Free Starlink for Iran amid Internet shutdown
With Iran still implementing a nationwide Internet shutdown, Starlink has made its service available to customers for free. Several non-profit organisations reported yesterday (Tuesday 13 January) that they had been able to access the satellite Internet service at no...
Internet censorship affected 4,6bn people in 2025
2025 started with 47 ongoing Internet disruptions, while 81 new restrictions were imposed during the year, according to Surfshark’s internet shutdowns yearly recap. Government-imposed Internet shutdowns affected 4,6-billion people in 2025. Asia continues to lead the...
Tariff and trade war the top emerging risk
The escalating tariff and trade war moved into the top rank of emerging risks for the second quarter of 2025, according to Gartner. The Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series captures enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders’, risk management professionals’, auditors’,...
SharePoint ToolShell vulnerabilities stem from incomplete fix
Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) reveals that the recently exploited ToolShell vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint originate from an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-1147, first reported in 2020. The SharePoint vulnerabilities have emerged as a...
‘Explosion of investment’ hovers over AI
Ninety nine percent of institutional investors and wealth managers believe that the artificial intelligence (AI) market is on the brink of a seismic shift, according to a new study by fund manager Robocap. More than a quarter (28%) of investors and wealth managers...
How teachers and parents can help children use GenAI responsibly
As the third school term kicks off, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We know learners around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and...
Tech companies take pragmatic approach to ESG
The technology sector’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities in the second quarter of 2025 have been characterised by incremental progress and pragmatic approaches to changing geopolitical circumstances, says GlobalData. Robert Pritchard, principal...
Greenwashing prompts calls for higher ESG data standards
A new report has exposed a torrent of greenwashing in South Africa’s fossil fuel industry, a dire warning for major polluters more invested in burnishing their image than reducing emissions. The Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) report documented over 200 misleading...
Google ups African funding
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...
Hybrid working key to productivity during school holidays
Almost two-thirds (62%) of working parents find organising childcare during school holidays to be a significant source of stress – and, as a result, more than half (55%) utilise their annual leave to meet childcare duties. This is according to new research from IWG,...
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Redington collaborates with ASUS in SA
Redington has announced a partnership with ASUS Global, delivering the end-to-end laptop portfolio to the South African channel. Viswanath Pallasena, CEO of Redington Middle East, and Africa, says: "We are pleased to announce our recent collaboration with ASUS for the...
Kyocera sets sights on growth in production print market
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Digital payments could transform edtech
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The pros and cons of home delivery
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Educational institutions must address challenges to inclusivity, access
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Skimping on toner quality is bad for business, bad for the planet
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Planning for the worst is key to surviving a disaster
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Exploring alternative power sources
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Metaverse could transform African digital landscape
The African proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together," captures the spirit of collective progress. As the world grapples with the emerging concept of the metaverse--a virtual shared space, facilitated by the convergence of...
Rentoza secures $6m in funding
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Mid-Level Application/Platform Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role PurposeThe Mid-Level Application/Platform Security Engineer is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the organization's applications and platforms. This role involves performing security assessments, implementing robust security controls, and...
Junior Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Purpose of the RoleThe Junior Cloud Engineer supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based systems under the guidance of senior engineers. This role involves assisting in the deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of cloud environments to...
Junior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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IT Systems Manager – Remote Remote
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UI UX Designer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
UI/UX Designer / Front-End Developer Bring creativity and code together to craft seamless digital experiences.Durban (Office-Based) | R35,000 to R45,000 per month | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a growing software development company creating innovative...
Mid-Level Application/Platform Security Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role PurposeThe Mid-Level Application/Platform Security Engineer is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the organization's applications and platforms. This role involves performing security assessments, implementing robust security controls, and...
Junior Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Junior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Full Stack Web Developer at IT Career Switch
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Junior Software Developer
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