Digital inclusion fund aims to power Africa’s digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports - The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has set up a new digital inclusion fund, harnessing more than $100-million to support early stage entrepreneurs seeking to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Shalini Khemla CBE, founder and CEO...
Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation
By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...
Momentum warns of deepfakes used for investment scams
Financial services company Momentum Group has warned that scammers are increasingly using deepfake content - seemingly personal WhatsApps and pages on social media platforms like Facebook which fraudulently misrepresent association with the company - impersonating the...
New Lazarus-led cyberattacks targeting supply chains
Kaspersky’s GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) team has uncovered a sophisticated new Lazarus campaign, combining a watering hole attack with the exploitation of vulnerabilities in third-party software to target organisations in South Korea. During the...
YouTube to celebrate 20 years with South Africa
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, YouTube has grown from a simple 19-second video into a platform that allowed over 20-billion videos to be uploaded and now features myriads of videos, music clips, shorts, and podcasts giving voice to diverse content creators and...
Juno mission peeks under the surface of Jupiter and Io
NASA’s Juno mission has gathered new findings after peering below Jupiter’s cloud-covered atmosphere and the surface of its fiery moon, Io. Not only has the data helped develop a new model to better understand the fast-moving jet stream that encircles Jupiter’s...
Cape Town home to Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa has partnered with UVU Accelerate to lead the ecosystem development for Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub. The Timbuktoo Creative Hub project will be launched in Cape Town, marking a significant...
Staggering number of leaked accounts in SA
Surfshark’s global data breach analysis ranks South Africa as the 27th most breached country in Q1 2025, with a substantial 205 900 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 68,3-million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 25% of all...
Bitcoin mining profits sink by $900m
The crypto market slowdown hit miners hard, with plunging Bitcoin prices, lowering network activity, and cutting transaction fees erasing hundreds of millions of dollars from their rewards. According to data from CryptoPresales.com, Bitcoin miners earned $3,86-billion...
Steady growth forecast for operational technologies
The global operational technology (OT) market is expected to reach $364,74-billion by 2030 - a CAGR of 9,6% from 2025 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increased demand for operational technologies (OT) security solutions arises from the...
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How to meet the needs of today’s distributed workforce while also building a more resilient business
We’ve all heard about the ‘Great Resignation’ and even ‘quiet quitting’ within the workplace on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while this may not have had as much impact in South Africa, largely affecting more specialist roles, it’s a reality that many people...
Zero Trust will dominate cybersecurity in 2023
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Security goals to focus on in 2023
Working in cyber security can be draining. It's a high-pressure environment and the stakes are only getting higher. A recent report found that 45% of cybersecurity professionals have considered quitting over the constant threat of Ransomware attacks. By Danny Allan,...
Automating processes for business growth
The use of technology to automate routine, repetitive tasks is transforming just about every industry by helping businesses to perform low-level work faster and more cost effectively. "Businesses can reap the benefits of automation by improving efficiencies and using...
Digitisation for a connected future
Digitisation helps build safe, smart and sustainable operations for the future. We build locally and support globally to increase knowledge. We also have the 'tribal knowledge' of operators who have been around processes and equipment for decades. By Charles...
Guarding against fraud and corruption can bolster trust with stakeholders
Fraud is no antiquated concept. Its origins date back far beyond the invention of money and digital currencies. By Trevor Hills, PwC South Africa's forensics leader However, at times, fraud and corruption can be seen as a topic society would prefer not to deal with....
From analysing customer data to sales success
Today's fast-paced business environment requires a centralised system capable of easily managing customer information and providing sales teams with the insights that are essential to make the best decisions as quickly as possible. By David Steyn, business manager:...
Tips for your enterprise storage journey
Over the last few years, the dialogue about storage has shifted from focusing exclusively on cost efficiencies and performance, towards cybersecurity. By Hayden Sadler, country manager at Infinidat This radical shift is part of the realisation that storage has become...
NetApp award for Westcon-Comstor SSA
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa has been recognised as NetApp Cloud Distributor of the Year 2022 for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. The awards were given to partners at the company's annual NetApp Middle-East Partner Summit and Awards held in...
Twoobii uses as-a-Service to expand offering
Q-Kon Africa has expanded the capacity of its Twoobii platform in response to growing market demand, with the resulting Twoobii-as-a-service option being provided in collaboration with international first-tier providers. Twoobii Smart Satellite Services functionality...
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...
Configuration Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving...
Back-End 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...
Business Systems Analyst at Humankind Group
We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Business Systems Analyst for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will work closely with senior business leaders across various operating divisions to identify business needs and translate them into...
Support Engineer (Proactive Services)
Support Engineer (Proactive Services) Join a dynamic and fast-growing technology services provider Remote South Africa | Salary: Negotiable | Hours: 8AM to 5PM UK About Our Client Our client is a young, dynamic, and ambitious technology services business with a strong...
Cyber Security Manager
IT ManagerJob Overview:Our client is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of information technology within their trading entity. The IT Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of their IT systems, implementing...
Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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 (JavaScript / TypeScript) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Developer – Internship Role (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
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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