A warning for all travellers
Between June and August this year, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since...
ITU, Google and will.i.am look to bridge the digital divide
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and musician, tech founder, and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa. Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor...
GSMA launches Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks
The GSMA Foundry has launched GSMA Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, an open-source community aimed at improving the performance of large language models (LLMs) for telecom-specific applications. The community provides an industry-first framework for evaluating artificial...
Air safety slips from 2023 highs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a...
Alexa+, powered by GenAI, debuts
Amazon has launched Alexa+, its next-generation assistant powered by generative AI (GenAI). According to Panos Panay, senior vice-president: devices and services at Amazon, Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter and more personalised. “She keeps you entertained, helps...
MTN expects earnings drop, but positive trajectory
The MTN Group expects to report a strong underlying performance for the 2024 financial year, ended 31 December 2014, despite the challenges in the operating environment that will drive a drop in earnings. In a trading statement issued today, the group says the...
Africa’s parliaments lag on gender parity
Despite political shifts across Africa, the representation of women and youth in national parliaments remains low. At the current pace, gender parity in African legislatures will not be achieved until 2100, according to Futurelect. In 2024, women held just 23% of...
Scams ramp up ahead of the Oscars
As excitement builds for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, Kaspersky experts warn that cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to exploit eager movie fans with fraudulent streaming scams. Disguised as free streaming offers for Oscar-nominated movies, these...
Meme coin started as a joke is biggest winner
Meme coins may have started as jokes, but their explosive growth over the past years proves they are anything but trivial. Although still considered speculative and risky, these digital assets have surged in popularity, fueled by their devoted online communities....
SA users tread a minefield of security, privacy threats
South African users experienced more than 32-million cybersecurity threats in 2024, according to new research from NordVPN. The study finds that Internet users should be careful when clicking links that appear to have been sent by big tech companies as there’s a good...
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SA start-up Explore Data Science Academy goes global
The Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA), which started out training young data scientists in South Africa in 2018, has grown in just five years to become ExploreAI (EAI), a global solutions company with international reach across Europe, the US and Africa. ExploreAI...
Collin Govender appointed MD of Altron Systems Integration
Altron has appointed Collin Govender as MD of Altron Systems Integration with effect from 1 October 2022. Having joined Altron in June 2017 as group executive: shared services rising to the position of group CSO, Govender was appointed MD of Altron Karabina in January...
Tshikululu Social Investments profits from automation
Social investment fund management and advisory firm Tshikululu Social Investments has partnered with Lorge to automate and streamline its financial processes. The company is already profiting from automation, it managed to recover the costs of its initial project...
Security Responsibilities of Huawei Cloud and Tenants
By Syed Jawad Imam Jafri, Cyber Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO), Huawei South Africa - As a CSP (Cloud Service Platform), Huawei Cloud’s security responsibilities include ensuring the security of our IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a...
Gitex comes to Africa
With 42 years of events in the Middle East under its belt, Gitex Global is expanding into Africa. The inaugural Gitex Africa will take place from 31 May to 2 June 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco, the first overseas venture for Gitex Global. Gitex Africa is launched in...
Award-winning Kazi App brings work and hope to thousands of Kenyans
For thousands of Kenyans, finding a job that puts food on the table is a major challenge. However, for those who live in the many informal settlements around Nairobi, the odds of finding work are slowly moving in their favour, thanks to mobile technology and the...
Virtual work key to unlocking jobs for women
South Africa's unemployment statistics are heartbreaking: 33,9% of our workforce is without employment, with 47% of the country's women of working age remaining economically inactive, compared to 35,6% of men facing the same fate. By Shivani Ramsaroop, HR manager at...
Get value from digitisation with a deep understanding of processes
No matter where you look, it's easy to find stories about how technology can radically overhaul a business's efficiency and competitiveness. By Norma-Jean Samuriwo, principal consultant at Analyze Consulting It's true, but starting there puts the cart before the...
Westcon-Comstor reseller drives off as a winner
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has announced that Gqeberha-based S4 Integration is the official winner of the Cisco Comstor 2021 Car Incentive. As winners, S4 Integration drives off in a Fiat Panda 4x4 valued at approximately R180 000.00. "We are delighted to be...
SA has 12 months to start bridging the tech skills shortage
Not too long ago I read an alarming piece on how our technology skills shortage has changed from a valley into a canyon. By Kgomotso Lebele, MD: technology at Accenture in Africa The conclusion was those who have the skills have become as rare a commodity as Rhodium...
Full Stack Java Developer
The fastest growing IT company in South Africa is looking for Full Stack Java Developers to join their team You work on a Hybrid Model. Tavel Internationally atleast once a hear and get exposure to the most advanced corestack in SA Desired Skills: Java Java EE...
Security Engineer (Mid-Level) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking a mid-level Security Engineer with 3-7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations. Key Requirements 3-7 years' experience in information security or a related roleProficient in cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and remote workforce...
IT Technician (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A proactive & ambitious IT Technician is wanted by a dynamic provider of IT Infrastructure & Support Services to join its team. You will require experience with Office 365 accounts setup and administration in a cloud & hybrid environment,...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Project ManagerProject ManagerDuties and Responsibilities:Plan and execute projects to meet delivery, cost, and quality targetsLead contractor and subcontractor teams to meet plant requirementsMonitor project costs and scopeIdentify and support continuous improvement...
Agile Master – 3202
Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Rosslyn/MidrandESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:·Strong leadership and enabling skills·Knowledge & Understanding of Agile Principles·Ability to manage a technical team using the AGILE methodology·Ability to plan and steer Agile Events·Project...
Developer – Technical Support (CH1118)
Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...
Snr Refrigeration Project Manager
Manufacturing company is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Refrigeration Project Manager to join their team. If you're passionate about leading high-impact projects and thrive in a fast-paced technical environment - we want to hear from you! Role...
Agile Master – 3202 – Gauteng Pretoria
Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Rosslyn/MidrandESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:·Strong leadership and enabling skills·Knowledge & Understanding of Agile Principles·Ability to manage a technical team using the AGILE methodology·Ability to plan and steer Agile Events·Project...
Developer – Technical Support (CH1118) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading innovator in financial wellness and inclusion, has developed a platform that enables employees to access their already earned wages early (EWA). They are now looking for a Developer – Technical Support to join their team. Requirements:Computer...
Snr Refrigeration Project Manager – Gauteng Alberton
Manufacturing company is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Refrigeration Project Manager to join their team. If you're passionate about leading high-impact projects and thrive in a fast-paced technical environment - we want to hear from you! Role...
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