Trump opens $9trn retirement market to crypto
US president Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order that will reshape how millions of Americans build wealth by opening the doors of the country’s $9-trillion retirement market to cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets. The order,...
Telkom FutureMakers, Aions empower tech startups
High-potential tech startups supported by Telkom FutureMakers and Aions Creative Technology are gaining the operational support, strategic insight and hands-on mentoring needed to move beyond survival mode and into scalable, investable growth. “This partnership is...
Cloud market set to go stratospheric
The cloud market continues to surge, with enterprises spending more and more money on cloud infrastructure services each year and, after four straight quarters of revenue growth, the entire sector grossed a record $84-billion in Q3 - 23% more than in the same period...
Entrepreneurs urged to be vigilant as business fraud rises
The number of reported cases of fraud in business is on the rise and, in some cases, incidents of fraud may be so severe that a business may struggle to recover, according to award-winning entrepreneur Alison Weihe. Recent statistics from the South African Banking...
Modest rebound for the BETI in October
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, showed a steady recovery in October 2024 following September’s weaker performance. The...
Fibre key to ubiquitous broadband rollout in Africa
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom - Globally, fibre has begun to dominate fixed broadband connectivity, and continues to expand. This is the word from Dobek Pater, ICT analyst at Africa Analysis, speaking at the Africa Broadband Forum on the sidelines of AfricaCom...
Teraco in world first with 120MW solar power plant
In a world first for a data centre operator, Teraco has started construction of its 120MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the Free State, creating its own sustainable energy source. The plant is expected to come online in late 2026. “Driving renewable energy...
Delving into the stresses and challenges of entrepreneurs
A new report from venture capitalist firm, Flourish Ventures, provides a unique glimpse into the passions, motivations, challenges, and coping mechanisms of early-stage entrepreneurs across 13 African countries. Surveying more than 160 startup founders – Passion and...
Infostealers surge as cybercriminals get more innovative
There is a concerning trend in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of Infostealers and the sophistication of attack methods employed by cybercriminals, according to Check Point’s Global Threat Index for October. The Index continues to highlight African countries'...
Kaspersky uncovers new stealthy ransomware
Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team has identified a previously unseen ransomware strain in active use - deployed in an attack following the theft of employee credentials. The ransomware, dubbed “Ymir”, employs advanced stealth and encryption methods. It also...
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ASUS powered by Intel Evo
Partnering with some of the top laptop manufacturers, Intel set out to offer users an experience like no other when making use of the Intel® Evo™ platform. Aiming to provide users with a laptop that has it all, the Intel® Evo™ platform offers: Greater performance...
Fibre trends SA can expect to see in 2022
If there is anything that 2021 has taught us, it is that you cannot take anything for granted, writes Shane Chorley, head of sales and marketing at Frogfoot. The local fibre landscape is evolving rapidly: changes in home and workplace behaviour, driven by the...
The mantra for 2022 success: customer; customer; customer
In a world defined by inconsistency and uncertainty, customer service remains a consistent certainty, writes Wynand Smit, CEO of Inovo.The Salesforce State of the Connected Customer report asked 12 000 customers from around the world precisely what their expectations...
SA’s mobile coverage edges towards 100%
It's likely that the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) will cover an effective 100% of South Africa's population by the end of 2022. This prediction comes from Anton Potgieter, co-founder of NoPBX, a locally-developed, smartphone-based cloud PBX system...
2022 to bring new opportunities for SA channel
Change is a constant especially when it comes to the ICT sector. And yet, things have accelerated rapidly since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March last year with digital transformation becoming a priority on every corporate agenda. By Heinz Stephan, Velocity...
IBM appoints GM for IBM growth markets in Africa
IBM has announced the appointment of Julia Carvalho as GM for IBM Growth Markets, Africa. Carvalho will be responsible for IBM's business operations, growing our partner ecosystem and driving client satisfaction across multiple regions in Africa. With an increased...
Invictus Capital unveils Out of Africa Collection through NFT Lab
Invictus Capital has unveiled its first NFT (non-fungible token) collection through the Invictus NFT Lab, which strives to combine the best of fine art with blockchain technology, and brings many contemporary digital artists to a global market. "The global pandemic...
SA now enforcing Cybercrimes Act
Although President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Cybercrimes Bill into law, only parts came into effect from 1 December 2021. "It is important to spell out the dos and don'ts of the new Cybercrimes Act and it's everyone's interest to familiarise themselves the with...
Will the Cybercrimes Act change how you use the Internet?
With the arrival of the festive season comes new legislation, and a new weapon in the fight against cybercriminals. On 1 December, several elements of South Africa's new Cybercrimes Act came into effect, six months after President Cyril Ramaphosa first signed the bill...
Clearly defined roles and responsibilities critical for cloud security
When it comes to cloud versus on-premises infrastructure, security requirements remain the same, although the cloud requires additional controls because it is publicly available. By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix The major difference is that on-prem has highly...
Devops Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you ready to accelerate your career in the dynamic world of automotive technology? Join a global industry leader where cutting-edge manufacturing meets digital transformation. We're looking for a versatile and driven Devops Analyst with strong application support...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 6 month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
Devops Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you ready to accelerate your career in the dynamic world of automotive technology? Join a global industry leader where cutting-edge manufacturing meets digital transformation. We're looking for a versatile and driven Devops Analyst with strong application support...
Cabling- CCTV Camera Technician
We are looking for technician will be responsible for the installation of cables and cameras at client's premises. Maintains quality levels according to set standards. Maintains and monitors interface stock levels. Completes administrative documentation as and when...
Software Developer (Python)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Cabling- CCTV Camera Technician – Gauteng Vereeniging
We are looking for technician will be responsible for the installation of cables and cameras at client's premises. Maintains quality levels according to set standards. Maintains and monitors interface stock levels. Completes administrative documentation as and when...
Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
Senior Database Developer at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
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