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...

November tops for new vehicle sales

Positive momentum continued to build for the new vehicle market during November, with sales for the month replacing October as the best sales month of the year. The strong performance was driven by fleet deals from the rental companies as consumer demand softened...

How SAPICS is supporting youth and tackling the skills gap

Supply chain industry body SAPICS has rolled out new initiatives and partnerships aimed at upskilling and empowering young graduates and professionals for career success, addressing the skills gap in the supply chain field and fighting the country’s high youth...

Regional PC shipments set for growth

The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, continued to exceed expectations in Q1 2024 with shipments increasing 12,2% year on year (YoY) to total 3,53-million units....

How AI could impact consumers’ future

Movies starring clones of your friends, simulating your future, personal digital assistants, and AI-driven beauty operations are some of the ways AI is expected to impact everyday life in the 2030s, according to technology early adopters. New research from Ericsson...

Survey shows Saffers are happy and flourishing

South Africans generally feel happy and are flourishing. That's according to the findings of the Happiness Survey, undertaken at the end of 2023 by Nedbank in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Based on over 10 000 data points, the...

Charter to transform and secure messaging launched

The ITW Global Leaders' Forum (GLF) has unveiled an initiative to restore trust within the global messaging ecosystem. The newly launched "Messaging Charter" is set to enhance trust, security, and innovation within the industry, ensuring a sustainable and efficient...

Positive outlook for data centre infrastructure management

Data centre infrastructure management (DCIM), according to new research from Omdia, is set to play a pivotal role in the coming years - with the sector's market value expected to reach $6,3-billion by 2030. From overseeing infrastructure equipment in remote cabinets...

Cybersecurity becomes a key factor in agriculture

Adoption of technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) across the agriculture sector is helping tackle various challenges - including labour shortages and climate change - but this digitalisation also puts the sector at...

Third-party sellers make the majority of Amazon sales

Over the past decade, Amazon has seen a considerable increase in the number and the sales value generated by its third-party (3P) sellers - 61% of the ecommerce giant's sales in Q1, according to AltIndex - and now its second-largest revenue stream. There are different...

Suspected TV pirate arrested

MultiChoice Group, in collaboration with Irdeto and the Cybercrime Unit from the Western Cape Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit, has claimed a victory in the fight against Internet streaming piracy According to a statement from the company, on 31 May 2024...

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Lenovo signs up Siya Kolisi to help drive digital change

Lenovo has announced its partnership with Siya Kolisi, who aligns with the brand's purpose of innovation and community development in Africa. Together, the partners will drive a concise purpose, providing smarter tools to empower young South Africans. "Our partnership...

Vodacom achieves Level 1 B-BBEE status

Vodacom has announced that it has achieved Level 1 contributor status towards Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) for a fourth consecutive year. Vodacom SA's B-BBEE verification has been based on the Amended ICT Codes of Good Practice for Broad Based Black...

Remanufacturing is the missing link in recycling

We are all making significant changes to the way we live so that we can reduce our environmental impact. The products we use, how we travel, and even what we eat are all decisions that need to be made with sustainability in mind. As we celebrate World Environment Day,...

Cleaner alternatives for Africa’s energy mix

According to the World Economic Forum, only 9% of all the energy generated in Africa came from renewable sources in 2020. Progress is being made, however, with solar and wind capacity increasing by 13% and 11% respectively, and hydropower soaring by 25% - all in 2019...

SAP closes gap between sustainability and profitability in Africa

SAP has introduced its Sustainability Solution Strategy for customers on the African continent. According to Tracy Bolton, chief operating officer at SAP Africa, companies can choose to focus on sustainability as a key strategy - creating additional business value,...

Electric Mine Simulation aims for a zero-carbon future

4Sight's Asset Simulation team, represented by its subsidiary Simulation Engineering Technologies (SET), has been chosen as one of two South African companies to run simulation projects at Australian Mining Company OZ Minerals' Prominent Hill Mine. These projects are...

Huawei shows that next-gen data centres are sustainable and smart

Huawei has revealed the definition of the Next-Generation Data Center Facility, and unveiled its new PowerPOD 3.0 power supply system. With the continuous development of fields such as 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and Big Data, data centres will only grow in...

Vodacom helps customers protect the environment

The theme for this year's World Environment Day (5 June 2022) was "Only One Earth". The theme is a global call for collective and transformative action by various stakeholders to appreciate, protect and restore our planet. An initiative led by the United Nations...

Blockchain: remittance and payments opportunities in Africa

Blockchain technology has burst onto the African fin-tech scene over the past two years as adoption on the continent has skyrocketed. By Ian Putter, head of blockchain for Africa at Standard Bank The distributed ledger technology creates new possibilities for...

Westcon-Comstor wins Juniper Networks accolade

Westcon-Comstor has been recognised as a Partner of the Year by Juniper Networks, in the category of Global Distribution for its ability to leverage its worldwide partner network and deliver Juniper Networks technologies to both existing markets and new ones, further...

Graduate / Junior Data Analyst

An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a Graduate / Junior Data Analyst. The position is based in Bellville. PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe purpose of the Analyst is to process, analyze and report on energy and technical data to...

Graduate / Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a Graduate / Junior Data Analyst. The position is based in Bellville. PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe purpose of the Analyst is to process, analyze and report on energy and technical data to...

Full Stack Developer (Go, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Travel Agency seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer with Go, HTML, CSS & JavaScript to join its growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the Founders and have an opportunity to put your stamp on a career-defining...

Network Engineer (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...

Software Developer (Python)

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Network Engineer (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE the maintenance of customer ICT networks while contributing to high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and performance analyses as the next Network Engineer urgently sought to join the Cape Town division of a dynamic...

Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...

Application Support Analyst (12-Month Contract) (CPT) (EE)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Investment Firm seeks a highly skilled Application Support Analyst to fill a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract where your will provide optimal & seamless 1st and 2nd Line Support, ensuring operational stability and increasing efficiency to...

SOC Analyst L3

Are you a skilled and experienced Senior SOC Analyst with a passion for cyber resilience? We have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our cutting-edge team in Rosebank! As a key member of our elite cyber resilience force, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding...

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