National campaign aims for safer solar PV
The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), in partnership with municipalities, national industry bodies, insurers, financial institutions, fire protection organisations, and civil society, has launched the Safe Solar PV & Storage campaign to promote safe,...
Telegram blocks are effective in reducing underground activity
Modern messengers, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others, are often used for illicit purposes, but there are effective defenses that can help limit the damage. Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence conducted an in-depth monitoring of over 800 blocked...
Tax season is open season for scammers
While the tax filing season is a time of economic alignment and fiscal responsibility, it is also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. With SARS introducing pre-assessments to simplify submissions for taxpayers, fraudsters and...
Network security spend set to double
The worldwide network security spend - including firewall, SSE, traditional SWG appliance, WAF, and ADC segments - is projected to be on a steady upswing through 2029, according to Dell’Oro Group. Total network security revenue spanning physical appliances, software,...
Multi-vendor security adds to experts’ angst
The majority of companies (78%) surveyed in South Africa and in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region rely on multi-vendor ecosystems - despite such fragmented security solutions leading to operational and financial strains, according to research from...
MTN issues trading statement
The MTN Group has issued a trading statement for the half year ended 30 June 2025, as it expects to report robust performance driven by strong commercial execution, disciplined capital allocation and improved macro conditions. Inflation and foreign exchange (forex)...
Google boosts African AI research
The University of Pretoria (UP) has received a $1-million donation from Google to support the African Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AfriDSAI) - a transdisciplinary research institute hosted within UP and led by Prof Vukosi Marivate, the Absa...
These are the AI trends for 2025 and beyond
AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner. These technologies are experiencing heightened interest this year, accompanied by ambitious projections and...
AI adds complexity to the cybersecurity landscape
The cybersecurity landscape is becoming more complex as artificial intelligence (AI) both empowers defenders and enables sophisticated criminal enterprises. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report, drawing from a synthesis of over 75-trillion daily security signals...
Economic activity was resilient through July
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, continues to reflect South Africa’s underlying economic resilience amid prevailing risks and...
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Research shows that attacks on businesses are growing in sophistication, putting immense pressure on the security professionals tasked with keeping work - and employees - protected. By Heino Gevers , senior director: customer support at Mimecast Based on research...
Safety in cyberspace under the spotlight
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Securing the hybrid cloud is a balancing act
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Innovation without disruption resonates with SA enterprises
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PMT™ expands Emerald value-added service platform into the cloud
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Nutanix highlights customers hunger for multi-cloud
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The power of the scaffolding software development approach in retail
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Unravelling the complex web of AI in SA
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Women’s financial inclusion our fight of the decade if we are to meet SDGs by 2030
Last month, I represented the African Development Bank's Gender, Women and Civil Society Department at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion's (AFI) 2023 Global Policy Forum in Manila, writes Malado Kaba, director of the gender, women and civil society department at...
Build a culture of cybersecurity to protect people
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We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's Technology team in Bellville. You'll bridge business needs and technical solutions - analysing, defining, and documenting requirements for bespoke web and mobile applications. The role involves...
Project Manager IT at QES
My client based in Johannesburg (Gauteng) is currently looking for a IT Project Manager (Supply Chain / SAP / Pharmaceutical) to join the on an initial 12 month contract This role will be fully onsite / office based Job PurposeThe Project Manager is accountable for...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's Technology team in Bellville. You'll bridge business needs and technical solutions - analysing, defining, and documenting requirements for bespoke web and mobile applications. The role involves...
Project Manager IT at QES – Gauteng Randburg
My client based in Johannesburg (Gauteng) is currently looking for a IT Project Manager (Supply Chain / SAP / Pharmaceutical) to join the on an initial 12 month contract This role will be fully onsite / office based Job PurposeThe Project Manager is accountable for...
Senior Systems Manager – Automotive
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Senior Business Intelligence Developer
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Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
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