Consumers becoming comfortable faking data on credit applications
There is a rising trend in financial dishonesty among consumers under pressure – and 26% of South Africans say it’s acceptable in some circumstances to exaggerate income on a loan application, while 22% say inflating income for a mobile phone is considered normal....
New Demon Slayer movie ignites global scam campaigns
The new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie recently premiered in several countries, but its debut has also led to a surge in scam activity, according to Kaspersky. Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ interest in the new film, luring them with the...
Free file conversion tools carry malware risks
In the first 10 months of 2024, Kaspersky detected and blocked 111-million web-based threats across Africa. Web-based threats encompass a broad range of cyber risks that may trigger harmful events or actions via the Internet. According to Kaspersky experts, one such...
Airline passenger demand increases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in...
SA’s working class is still growing
South Africa’s working class – households earning between R8 000 and R22 000 per month – has expanded significantly despite the country’s ongoing economic struggles. This is according to The Majority Report 2025, published by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT)...
Biggest-ever crypto heist nets $1,5bn for North Korea
Crypto assets worth $1,5-billion stolen from Dubai-based Bybit are being steadily laundered into Bitcoin through a series of exchanges. The heist, which the FBI is attributing to North Korean nation-state actors, saw assets including 401 347 Ether tokens lifted from a...
Forecast for PCs, tablets lower as tariffs, sentiment bite
In the wake of US tariffs on China as well as a weakening market sentiment, mostly in the consumer space, IDC has reduced its traditional PC forecast in 2025 and beyond. Global PC volume is now expected to reach 273-million in 2025, still growing +3,7% over the prior...
GSMA launches Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks
The GSMA Foundry has launched GSMA Open-Telco LLM Benchmarks, an open-source community aimed at improving the performance of large language models (LLMs) for telecom-specific applications. The community provides an industry-first framework for evaluating artificial...
Air safety slips from 2023 highs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a...
Alexa+, powered by GenAI, debuts
Amazon has launched Alexa+, its next-generation assistant powered by generative AI (GenAI). According to Panos Panay, senior vice-president: devices and services at Amazon, Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter and more personalised. “She keeps you entertained, helps...
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Emerging technologies to man international borders
For decades, long immigration queues at airports have been a concern with new complexities post the pandemic. With travel restrictions easing globally, border control authorities are likely to spend more time scrutinising travellers' records, given the added need to...
Personalisation and data privacy can go hand in hand
How often do brands find a balance between the obvious benefits of personalisation and customer's privacy concerns? By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho The most effective tactics employ zero-party data to drive marketing and sales, give consumers power...
SMEs vulnerable to cyber attacks
South Africa has the sixth highest rate of cybercrime victims worldwide, according to a report by international cybersecurity company Surfshark. Following the breach of President Cyril Ramaphosa's personal data by hackers, consumers have been cautioned to remain...
ESET Southern Africa announces 2022 Partner Awards winners
ESET, recently acknowledged the successes and innovations of its partners at its annual Partner Awards events held from April to June in Namibia, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. With growth and sustainability as its central theme for 2022, the awards aim to...
Nymbis Cloud Solutions launches
Nymbis Cloud Solutions, powered by Vox, has launched. The cloud integrator will be providing companies across industry sectors with internationally accessible cloud services, solutions, and platforms. The adoption of multi-cloud environments is accelerating as...
Partnerships change the lives of young South Africans
Bridging the digital divide of a global skills gap is a complex problem that requires all stakeholders to work together to make the world a more resilient, capable and inclusive place. More must be done to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, work and...
DCC wins sole Symantec distribution in SA, adds SADC as well
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been appointed the sole distributor for Symantec's entire range of security solutions to the South Africa channel. In addition, the distributor will now also be distributing Symantec into the SADC region. DCC and Symantec have had a...
No standard approach to enabling a remote workforce
The dramatic shift in the world of work over the past two years has seen many more people moving to a remote workforce model at least part of the time. By Amritesh Anaand, associate vice-president: pre-sales at In2IT Technologies Technology has been a key enabler in...
Accelerate the future with the right skillsets
The World Economic Forum (WEF) describes the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) as a 'fundamental change to the way we live, work and relate to one another'. It's a digital future defined by the human-machine connection, by the blending of the physical and digital to...
The murky waters of cyber warfare and insurance coverage
South Africa has seen a dramatic rise in cyberattacks and successful breaches during the past two years as well as an accompanying surge in ransom demands. In the most recent high-profile attack, credit reporting agency TransUnion South Africa revealed that at least...
Data Engineer (CPT – Onsite) (3-month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading digital command center based in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to become part of their team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, production-ready data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing...
Business Systems Analyst at PnP
IntroductionThe primary purpose of this role will oversee the implementation and documentation of agreed upon finance business solutions systems and process optimisation requirements. This role will work on initiatives that may or may not include technology, with a...
Senior Network Administrator
The purpose is to implement and support organizational-wide network services, and directives from the Security team and maintain networking documentation. The candidate will monitor and support network equipment, do performance monitoring on existing networks, and...
Full Stack Python & Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join a dynamic tech-driven team as a Full Stack Python & Angular Developer, working on cutting-edge solutions in a hybrid model from Midrand, Menlyn, or Rosslyn. Be part of innovative projects that push boundaries in automation, AI, and smart technologies, while...
Business Systems Analyst at PnP – Western Cape Cape Town
IntroductionThe primary purpose of this role will oversee the implementation and documentation of agreed upon finance business solutions systems and process optimisation requirements. This role will work on initiatives that may or may not include technology, with a...
Senior Network Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
The purpose is to implement and support organizational-wide network services, and directives from the Security team and maintain networking documentation. The candidate will monitor and support network equipment, do performance monitoring on existing networks, and...
Full Stack Python & Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join a dynamic tech-driven team as a Full Stack Python & Angular Developer, working on cutting-edge solutions in a hybrid model from Midrand, Menlyn, or Rosslyn. Be part of innovative projects that push boundaries in automation, AI, and smart technologies, while...
Senior Back-End Developer
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Business Analyst
Division: IT / Business Analysis Position Purpose: The Business Analyst will serve as a critical link between business stakeholders and technical teams, eliciting, analysing, and documenting business requirements to support project delivery and operational...
Technical Administrator
Job Objective: The purpose of the Technical Detailer and Administrator role at the Company is to use draughting and administrative expertise to assist the engineering department in achieving smooth and efficient workflow. This encompasses the drawing of products,...
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