Fairness trumps other concerns for gamers
Public conversations about Web3 gaming often focus on token volatility, speculation and market cycles. Player behaviour, however, points in a different direction. According to survey data collected and analyzed by the 51 Games studio team from more than 12 000 Web3...
IBM adds agentic AI to autonomous storage
IBM has launched the next generation of IBM FlashSystem, co-run by agentic AI, ushering in a new era of autonomous storage. By enhancing FlashSystem’s existing AI capabilities with agentic AI, IBM is redefining resilience through sustained protection, autonomous...
Multi-vendor security adds to experts’ angst
The majority of companies (78%) surveyed in South Africa and in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region rely on multi-vendor ecosystems - despite such fragmented security solutions leading to operational and financial strains, according to research from...
MTN issues trading statement
The MTN Group has issued a trading statement for the half year ended 30 June 2025, as it expects to report robust performance driven by strong commercial execution, disciplined capital allocation and improved macro conditions. Inflation and foreign exchange (forex)...
Google boosts African AI research
The University of Pretoria (UP) has received a $1-million donation from Google to support the African Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AfriDSAI) - a transdisciplinary research institute hosted within UP and led by Prof Vukosi Marivate, the Absa...
These are the AI trends for 2025 and beyond
AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner. These technologies are experiencing heightened interest this year, accompanied by ambitious projections and...
AI adds complexity to the cybersecurity landscape
The cybersecurity landscape is becoming more complex as artificial intelligence (AI) both empowers defenders and enables sophisticated criminal enterprises. Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report, drawing from a synthesis of over 75-trillion daily security signals...
Economic activity was resilient through July
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, continues to reflect South Africa’s underlying economic resilience amid prevailing risks and...
SA women retire with 21% less than men
Beyond the pay gap, systemic bias, financial pressures and family caregiving commitments compound to create a deeper retirement crisis for women. It’s been long recognised that fewer than10% of South Africans retire with enough money to enjoy a comfortable standard of...
WhatsApp cracks down on scams
WhatsApp has taken down millions of accounts linked to criminal scam centres. In the first six months of this year, WhatsApp proactively detected and banned over 6,8-million accounts associated with criminal scam centres, many of them before the scam centres could...
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A better way to prioritise vulnerability management
Digital transformation offers enormous benefits, but equally increases the security threats faced. Continuous Threat Exposure Management, first coined by Gartner, is one of the most effective methods to combat these, writes Patrick Evans, CEO at SLVA CyberSecurity....
We need to work together to solve youth unemployment
So goes the well-known African proverb, "If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go together". For years the race to solve youth unemployment can be characterised as one that has been rushed with little preparation for the journey and a vague idea of...
Ensure information security in the cloud age
Every business today needs to manage, retain and secure an exponentially growing volume of data. And in an age where the cloud and connected devices allow people to connect with each other and business resources - data, documents, databases, networks and systems -...
Why financial services cybersecurity is important
User experience remains the main differentiator for successful financial services organisations and digital transformation provides the only scalable answer. By Ricardo Ferreira and Michael Brown of Fortinet The digitisation of products, services, and operations is...
Think waste management is a waste of time? Think again
Effective waste management plays a pivotal role in our daily lives. From reducing unsightly garbage strewn across the country's streets to reducing environmental contamination, it is a critical element in preventing the spread of diseases and promoting public health....
Innovative payment solutions are shaping SA’s retail sector
Today's consumers have access to a myriad of convenient experiences through mobile apps and online platforms, and they expect a similar level of ease when interacting with businesses and specifically payment interactions. Indeed, consumer demand for better and more...
Your phone system could save your people time
With new hires suspended by many businesses as the combined effects of slow economic growth and load shedding take hold, businesses are having to try and do more with fewer resources. For the people involved, this means risking burnout or quiet quitting unless...
SARS confirms removal of ‘financial emigration’ process
SARB removed the requirement to financially emigrate from South Africa in 2021, but SARS had not yet aligned their processes with the emigration change until now. By Jonty Leon, attorney and tax practitioner, and Reinert van Rensburg, attorney and tax practitioner at...
Legislative changes for foreign employers
Using foreign employees has become a big business trend in the modern connected era. A combination of labour skills shortages and global connectivity encourages organisations to look abroad when filling roles, often because it can be more affordable due to differences...
What qualities will help youth in a successful software career
More South African organisations are now turning to innovative approaches to teaching coding and technology skills in order to meet their requirement for software developers. By Shana Mbomvu, learning and development facilitator and development project manager at...
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead network security advisory efforts, including LAN/WAN segmentation, firewall posture reviews, and NAC deployments. Provide assurance on secure network configurations and collaborate on optimization of core protocols (TCP/IP,...
Android Developer
Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in JHB for a Hybrid role. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXREST/JSONGoogle Play StoreShould you meet the requirements for this...
Senior Application Development Manager – Gauteng Midrand
Senior Application Development Manager Job description:You will work in the IT solutions team within an Asset Management company. You will be responsible foranalysing, designing, and building solutions that enable operations and business strategic goals....
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Lead network security advisory efforts, including LAN/WAN segmentation, firewall posture reviews, and NAC deployments. Provide assurance on secure network configurations and collaborate on optimization of core protocols (TCP/IP,...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for an Android Developer based in JHB for a Hybrid role. Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]KotlinJavaAndroid SDK -Android Studio, Gradle, JetpackUI/UXREST/JSONGoogle Play StoreShould you meet the requirements for this...
1st Line Support Technician (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. The candidate should possess proactive problem-solving skills and a substantial understanding of business network technologies. Demonstrating...
Senior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools that enable efficient development, deployment, and operation of software systems. The role bridges the gap between development and operations teams to ensure...
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join their fully remote team! Key Requirements 5 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]RTOSC & C experienceEmbedded FirmwareGITCI/CDShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
1st Line Support Technician (Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based IT services provider is looking for a 1st Line Support Technician to join their remote support team. The candidate should possess proactive problem-solving skills and a substantial understanding of business network technologies. Demonstrating...
Senior DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
The DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools that enable efficient development, deployment, and operation of software systems. The role bridges the gap between development and operations teams to ensure...
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