Bitcoin rallies on US government shutdown
Bitcoin will continue its upward price momentum as the US government shutdown grinds on. This is the prediction of Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who points out that the cryptocurrency pushed higher as the US Congress failed to secure a deal on funding,...
Ombud opens eFiling profile hacking report for public comment
To curtail ongoing eFiling profile hacking, the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) recommends that all stakeholders adopt enhanced security practices. The OTO yesterday (1 October 2025) published the Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking for public...
Here’s how Saffers mapped their world over 20 years
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Public sector pay gap puts cybersecurity at risk
A significant pay gap between private sector and UK government cybersecurity roles is jeopardizing national security by hindering the public sector's ability to attract and retain top talent. Naoris Protocol analysis shows pay for key roles in cyber security can be...
SA claws its way up the digital wellbeing rankings
Surfshark’s Digital Qality of Life Index (DQL) 2024 ranks South Africa 66th in the world – six places better than last year. The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on five core pillars: internet...
5,6bn user accounts were compromised in 2024
Data breaches increased 7,6-times compared to the previous year, rising from 731,1-million in 2023 to 5,6-billion in 2024, according to an annual recap by Surfshark. China ranks first (940-million) and accounts for 17% of all breaches in 2024. Russia (921-million) is...
ESG will remain core focus in tech
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) remains an issue of strategic importance to the tech industry, despite ongoing fragmentation by geography and company culture, with the election of Donald Trump as the US president accelerating a period of short-term...
Quantum computing is coming for Web3
IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Naoris Protocol found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to...
AI to transform e-commerce
Marketplace platforms are a dominant economic force globally, and have helped to change how businesses and consumers interact. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) represents a seismic technological shift, poised to reshuffle the deck once again. Prosus, in collaboration...
Potential effects of Trump’s on-off tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariff threats is rattling markets. George Brown, senior US economist, and David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders consider the possible impact. Global shares fell on Monday 3 February and the dollar rose...
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Check Point achieves Common Criteria certification
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Why a future skills gap analysis is necessary
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Prepare for ‘the great rehire’
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Not modernising your network? Then don’t expect your organisation to digitally transform
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Data Engineer/Data Scientist
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Junior PHP Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Data Engineer/Data Scientist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Data Engineer/Data Scientist fully in Office role based in JHB Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Python - Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorchSQL Dialects - T-SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQLMicrosoft...
Solutions Architect at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
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OT Security Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Intermediate Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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