Those harmless utilities could be adware in disguise
Check Point researchers identified a network of Android applications on Google Play masquerading as harmless utility and emoji-editing tools. But, behind their cheerful icons, these apps created a persistent background advertising engine - one that kept running even...
DeVere CEO welcomes ‘scrappier AI’
The AI sector is in a volatile stage as investors “abandon the idea that one unified mentality can carry every company involved in advanced computing". This is the analysis of Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as Nvidia shares fall 3% on reports that Meta will use...
AMD in $10bn collaboration with Humain
AMD and Humani, Saudi Arabia’s new AI enterprise, have announced agreement to build what they believe to be the world’s most open, scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure, that will power the future of global intelligence through a network of...
ITU commemorates 160 years
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will commemorate 160 years dedicated to connecting the world on Saturday (17 May) during the annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. “For 160 years, ITU has brought the world together to ensure...
Companies seek assurance on sustainability reporting
Almost three out of four of the largest global companies sought assurance on some aspect of their sustainability disclosures, according to an updated report from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and AICPA & CIMA. The study marks the fifth annual...
B2B buyer teams demonstrate ‘unhealthy conflict’
Seventy-four percent of B2B buyer teams demonstrate unhealthy conflict during the buying decision process, according to a survey by Gartner. Unhealthy conflict occurs when buying team members have conflicting objectives, disagree on the best course of action, or are...
Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars
Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...
Acer and TVR debut made-in-SA commercial monitors
AcerAfrica is prioritising local assembly of its commercial monitors, now available through its key partner, TVR. The decision to assemble commercial monitors is a strategic response to several key trends shaping the technology landscape in South Africa: The rise of...
SA’s Omnisient is making waves
South African technology company Omnisient has been named to the Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies for 2025, recognising its rapid growth in meeting a global surge in demand for privacy-safe data collaboration. This follows its earlier...
Biometrics, building automation under attack
In Q1 2025, malicious objects were blocked on 21,9% of ICS computers globally, according to a new report by Kaspersky ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team). Regionally, this share varied: from 10,7% in Northern Europe to 29,6% in Africa....
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Lulalend secures $35m to scale its business
Lulalend has finalised a transformational $35-million (R600-million) Series B funding round and will use the capital to scale its business to address South Africa's enduring SME credit gap - estimated to be more than $20-billion per year, according to the...
Why it is important to create strong and unique passwords
Cyberattacks and data breaches are becoming alarmingly common. Most attacks and breaches have one thing in common: victims were using weak passwords. In a digital world, it is more important than ever to ensure your online accounts are protected by strong and secure...
Digital Resilience Insight opens its doors
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How to ensure data in the cloud is stored safely
Passwords have been the last line of defence for digital accounts and applications for some time, but recent password manager breaches indicate that even this long-trusted method of securing accounts is vulnerable. With user credentials selling at a premium on the...
Digital banking revolution can help banks regain customers’ love
Retail banking in South Africa is increasingly competitive, with fintechs, neobanks and digital players disrupting the banking value chain with new and emerging technologies. For banks to keep up with the rapid pace of change and be loved by their customers in the...
The new edge will transform the computing experience
Edge computing is not a new technology. Emerging during the 'First Wave' (2000-2010) of the internet, when the need to distribute content closer to the user was a priority, edge started gaining traction. It was considered the ideal solution to solve the 'last mile'...
Red Hat, Oracle expand collaboration
Red Hat and Oracle have announced a multi-stage alliance to offer customers a greater choice of operating systems to run on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The strategic collaboration starts with Red Hat Enterprise Linux running on OCI as a supported operating...
Quro Medical releases mobile app for doctors
Digital health technology company, Quro Medical (Quro), has released a new mobile application for doctors to enhance efficiency and promote greater care in the treatment of their patients on the Quro Hospital-at-Home programme. Joost Pielage, chief technology officer...
How do we create opportunities for unemployed youth?
Unemployment in South Africa, especially among the youth, is undoubtedly the most important socioeconomic challenge. By Smangele Nkosi, GM: South Africa at Cisco For the last two decades, the unemployment rate has exceeded 20%. At the end of 2021, it reached a record...
Digital workers help improve efficiency, reduce risk, scale the business
Digital workers are rapidly becoming a common sight in businesses across industries. By Ugan Maistry, CEO of FIRtech These AI-powered tools are being used to automate a wide range of tasks, from data entry and document processing to customer service and accounting....
Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165)
Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...
System Administrator (Tagetik) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Cybersecurity Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
Cybersecurity EngineerRole:Our client seeks to appoint a Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in designing and implementing security measures to protect the company systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Reporting to the Senior Manager: ICT, this position will...
Full-Stack Software Developer (C#,SQL) – FULLY REMOTE (CH1165) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a company in the retail software industry, is looking for an experienced Full-Stack C# Developer to join their team.This role is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to both modern and legacy systems, from end-to-end development, including UI design,...
System Administrator (Tagetik) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer (C#, Angular/React) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP high-quality software solutions while taking ownership of your work & actively contributing to team projects as the next Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer wanted by a dynamic Online Learning Platform. You will also create and maintain...
Network Administrator
Secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems network. Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network.V Job Summary:Secure and maintain the organisation's computer systems network.Maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data...
Software Developer C#.NET
Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...
Software Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Somerset West
Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...
Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.Key Performance Areas: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...
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