Too few women in STEM fuels cyber risks
The celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February is a good time to reflect on why women remain woefully underrepresented in science and technology, despite a staggering shortage of these skills in South Africa. In cybersecurity...
Spain calls for social media ban for children
As European governments toughen up on online safely, Spain plans to implement a social media ban for children. The country could press social media platforms to prevent children under 16 years of age from accessing their site – and willhold executives accountable for...
GirlCode Hackathon aims to empower African women in tech
In a world where innovation drives progress, and technology continues to shape how we live and work, women are increasingly making their mark in the tech sector. From classrooms to boardrooms, they are bringing new perspectives, solving complex challenges, and...
SA’s top banks face new competitive realities
South African banks have delivered solid returns since the post-Covid lows. However, as economic growth remains weak, interest rates drift lower, and competition intensifies, the operating environment is becoming increasingly complex. Against this backdrop, Byron...
Future Filmmaker awards open for submissions
The 2026 edition of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is open for submissions and free for all to enter on sonyfuturefilmmakerawards.com. Now in their fourth year, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards celebrate the filmmakers shaping the cinematic landscape of tomorrow....
How your travel documents could end up on the dark web
As international travel is reaching new highs, so is cybercrime targeting travelers. Joint research by NordVPN and Saily exposes the dark web’s growing market for stolen travel documents — from passport scans to loyalty accounts — and shows just how cheap it is for...
US to reverse ban on Nvidia AI chips to China
Nvidia will soon be able to resume advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chip shipments to China. The company blogs that Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang has been promoting AI in both Washington, DC and Beijing, emphasising the benefits that AI will bring to...
Slow growth for smartphone sales
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 1% year-over-year (YoY) to 295,2million units in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25). The smartphone market...
Global PC shipments up 4,4% in Q2
Worldwide PC shipments totaled more than 63-million units in the second quarter of 2025, a 4,4% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner. “In the second quarter of 2025, enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand,...
Parker snaps closest-ever images of the Sun
On its record-breaking pass by the Sun late last year, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images from within the Sun’s atmosphere. These newly released images — taken closer to the Sun than we’ve ever been before — are helping scientists better understand...
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Keep data safe this World Backup Day
According to a recent survey by Kaspersky, 48% of businesses in South Africa reported problems with data protection: they experienced loss or exposure of corporate or customer data. World Backup Day, recognised on 31 March, puts the importance of backing up data in...
Troop secures $11m Series B funding
Troop, global developer of corporate meeting technology and services, has announced that it has secured $11-million (R201-million) in Series B funding. The funding will contribute towards expanding the company's presence in South Africa and globally. Troop plans to...
Diversification, targeted strategy, expansion yield results for Workforce
Workforce Holdings released results for the year ended 31 December 2022. According to CEO Ronny Katz, the performance of the investment clusters are very pleasing. "Given the positive contribution from all clusters at an EBITDA level, this tangibly demonstrates that...
Ramp secures $5m in seed funding
Ramp, a forecasting decision science startup that is transforming how global finance teams plan for the future, has closed a $5-million seed round, which it intends to utilise to streamline the onboarding of new clients to allow for scale. Ramp was created in 2018...
Nedbank launches Roblox game
Nedbank is launching a game on Roblox, believed to be a fist for an African bank. Developed by Sea Monster Entertainment, the game Chow Town leverages the tycoon game model tailored to allow players to set up and expand a start-up restaurant through incremental...
Huawei launches Mega ICT infrastructure package
Huawei launched its Mega ICT infrastructure package solution for the African banking market, at Huawei Intelligent Finance Summit for Africa 2023 in Cape Town. The solution aims to ensure that banks and other financial service companies across the continent are...
HP extends remote PC management with HP Wolf Connect
HP Inc has announced HP Wolf Connect, an IT management connectivity solution that provides a highly resilient and secure connection to remote PCs, enabling IT to manage devices even when powered down or offline. Using a cellular-based network, HP Wolf Connect's robust...
Why safety and quality in lithium batteries is important
Uniross has emphasised the importance of safety and quality in selecting a product using a lithium battery. The National Consumer Commission recently urged consumers to return the affected products which were sold by various retailers including Takealot, Builders...
WeThinkCode_ partners with Ekurhuleni West TVET College
WeThinkCode_ (WTC) and Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) are entering into a public-private partnership to pilot a programme that will train youth with no prior coding experience to become world-class software developers. The pilot will see two cohorts of 50 students...
Gamers compete for huge prize pool
It offers the biggest prize pool in competitive esport in South Africa, yet it remains the best kept secret in gaming. 2023 will see 16 local teams comprised of 48 players compete in various tournaments throughout the year for their share of R3-million. Rocket League...
Cyber Security Manager – Midrand at Ntice Search – Gauteng Midrand
Westfalia Fruit (IT Department), situated in Midrand has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Cyber Security Manager.Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our...
DevOps Engineer (PTA East Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:OWN and enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes to ensure secure, reliable, and seamless deployments as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions. Working closely with the Engineering...
DevOps Engineer (PTA East Hybrid) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:OWN and enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and release processes to ensure secure, reliable, and seamless deployments as the next DevOps Engineer sought by a provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions. Working closely with the Engineering...
Senior Microsoft Engineer
Job Summary:The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT...
Senior Microsoft Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Job Summary:The Senior Microsoft Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions, both on-premises and in the cloud (primarily Azure). This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficiency of IT...
Senior Information Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a seasoned Senior Information Security Analyst to join their teams in the Western cape. Work and collaborate with Dynamic teams, architects and stakeholders on a hybrid model and expand your skillset...
Senior Information Security Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Robben Island
Our clients in the consulting space are on the hunt for a seasoned Senior Information Security Analyst to join their teams in the Western cape. Work and collaborate with Dynamic teams, architects and stakeholders on a hybrid model and expand your skillset...
X2 Senior Full-Stack Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction The EasyRoster (ER) division is a division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing our signature application EasyRoster. EasyRoster enables you to optimize the scheduling and deployment of your workforce to client sites, resulting in improved...
X2 Senior Full-Stack Developer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The EasyRoster (ER) division is a division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing our signature application EasyRoster. EasyRoster enables you to optimize the scheduling and deployment of your workforce to client sites, resulting in improved...
Software Consultant
Junior/Intermediate Software Account Executive EMEA Join a fast-growing software solutions team helping businesses work smarter.Remote (South Africa) | R20,000/month basic + commission | 8am to 5pm About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing automation consultancy...
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