DeFi exploits have wiped out $59bn in five years
Over the past five years, DeFi has steadily moved beyond niche crypto circles into broader financial use with improved interfaces, Layer 2 adoption, and integrations with traditional fintech platforms making it feel more like regular online banking or investing. DeFi...
Ethernet switch market surges on AI infrastructure
The worldwide Ethernet switch market recorded $14,5-billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25) - a 42,1% YoY increase - fueled by strong growth in the data centre portion of the market as hyperscalers and cloud service providers race to build...
Online romance scams highlight threat to women
Raising awareness about the critical importance of online safety for women has never been more pressing. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love, but sadly, cybercriminals often use it to manipulate people's emotions for their malicious purposes. As we prepare to...
Beware romance scammers in the month of love
February is the month of love, but this does not mean that romance scammers stop scamming for Valentine’s Day. No matter how you plan to spend Valentine’s Day, it’s important to recognise the warning signs of romance scams — and find out quickly if you should be...
FakeUpdates retains security threat lead
Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for January 2025, which highlights FakeUpdates’ continued threat in the cyber landscape and playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. In the January Index eight African countries...
Banking leads European cloud spending growth
Public cloud services spending in Europe will total $221-billion in 2025 and will reach $373-billion by 2028, recording a five-year (2023-2028) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. According to the Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...
Data-driven decisions key in SA’s hiring crisis
As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment, businesses must embrace data-driven hiring practices to make informed decisions and secure top talent. The country’s official unemployment rate stood at 32,1% in the third quarter of 2024, marking a decline from...
Inherited Web2 weaknesses a security time bomb
Web3 promised decentralisation, transparency and security – but, instead of breaking free from Web2's vulnerabilities, it has inherited them, creating an even more dangerous cyber threat landscape. New research shows that rising threats like malware, phishing,...
Products and services fail to meet women’s needs
Despite women managing nearly $32-trillion in global spending and, according to Nielsen, being set to control 75% of discretionary spending worldwide within five years, companies are failing to meet their unique needs. This is according to a new report by Boston...
Responsibility gap makes AI deployments risky
The breakneck speed at which artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing is outpacing governance around it. New research from NTT Data reveals that businesses are racing to adopt AI – but a responsibility gap threatens to undermine progress. More than 80% of executives...
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LG giving away an OLED gaming TV at Comic Con
LG Electronics will be giving away one of its flagship gaming TVs - a 48-inch OLED C1 - during a Raceway event at this year's Comic Con Africa in Johannesburg. Contestants will have to speed around a track on Forza Horizon 5 on the OLED TV Raceway and race their way...
Dell XPS 13 Plus hits SA channel
Dell EMC distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has announced the immediate availability of the XPS 13 Plus (9320) to the ICT channel. The XPS 13 Plus is Dell's most formidable XPS laptop yet with a 12th Gen Intel Core 28W processor, almost twice as powerful is...
SA brands can’t ignore Amazon, but some hard lessons from abroad can help
The launch of Amazon in South Africa next year continues to cause speculation in the market and, while the world's biggest digital marketplace remains tight-lipped about details, there are some surprising lessons to be learned from other global markets, all of which...
EOS Data Analytics partner with TelOne
EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA), a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, and Zimbabwe-based TelOne have announced a strategic partnership. Since 85% of Zimbabwe's land is used for agriculture, farming activities in the country provide employment and...
TymeAdvance aims to reduce employees’ financial stress
TymeBank is helping South African businesses reduce their employees' financial stress with TymeAdvance, a zero-interest solution that gives staff early access to their earned salary, while protecting them from expensive debt. "Consumers are having a tough time making...
CyborgIntell opens SA office
AI platform company CyborgIntell has opened an office in South Africa, headed by Bryan McLachlan. CyborgIntell was founded in 2018 in Bengaluru, India, by Suman Singh, Amit Kumar and Mohammed Nawas. The CyborgIntell platform addresses the key challenges companies face...
5G key to a prosperous SA economy
Since the late 1700s manufacturing has transformed economies and societies. The key element that kept it going and thriving is no more than innovation and smart design, writes Todd Ashton, vice-president and head of Ericsson South and East Africa. With manufacturing...
Stop payroll fraud by focusing on the small things
Payroll fraud is a widespread and hugely costly form of white-collar crime. According to research conducted by Alexander Forbes around a decade ago, payroll fraud was costing businesses more than cash-in-transit heists. "There are a lot of tricks that people use to...
Online scams risk undermining trust in SA government services
Protecting citizens when they interact with digital government services is fast becoming a top priority for governments around the world. By Moss Gondwe, public sector director at Mimecast The astonishing growth of the global cybercrime industry and the perceived ease...
Perceived customer value is the only metric that matters
Digital transformation has been identified as a key driver for optimisation in the South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space, particularly in the main market. By Andrew Dawson, MD of MACmobile Bringing a consumer-like, app-driven e-commerce experience to...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
National Technical Support Administrator and Technical Coordinator
General Summary: The position calls for a vibrant, passionate, and dedicated office administrator with sufficient knowledge to administer service, sales and spares while assisting the National team in selling and servicing all rental installations distributed by...
Reporting & Data Analyst – 12 months
Requirement Gathering: Engage with business stakeholders to understand and document reporting needs. Report Development: Create dashboards and reports directly using internal systems or coordinate with external system vendors to fulfil reporting needs. Data...
National Technical Support Administrator and Technical Coordinator – Western Cape Cape Town
General Summary: The position calls for a vibrant, passionate, and dedicated office administrator with sufficient knowledge to administer service, sales and spares while assisting the National team in selling and servicing all rental installations distributed by...
Reporting & Data Analyst – 12 months – Gauteng Edenburg
Requirement Gathering: Engage with business stakeholders to understand and document reporting needs. Report Development: Create dashboards and reports directly using internal systems or coordinate with external system vendors to fulfil reporting needs. Data...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master III to lead Agile practices and facilitate the delivery of high-value software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent facilitation skills, and a passion for...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Roodepoort
We are seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master III to lead Agile practices and facilitate the delivery of high-value software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent facilitation skills, and a passion for...
Front end Developer at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking a talented and motivated Front End Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town onsite.The ideal candidate will have a passion for building engaging and responsive user experiences, and will be responsible for translating UI/UX design...
Front end Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a talented and motivated Front End Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town onsite.The ideal candidate will have a passion for building engaging and responsive user experiences, and will be responsible for translating UI/UX design...
System Analyst
Ticket Management: Proactively monitor and respond to tickets logged through the Service Desk platform, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations. Analyse and prioritise tickets based on urgency.Problem Identification and Resolution: Conduct...
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