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...

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...

Joburg is still Africa’s top data centre location

Johannesburg officially confirmed its position as Africa’s digital infrastructure powerhouse. The new Cushman & Wakefield 2025 Global Data Centre Market Comparison ranks Johannesburg as the continent’s leading data centre market and places it in the top 10...

IBM unveils scalable, fault-tolerant quantum roadmap

IBM is on track to deliver scalable quantum computing by the end of this decade. Scientists from the IBM Quantum Data Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, believe they have cracked the science for quantum error correction and will be able to build the world’s first...

Election outcomes, multidimensional risks define global landscape

Protectionist measures, the continuation of unresolved conflicts and fragmented domestic coalitions are expected to result in economic uncertainty and the redefinition of international relationships and trade dynamics next year, according to a new S&P Global...

AMD debuts Versal RF Series adaptive SoCs

AMD has announced the expansion of the AMD Versal adaptive system-on-chip (SoC) portfolio with the introduction of the Versal RF Series that includes the industry’s highest compute performance in a single-chip device with integrated direct radio frequency...

How open source is key to mapping Mars

Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...

No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi

By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...

Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability

As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...

The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa

By Paul Colmer - Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding who gets to use it and for what purpose. One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz...

Cybercriminals hit new company hires with swift strikes

Cybercriminals have become so vigilant that they now launch attacks on companies and their employees within minutes of a new hire or big company news going public. The first attacks came right after the announcement. No sooner had a new team member shared their...

Consumers will drive growth of next-gen storage

The global next-generation data storage market will reach $116,69-billion by 2030 - with a projected CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research which says that market growth will be driven chiefly by rising consumer needs for...

Affordability chokes new vehicle sales

With yet another year-on-year decline in new vehicle sales, WesBank says affordability is the biggest factor limiting growth. This view is supported by the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index that showed that new vehicle prices rose 4,7% for the first quarter of 2024...

Nvidia has an outsize impact on S&P index

Nvidia has significantly boosted the S&P index, contributing 33,73% of its returns this year with its soaring stock price. Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "Nvidia's significant contribution to the S&P 500's growth in 2024 highlights its...

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AR gears up for education 4.0, reduces training costs

Unemployment in South Africa is at its highest ever, this can be blamed on the global economic down turn and Covid-19 and other local factors, however we must be positioning our industry for the recovery which will inevitably ensue. In order to be ready for the IR4.0...

What is a VPN, and why would I need one?

According to the Global Web Index, 31% of internet users have used a VPN in the past month. Daniel Markuson, cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, explains in a simple, non-technical language what a VPN is and how it can help keep personal information secure. "We could...

Why the telecom industry needs to think about cybersecurity today

According to Deloitte, trends like the increasing competition within the broadband market, multi-access edge computing and private cellular networks, and the demand for cybersecurity risk management in the 5G era are gaining momentum in telecommunications. By Amir...

Attracting FDI to Africa in turbulent economic times

Recently, foreign ministers from South Africa and other African and emerging economies met at the G20 Foreign Ministers Summit ahead of the G20 Summit for Heads of State in November. In his speech at the Summit, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, called on world...

Tips for surfing the internet safely

Today (23 August) is Internet User's Day, a day that commemorates the anniversary of one of the greatest technological events of humanity: the day in 1991 when a web page was published for the first time worldwide. From that moment on, the internet has continued to...

Digital Wallet Enables Financial Inclusion in Africa

Mukuru Wallet Lowers the Entry Barriers to FinTech Services As we enter into the third decade of the twenty-first century, financial inclusion is still as remote for many Africans as it has always been. Despite near-universal connectivity and digitalisation across the...

Mitigating the risk of Zero Day attacks against Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 servers contain extremely sensitive information and most organisations simply cannot do without it for an extended period of time. Zero-Day Attacks, those attacks that take advantage of a vulnerability in software or firmware found by cybercriminals...

Automation technology is set to redefine the finance industry

The financial services sector is the recipient of dramatic digital transformation, writes Daniel Goldberg, co-founder and CEO of Bridgement. We may be familiar with the more consumer-facing elements such as the proliferation of mobile banking and internet banking, but...

All the implications of a four-day work week

The concept of a four-day work week is attracting growing interest in countries around the world, including South Africa. "Local employers must understand the model, decide if it will work for them, and know how to implement it effectively," says Kirk Kruger, master...

Business Analyst (10-20 Hours / Week) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.What you will be doing:Collect, organise, and analyse data from various sources to identify trends and insights.Create and maintain detailed reports, dashboards, and visualisations to present findings effectively.Collaborate with...

Senior Front-End Developer – Gauteng Midrand

We are looking for a UI Front End Developer who will join the cloud migration project.Working in an integrated Agile environment Take part in Agile Meetings (Stand-Up, Refinements etc) Meet with end users to understand Business requirements. Contribute to the...

Intermediate Java Developer

We're looking for a Intermediate Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create...

Data Scientist / Data Analyst

BI Data Analyst / Data ScientistUnleash your data wizardry with us!R660,000 - R792,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge South African company the digital property and vehicle [URL Removed] role offers the chance to accelerate your career by building predictive models and...

SQL Developer

Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Developer to join our Business Intelligence (BI) team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in SQL development and a strong understanding of preparing and optimizing data to support BI...

Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We're looking for a Intermediate Java Developer to help us revolutionize the software development industry! If you're a Java guru with a passion for Java-related technologies, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, join us, and let's create...

Data Scientist / Data Analyst – Remote Remote

BI Data Analyst / Data ScientistUnleash your data wizardry with us!R660,000 - R792,000 per annumJoin a cutting-edge South African company the digital property and vehicle [URL Removed] role offers the chance to accelerate your career by building predictive models and...

SQL Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SQL Developer to join our Business Intelligence (BI) team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in SQL development and a strong understanding of preparing and optimizing data to support BI...

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