New scam exploits OpenAI’s teamwork features
Kaspersky has detected a scam tactic leveraging the OpenAI platform. Attackers are abusing OpenAI's organisation creation and team invitation features to send spam emails from legitimate OpenAI addresses, potentially tricking users into clicking scam links or calling...
Only 8% of top apps are quantum-resistant
The rapid development of quantum computing is raising significant security concerns – particularly with studies showing the just 8% of the most popular everyday-used apps are resilient. “Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, and it poses a threat to current...
‘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,...
Cybersecurity professionals continue to seek improvements
Despite the majority of South African cybersecurity experts in large organisations being happy with their current protection, they are constantly on the lookout for stronger and more flexible security solutions. A new study - Improving resilience: cybersecurity...
AI-powered coding competition empowers 90 kids
When RocketHour decided to host an AI-assisted coding competition during the July school holidays, it aimed to explore how AI changes the way we teach and how accessible it makes complex tasks for younger students. And it demonstrated that 90 11-to-13 year-olds, a...
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Cybersecurity trends to watch out for in the second half of 2023
The second half of 2023 holds significant implications for businesses worldwide as the landscape of cybersecurity continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Gone are the days of gradual environmental changes and incremental adjustments. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of...
Unemployed grads are closing the global cybersecurity skills gap
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CompTIA reveals roadmap for Xpert Series product family
IT certifying body CompTIA is developing a new series of expert-level certifications and learning products in data, cybersecurity and cloud networking. The CompTIA Xpert Series certifications are scheduled for release throughout 2024. The certifications are intended...
Tax enhanced solar fund closes at R300m
A South African alternative investment manager today announced the successful close of its R300-million inaugural tax-enhanced renewable energy alternatives investment strategy. The fund manager, Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management, achieved its target by raising...
Resellers need to be the ‘trusted advisors’ in the channel
In recent years many more organisations have embraced software as a service (SaaS), particularly backup as a service (BaaS) as more and more workloads have migrated into the cloud. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa In Africa, this migration to the...
Lack of consumer trust could spell trouble for brands
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Servitisation can unlock capital, build food production resilience
Almost 60 years ago, on 6 June 1966, a young Robert F Kennedy told an audience at the University of Cape Town: "There is a curse which says, 'May he live in interesting times.' Like it or not, we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but...
Is AI a friend or foe of business?
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be overemphasised. It has the power to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. By Raeford Liebenberg, manager at Silver Moon IT However, amongst the...
Strategies for filling the skills gap
South Africa's dismal unemployment statistics have been sitting at around the 30% mark for a decade, with the latest figures indicating that 34,5% of people in the country are sitting at home without work. In other words, in the fourth quarter of 2022, South Africa...
A strong digital core is essential for reinvention
In the future all companies will be digital companies, and those that rise to the top will be those that embrace the seven secrets of successful, constant business reinvention, according to a leading global professional services company Accenture. Nitesh Singh, MD and...
.Net Core Developer (Adv) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join a Leading Automotive Innovator – .NET Core Developer (Hybrid, Gauteng)Are you a passionate C#/.NET Core Developer with a love for cloud-native applications and cutting-edge technology? Our client, a leader in the automotive space, is seeking a talented developer...
Full Stack Developer – 1916 – Gauteng Pretoria
?? We're Hiring: C#/.NET Core Azure DeveloperJoin a global team building and running cloud-native applications! ??Must-Have Skills:?? C# & .NET Core?? Azure services (App Services, AKS, Key Vault)?? Kubernetes & Helm?? GitHub Actions & CI/CD?? REST APIs...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Sea View
Required Qualifications: BSc degree in Quantity Surveying or BSc in Construction Management (essential).Additional certifications in project management are advantageous.Experience and Skills: 4-5 years experience as a Project Manager in the construction industry.Sound...
IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at Competent Candidates
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
.Net Core Developer (Snr) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Managing development projects / processes.Develop in Data Driven Programming languages such as Python and Big Data pipelines such as ETL, SQL, Spark etc.Develop APIs to trigger side effects in large systems that would affect the whole of the client.Strong Working...
SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) 2660 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Senior Network Engineer – JHB
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