Resellers: Make your voice heard
Voting is open for the South African IT distribution channel’s most prestigious awards – the Channelwise Awards 2025 – where resellers and partners get the chance to rate and reward their top distributors and vendors. “Over the years, the Channelwise Awards have...
Helping managers to better leverage AI
Only 8% of HR leaders believe their managers have the skills needed to use AI effectively today, according to Gartner. But despite the low confidence in manager use of AI, a July 2025 Gartner survey of 114 HR leaders revealed that one in three HR leaders say their...
Freedom gaps threaten free press, speech, Internet
Amid global debates about press freedom, free speech and freedom on the Internet, a new Pew Research Centre report shows there is a disconnect between how people rate the importance of these freedoms and how free they actually feel to express themselves. Generally,...
Compliance technology key to exit greylisting
South Africa's inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list has been a major concern for the country's financial sector. However, with the latest update from the FATF, it seems the country is making significant progress in addressing its action...
MTN says critical infrastructure safe after security breach
MTN has experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorised access to personal information of some MTN customers in certain markets. The group has assured customers that its core network, billing systems and financial services infrastructure remain...
Consistent communication helps compliance leaders to manage risks
Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organisations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red flags to compliance teams reliably, according to Gartner. Relationship owners are most often...
Cyber immunity key to foiling cybercrime
Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals in South Africa regard cyber immunity as an effective strategy for minimising the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems....
Passwords still the best frontline defense
Passwords aren’t going anywhere. Even with biometrics and multi-factor authentication gaining ground, most South African, and global, organisations still rely on passwords as a frontline defence – and for good reason. But they’re only as strong as the understanding of...
Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles
At Auto Shanghai, Intel unveiled the second-generation Intel AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC), the automotive industry’s first multi-process node chiplet architecture. Engineered to meet the growing demands of intelligent, connected...
Ransomware still rife, despite improved defenses
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, organisations are under pressure to prioritise their defenses, mitigate risks and recover effectively. This is the overriding message from Veeam Software’s latest research, From Risk to Resilience:...
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How tech can help with fintech compliance
South Africa's fintech sector is growing exponentially, with 71% of consumers now using fintech to perform five or more everyday financial tasks. Consequently, a number of regulations to govern the industry are currently being developed, amended, or discussed....
Paymenow raises R250m debt facility
Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform Paymenow has raised a R250-million ($14-million) debt facility through Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) in a first-of-its-kind structure for the EWA market in South Africa. EWA is a financial wellness offering to employees which allows them...
Call for training providers to develop entrepreneurial skills
In a free-market economy, small business is the foundation upon which employment and economic growth are underpinned. South Africa, however, has one of the highest SMME failure rates worldwide, with five out of every seven failing in the first year. Rajan Naidoo, MD...
HCI emerges as a catalyst for data centre modernisation
In this data decade, organisations are looking to get the most out of their data, developing new breakthroughs in technology that everyone will experience in some way. The more effectively an organisation can harness the power of this data, the better - to ensure it...
ChatGPT and GPT4: Wikipedia 2.0 or a fresh starting point for society?
The history of the internet is awash with cautionary tales. Stories of catastrophe that never came to pass - like the millennium bug - to widely lauded, future-altering innovations that have faded to become a mere stitch in the tapestry of the world's digital...
Employee experience critical for workplace productivity
South Africans have had no shortage of workplace challenges over the past few years. From pandemic-induced lockdowns to navigating 'work from home' routines, and now rolling blackouts that threaten productivity regardless of location, employers have had their hands...
Is your data safe in the cloud?
Moving or even copying your business data into the cloud seems like a risky proposition. It can be, but too often, companies don't make an informed decision and thus lose many advantages. By Heinrich Swanepoel, head of growth at PaySpace This situation is especially...
Practical tips to improve your online privacy
Thanks to growing adoption of social media, South Africans of all ages are using these platforms to stay in contact with one another. But this has also given rise to the scourge of digital stalkers, cyberbullies, and identity fraud. By now, we all know that data is...
Energy crisis leaves SA struggling to function
Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa's continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber and author of "A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix". The...
Going digital can improve public sector service delivery
Despite ongoing digitalisation, a great deal of business still gets done on paper in both the public and private sectors. Although the percentage of paper records is declining, a third of respondents in a survey indicated that they are currently storing over 100 000...
SAP Functional Consultant (SCP: APO/IBP/eSPP ) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Shape the Future of Global Supply Chain Planning! Step into the role of SAP Functional Consultant (APO/IBP/eSPP – Expert) and drive innovation across complex supply chain processes. Use your SAP expertise to optimize demand and supply planning, implement S4/HANA...
IT Support Engineer at 360 Smart Networks
360 Smart Networks is seeking a highly skilled IT Support Engineer to join our South African team. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build expertise in cybersecurity and Azure technologies while delivering exceptional support across Microsoft environments....
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
IT Support Engineer at 360 Smart Networks – Western Cape Stellenbosch
360 Smart Networks is seeking a highly skilled IT Support Engineer to join our South African team. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build expertise in cybersecurity and Azure technologies while delivering exceptional support across Microsoft environments....
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript / TypeScript) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Senior IT Technician (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE proactive supervisory mechanisms for ensuring seamless operations of IT systems as the next Senior IT Technician wanted by a Tourism and Hospitality company providing luxury accommodation. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and...
Software Engineer (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Software Engineer (Advanced) – Contract Opportunity Desired Skills: Unix/Linux Bash Perl Python SQL Networking Concepts VRO Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Learn more/Apply for this position
IT Technical Manager – Western Cape Bellville
A dynamic IT services firm is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its operations team and serve as the final escalation point for complex technical challenges. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, mentoring engineers,...
Senior C# Developer – Western Cape Kuils River NU
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior C# Developer to join them in on a contract role. Candidate MUST BE based in Cape Town and Must have C# experience! IT / Finance Responsibilities Database design and developmentUser interface design and...
Senior. Net Full-stack Software Developer (CH1088CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client, a software consulting company, is looking for a talented Senior .Net Full-Stack Developer who is passionate about technology and delighting our clients, to join their dynamic Technical Consulting team.You'll bring your expertise in both backend and...
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