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It started with a bright pink advert on social media: “Limited offer! Get yours today!”. Sam clicked through, paid via a QR code, and watched happily as the tracker showed his “shipment” moving. Then the parcel never arrived. His messages went unanswered and the...
Fully-automated vehicle assembly a reality by 2030
By 2029, only 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth - a decline from over 95% today, predicts Gartner. “The automotive sector is currently experiencing a period of AI euphoria, where many companies want to achieve disruptive value even before...
AMD hits TSMC N2 product silicon milestone
AMD’s next-generation AMD EPYC processor, codenamed “Venice”, has become the first HPC product in the industry to be taped out and brought up on the TSMC advanced 2nm (N2) process technology. This marks a major step forward in the execution of the AMD data centre CPU...
China’s tech self-reliance accelerates amid sanctions
Geopolitical tensions and domestic challenges are accelerating China's push toward technological self-sufficiency. As US sanctions intensify, China is doubling down on innovation across artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, and 5G. Strategic...
DDoS attacks show contrasting patterns across southern Africa
A new NetScout Threat Intelligence Report, for July to December 2024, reveals a complex and contrasting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack landscape across southern Africa. According to the report, South Africa, Mauritius and Angola were among the most...
How employees are becoming threat actors
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating across the business landscape as organisations aim to reap its potential benefits. However, recent incidents involving AI leaking corporate data show that embracing AI comes with a risk, as employees using...
Ransomware still a major threat for SMEs
Small businesses are still a prime target for cybercrime, with ransomware remaining a primary existential cyber threat to SMEs. According to the Sophos Security Operations Threat Research Annual Threat Report, ransomware cases accounted for 70% of Sophos Incident...
Under pressure, global economic growth could slow to 2,3%
The world economy is on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts in its new report, “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 - Under pressure: Uncertainty reshapes global economic...
Social media faces regulation, user shift toward decentralisation
Regulatory pressure on social media intensified in 2024, signalling a shift in how governments deal with big tech. Upcoming laws such as Australia’s under-16 ban and new antitrust scrutiny could reshape the sector’s structure and revenue models. As users grow wary of...
Tech costs are holding facilities management back
South Africa’s facility managers call for smarter technology and greater support as workloads and budget pressures mount. A new industry report reveals that South Africa’s facility managers are feeling the pressure of heavy workloads, outdated infrastructure, and...
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The future contact centre agent will be an experience consultant
A good customer experience leaves people feeling heard and appreciated. Give customers a great experience, and they'll buy more, be more loyal and share their experience with friends. By Marthle du Plessis, PwC Africa's workforce of the future lead That's what every...
Work readiness should be part of every learnership
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Edge computing could future-proof your organisation
Processing intelligent data for real-time decision-making is the next frontier for infrastructure evolution, writes Andy Rowland, head of digital manufacturing at BT. Adopting edge computing is the next important step in future-proofing your infrastructure. By moving...
Cloud ERP set to mitigate sourcing challenges
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What do upcoming cryptocurrency regulations mean for your investment?
It was inevitable that, at some point, South African authorities would start regulating cryptocurrencies. While the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has long treated earnings from cryptocurrencies as income tax, the government has made it clear that it believes...
A mobile-led risk-based approach is crucial to achieving financial inclusion in Africa
Fintechs that are innovating, operating and growing throughout Africa have moved on from the broad academic concept of financial inclusion to the practical onboarding and walking hand in hand with underserved people along a financial journey. By Sandy Rheeder, CIO of...
Modernising EAM to deliver customer value
In today's highly competitive world, organisations must embrace their data to develop new products and services that enable them to extend their customer relationships. By Heman Kassan, chief commercial officer of Technodyn At the same time, these efforts must help...
Online retailers set to bolster the checkout experience with click and collect
With Covid-19 almost a thing of the past, customers continue to shop online. Over the past two and a half years, we've seen a radical shift in retail with more merchants migrating online in an effort to simulate the brick-and-mortar store experience in a virtual...
Epione Health Villages, Vimbo Health offer digital therapeutics
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RS Group looks to the future
Kathy Gibson reports – The RS Group started life in 1937 as Radiospares and has grown to a leading provider of industrial components with 7 500 employees, 1,2-million customers and more than 2 500 suppliers. The company has been on a transformation journey over the...
Software developer – Office Based
Upper Highway - (Office Based) - Are you a passionate software developer with experience in developing web applications with the ability to work on both front and back-end technologies. Are ready to make an impact with your coding skills? This is an exciting...
WebSphere Application Server Specialist – Gauteng Pretoria
Job Description,The request is for a senior WAS Administrator, with on-the-job experience in WAS Installations, Configurations, Troubleshooting and day-to-day administration of the WAS deployment.Required Expertise may include:Expertise in performing Product installs...
Software developer – Office Based – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
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Expert Full Stack Developer (Java & Angular) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Expert Full Stack Developer (Java & Angular)Are you a seasoned Full Stack Developer who thrives on solving complex challenges and building cutting-edge applications? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking tech environment where innovation, collaboration, and...
Expert Full Stack Developer (Java & Angular) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Expert Full Stack Developer (Java & Angular)Are you a seasoned Full Stack Developer who thrives on solving complex challenges and building cutting-edge applications? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking tech environment where innovation, collaboration, and...
DevOps Engineer (.Net & Azure) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Exciting Opportunity: DevOps Engineer (.NET & Azure)Are you passionate about building scalable, secure, and automated cloud solutions? Do you thrive on bridging the gap between development and operations? Our client is on the hunt for a DevOps Engineer with strong...
DevOps Engineer (.Net & Azure) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSETo manage the organisational projects using FIC's Project Management and associated methodologies (Business Analysis, Change Management and SDLC) to ensure successful delivery of the projects, and the achievement of FIC's strategic and operational...
SOC Analyst
Role PurposeThe SOC Analyst (Tier 2) acts as the escalation point for Tier 1 analysts, performing in-depth investigation, analysis, and incident response. The role involves monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity events across client...
Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
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