Private equity focuses on cybersecurity, AI risks
Venture capital and mid-market private equity firms are focusing on the growing regulatory challenges from cybersecurity and AI, according to new research for global asset service provider Ocorian. Around three out of four (75%) believe cybersecurity compliance issues...
AI finds a place in every aspect of SA users’ lives
Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable of...
JSE kicks off trading game, investment challenge
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced that the 2025 edition of its annual Virtual Trading Game (VTG) and Investment Challenge (IC), its flagship financial literacy initiatives aimed at enhancing financial literacy among South Africans, have kicked off....
Africa’s Business Heroes crowned
The grand prize winner of the sixth annual competition Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has been announced, along with the first and second runners-up. The ABH...
Budget does little for under-pressure SMEs
Kathy Gibson reports – The budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday offers very little benefit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite the fact that SMEs provide about 60% of the private sector jobs in South Africa, tax increases in the...
Phishing campaign targets Booking.com users
Starting in December 2024, leading up to some of the busiest travel days, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a phishing campaign that impersonates online travel agency Booking.com and targets organisations in the hospitality industry. The campaign uses a social...
Hire for promise not proficiency to close skills gaps
Organisations lose out on performance gains when they require employees to demonstrate proficiency in all skill requirements before moving them into critical roles, according to a survey by Gartner. In fact, employees hired based on promise are 1,9-times more likely...
YouTube creators blackmailed to spread crypto malware
Cybercriminals are targeting popular YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as Internet restriction bypass tools to thousands of viewers. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT)...
How VAT will influence business considerations ahead of May 2025
The 2025 Budget tabled by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana in Parliament on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, saw the 2% VAT increase initially proposed in February 2025 replaced by two consecutive 0,5% increases, bringing the VAT rate to 16% in the 2026/27 financial year....
VAT increase reflects tough fiscal choices
The revised approach to VAT increases announced in the delayed Budget speech represents a concession by Treasury while still striving to meet the revenue requirements necessary to offset government spending, sustain public services, and maintain fiscal stability. By...
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Fintech review and predictions for 2022
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A false perception of cybersecurity
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Intelligent software stops storage from becoming a performance bottleneck
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Syspro achieves Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) certification status
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Reasons to not disable cookies on your website
Switch off my cookies! This was the gist of the tense, urgent message left for me by the IT manager of one of our large corporate clients. By Howard Rybko, CEO of Syncrony Digital Somehow, she had become embroiled in a debate with her company's legal department, who...
Low-orbit satellites could improve banking for developing world
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Think before you scan: QR codes are a potential cyber risk
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Data lineage automation the foundation of effective DataOps
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Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Centurion for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
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A global logistics and freight forwarding company that offers a comprehensive range of services to clients, both international and local, to manage the movement of goods, is currently seeking a Senior Developer to join their IT Product team. In this role, you'll be a...
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Lead cutting-edge IT solutions for diverse clients while driving innovation and performance. Is this you? You're a tech-savvy problem solver with exceptional communication skills, able to engage confidently with everyone from CEOs to junior staff. You thrive on...
Technical Business Analyst – Enterprise Architecture at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst with strong experience working within Enterprise Architecture teams and projects. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and governance, as well as the...
Senior Developers – Eastern Cape Gqebera
A global logistics and freight forwarding company that offers a comprehensive range of services to clients, both international and local, to manage the movement of goods, is currently seeking a Senior Developer to join their IT Product team. In this role, you'll be a...
Senior Systems Engineer – Western Cape Pinelands
Lead cutting-edge IT solutions for diverse clients while driving innovation and performance. Is this you? You're a tech-savvy problem solver with exceptional communication skills, able to engage confidently with everyone from CEOs to junior staff. You thrive on...
Technical Business Analyst – Enterprise Architecture at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst with strong experience working within Enterprise Architecture teams and projects. This role requires a deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and governance, as well as the...
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