Scammers are phishing for Stranger Things fans
As the anticipated final season of Stranger Things begins streaming, Kaspersky cybersecurity experts are alerting fans to a wave of scams designed to exploit their excitement. Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free...
Business travel’s hot list for 2026
Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and - most recently - an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6 000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business travel is showing strong...
UCT prof achieves highest honour in election to US National Academy of Sciences
Professor Kelly Chibale of the University of Cape Town (UCT), one of Africa’s foremost scientists in drug discovery, has been elected an international member of the US National Academy of Sciences (NAS) – one of the highest honours awarded to scientists globally. The...
India leads in global AI adoption
Over the past five years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a mainstream technology, changing daily life and improving workflow across industries – and its user base has also exploded, nearly tripling since 2020 to reach more than 350-million globally. But while...
Simplified operations strike a chord with African businesses
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC - Skills shortages and an often-patchy infrastructure are among the challenges that African CIOs have to contend with - and it’s why they are increasingly turning to partners who can provide less complex...
AI chip market will exceed $400bn by 2030
By 2030, IDTechEx forecasts that the deployment of AI data centres, commercialisation of AI, and the increasing performance requirements from large AI models will perpetuate the already soaring market size of AI chips to over $400-billion. However, the underlying...
Targeted ransomware groups continue to wreak havoc
Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – totalling 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victims dropped by 8%...
Enterprises move quickly on agentic AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – Technology has always been a fast-moving industry, but the rate at which artificial intelligence (AI) is developing and being adopted puts most other innovations in the shade. While AI itself was many years in...
Channel key to Nutanix success
Kathy Gibson reports from Nutanix .Next in Washington DC – As it continues to expand its solution set, Nutanix has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel as its route to market. This is the word from Dave Gwyn, senior vice-president: worldwide channels, who says...
Half of C-suite execs considering cuts in their function
Half of C-suite executives are considering cuts to their function in the second quarter of 2025 in anticipation of continued disruption of supply chains, decreased consumer demand, and inflation, according to Gartner. In a Gartner March 17, 2025, webinar poll of more...
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MTN SA bolsters executive structure
MTN SA has announced a review of its executive structure as the company gears up to deliver on its Ambition 2025 strategy to transform from a telco to a tech-co. In line with this strategic shift, the company has appointed Ernst Fonternel into the role of chief...
Angolan bank modernises to meet digital demands
Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI), the full-service bank in Angola serving more than 1,5-million retail and corporate customers, has modernised its technology infrastructure, enabling it to meet the increasingly digital demands of its growing customer base. With...
Kaspersky shares a guide to top ransomware techniques
In Q2 2022, ransomware remains one of the main threats towards information security, and the META region is not an exception. One of the most notable cases includes attacks on Shoprite, the largest retail chain in Africa. Other examples of aggravating situation with...
Dutch Entrepreneurial Bank partners with Startupbootcamp AfriTech
The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO), an impact investor that supports sustainable private sector growth in frontier markets, has partnered with pan-African tech accelerator, Startupbootcamp (SBC) AfriTech, for the third installment of the Africa Startup...
Desperately needed tech skills in short supply
Anyone who has recently tried to appoint a CIO or chief technology officer (CTO) will know how difficult it is to fill these roles due to the critical shortage of highly qualified and experienced tech executives. How small is this pool of talent in South Africa? And...
Chattermill expands into Africa
Chattermill, a unified customer intelligence platform, has announced a new partnership with YouKnow Digital to expand operations into Africa. YouKnow Digital connect global technology companies with African enterprise brands, supporting them with a locally specialised...
TikTok, ThinkWiFi pilot free WiFi hotspots
TikTok has partnered with public WiFi company ThinkWiFi to pilot 50 free WiFi hotspots in Soweto, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha and Bushbuckridge. This is a move by the entertainment platform to drive awareness and advocacy relating to the digital divide and the need for...
Digital technologies add efficiency, transparency, sustainability
As if the drive to decarbonise energy as part of sustainability and climate change efforts was not enough, the recent rise in energy prices has brought into sharp contrast the need to re-examine how we generate, distribute, and consume electricity. By Natalya...
Technology helps to break the silence around GBV
In the fourth quarter of 2021, South Africa's rape figures were up by 13,7%. There were 1 300 more rapes compared to the same period in the previous year. A massive 10 818 rapes were reported in the first three months of 2022, with 4 635 rapes taking place at the...
Future proof IT environments with intelligent data management solutions
In today's data-driven economy, technology is front and centre, with data being an organisation's most critical asset, giving it a competitive edge if used, harnessed, and leveraged properly. By Kate Mollett, senior regional director at Commvault, Africa South &...
Software Tester (Cape Town)
As a Software Tester, you will conduct manual and automated testing, develop test plans and scripts, and collaborate with developers and analysts to ensure software quality. The role focusses on our solution, featuring planning, orders, logistics, financials,...
Full Stack JavaScript Developer (Focus: Testing) – 0628 – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack JavaScript Developer (Focus: Testing) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: In sequence of importance:1. Automated testing using Jest (unit/integration)2. End-to-end testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright)3. Strong experience with testing frameworks such as Jest...
Software Tester (Cape Town) – Western Cape Cape Town
As a Software Tester, you will conduct manual and automated testing, develop test plans and scripts, and collaborate with developers and analysts to ensure software quality. The role focusses on our solution, featuring planning, orders, logistics, financials,...
Technical Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you a forward-thinking Technical Architect with a passion for designing and implementing innovative technology solutions? This role offers the chance to work on large-scale, complex systems within a highly skilled team, where you'll drive architecture,...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Full Stack Developer (Expert) – Motor IndustryLocation: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Remote (flexible)Work Arrangement: Flexible (1960 hours per 12 months)About the RoleOur clients in the motor industry are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join their...
Technical Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a forward-thinking Technical Architect with a passion for designing and implementing innovative technology solutions? This role offers the chance to work on large-scale, complex systems within a highly skilled team, where you'll drive architecture,...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Full Stack Developer (Expert) – Motor IndustryLocation: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Remote (flexible)Work Arrangement: Flexible (1960 hours per 12 months)About the RoleOur clients in the motor industry are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join their...
Software Developer C#.NET
Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...
Software Developer C#.NET – Western Cape Somerset West
Monthly CTC: R60K - R140K- depending on level and experience As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on our integration platform across the .NET 8 backend and /or web app front-end ( Typescript, React). You have a solid track record of up to...
Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.Key Performance Areas: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...
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