Global cybersecurity and online privacy awareness stalls
The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 28 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords (96%), and they scored worst...
African companies lead in climate risk assessment, adaptation, value creation
From the outside, it may seem like corporate climate action is stalling - only 7% of global and 6% of African companies fully report greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, according to the fifth annual climate survey report – How Companies are Tackling...
Aviation industry increases investment in cybersecurity
SITA's 2024 Air Transport IT Insights report reveals how airlines and airports are increasing investment in cybersecurity, biometrics and sustainable IT solutions to cope with growing digital threats and rising passenger numbers. Seventy-four percent of airlines and...
Vehicle market shows signs of recovery
The latest TransUnion South Africa Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) for Q4 2024 reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook for the country’s automotive sector, with improving economic conditions encouraging consumer confidence while affordability challenges continue to shape...
Teraco adds wind to sustainable energy mix
Teraco has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African-based integrated energy aggregator NOA to supply wind-powered renewable energy to its data centres. This follows last year’s announcement that Teraco had commenced construction on its own 120MW...
Banks boost support for African SMEs
The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group have signed a financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and expand trade across Africa. The agreement includes a R3,6-billion investment in a social bond and a...
Have we been wrong about why Mars is red?
The Red Planet’s iconic rusty dust has a much wetter history than previously assumed. This is according to scientists who combined European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA spacecraft data with new laboratory experiments on replica Mars dust. The results suggest that Mars...
SA’s SMEs prioritise digital payments, sustainability
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa are accelerating their digital transformation and seeking new growth opportunities through digital payments and strategic private sector collaborations while sustainability is priority. This is according to the third...
Global smartphone market set for 2,3% growth
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2,3% year-over-year in 2025 to 1,26-billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The 2,3% increase will represent the second successive year of...
Cisco offers integrated security through local PoP
Cisco is making its newly-expanded suite of cloud-based security services available to South African users through a local point of presence (PoP) hosted at AWS. “At a time when cybersecurity is one of the top concerns of every business and public sector leader, our...
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Africa shares the hallmarks of a tech startup
It is widely accepted that Africa's potential is likely to be unleashed through widespread and sustained digital transformation. By Joshua Raphael, CEO of Parket In other words, technology, and the innovative solving of complex problems, will catapult the continent...
Sophos extends MDR service compatibility
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has launched new third-party security technology compatibilities with Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to better detect and remediate attacks with speed and precision across...
Cybersecurity starts with users who can open or slam doors shut for criminals
Cybersecurity is not an event or a once-off checklist, rather it is about building a security mindset in the face of ever-evolving threats, say cybersecurity experts at Altron Karabina, as South Africa joins the rest of the world in observing cybersecurity month....
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform debuts in AWS Marketplace
Red Hat has announced Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform's availability in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web...
Oracle Nvidia aims to speed AI adoption
Expanding their longstanding alliance, Oracle and Nvidia have announced a multi-year partnership to help customers solve business challenges with accelerated computing and AI. The collaboration aims to bring the full Nvidia accelerated computing stack - from GPUs to...
HP Launches Sure Access Enterprise
HP has announced enhancements to its HP Wolf Security endpoint protection portfolio, with the launch of Sure Access Enterprise (SAE). SAE protects users with rights to access sensitive data, systems, and applications. It prevents attackers from hijacking these...
VALR and CV Labs Africa partner on blockchain
VALR, which claims to the the largest crypto exchange headquartered in Africa, is the new platinum partner of CV Labs Africa. Working closely with the Swiss government where appropriate, CV Labs is the international blockchain ecosystem builder of CV VC (Crypto Valley...
Cybersecurity as important as physical security
Cybersecurity is possibly even more important than locks, vaults and walls in protecting the modern business. This is according to members of the Institute of Information Technology Practitioners South Africa (IITPSA) Cybersecurity Special Interest Group (SIGCyber)....
Is procurement as a service missing from your business strategy?
Just a few years ago, procurement was seen by many as a largely administrative function. But as the business environment has become more complex, challenging, and uncertain, it’s clear that procurement is a critical component of organisational performance — one that...
Eaton’s acquisition of Tripp Lite boosts IT portfolio
Power management company Eaton has expanded its power portfolio through the acquisition of Tripp Lite, a US supplier of power products and connectivity solutions, to build a new customer base in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Initially marketed under the ‘Tripp...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We're looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building scalable, modern web applications from front to back. You'll play a central role in the design, development, and delivery of our core platforms,...
Network Engineer at PeopleSolved – Limpopo Burgersfort
PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for Cisco Network Engineer, to be based on-site at a mining operations company in Burgersfort, Limpopo. This Network Engineer will be responsible for the day to day operational administration of network infrastructure. This is a...
Software Developer (Flutter) – Gauteng Irene
A leading software development company is looking for an experienced Software Developer (Flutter / Mobile). The position is in Irene, Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Software Developer to drive growth by building and shipping robust...
Application Development Manager
Software Development and Maintenance ManagerLead the Innovation in Financial Services Technology!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a renowned South African insurance provider at the forefront of customer protection and financial security. This is an ideal...
IT Infrastructure Specialist
Lead innovation and shape the future of hybrid IT infrastructure Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and a confident leader who thrives in high-stakes environments. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for technology, you inspire teams to exceed expectations...
Application Development Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Software Development and Maintenance ManagerLead the Innovation in Financial Services Technology!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a renowned South African insurance provider at the forefront of customer protection and financial security. This is an ideal...
IT Infrastructure Specialist – Gauteng Randburg
Lead innovation and shape the future of hybrid IT infrastructure Is this you? You're a strategic thinker and a confident leader who thrives in high-stakes environments. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for technology, you inspire teams to exceed expectations...
Lead Analyst (Product Health) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a senior-level professional to lead and elevate the impact of Product Health insights across the enterprise. This is a strategic role that demands a strong grasp of data, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution. The successful candidate...
Senior C# Developer – Azure & Microservices at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a skilled and experienced C# Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in API development, containerised applications, and Microsoft Azure services, with experience in financial services or investment domains.Key...
Senior Database Administrator
About the Position We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic DB2 LUW database administrator who will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of the DB2 database environment for high-profile systems. The individual will...
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