Greenovate Awards mark 10 years of student innovation
The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – 10 years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions for South Africa’s built environment. Entries are open for the...
Nobel laureates show how new technology can drive sustained growth
Over the last two centuries, for the first time in history, the world has seen sustained economic growth. This has lifted vast numbers of people out of poverty and laid the foundation of our prosperity. This year’s laureates in economic sciences, Joel Mokyr, Philippe...
Africa’s Business Heroes crowned
The grand prize winner of the sixth annual competition Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has been announced, along with the first and second runners-up. The ABH...
Budget does little for under-pressure SMEs
Kathy Gibson reports – The budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday offers very little benefit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite the fact that SMEs provide about 60% of the private sector jobs in South Africa, tax increases in the...
Phishing campaign targets Booking.com users
Starting in December 2024, leading up to some of the busiest travel days, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a phishing campaign that impersonates online travel agency Booking.com and targets organisations in the hospitality industry. The campaign uses a social...
Hire for promise not proficiency to close skills gaps
Organisations lose out on performance gains when they require employees to demonstrate proficiency in all skill requirements before moving them into critical roles, according to a survey by Gartner. In fact, employees hired based on promise are 1,9-times more likely...
YouTube creators blackmailed to spread crypto malware
Cybercriminals are targeting popular YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as Internet restriction bypass tools to thousands of viewers. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT)...
How VAT will influence business considerations ahead of May 2025
The 2025 Budget tabled by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana in Parliament on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, saw the 2% VAT increase initially proposed in February 2025 replaced by two consecutive 0,5% increases, bringing the VAT rate to 16% in the 2026/27 financial year....
VAT increase reflects tough fiscal choices
The revised approach to VAT increases announced in the delayed Budget speech represents a concession by Treasury while still striving to meet the revenue requirements necessary to offset government spending, sustain public services, and maintain fiscal stability. By...
Budget scales up private sector-driven infrastructure funding
In his 2025 Budget Speech, South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, identified infrastructure as a key pillar for the country’s growth strategy. He announced that over R1-trillion will be allocated to infrastructure spending over the next three years,...
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Altron reports interim results
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Grant Fraser is new Netstar MD
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Westcon-Comstor showcases Palo Alto Networks’ success
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Bridge the gap between CEO and CISO to achieve cyber resilience
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Leverage data to drive actionable insight
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Smart software transforms business savings and compliance
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Public sector must up its game against cybercrime
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CISO role is more important then ever
The chief information security officer role has leapt from backroom to boardroom, just like the ever-evolving security threat, writes Wayne Olsen, managing executive: cybersecurity at BCX. The role of the CISO has traditionally been behind the doors of the Security...
Navigate the cloud with confidence
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Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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...
Full Stack Developer
We are seeking experienced Full Stack Developers with a strong background in LISP (Linked Investment Service Provider) systems to join our dynamic team in Pretoria. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and...
Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
6 month contract role Drive enterprise-scale datatransformation and shape the future of analytics. Is this you? You're a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights. You thrive on solving technical challenges, champion data...
Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
We are seeking experienced Full Stack Developers with a strong background in LISP (Linked Investment Service Provider) systems to join our dynamic team in Pretoria. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and...
Software Developer
We're looking for a Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to join our team in Cape Town. You will be involved in developing and maintaining enterprise-grade systems across a variety of domains, working closely with senior...
Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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Software Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Technical Project Manager
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