Industry calls for urgent action on illegal online gambling
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has warned that illegal online gambling continues to go unchecked - accounting for approximately 62% of all online gambling activity in the country – and posing a major threat to consumers, legitimate operators, and the...
The effects of cyber risk on SMBs
As digital threats become more frequent and sophisticated – and SMBs become more targeted - Aon South Africa’s latest SMB Cyber Risk Report highlights the growing cyberthreats faced by these organisations. “The report delves into the many facets of cyber risk and what...
How Intel and HP engineered next-gen AI PCs
AI PCs are a new class of laptops designed to deliver AI-enhanced experiences — from productivity to creativity — that adapt to users’ needs and enhance people’s lives. For HP’s Intel-based AI PCs, Intel contributed more than just hardware like its Intel Core Ultra...
AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends
Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...
In Africa, ID fraud falls but scams rise
Africa’s overall identity fraud rate fell slightly to 3,42% in Q1 of 2025, down from 3,5% in Q1 2024, according to new data from global verification platform Sumsub. But, while traditional fraud methods like document forgery collapsed across the African continent,...
SA faces socio-economic, infrastructure, climate change risks
In a persistently tough economic environment, crime, infrastructure risks and climate change-related weather volatility are the biggest challenges currently impacting South African households and businesses. This is according to the 2025 Santam Insurance Barometer...
Cookies crumble in the wake of cybercriminals
Hackers have stolen nearly 94-billion browser cookies this year - a 74% increase from last year, according to cybersecurity analysts NordVPN. Cookies make browsing easier by saving things like logins and preferences. But now, criminals use them to break into accounts...
Beware new Trojan on App Store and Google Play
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android and sends images from an infected phone and information about the device to the attackers. This malware was embedded in apps related to crypto and...
Steady growth predicted for high-performance computing
The global high-performance computing (HPC) market is expected to reach $87,31-billion by 2030 and is expected to grow at 7,2% CAGR from 2025 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. High-performance computing can be categorised into high-performance...
Donors commit to fund Gavi vaccines
World leaders have pledge support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, with a total of more than $9-billion secured against a targeted $11,9-billion budget for its next five-year strategic period from 2026 to 2030 (Gavi 6.0) at the Global Summit: Health and Prosperity...
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Dealing with SA’s neglected human capital potential
South Africa finds itself amidst a complex web of social, economic, and environmental crises, writes Bonga Ntuli, executive board member and director of strategy and digital services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern Africa. While some strides have been made toward...
The power of regular ERP updates for manufacturers
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires constant adaptation and optimisation. Tempting as it is to stick to the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' credo, one crucial aspect of maintaining a competitive edge lies in regularly...
A unified approach to compliance, risk, and culture
In today's interconnected digital environment, ensuring the security of sensitive information and maintaining a resilient infrastructure has never been more crucial. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix The amalgamation of compliance, risk...
The hidden costs of meaningless meetings
Meetings have been a part of the business landscape and company calendar for as long as anyone can remember - and, indeed, have played a valuable role as a forum to communicate, collaborate, and innovate. However many, perhaps even most meetings today, no longer serve...
Embedded payments drive better online retail customer experiences?
With South Africa's online retail space now worth more than R50-billion and growing continuously, the sector is only going to become more competitive. That's true for online retailers of all sizes too. By Joel Bronkowski, country lead: South Africa at Paystack At the...
Teaching digital resilience to the next generation
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Ensure a robust return on your big data investment
In this digital age, big data is no longer just a trendy term. Businesses of all sizes are pouring resources into big data projects to make smarter decisions, deliver personalised customer experiences, and accelerate innovation. By Professor Yudhvir Seetharam; head of...
Unified commerce for customer-centric retail success
In the dynamic world of retail, understanding the evolving nature of the consumer journey is paramount. With increasing technological advancements and rising customer expectations, retailers need to be agile and responsive, ensuring their customers can seamlessly...
EV revolution creates partnering opportunities
The emergence and growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is generating exciting opportunities for the Eastern Cape province, which already has a well-established presence in the local vehicle manufacturing sector, as well as for technology companies looking to...
NetScout achieves AWS Security Competency
NetScout has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency for its advanced NDR product, Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI), in the category of threat detection and response. As part of the assessment, AWS validated NetScout's technical proficiency and proven...
Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...
Software Developer – C++ (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
Front End Developer (Focus: Angular) – 2151
Front End Developer (Focus: Angular) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Understanding of integration between different technologiesCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the business casePlanning and monitoringTranslating and simplifying...
PHP Developer
We are seeking a professional PHP Developer to enhance proprietary software for blue-chip clients, supporting online performance management and incentive. Key Requirements 5+ years' PHP development experience (PHP 5.3, 5.4, 7.x)Experience with Laravel, XML, web...
Front End Developer (Focus: Angular) – 2151 – Gauteng Pretoria
Front End Developer (Focus: Angular) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Understanding of integration between different technologiesCoordination between development and support environmentsAssisting with the business casePlanning and monitoringTranslating and simplifying...
PHP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are seeking a professional PHP Developer to enhance proprietary software for blue-chip clients, supporting online performance management and incentive. Key Requirements 5+ years' PHP development experience (PHP 5.3, 5.4, 7.x)Experience with Laravel, XML, web...
Senior Java Developer (JHB Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP cutting-edge & scalable solutions for account verification, means testing, and payment reconciliation as the next Senior Java Developer sought by a dynamic provider of custom-driven IT Solutions & Consulting in Joburg. You will support and...
Mid Level C++ Developer
Our client in Century City, Cape Town seeks an energetic developer to enhance Fuel Automation Systems using contact-less smart card technology and support testing and implementation teams. Key Requirements Minimum 2 years' development experienceStrong C++ system...
Senior Java Developer (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP cutting-edge & scalable solutions for account verification, means testing, and payment reconciliation as the next Senior Java Developer sought by a dynamic provider of custom-driven IT Solutions & Consulting in Joburg. You will support and...
Mid Level C++ Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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