New backdoor targets MS Exchange servers
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered a new backdoor based on open-source tools, dubbed GhostContainer. The previously unknown highly customised malware was discovered during an incident response (IR) case, targeting Exchange...
Leadership shake-up at Rain
Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO of rain, has stepped away from his executive position and moved into a strategic advisory role on the board. Conrad Leigh, previously the chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. Brandon Leigh will take on...
AI set to help sales associates juggle multiple jobs
By 2028, 10% of sellers will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their primary...
North American automotive industry faces tariff challenges
The North American automotive industry is bracing for significant disruptions as the U.S. government has announced potential tariffs of up to 25% on imported vehicles from Canada and Mexico, and 10% for vehicles mainland China, while components and EVs already are...
Valentine’s Day scams target gift buyers
With the most romantic holiday of the year approaching, love is in the air – along with online scams and phishing. As couples prepare to celebrate with flowers, love letters and carefully selected gifts, cybercriminals are setting up fake websites, offering perfect...
Corruption threatens to derail climate change efforts
Two of the biggest challenges humanity faces are strongly intertwined: corruption and the climate crisis. While billions of people around the world face the daily consequences of climate change, resources for adaptation and mitigation remain woefully inadequate....
SA is an attractive prospect for digital nomads
As digital nomads seek destinations that balance affordability with infrastructure, South Africa has emerged as one of the most financially advantageous locations for remote workers. This is according to a study by financial services provider Nebeus that highlights...
BETI starts 2025 on a subdued note
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, saw a slight rebound in 2024 following negative growth in 2023. Showing sideways movement in...
Home Affairs goes live with digital visa platform
The Department of Home Affairs goes live today with a digital platform for the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS). This platform will drive increased tourism from the major source markets of India and China by enabling vetted and approved tour operators to submit...
Actions, not words, will make SONA promises a reality
The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) showed touches of Groundhog Day, the film that replays the same scenario over and over again. This is according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of IoDSA, who says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise of “a state that is capable and...
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Datacentrix wins three Veeam awards
Datacentrix has received the 2022 'Value Added Reseller of the Year, South Africa' award, one of the highest partner accolades from Veeam Software. The awards are held annually to reward the outstanding success and the commitment of Veeam ProPartner Value-Added...
Qlik acquires Talend
Qlik has closed its acquisition of Talend, expanding the company's capabilities for modern enterprises to access, transform, trust, analyse, and take action with data. "Qlik, together with Talend, will bring significant benefits to customers, including expanded...
Santam debuts digital insurance for micro, informal businesses
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Delay drives changes to Vodacom’s Infraco acquisition
The terms of Vodacom Group's acquisition of a co-controlling interest in the material assets own by Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) - including Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa - have been changed, but the deal is still on the table. The acquisition was...
Bolt launches Outternship to encourage women
Bolt has announced the Outternship programme as part of its efforts to drive more participation and inclusion for women in technology. The six-month-long internship termed, Outternship will offer the selected candidates an opportunity to kickstart their career in an...
HP appoints Mitsumi as distribution partner in West and Central Africa
HP Inc has named Mitsumi Distribution, one of the leading distributors of IT solutions in the Middle East and Africa, as its one of authorised HP distribution partners in more than 20 francophone countries in West and Central Africa. The partnership will see Mitsumi...
Local insurtech Root expands into the UK
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SilverBridge digitalises Mauritian insurer’s customer onboarding process
MUA, a regional financial services company committed to providing innovative insurance and financial solutions for communities in Mauritius, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean, partnered with South African financial services technology provider SilverBridge to...
Smarter ways to use data to supercharge the banking sector
The South African banking sector remains fiercely competitive with challenger banks and niche lenders intensifying the race. When it comes to securing both the lucrative SMME sector as well as a consumer market more willing than ever to switch, finding ways to curate...
DevOps approach can accelerate MVP development
DevOps has a key role to play in the acceleration of the minimum viable product (MVP) development process, as it can significantly impact the scalability and maintainability of the product in the long term. By Tim de Lange, technical lead, and Pragasen Naicker, chief...
Senior Python Developer
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Service Desk Analyst (L2) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Service Desk Analyst (L2)Support Escalations and Troubleshooting for a Dynamic Global IT EnvironmentIT Support | Johannesburg, South Africa | Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 08:30-18:00 BST About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing Managed Services Provider delivering expert...
Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Software Engineer within Accelerator Operations and Technical Support (ATS) department, under Control Electronics and Software Engineering (CESE) division. Key Responsibilities: Gather user requirements and develop...
Senior Python Developer – Remote Remote
Senior Python Developer The Role This exciting company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to enhance their products, develop new offerings with banking partners, and explore new opportunities. You'll:Design, test, and deploy code to improve service range, returns,...
Service Desk Analyst (L1)
Service Desk Analyst (L1)Deliver top-tier first-line IT support in a dynamic, customer-focused environmentIT Support | Johannesburg | Full-Time | 08:30 - 18:00 BST (Shift Rotation) About Our ClientOur client is a growing technology services provider committed to...
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading Financial Services Provider is undergoing significant modernization of its core insurance platform and is seeking a skilled Python/Django QA Tester to support this transformation. They are looking for an experienced and passionate Python Software...
SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) – 0587
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Service Desk Analyst (L1) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Python/Django QA Tester (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Human Resource Management, Corporate Security and Real Estate / Payroll & BenefitsESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP ABAP skills...
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