the company's capabilities in...

How can brands stop product fraudsters

They are sophisticated syndicates, insidious as they are dangerous - both to local economies and importantly, to customers. For years, the counterfeit goods industry has illegally benefitted from legitimate businesses by making illegal copies of their products,...

Bolster creativity to stave off worker apathy

Employers need to do more to provide fulfilling work, with recent research suggesting the majority of enterprise workers seek more stimulation and creativity in their job. This is the word from Jolene Castelyn, marketing executive at Ricoh South Africa, who comments:...

Why the C-suite needs asset lifecycle management

The average cost of a data breach is now nearly R50-million, while breach costs have increased by nearly 20% over the last two years. Recent high-profile breaches and ransomware attacks are a stark reminder to C-suite leaders of how vulnerable their businesses are....

Healthcare and the edge a partnership for the future

Technology plays an all-important role in how today's healthcare providers handle resources and manage medical centres. Foremost, is the handling of patient safety and comfort, staff shortage, access to real-time data, physical and cybersecurity, and services...

When investing, don’t just follow trends

Gen Z are emerging as one of the world's most meaningful groups of investors today as they are afforded easier and greater access to investing than any other generation before them. They're also a generation driving some of the investment landscape's biggest and...

Test Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Software Tester with a passion for finance to join our team. As a Software Tester, you'll take responsibility for ensuring the quality and functionality of cutting-edge derivatives pricing systems through rigorous testing procedures....

Database Developer (Onsite)

ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

Senior Systems Administrator: SAP Basis

A well-established financial services institute is seeking to appoint a Senior Systems Administrator: SAP Basis, you will be responsible for the administration of all SAP environments and instances, ensuring their optimal performance and availability. Administration...

Senior Solution Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is looking for a Solutions Architect to join their team in Johannesburg, GP The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing and delivering cutting-edge IT solutions that drive business transformation. Collaborating with senior executives,...

SAP ERP Business & Technical Lead – Gauteng Centurion

Job Purpose:The role of a Lead SAP ERP is responsible for the technical aspects of a solution introduced into the SAP ERP technology and related systems. This role performs a variety of duties to analyze, design, develop, maintain, test, debug, implement, document and...

Senior IT Support Technician – Western Cape Cape Town

Role: Snr IT Field Engineer/TechnicianLocation: Parow, Cape TownOur client, a successful MSP with 15 years of industry experience, are currently looking for a Snr IT Field Engineer/Technician to join their dynamic team. The role involves remote and field support,...

RPA Automation Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Job Title: Automation Analyst (RPA Business Analyst)Location: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (11-month contract)Hybrid Roles and responsibilities: Develop and implement automation strategies to streamline business processes.Collaborate with business stakeholders...

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