Dehorning rhinos drastically reduces poaching

A landmark international study published yesterday (5 June 2025) in the Science Journal reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching – one of these iconic species' most immediate threats. The research, co-led by the University of Cape Town...

Escalating attacks drive need for digital executive protection

There has been a frightening escalation in cyberthreats targeting business leaders and their families, according to a new report released by BlackCloak, a pioneer in digital executive protection for executive leaders, board members, and their families - as well as...

Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

How AI is transforming digital transformation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - Change has always been a constant – but in the last couple of years digital transformation has been moving at a faster pace than ever before. This is because, today, technology is transforming transformation, says...

ACSA says OR Tambo facilities are working

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a statement to address reports circulating on social media regarding the state of facilities at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), with particular reference to the people movers. “OR Tambo International Airport is a...

Beware of these evolving holiday scams

With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains. Amid the sparkle of year-end celebrations, cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky have identified...

EV charging points on growth trajectory

Berg Insight has just released new findings about the market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America, with the number of connected EV charging points in the regions reaching an estimated 7,4-million units in 2023. Europe represents the...

Disparity in cyber protection between HQ, SA branches flagged

According to the latest Kaspersky study, 46% of geo-distributed businesses surveyed in South Africa identified a disparity between the levels of cyber protection across all sites - 30% of these companies admitted this problem, but didn't think it was critical; the...

Kaspersky bows out of the US market

Security software vendor Kaspersky is closing its US office. This follows last month's decision from the US Commerce Department to ban the sale of Kaspersky software in the US from the end of this week (20 July). The Russian company, which has been operating in the US...

Insurance enhances cyber resilience for SA organisations

South African companies have made a proactive shift towards enhancing cyber defences as a key to optimising insurance outcomes. This is among the findings of a new Sophos study that highlights the increasing integration of cyber insurance into the risk management...

Momentum builds in global smartphone market

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6,5% year over year to 285,4-million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth...

Sextortion epidemic demands urgent action

Just hours before his untimely death, the life of 16-year-old Murray Dowey from Scotland seemed ordinary--a night of family bonding over television and plans for an upcoming holiday with friends. Little did his parents know that the following morning would shatter...

AI gears up to address mental health

The global AI in mental health market size is expected to reach $5,08-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Mental health has become a major concern nowadays; increasing prevalence of mental...

Mental health likely to be the next global pandemic

Mental health issues are likely to be the next global pandemic, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimating that globally one in every four people will be impacted by mental illness at some point in their lives. An approximate 350-million people worldwide...

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For payments, security is an ongoing priority

The McKinsey 2020 Digital Payments Consumer Survey found that digital payments continue to grow in adoption and relevance. Smart solutions that offer accessible and easy digital transactions are increasingly becoming essential to consumer stickiness and engagement....

Subscription and the future of e-commerce

There is no doubt that the pandemic provided explosive growth for e-commerce. With national lockdowns imposed, consumers worldwide turned to online shopping for convenience and accessibility. This e-commerce trend has only continued to accelerate to the point where...

Plan for a very different Black Friday this year

After betting the ranch on Black Friday 2021, local brands are taking a much more pragmatic approach to the retail holiday this year, choosing to play the long game with better planning and a more niched focus. But, with inflationary pressures and a much more wiley...

How to spot a crypto scam

Since the emergence of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrency has gained significant traction in popularity over the years, with more and more people investing in the now many variations of digital currencies available such as Ethereum, Tether, Binance, and even Dogecoin. By...

BaaS: tomorrow’s financial solutions, today

A multitude of virtual banking and payment options, cardless and accountless services, and now, banking as a service (BaaS) are making financial inclusion the norm instead of a privilege, says Anton Coertzen, chief commercial officer of fintech enablement partner...

Low code platforms help businesses and kids work with AI

Low-code and no-code solutions are increasingly gaining traction in the face of severe and ongoing skills shortages in the tech sector - and they're also changing how children are taught to code. "We use our own low-code platform to build and manage virtual agents for...

Vodacom invests R340m in Free State and Northern Cape network

Vodacom Central Region, encompassing Free State and Northern Cape, is spending R340-million this financial year on expanding broadband coverage in deep rural areas, upgrading base station sites and network resilience. "Our network rollout programme last year brought...

Senior DevOps Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Responsibilities/Tasks: Design, development, implementation, migration and support of a comprehensive build and release management process and technical solution to support the development processes, using existing tools as a starting point, but building on the same...

Project Manager IT – Western Cape Newlands

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager, who can manage multiple projects and have a functional understanding of Postilion systems and payments landscape. The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria: Job Accountabilities: Define the scope...

BI Developer

Our client is seeking a BI Developer to join their team, based in Johannesburg.Successful candidate will be responsible for end to end BI development, support, monitoring, analysis and maintenance within the BI and Data Warehouse environment/s, as well as general BI...

Support Technician

Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Support Technician to join our forward-thinking client to help drive IT services to new heights.What You'll Bring:Experience: A minimum of 6 years in the...

BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a BI Developer to join their team, based in Johannesburg.Successful candidate will be responsible for end to end BI development, support, monitoring, analysis and maintenance within the BI and Data Warehouse environment/s, as well as general BI...

Support Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Support Technician to join our forward-thinking client to help drive IT services to new heights.What You'll Bring:Experience: A minimum of 6 years in the...

Senior UI Developer

Our client is looking for a candidate with 8 years or more experience in UI Development. Key Requirements 8-10 years development experience.Very strong UI development skills (Minimum 5 years' experience)Angular (2+)Angular materialBootstrapNodeJSNX (mono repo, shared...

Senior JAVA Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Develop and Maintain...

Senior UI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our client is looking for a candidate with 8 years or more experience in UI Development. Key Requirements 8-10 years development experience.Very strong UI development skills (Minimum 5 years' experience)Angular (2+)Angular materialBootstrapNodeJSNX (mono repo, shared...

Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: Develop and Maintain...

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