Africa unites to save lives on Red Saturday
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) will join blood services across Africa for a ground-breaking blood donation event, Red Saturday, scheduled for Saturday 29 November 2025. The event aims to engage thousands of...
Biology model IDs more than 1m species, and counting
Tanya Berger-Wolf’s first computational biology project started as a bet with a colleague: that she could build an AI model capable of identifying individual zebras faster than a zoologist. She won. Now, the director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute and a...
These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future
Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...
First-party fraud now the leading form of attack
There’s been a significant swing in the composition of global fraud attacks, with first-party fraud now the leading type globally, representing a third (36%) of all reported fraud in 2024, up from 15% the year before. This is among the findings from the new LexisNexis...
Q-Kon brings the Outernet to Africa
Q-Kon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Outernet provider Rivada Space Networks power network expansion and digital transformation across Africa. Q-Kon will leverage Rivada’s Outernet to provide resiliency for specialised data networks across Africa...
Even experienced users fall victim to AI phishing attacks
The evolution of AI is not only affecting various industries, but it has also transformed cybercriminals’ tactics. One alarming trend is the use of AI to enhance phishing scams, refining them, targeting specific individuals, and making these attacks almost impossible...
Data, analytics key to AI strategies
Organisations’ AI strategy and operating model are being driven by chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) in 70% of cases, according to a new Gartner survey. The Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey for 2025 from September through November 2024 among 504 data and analytics...
Trade wars set to increase Big Tech antitrust scrutiny
The consensus around the need to regulate digital monopolies has never been stronger on both sides of the Atlantic. Under the second Trump administration, transatlantic tensions over digital regulation, including antitrust, will heighten, as Big Tech is caught in an...
Mobile PoS heralds the modern retail era
While the economic landscape has been anything but stable, with international trade tensions and the national budget fallout spooking the market before rebounding when the VAT increase was later withdrawn, the retail sector is showing remarkable resilience. This is...
Slim profile gives new Samsung phone an edge
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 Edge phone, a slim phone measuring just 5,8mm. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is a slim design that will redefine market standards amid competitive pressures. The phone’s...
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Last mile-delivery tech predictions for 2023
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Adopting a cost optimisation approach for the cloud
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30 years later, SMS remains a force to be reckoned with,
Despite the rise of advanced and hi-tech communication platforms in recent years, SMS usage for business communication is at an all-time high and the platform is expected to remain entrenched in this space for many years to come. By Marthinus Jansen van Vuuren,...
The bait and switch: when online interviews go bad
What would you do if the person you hired through a series of online interviews and virtual tests is not the same person who shows up at work? It sounds like something from a science fiction movie. You spend hours testing, interviewing and talking to a candidate and...
Fraud trends every CFO should know
PwC's Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022 revealed that 46% of organisations have experienced fraud, corruption, or other economic crimes in the last 24 months. Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa, gives a rundown of what to look out for. Fraud protection is no...
The silent war between employers and employees will have no winner
The defining leadership challenge of 2023 will be navigating the silent war brewing between employers and employees. "What war?", you may ask. Perhaps it is easier to explain it as a series of battles happening on many work fronts. By Cathy Smith, MD of SAP Africa The...
The need for updated cybersecurity education in a digital world
Check Point Software Technologies is using this International Education Day (24 January) an opportunity to re-emphasise the need to include cybersecurity among the subjects to be studied in schools and high schools. The reality is that it is increasingly necessary to...
Smart energy approach can save businesses millions
Most South African businesses face significant challenges in ensuring energy security for their operations in the face of ongoing loadshedding. Too often they simply invest in back-up power or alternative energy solutions without first knowing exactly how much energy...
What cyber confrontation looked like in 2022
In a recent report, Kaspersky's experts analyse cyberspace activities relating to the Ukrainian crisis, observing their meaning in relation to the current conflict, and their impact on the cybersecurity field. This report is a part of Kaspersky Security Bulletin (KSB)...
Junior Technical System Analyst
Job Summary:Provide high quality application and systems support, understand the nature and business impact of requests and perform the required analysis. Provide second line support for technical and functional solutions Responsibilities:Provide high quality...
Senior JAVA Developer (Spring) – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer (Spring) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Join as a Senior Full Stack Developer!Rev up your career with South Africa's IT Hub!Ready to drive innovation at the heart of one of the world's most iconic brands? The IT Hub South Africa is looking for a Senior Full Stack Java Developer to join our dynamic,...
Junior Technical System Analyst – Remote Remote
Job Summary:Provide high quality application and systems support, understand the nature and business impact of requests and perform the required analysis. Provide second line support for technical and functional solutions Responsibilities:Provide high quality...
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join our team and work a major player in the Automotive World as an Azure Infrastructure and Security SpecialistCandidate Requirements: Min. 3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on...
Front End Developer React/ React Native (KG)
About the Role:• Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.• Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.• Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.• Analyse, diagnose and...
Junior Data Scientist
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop & Innovate: Create statistical models and algorithms using various libraries and abstractions.Analyze & Discover: Conduct exploratory data analysis, wrangle data, and discover new insights from diverse datasets.Collaborate &...
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join our team and work a major player in the Automotive World as an Azure Infrastructure and Security SpecialistCandidate Requirements: Min. 3 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of Microsoft Enterprise IT architectures with a focus on...
Front End Developer React/ React Native (KG) – Gauteng Pretoria
About the Role:• Design and develop robust, testable, and maintainable software solutions.• Document software, in particular business rules and key technical decisions.• Research and make suggestions on how to improve our existing systems.• Analyse, diagnose and...
Junior Data Scientist – Gauteng Edenburg
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