SABC board members ordered to pay R11,5m
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, ordering three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the...
Poorest workers pay the most for data
For millions of cashiers, guards and cleaners, staying connected is unaffordable. A single gigabyte of prepaid data in South Africa costs around R85 – the equivalent of three hours of work at the minimum wage of R28.79 per hour. In Europe, the same gigabyte costs less...
More Linux users are being exploited
As the total number of vulnerabilities in 2024 continued to climb compared to the previous year, Kaspersky experts warn of cybercriminals increasingly using methods to escalate privileges and exploit weaknesses in digital systems. There is a persistent trend in...
Starship fails launch test
Starship’s eighth flight test failed yesterday when the spacecraft’s upper state exploded and went spinning out of control. It is hoped that SpaceX’s Starship will one day take people to Mars. Starship’s eighth flight test lifted off from Starbase in Texas as planned....
For women in tech, gender parity barriers remain
At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 - or roughly five generations from now - to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Significant barriers to gender equality remain, yet with the right action and support,...
Executives revise US economic outlook down
A post-election boost in business executives’ optimism about the US economy has moderated, declining from a more than three-year high of 67% last quarter to 47% this quarter, according to the AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The shift reflects growing...
Apple iPad Air available for pre-order now
iStore has announced the latest iPad Air, now featuring the M3 chip and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new iPad Air is available for pre-order today and will be available in-store soon. Key features include: M3 Chip: The new iPad Air is powered by the...
Women entrepreneurs, business owners poised for growth
South African women are embracing entrepreneurship with growing confidence and determination, with 57% identifying as entrepreneurs — surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). With 71% of women interested in...
Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity
New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. Over two-thirds (71%) report that hybrid work with companies empowering their employees to work across...
These are 2025’s top cybersecurity trends
Gartner has announced the top cybersecurity trends for 2025, influenced by generative AI (GenAI) evolution, digital decentralising, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape. Alex Michaels,...
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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...
Striata SA expands offering, rebrands to Tilte
Striata South Africa has announced that it is rebranding to Tilte, in line with its expanded offering. Founded in a suburban Johannesburg garage in 1999, Striata rapidly grew to become a leader in the digital customer communications space. As technology has...
MRI Software acquires TPN Group
Real estate software solutions provider MRI Software has announced the acquisition of Johannesburg-based TPN Group, a registered credit bureau serving the residential, commercial, and education markets in South Africa. TPN’s solution portfolio includes verification...
Loadshedding brings a glimmer of cybersecurity light
The Pan South African Language Board, in collaboration with Focal Point, announced this week that the South African word of the year is loadshedding. This comes as no surprise for a country that has been plagued by the dreaded rolling black outs throughout 2022, even...
Harvest Combined School will do more with Evotel free fibre
Harvest Combined School in Ladysmith, Kwazulu-Natal is an independent school founded and owned by the Harvest Educational Trust – a registered Non-Profit Organisation – and one of the schools receiving free fibre internet access from Fibre Network Operator (FNO),...
SLVA Cybersecurity, ContraForce partner on SecOps for SMEs
SLVA Cybersecurity, in collaboration with ContraForce, is bringing enterprise-scale cyber security to small and medium enterprises with 24/7 threat detection, actionable response plans, time-saving automation processes and more. SMEs today face the challenge of...
Senior Project Manager
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering complex projects within the engineering or construction sector? One of our top clients in the consulting engineering industry is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team.Salary:...
Systems Manager – Remote Remote
A vacancy is available within a fast paced, progressive division of this well established organisation in the motor sector.The focus will be on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and Truck systems. The role...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Krugersdorp
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering complex projects within the engineering or construction sector? One of our top clients in the consulting engineering industry is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team.Salary:...
Group Chief Technology and Information Officer – Namibia
A leading retailing and distribution group based in Namibia requires the above to integrity lead the digital transformation, technology innovation, and IT operations across the group. Operating in a retail, manufacturing and distribution environment, the CTIO ensures...
BI Data Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client, a leader in the Financial Services space is lookinf for a Test AnalystThis role requires someone who will be able to analyse requirements from business, create testing stories and all related artefacts (RTM, Test summary report, Defect summary report),...
Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...
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