Teen Accounts aim to keep youngsters safe
Meta is has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in South Africa, aiming to provide safe, private and positive online experiences for teens across Africa. Parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore...
Bitcoin hits new all-time high
The 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day last week was marked by the cryptocurrency attaining a new all-time high of $111 534, On 22 May 2010, developer Laszlo Hanyecz famously paid 10 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas – a transaction worth over $1,1-billion at today's...
Foxconn starts building Taiwan’s fastest supercomputer
Nvidia and Foxconn are building Taiwan’s largest supercomputer. The Hon Hai Kaohsiung Super Computing Centre will be built around Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and feature the GB200 NVL72 platform, which includes a total of 64 racks and 4 608 Tensor Core GPUs. With...
Tax and crypto: Investors and traders must be compliant
Cryptocurrency is subject to all the tax and foreign exchange control regulations fiat currency is, speakers warned during a recent webinar hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Blockchain special interest group in...
JSE Virtual Trading Game winners announced
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced the winners of the fourth annual Virtual Trading Game (VTG), a game that aims to teach South Africans about investing on the JSE. The winners were revealed at the 7th annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy...
SA first to get realtime card payments
Mastercard has announced that South Africa will be the first market in the world to benefit from the security and speed of immediate Mastercard card payments, as the organisation enables acquiring banks to process realtime card payments. For the first time, all...
Vodafone, Google expand relationship
Vodafone and Google have announced a 10-year strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to millions of Vodafone's customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google's Gemini models. The...
The Zen in setting up workplaces for Gen Z
Gen Z is an age group that has never known a time without the Internet; they’ve shared their life milestones on Instagram and are now moving to the beat of TikTok trends; their appetite for digital is unprecedented; globalisation and economic uncertainty have been a...
DDoS attacks skyrocket as hacktivist activity surges
There has been a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks - especially in Europe and the Middle East – according to the findings of Netscout’s latest 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report. Attack...
Malatsi lays out SA’s roadmap for AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to benefit humanity, and South Africa should harness it as such. This is the word from Solly Malatsi, minister of communication and digital technologies, who points out that the International Telecommunications Union...
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Students get access to an unlimited number of courses
Global education technology company Cengage has launched a first-to-market subscription service for textbooks for South African higher education institutions. The company says the subscription service, Cengage Unlimited for Institutions (CUI), allows students to...
Why own when you can use as needed?
In the B2B technology market, the concept of software as a service (SaaS) is closely related to a leasing and renting mindset that we have seen in organisations like Airbnb and Uber. In IT specifically, it also includes maintenance and the upkeep of the service being...
Think about protecting your kids from their content algorithms
When considering mental health issues linked to online behaviour, our thoughts naturally turn to cyberbullying, but there is another concern far more formidable than we realise, writes Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET South Africa. Search engines have given us easy...
How to reduce risk and keep cash
There is currently a major drive to promote cashless payment systems into the main market of South African retail. Many fintechs and start-ups have developed highly innovative solutions aimed at addressing what is seen as a substantial risk. However, while cash is...
Made-in-SA educational app hits top spot on app stores
The Invigilator, an entry-level smartphone application used to monitor online and remote assessments was co-founded by CA(SA) Nicholas Riemer and has taken positive impact and influence to new heights by ranking first on the app stores. The app has been used to...
Bravado expands into MEA
Bravado Gaming has announced its entry into the MEA gaming industry as part of its global expansion strategy aimed at consolidating its regional fanbase and exposing local gamers to its revamped gaming experience. The Bravado expansion with support from its sponsors -...
Mastercard partners with OPay
Mastercard and fintech giant OPay have announced a strategic partnership, which marks a significant boost for wider financial inclusion and economic prosperity by opening up digital commerce to millions of people across Middle East and Africa. The collaboration...
Games are changing the future of health and healthcare
The events of the past two years have, undoubtedly, made all of us more aware of our health than ever before. Whether it was realising how important overall health is to staving off infections or learning how vital mental health is to our general wellbeing, there was...
LTE ticks all the right connectivity boxes
Just over two years ago, when the South African workforce was hastily adopting a new way of working - from home - one connectivity medium stood out above all others. Realising the possibility of high-speed broadband and meeting the specific requirements of the people,...
Leveraging AI to drive operational improvement
Companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to generate value. This is hardly surprising given the rapid push to modernise systems and embrace digitalisation over the last two years. Organisations are therefore likely to increase their AI investments as...
Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Join a human-centric tech and design agency that partners with global and local brands to create innovative, user-first digital solutions. Key Requirements Develop and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.Minimum 3 years of mobile application...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
PBI Developer WHS, EM
Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer Retail, EM.We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.Purpose & Overall...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
PBI Developer WHS, EM – Western Cape Cape Town
Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer Retail, EM.We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.Purpose & Overall...
Applications Support Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Implement, maintain and enhance solutions to ensure system availability.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Business Application Support & Maintenance • Administer, configure, and maintain business applications to ensure optimal performance and availability. •...
Desktop Support Engineer at Adapt IT
Introduction Assist staff with installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and software complying with given standards and guidelines.Participate in varied computer platforms in multi-layered client server environment....
Applications Support Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Implement, maintain and enhance solutions to ensure system availability.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Business Application Support & Maintenance • Administer, configure, and maintain business applications to ensure optimal performance and availability. •...
Desktop Support Engineer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction Assist staff with installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and software complying with given standards and guidelines.Participate in varied computer platforms in multi-layered client server environment....
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational requirement: Grade 12Previous training / experience in Software Testing2+ years Software Testing experienceRequirement extraction and writing of Test Cases.ADVANTAGES: ISTQB Certification or Software Testing CourseExperience...
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