Phishing threats target Telegram Premium
Kaspersky has warned that fake Telegram Premium offers have been spreading globally, targeting users with phishing scams and malware disguised as alternative app versions. These attacks aim to steal account credentials or compromise devices. The scams capitalise on...
Airline passenger demand is rising
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8,1% compared to November 2023. Total capacity, measured in...
E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution
An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...
Metaverse market to reach $936,6bn by 2030
The global metaverse market size is expected to reach $936,6-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 43,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is poised for expansion, driven by rising demand across diverse sectors such as...
Robust security key as healthcare increases reliance on tech
The healthcare industry is increasingly dependent on digital technologies and interconnected medical devices, which has heightened the importance of cybersecurity. Given the growing dependence on technology in healthcare, there is a pressing need for increased...
Weather-related natural disasters on the rise
Over the last decade, the frequency of natural disasters in Africa has steadily increased, rising from 32 incidents in 2014 to 56 occurrences in 2023, mainly due to floods, in 29 countries where data is available. It is estimated that African governments spent...
Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble
The market turbulence, which saw major US stock indices experience their worst day in over 18 months last Wednesday (24 July 2024), created a buying opportunity for savvy investors, particularly in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Nigel Green,...
Accelerated growth for Chinese smartphones
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone shipments grew 8,9% year over year (YoY) to 71,6-million units in 2Q24. The third consecutive quarter of growth led to...
Carbon capture, storage market set to hit $5,61bn
The global carbon capture and storage market size is expected to reach $5,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies...
Webb images show a cold exoplanet 12 light-years away
An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...
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Cut your data centre’s energy appetite and boost sustainability
Edge computing allows you to rethink your data centre footprint and supports new AI-powered sustainability apps that optimise energy usage, writes Bruno Fleiscg, head of compute at BT for Europe. Organisations around the world are on high alert for rapid and effective...
Digital platforms could help reduce critical medical errors
Greater adoption of digital platforms and strengthening the digital healthcare ecosystem will significantly reduce medical and drug errors in both the private and public healthcare sectors, leading to improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. Dr Yaseen...
Resellers invited to join Huawei for commercial division launch
Huawei is launching a new commercial business group, which will give small and medium-sized resellers better access to the ICT giant’s products and solutions. “Huawei Technologies Enterprise Business Group is launching a new business that will focus on the commercial...
African ports could be strengthened by the adoption of smart technology
With 38 of its 54 states being coastal or island states, it is no surprise that Africa is home to over 100 port facilities, including massive terminals in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town in the south, and Mombasa and Dar es Salaam in the east, and Lagos in the...
Thawing permafrost creates new lakes, increases CO2 emissions
Since 2015, scientists participating in NASA’s Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE) have been studying the impacts of climate change on Earth’s far northern regions and how those changes are intertwined. As our planet warms, permafrost - layers of soil that...
Dell Technologies Forum is Back to help Build your Next Breakthrough
The highly anticipated Dell Technologies Forum South Africa will take place on 10 November and will be held once again as an in-person event at the Kyalami Convention Centre. The Dell Technologies Forum will bring together business leaders and industry experts to...
Cisco showcases security innovations
Cisco has announced new capabilities across its security portfolio so teams can be more productive and protected wherever they are working from. Unveiled at Cisco’s annual Partner Summit conference, the news demonstrates continued progress towards the strategic vision...
Fulfilling tricky last-mile deliveries in SA townships this Black Friday
The 2022 South African Township CX Report, which surveyed more than 1 400 townships residents, found that in the space of a year online purchases grew by a staggering 42%, from 28% in 2021 to 70% this year. Given their love of technology and the internet, it stands to...
Fintech the answer to driving Africa’s financial inclusion
Having a bank account is mostly taken for granted, writes Wally Fisher, head of Unayo at Standard Bank. Many of us have had one since our parents decided we were responsible enough to start our financial journey into adulthood. But imagine for a second that you didn’t...
Conference focuses on fastest-growing sector in local economy
South Africa is facing a massive crisis in the form of rising youth unemployment and scarce job opportunities. In a country where one in three people nationally is unemployed, the numbers are more alarming for the youth where 63,9% of those aged 15 to 24 are without...
Vinyl Applicator at AdcorpBLU – Western Cape Beaconvale
Key Responsibilities Surface preparation: Cleaning and prepping surfaces to ensure proper vinyl adhesion.Measurement and cutting: Accurately measuring and cutting vinyl according to design specifications.Application: Applying vinyl to surfaces, including vehicles,...
Developer at ICS Flow – Gauteng Centurion
Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)Responsibilities: Develop and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, adhering to coding standards and best practices.Debugging and maintaining written codeDesign and optimize database structures, ensuring efficient data...
Technical Product Manager
Vacancies exist for THREE Product Managers. Retail/FMCG experience preferred. Two of the roles report to the Portfolio Manager: VAS and Financial Services and the third to the Portfoli Manager: Loyalty. The purpose of these Product Managers is to partner with the...
Technical Product Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
Vacancies exist for THREE Product Managers. Retail/FMCG experience preferred. Two of the roles report to the Portfolio Manager: VAS and Financial Services and the third to the Portfoli Manager: Loyalty. The purpose of these Product Managers is to partner with the...
Full Stack Developer 2025-02
Full Stack Developer - Contract Position February 2025 to December 2025Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer ready to shape the future of tech? Our client in the mining industry is looking for a skilled, motivated, and innovative Full Stack Developer to join their...
Full Stack Developer 2025-02 – Remote Remote
Full Stack Developer - Contract Position February 2025 to December 2025Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer ready to shape the future of tech? Our client in the mining industry is looking for a skilled, motivated, and innovative Full Stack Developer to join their...
IT Project Manager
IT Project Manager - Contract Position February 2025 to December 2025Are you a skilled leader with a passion for technology and project management? Do you thrive on delivering complex IT solutions on time and within budget? Our client in the mining industry is looking...
IT Project Manager – Remote Remote
IT Project Manager - Contract Position February 2025 to December 2025Are you a skilled leader with a passion for technology and project management? Do you thrive on delivering complex IT solutions on time and within budget? Our client in the mining industry is looking...
Junior Integration Developer
Design develop and maintain integrations using Microsoft StackCollaborate with IT and business teams to analyse requirements and translate them into robust integration solutionsDevelop and maintain SQL databases including designing tables writing queries and...
Junior Integration Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Design develop and maintain integrations using Microsoft StackCollaborate with IT and business teams to analyse requirements and translate them into robust integration solutionsDevelop and maintain SQL databases including designing tables writing queries and...
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