SA can embrace digital currency to drive tourism
As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector a new frontier is emerging - crypto tourism. With digital currencies increasingly adopted across the globe, South Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself as a leading...
CIT networks – an intricate underworld web
It’s easy to mistake the chaos of a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist for disorder. The screech of tyres, the gunfire, the explosions - it all suggests recklessness. However, if you ask University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate Annie Kok, behind the smoke and twisted metal...
Critical minerals group braces for US policy shifts
The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding critical minerals policy, is working closely with its members and...
What Trump’s return to the White House means for business travellers
Donald Trump, heralding many changes - including how people travel for business. "Business travel doesn’t happen in a bubble," says Mummy Mafojane, productive operations leader at FCM. "Politics, economics, and global events all play a role in shaping policies that...
Robust growth forecast for distributed cloud networking
The distributed cloud networking market is projected to grow from $4-billion in 2023 to $17-billion by 2028 - a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34% percent – according to a new report from Dell’Oro Group. This growth is driven by enterprises’ transition to...
Interest in crypto-stealing drainers surges
Dark web threads discussing crypto-drainers – malware designed to swiftly drain cryptocurrency wallets – saw a significant rise in 2024, as revealed by the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. Kaspersky also reported a 40% spike in corporate database ads on a prominent...
Microsoft still top brand for phishing
In the fourth quarter, Microsoft retained its position as the most imitated brand, accounting for 32% of all brand phishing attempts, according to the latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q4 2024 from Check Point Research (CPR). Apple held on to the second position with...
Meerkat, UCT unravel the secrets of a giant radio galaxy
The discovery of a rare giant radio galaxy, “Inkathazo”, will help astronomers further understand the largest structures in the universe. Published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the discovery by University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers and...
ITU and global organisations look to close the AI skills gap
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, the East Africa Community and Cognizant are among more than 25 organisations from around the globe that will serve as founding contributors to the AI Skills Coalition - an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union...
AI spend in the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa set to soar
Spending on AI in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) totaled $4,5-billion in 2024 and is projected to surge to $14,6-billion by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34%. That's according to the latest insights from International Data...
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InfoFlow brings SecuPi to SA
InfoFlow has partnered with SecuPi to bring SecuPi's data security platform to South Africa and neighbouring countries. InfoFlow is now a certified SecuPi reseller offering services and support in-country for South Africa and the rest of Africa. Veemal Kalanjee, MD of...
Access Bank closes $50m Step-Up Green Bond
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New GM for demand generation at Tarsus On Demand
Inayeth Govender has been appointed general manager for demand generation at cloud and hybrid cloud enablement vendor Tarsus On Demand. He joined Tarsus On Demand as a campaign manager. In 2020, he was promoted to head of market development, and now takes on a...
When thinking about security, do you consider employee wellbeing?
Insiders pose the greatest single threat to digital security, and the conditions created by hybrid workplaces are making the risk even more acute. According to the Ponemon Institute, insider security threats have risen over 44% since 2020. Yet while we focus a lot of...
New additions to Mweb Exco team
Mweb has announced new additions to its executive committee (exco) leadership team. Johan Jordaan and Lizette Loxton have been appointed as acting co-CFOs with immediate effect. Johan and Lizette are taking over from outgoing CFO Imraan Parker, who is leaving the...
MNOs should leverage partnerships for enterprise communication solutions
Digital transformation has profoundly altered the global communications landscape, creating both opportunities and challenges for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs).Yet few have successfully harnessed technology and innovation to cater for the enterprise market. By Sizo...
4Sight expands access for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in Africa
From May 2022, businesses in four more African countries will be able to access the software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central application. Nick Botha, MD of 4Sight Dynamics Africa says that this expands the number of African...
VMware addresses data sovereignty needs of regulated industries
VMware recently announced that it is adding several new partners to its Sovereign Cloud Initiative, along with several new cloud-native developer-centric capabilities. The initiative strengthens VMware's ability to address the needs of enterprises from regulated...
Rectron plants the seed of education with ICT
Limited access to digital technology and a lack of training in digital literacy are barriers to bridging the digital divide for South African youth and enhancing educational outcomes in the country. For example, almost 70% South African youth between the ages of five...
NTT, Grok team up on AI-designed, data-driven operations
Dimension Data's parent company, NTT has partnerd with Grok, a SaaS artificial intelligence (AI) operations provider, to help organisations realise new advantages and improved experiences across their network through AI and machine learning. Early client deployments...
CI Storage and Delivery Technical Lead
Key responsibilities include developing and managing server and storage hardware, science archives, data transfer systems, tape libraries, and database services. The lead will also oversee the operation and uptime of these systems and collaborate with international...
Performance Marketing & Data Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Hire Resolve's client, a fast-growing and purpose-driven renewable energy client, is hiring in Pretoria! Are you a data-obsessed, performance-driven digital marketer with an eye for detail, a love for clean analytics, and the hunger to scale? Then this one's for you....
CI Storage and Delivery Technical Lead – Western Cape Cape Town
Key responsibilities include developing and managing server and storage hardware, science archives, data transfer systems, tape libraries, and database services. The lead will also oversee the operation and uptime of these systems and collaborate with international...
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Build the Databases That Fight Financial Crime Opportunity: Senior Database DeveloperPermanent | Hybrid | Centurion (Pretoria) A powerful public sector institution tackling financial crime at a national scale is hiring a Senior Database Developer to lead the charge on...
IT Support Specialist
A well established company in the East Rand is looking to hire an IT Support Specialist on a contract basisMinimum Requirements:At least 2 years' experience in a similar roleDegree or equivalent experience Analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solvingSolid...
Senior Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Build the Databases That Fight Financial Crime Opportunity: Senior Database DeveloperPermanent | Hybrid | Centurion (Pretoria) A powerful public sector institution tackling financial crime at a national scale is hiring a Senior Database Developer to lead the charge on...
IT Support Specialist – Gauteng Gauteng
A well established company in the East Rand is looking to hire an IT Support Specialist on a contract basisMinimum Requirements:At least 2 years' experience in a similar roleDegree or equivalent experience Analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solvingSolid...
Senior Software Developer (Python / C++)
An opportunity exists for a Senior Software Developer to join our Client, who operates within a niche industry, and whose services add value to the scientific / research community. This is a permanent role and is based in Cape Town. Our Client supports and promotes...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Senior Software Developer (Python / C++) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
An opportunity exists for a Senior Software Developer to join our Client, who operates within a niche industry, and whose services add value to the scientific / research community. This is a permanent role and is based in Cape Town. Our Client supports and promotes...
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