Dubai chocolate lovers fall victim to scams
Consumers across the world are eager to indulge in Dubai’s luxurious chocolate – but cybercriminals are exploiting this trend to deceive unsuspecting buyers. Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of scams related to the growing demand, ranging from impersonating...
Galaxy S25 puts AI centre stage
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series of phones at Unpacked 2025 event this week. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event emphasized the significance of software and AI capabilities over hardware...
Young professionals take to farming
Despite not traditionally being considered a "cool" profession, an increasing number of South Africa's youth are becoming farmers, and many are not only surviving but thriving in this crucial economic sector. Statistics South Africa recently revealed that youth...
Better air routes could boost African economies
Several key unserved African routes could provide greater connectivity for travellers, drive economic growth in local economies, and provide a significant boost in revenue for airlines, according to analysis by Airbus. Several of the top unserved routes identified in...
New report offers lessons on stopping disease outbreaks
In February 2023, a market trader in Accra, Ghana, died from severe bleeding in a local hospital. Shortly after, her healthcare provider fell ill. Public health officials quickly identified the cause: Lassa fever, a deadly and contagious disease spread by rats. The...
Embedded two-wheeler OEM telematics systems set for rapid adoption
According to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active two-wheeler OEM telematics systems will grow at a CAGR of 37,1% from 11,1-million in 2023 to reach 53,8-million in 2028. The report focuses on motor-powered...
Webb snaps images of how a star is born
For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to directly image has been captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the northern area (seen at the...
Scammers can guess your password within a minute
Kaspersky experts have conducted a large-scale study on the resistance of 193-million English passwords - compromised by infostealers and available on the darknet - to brute force and smart guessing attacks. The results show that 45% of all analysed passwords...
New domain fees announced
The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) has announced new rates for .za domains, along with guidance on fees until 2027. "In response to a comprehensive financial analysis and the impacts of inflation and foreign exchange rates on operational expenditures, .zadna has...
Enterprise applications show solid growth
The enterprise applications market delivered solid revenue growth in 2023 as artificial intelligence (AI), and particularly generative AI (GenAI), has started to reshape the employee and customer experience of business software. According to a new report from...
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Deepfakes are a growing cyberthreat
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The shift to 5G impacts security and surveillance
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Dell Technologies drives sustainability with Concept Luna
As an industry leading technology company, Dell Technologies have been driving sustainability efforts aimed at reducing their carbon footprint, in hopes of inspiring fellow corporations to do the same. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the world’s temperature has...
Community approach key to driving fibre adoption in lower-income areas
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Practical steps for parents to help teens navigate Instagram safely
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Technology can fast track skills development in mining
Career development took a back seat in the mining sector during the pandemic, because Covid-19 restrictions made it hugely difficult to send people for training effectively. By Jacques Farmer, MD of PRISMA Budgets were also strained because of lockdowns, so many mines...
Comair’s suspension shows the need for boards to manage risk proactively
Last week's suspension of Comair's licence to fly because of safety concerns is clearly a crisis for any airline. While the Civil Aviation Authority announced today lifted the suspension, the incident serves as a reminder of the imperative for boards to identify and...
Top trends in accounting in 2022
It seems that what had become the norm in the accounting industry in 2020 and 2021, will prevail in 2022 - with a few additions. This specifically pertains to changes to the accounting role itself, especially considering AI; how remote working has brought about...
BUSINESS ANALYST – Gauteng Johannesburg
Examining data, processes, and systems to help drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, and profitability. They assess operations and recommend changes, enabling businesses to achieve their goals more effectively. Desired Skills: Analytical Skills Stakeholder...
Solution Architect – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technical solutions tailored to meet the business needs of the company clients. You will work closely with all the teams to understand requirements, define architecture, and...
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Junior Fullstack Developer (LM) – Gauteng Pretoria
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IT Support Field Engineer (L2)
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Software Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you driven by a passion for Java testing and intrigued by the dynamic world of the automotive industry? If you're a tech-savvy coder eager to work with innovative technology, this opportunity is tailor-made for you! ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Java Unit Testing...
ServiceNow Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a ServiceNow Developer to join our ITSM team to support ServiceNow configuration, development, and integration. The ideal candidates should be highly skilled in ServiceNow development, architecture, and integration and should be available to work...
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