SA graduates face tough path to adulthood
A new report by the University of Cape Town’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. The research – The First 100 Paychecks – says that more than 80% of surveyed...
Gemini in Chrome AI browser is a privacy nightmare
The newest Gemini in Chrome mobile AI browser collects the most user information out of all AI browsers recently analysed by Surfshark. It collects data such as users’ names, precise location, and browsing history. And a cybersecurity expert has drawn attention to an...
EFTCorp recognised for financial inclusion in Africa
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) received the “Outstanding Contribution to Fintech Enablement” award at the 15th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa, held in Accra, Ghana. The award recognises EFTCorp’s role in advancing fintech innovation and expanding financial inclusion...
Orange Social Venture Prize supports innovation in Africa, Middle East
The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East is open for submissions. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until 18 May to submit their project on the website. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative...
Black Friday is the king of retail bonanzas
South African retailers are already planning for a bumper 2025 Black Friday and holiday season. Black Friday, by its very nature, generates hype in the media and among retailers. However, a new index proves it is not hollow hype. South Africa’s first formal Black...
5G, AI to push IoT market past $1,8bn
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,5% from $959,6-illion in 2023 to $1,8-trillion in revenue in 2028. This growth is driven by the rise of enterprise applications, enhanced by new technologies...
Banks double down on risk technology transformation
Having navigated the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption, the banking industry faces a new era of volatility and uncertainty. Soaring interest rate and liquidity risks have toppled eight banks since 2023. Credit risk looms large amidst geopolitical tensions and the...
SA-made AI chatbot improves childhood development
An AI-powered chatbot developed locally by Tregter and the Do More Foundation will be featured at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town in April this year. The Eat Love Play Talk (ELPT) chatbot is designed to effectively collect data...
Citizens take to Gauteng e-panic button
Since the launch of the Gauteng e-panic button in April 2024, the Gauteng e-government department has seen 100 000 downloads from residents, with hopes that the number of downloads will increase in 2025. Since the inception of the panic button, more than 51 000...
Young Africans fare better in mental well-being
Young African adults are showing stronger mental resilience compared to their peers in high-income nations, where youth mental well-being has been in steep decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Sapien Labs’ new Mental State of the World 2024 report, the...
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Ensure data protection is part of the customer experience
The rapid introduction of global and local data protection regulations over the past five years has narrowed the chasm between privacy and information security. By Imraan Kharwa, data protection officer at Infobip Where these were historically seen as discrete...
Prof Barry Dwolatzky launches memoir
A new book, Coded History: My Life of New Beginnings, was launched yesterday, 2 November 2022. The self-penned memoir by Wits University’s Emeritus Professor, Barry Dwolatzky, chronicles a modest man’s journey from middle-class white suburbia to a clandestine role in...
OneWeb, Paratus sign multi-year gateway installation agreement
Paratus Group has announced a multi-year agreement with global telecommunications provider, OneWeb, to build a gateway in Luanda, Angola, which will be operational in the second half of 2023. The new gateway will provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services to...
Turn your employees into human firewalls
Cyber-security is a term on every businessperson’s mind, as the legal, financial and reputational implications of a breach are massive. The challenge is that, while a company can implement the best cyber-security technologies, the biggest threat to a firm remains its...
The cloud must prioritise the edge
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Close to 200k SA learners have had Cisco Networking Academy training
Cisco has announced its goal to provide digital skills training to 25-million learners over the next 10 years through its Cisco Networking Academy programme. By 2025, 97-million new jobs will be created due to advances in technology and automation. Cisco is helping...
Most employees need basic cybersecurity skills training
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Deloitte partners on Grindstone Accelerator
Deloitte Africa has partnered with Grindstone to launch the 2023 Grindstone Accelerator programme for cohorts 10 & 11. The Grindstone Accelerator is a 12-month structured entrepreneurship development programme that assists high-growth innovation-driven companies...
Ilitha launches affordable connectivity
Ilitha Telecommunications, a new telecommunications business providing affordable, unlimited internet solutions to underserviced areas, has launched its brand and services in Mdantsane. In addition to the investment by the founders and Microsoft, the company has...
comBOX adds unbreakable internet with SD-WAN Pro
Africa currently has the world’s third largest population of internet users by geographical location, but only a 43,2% penetration rate. Now multi-WAN Service Provider comBOX has added the SD-WAN Pro to its growing suite of products for customers looking for resilient...
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Business Application SpecialistWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Business Application Specialist to support the stability and performance of critical business and POS applications. The successful candidate will ensure seamless operations across...
Senior Back-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Division: IT / Project Management Position Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with organisational goals. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while...
Business Application Specialist – Gauteng Braamfontein
Business Application SpecialistWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Business Application Specialist to support the stability and performance of critical business and POS applications. The successful candidate will ensure seamless operations across...
Senior Network Administrator
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IT & Desktop Support Technician – from Banking
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOBThe Technician: IT & Desktop Support is responsible for providing desktop support to all business end-users. This 1st line support involves resolving or escalating to the correct personnel, all end-user IT problems related to desktop,...
C# Software Developer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a crucial role in building, maintaining, and enhancing software applications as your coding talents as a C# Software Developer is wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will develop new solutions based on business requirements, document...
Senior Network Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Network AdministratorQualification:National Diploma Engineering/Information Technology 5+ years; ORB.Eng / B.Sc Hons (Comp Sci/Engineering or related field) with 3+ yearsExperience:Working as a technical...
IT & Desktop Support Technician – from Banking – Gauteng Centurion
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