Global cybersecurity and online privacy awareness stalls
The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 28 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords (96%), and they scored worst...
African companies lead in climate risk assessment, adaptation, value creation
From the outside, it may seem like corporate climate action is stalling - only 7% of global and 6% of African companies fully report greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, according to the fifth annual climate survey report – How Companies are Tackling...
Black Friday surprises with lower rate of digital fraud
As millions of consumers worldwide took advantage of deals offered between 28 November (US Thanksgiving) and 2 December (Cyber Monday) – a time broadly known as ‘Black Friday’ across Africa - a new analysis from TransUnion studied retail digital fraud during that...
Cybercrime continues to evolve
Cybercriminals are growing increasingly sophisticated as they evolve their tactics, according to Check Point Software Technologies’ latest threat report. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to...
What Saffers searched for in 2024
Demure, Malome Victor, Dricus du Plessis, Tshwala Bami, Inside Out 2 and the AFCON. These are the terms for lead this year's trends on search. Google’s 2024 Year in Search [YIS] report for South Africa reveals unexpected trends and fascinating insights into the...
Look out for these trends in 2025
2025 is set to be a transformative year for businesses in South Africa with industries navigating new challenges and opportunities driven by global trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics. From shifts in how people work, to tariffs, and emerging risks,...
AI key in fighting new cyberthreats
During 2024, the world saw cyberthreats evolve faster than before primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of AI tools. These tools assist cybercriminals in refining and making attack tactics more sophisticated and more difficult to recognise, while...
How to grow our share of global supply chains
A new report released today by the World Economic Forum provides a comprehensive framework for governments and companies identifying the factors that make a location attractive for investment in manufacturing and supply chains. Ongoing geopolitical, technological and...
IBM enhances GenAI with optics breakthrough
IBM has unveiled breakthrough research in optics technology that could dramatically improve how data centers train and run generative AI models. Researchers have pioneered a new process for co-packaged optics (CPO), the next generation of optics technology, to enable...
Tech, data collection help NGOs effect social change
In April 2022, the multi-sector partnership Thrive by Five, led by the Department of Education and DataDrive2030, released their wide-ranging 2021 Thrive by Five Index, the largest open-source data set in the country of preschool child development according to early...
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Endeavor’s Harvest Fund II doubles fund size to R130m
Endeavor South Africa has announce that R130-million has been raised to date in its Harvest Fund II, doubling the fund size since its first close in late February 2021. The Fund is on track to be fully invested by 2022, a year ahead of plan, and has invested in six...
New MD for Altron Security
Andrew Whittaker has been appointed as as MD of Altron Security with effect from 1 December 2021. Previously executive: services and business development at Altron Security, where he was responsible for sales, business development, marketing, and services management,...
e4 announces UK expansion
South African proptech digitalisation specialist e4 is expanding into European markets. Having recently launched a new group in the UK, long-standing executive director from South Africa, Simon Slater, has relocated to the UK to head up the venture. Slater's focus...
SA digital health start-up joins fight against HIV
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Remote work adds to financial institution insider threats
Now more than ever, insider threats pose a serious risk to financial institutions, especially those that have transitioned to alternate work environments to ensure business continuity, warns Fortinet. Fortinet's 2020 Securing Remote Work Survey revealed that the shift...
High-touch people management a powerful tool in talent retention
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An open source approach to a hybrid cloud environment
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Econz Wireless partners with PaySpace
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How to take advantage of job opportunities in the tech sector
The South African tech ecosystem is thriving. This is reflected in the latest African Tech Ecosystems of the Future 2021/22 report by fDi, which ranked South Africa highly when it comes to recognising tech innovation and having an established digital start-up...
SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) – 0587
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Human Resource Management, Corporate Security and Real Estate / Payroll & BenefitsESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP ABAP skills...
Service Desk Analyst (L1) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Service Desk Analyst (L1)Deliver top-tier first-line IT support in a dynamic, customer-focused environmentIT Support | Johannesburg | Full-Time | 08:30 - 18:00 BST (Shift Rotation) About Our ClientOur client is a growing technology services provider committed to...
Python/Django QA Tester (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Financial Services Provider is undergoing significant modernization of its core insurance platform and is seeking a skilled Python/Django QA Tester to support this transformation. They are looking for an experienced and passionate Python Software...
SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) – 0587 – Gauteng Centurion
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Human Resource Management, Corporate Security and Real Estate / Payroll & BenefitsESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP ABAP skills...
ServiceNow Technical Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Seeking an experienced ServiceNow Technical Specialist to join our expanding team. In this role, you will take the lead on the implementation and optimization of ServiceNow modules, including ITSM Pro, ITOM (Discovery), HRSD, APM, and SPM. You will guide technical...
Angular Developer
Area: Johannesburg North Salary: Market-related (Contract to permanent opportunity) Join a dynamic team as an Angular Developer and build scalable, cutting-edge applications using the latest technologies. Is this you? You're a proactive problem-solver with a passion...
SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) – 2001
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Claims ManagementESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP EWM Module Configuration· Analyse and solve SAP EWM Module issues· Conduct SAP EWM...
ServiceNow Technical Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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Angular Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Area: Johannesburg North Salary: Market-related (Contract to permanent opportunity) Join a dynamic team as an Angular Developer and build scalable, cutting-edge applications using the latest technologies. Is this you? You're a proactive problem-solver with a passion...
SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) – 2001 – Gauteng Centurion
A client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP EWM Consultant (Senior) Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Claims ManagementESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP EWM Module Configuration· Analyse and solve SAP EWM Module issues· Conduct SAP EWM...
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