SARB becomes 50% shareholder in PayInc
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has subscribed to a 50% shareholding in PayInc, previously known as BankservAfrica. Concurrently, Capitec and Investec have subscribed as direct shareholders of PayInc. In a related transaction, Access Bank, African Bank,...
Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa
As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...
Crypto pump-and-dump scams soar
Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and public awareness, scam tokens continue to flood blockchains like Ethereum, BSC, and Base - tricking investors with hype, then suddenly dropping in value and causing significant losses. And the high number of scam tokens shows...
DeepSneak deception: malware poses as AI assistant
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis Team researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs. The previously unknown malware is delivered via a phishing site...
AMD EPYC processors power Nokia cloud for next-gen telecoms
Nokia has included 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors to power the Nokia Cloud Platform. “Telecom operators are looking for infrastructure solutions that combine performance, scalability, and power efficiency to manage the growing complexity and scale of 5G networks,” says...
Wind industry reaffirms support for localisation
With a development pipeline exceeding 53GW and more than 3,8GW already contributing to the national grid, South Africa’s wind energy sector is rapidly solidifying its role in the country’s clean energy future. This has taken a new forward with the official launch of...
South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters
A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...
Call for innovators to show DPI solutions
The Digital Public Infrastructure for People and Planet (DPI4PP) Innovation Challenge 2025 is open for applications. The challenge is hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Co-Develop, Gates Foundation, Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure...
Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s poles
Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic...
As risks rise, CISOs should shift focus
Chief information security officers (CISOs) must focus on three areas to harness increased hype and scrutiny and turn disruption into opportunity, according to Gartner. These three areas include being mission-aligned, innovation-ready and change-agile. “Organisations...
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African tech talent can build greater resilience
After years of growth, the global technology sector entered a downturn in the second half of 2022, thanks to a combination of inflation, rising interest rates, and faltering supply chains. As a result, companies that just months before hadn't been able to hire fast...
Understand, plan and prepare to drive cloud success
While cloud uptake is increasing, many companies are still struggling with their strategies, because they get caught up in the hype, rather than crafting an effective strategy, writes Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed. There can be little doubt that the cloud is the...
POPIA compliance vital as regulator issues landmark fine
Information officers (IOs) and IT managers are urged to comply with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), which was signed into law in 2013. This is word from Cornelis Molenaar, IT governance advisor and implementer at AVeS Cyber...
From disaster to digital resilience
The evolving nature of cyberattacks pose a constant threat to organisations, and staying up-to-date with the latest technology is no longer sufficient to ensure security. By Aslam Tajbhai, solutions architect at DMP South Africa With the emergence of artificial...
Bright Pattern partners with MoData in SA
Bright Pattern has partnered with MoData to transform the world of customer experience (CX) for innovative companies throughout Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa through futuristic digital and AI capabilities. MoData allows companies to leverage and extend its existing...
Dell launches Partner First Strategy for Storage
Dell Technologies has announced its Partner First Strategy for Storage, which designates more than 99% of Dell's customers and potential customers as partner-led for storage sales. The new go-to-market strategy combines partner expertise and reach with Dell's...
Download and win with the Vertiv XR App
Download the Vertiv™ XR App and you win on all fronts: not only does the augmented reality (AR) app assist you with data centre planning – but you could win a virtual reality (VR) headset too. The Vertiv™ XR App allows data centre operators, IT managers and channel...
Mitigate serious business risks with a data recovery plan
What are the most prominent business risks? The usual suspects are cybercrime, operational interruptions, infrastructure failure, and compliance issues. Yet once we exclude strategic risks such as debt and market shifts, most risks often come down to a single issue:...
How hyperscalers help businesses thrive in the digital age
The realm of cloud computing has undergone rapid evolution in recent years, with companies shifting from traditional infrastructure setups to more advanced cloud-based solutions. However, there remains a common misconception that merely moving virtual machines to a...
Robotics increase industrial efficiency, competitiveness
In today's fast-changing industrial landscape, integrating cutting-edge technologies is crucial for competitiveness and efficiency of businesses. According to Andrew Crackett, MD of industrial robot manufacturer Yaskawa Southern Africa, these advancements help to make...
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Junior PLC Programmer – KwaZulu-Natal Mobeni
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Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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IT Support Technician – Isithebe Durban
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IT Support Technician – Isithebe Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Isithebe
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Business Analyst at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
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