Financial institutions under the cyberattack whip
Check Point's 2025 Financial Threat Landscape Report, released this week, shows that the financial sector experienced an unprecedented rise in cyber incidents in 2025, with attacks more than doubling from 864 in 2024 to 1 858 in 2025. This acceleration reflects a...
Too few women in STEM fuels cyber risks
The celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February is a good time to reflect on why women remain woefully underrepresented in science and technology, despite a staggering shortage of these skills in South Africa. In cybersecurity...
Focused approach to data analytics can improve audit outcomes
There is widespread frustration with the impact of data analytics (DA) in internal audit functions - with 80% of chief audit executives (CAEs) wanting to see improved outcomes, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a survey of 107 CAEs in March 2025 revealing that...
Critical illnesses striking women at younger ages
Nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s - their prime working years. This is one of the revelations of Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics, which add that it is a stark reminder that serious illnesses like...
Uber and Harambee look to address youth unemployment
With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, South Africa stands at a critical crossroads - because the crisis is most deeply felt by young people. Today, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 58,7% of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 are...
Call for removal of cross-border trade barriers
SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa's economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial for their success. Cross-border payments provider Verto South Africa says local businesses should be able to compete on a level...
Cell C returns to profitability
Cell C has announced an update for the financial and operational performance for its full year period June to May 2025, recording a return to net profit and broad-based growth across the business. The year also delivered growth across key revenue lines and improved...
IBM and AMD join forces to build quantum-centric supercomputer
IBM and AMD have announced plans to develop next-generation computing architectures based on the combination of quantum computers and high-performance computing, known as quantum-centric supercomputing. The companies are collaborating to develop scalable, open-source...
Future B2B buyers will prefer human interaction over AI
As AI continues to transform the landscape of B2B sales, organisations are navigating a delicate balance between leveraging cutting-edge technology and maintaining the authentic human connections that buyers increasingly value. While AI-driven solutions offer speed,...
SARS auto-assessments could land you with penalties
With over 5,8-million South Africans auto-assessed by SARS in July alone, tax experts are warning that many taxpayers may have unknowingly accepted incomplete or incorrect tax returns, potentially putting themselves at risk of penalties, refund reversals, or future...
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Employees expect more from their workplace – and their bosses
Effective communication, emotional intelligence, trust, and willingness to be vulnerable are the most sought-after qualities for today's business leaders, writes Yesh Surjoodeen, Southern Africa MD at HP. New global research from HP reveals a significant shift in our...
Finance App of the Year winner aims to empower entrepreneurs
iKhokha, a locally developed all-in-one suite of intuitive business tools that empowers small businesses to compete in the digital economy, has won the 2023 MTN Business Finance App of the Year Award. Other South African financial solutions that have previously won...
Cybersecurity awareness and training must be ongoing
Even if your company missed out on Cyber Awareness Month in October, it is never too late to empower your HR and IT departments with tailormade training programmes. This is according to Isabel Adams, people enablement director at AVeS Cyber Security, whoch recently...
How digital transformation is reshaping auditing
Digital innovation offers unique insights throughout the audit process, enabling auditors to offer increased value and efficiency in a demanding economy. The second 2023 SAICA Audit Reform Webcast, held in August and chaired by SAICA executive for audit and assurance...
Experiential tech training in a live environment key to youth inclusivity
Providing South Africa's youth with experiential training in a live tech environment gives them the ability to contribute to the workplace, adding to its diversity as well as helping improve profitability, writes Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy. While there is no...
How AI voice deepfake tools used in cyber fraud can fool you
The Beatles have once again delighted millions of fans around the world by releasing a new song, all possible thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), combining parts of an old recording while also improved its audio quality. While there is joy at the band's...
AI a double-edged sword for SMB cybersecurity
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should take cybersecurity seriously because they increasingly becoming prime targets for cyberattacks. While these businesses may not have the extensive resources of large corporations, they often hold valuable customer data...
False urgency only creates problems in the workplace
False urgency, or a scenario in which a sense of urgency is artificially created or exaggerated, forces an immediate reactionary response. This disregard for context, credible information and responsibility sets up employees for failure. Fortunately there is a way to...
Jobs Boost outcomes fund launched
The latest Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey, showed that nearly 6-million young people are unemployed, representing 43,37% of young people in the labour force and one of the highest rates in the world. A new initiative has been launched to tackle this chronic...
Passkeys will offer passwordless, unphishable web browsers
South Africans have become used to excellent in-app security when it comes to banking and other online transactions. Looking ahead, passkey technology will mean we could soon enjoy the same unphishable, biometric-based solution in the browser, boosting consumer...
Scrum Master (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Head AI and Data Engineer
Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....
Scrum Master (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Head AI and Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Help Us Turn Big Data into Revenue Clarity.We are seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to take ownership of our full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind our proprietary DMP (Data Management Platform)....
Software Developer (Java, SQL) (CH1182)
Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company that designs and builds digital solutions across Africa to enable more productive societies.They are seeking Software Developers with 8+ years' programming experience (any language, ideally Java) and strong SQL...
Data Engineer – 6 month contract (CPT/JHB)
We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in Snowflake and Matillion to join our data team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business intelligence,...
Software Developer (Java, SQL) (CH1182) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company that designs and builds digital solutions across Africa to enable more productive societies.They are seeking Software Developers with 8+ years' programming experience (any language, ideally Java) and strong SQL...
Data Engineer – 6 month contract (CPT/JHB) – Remote Remote
We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong experience in Snowflake and Matillion to join our data team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and architectures to support business intelligence,...
Senior Fullstack Developer
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Senior Data Engineer
Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to takeownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (DataManagement Platform). You'll work alongside a team of data...
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