Disruption, technology drive consumer behaviour
Kathy Gibson reports - The 2020s have generally been an uneasy decade, with disruption coming from many directions - and this is affecting how consumers feel about the brands they buy. Nick Coates, regional CEO of Ipsos Sub-Saharan Africa, points to a several macro...
Notorious cybercriminals target execs using AI-driven tools
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed the latest BlueNoroff APT activity through two highly targeted malicious campaigns – “‘GhostCall” and “GhostHire” – targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organisations across India, Turkiye, Australia, and...
AMD ‘pushing boundaries’ with latest processors, graphics cards
AMD has unveiled its latest breakthroughs in high-performance computing at Computex with the launch of Radeon RX 9060 XT and Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards, as well as Ryzen Threadripper 9000 Series processors. “These announcements underscore our commitment to...
Meta AI emerges as the most data-hungry chatbot
Meta recently introduced its chatbot app, Meta AI – and it has become the new data king. According to a study by cybersecurity company Surfshark, Meta AI collects user data like no app before. It stands out among all analysed chatbots by collecting 32 out of 35 data...
Sky’s the limit for global space economy
The global space economy market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4% from $421-billion in 2024 to $511,2-billion in 2029 driven by an increase in the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, productivity improvements in satellite equipment manufacturing, the...
African SAP users showcase real-world innovation at Saphila
Real-life African customer experiences and transformation journeys will be a strong focus at this year’s Saphila 2025, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) local biennial SAP user conference. A number of leading local organisations will take to the stage to share...
iStore slashes prices for 20th birthday
iStore South Africa is marking 20 years in South Africa. To kick off our celebrations, it is launching the 20-Year Sale — a nationwide event running from 23 May to 5 June 2025 across all iStore retail locations, online, and via the newly-launched iStore iOS app....
Africa braces for tariff shocks
As the US imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has warned that these measures could trigger significant economic disruptions across Africa, affecting numerous nations and accelerating a...
Machine learning is top fraud priority in 2025
Businesses need to adopt Machine Learning (ML)-based, orchestrated fraud decisioning to combat escalating fraud losses and increasingly sophisticated attacks, according to Experian’s latest research report. "Machine Learning (ML) is the top fraud priority for...
Breaking the stigma of phishing simulations
Phishing simulations are often viewed as a negative practice used to “trick” employees, but a new survey by KnowBe4 Africa has found that 90,1% of users find simulated fishing tests relevant – and 90,7% agree that they improve their awareness of real phishing attacks....
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Private 5G unlocks industrial site innovation
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Global cyber security skills gap an opportunity for young South Africans
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Mobile payments move to anywhere, anyhow, anytime convenience
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Tips for working during load shedding
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Bill Gates shares optimism about Nigeria’s future
At a forum with students and young innovators from Nigeria and across Africa, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discussed how science and innovation can accelerate positive change and contribute to a brighter future for Africa. The...
Nymbis achieves Veeam Reseller Ready MSP Backup competency
Nymbis Cloud Solutions has become the first partner in Africa to achieve Veeam Reseller Ready for Managed Service Provider (MSP) Backup Competency. Powered by Vivica Holdings, Nymbis delivers an available, national cloud computing platform powered by VMware Cloud, as...
Open Banking set to empower consumers
Internationally, open Banking has been seen as a financial revolution - bringing about ways for consumers to feel more empowered than ever before - enabling them to be vetted and easily gain access to what they need given their lifestyle needs. Simply stated, Open...
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Full Stack Developer – 3218
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Full Stack Developer – 3218 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? We're Hiring: Python / Angular Developer (AI4DevOps | AWS | Java) ??Are you excited about the future of AI and DevOps? We're looking for a skilled Developer with strong experience in Python, Angular, AWS, and Java to join our dynamic team. This role offers the...
Full Stack JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior JAVA Developer (Spring)
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Junior Technical System Analyst
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