This is when you are most vulnerable to digital fraud
The rate of suspected digital fraud was the highest in the consumer lifecycle at account login for South Africa, with 2,6% of those types of transaction attempts when the consumer was in the country being suspected of digital fraud in the first half (H1) of 2025. This...
Dark web attracts young job seekers
More job seekers than ever are turning to the Dark Web to find work. According to a new Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence new report, Inside the dark web job market: Their talent, our threat, there was a two-fold increase in the number of résumés and jobs...
What will 6G bring to the world of telecoms?
As 6G begins to enter the mainstream, telcos are understandably cautious about the new technology’s potential. 6G is beginning to enter standardization as reported by IDTechEx in its new report “6G Market 2026-2036: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players”. The company...
Deepfake losses climb past $1,5bn
Deepfake-related losses have surpassed $1,5-billion to date, with approximately $1-billion of those losses occurring in 2025 alone. According to a new Surfshark study, losses approached $400-million in 2024, following a cumulative $130-million from 2019 to 2023,...
Employees’ convenience culture puts companies at risks
The drive for employee convenience in hybrid work environments is creating a significant security liability for South African businesses. New research from Cisco shows that 75% of organisations are facing heightened cybersecurity risks from unmanaged devices...
Fraud prevention APIs taking off, but diversification is needed
Operator revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252-million in 2025 to $4,9-billion in 2030, according to a new study by Juniper Research. “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for...
Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote surgery
A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of...
Wits attack highlights education sector’s vulnerability
The zero-day cyberattack affecting the Witwatersrand University's Oracle e-business system, reported last weekend, points to a wider systemic vulnerability within the education sector. According to Check Point Software Technologies, education is among the most...
Developing nations’ entrenched debt under the spotlight
The Sevilla Forum on Debt was launched today (22 October) during the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16). The new Forum is one of the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and was launched as...
Axiz extends Veeam backup protection with Ootbi distribution
Axiz has entered into a distribution agreement with Object First, the company behind the Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability) appliance set up by Veeam founders Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov. The partnership will provide African organisations with enhanced data...
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Angola could position itself as a key player in regional logistics
Angola’s Lobito Corridor presents a unique and transformative opportunity for positioning the nation as a key logistics hub in southern Africa, writes Alexandre Silveira, MD of MSC Angola. This corridor, originally established as the Benguela Railway, connects the...
Outdated tech could cost you in safety
South Africa is in the process of transitioning away from 2G and 3G cellular networks, with a full switch-off targeted for the end of December 2027. While the aim is to free up spectrum for faster and more efficient 4G and 5G services, there are unintended...
Is password-based security ending?
The password is no longer a fortress in and of itself. In a landscape where attackers effortlessly bypass traditional defences, passwords have become more of a revolving door to a greater security fortress – one that needs to be built on resilience, not strength. By...
SA’s fibre bottleneck needs a wireless breakthrough
South Africa’s digital economy is accelerating fast. By Justin Mackenzie, MD of VO Connect With a projected 92% increase in national data centre capacity by 2030, rising from 501.1 MW to 962.4 MW, according to Africa Data Centres, businesses across sectors are...
Axiz partners with Kaspersky
Axiz has announced that, effective immediately, it will distribute Kaspersky’s complete portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and services to partners and customers across South Africa and the broader SADC (Southern African Development Community) region. “Our goal is...
JSE Investor Services continues to deliver share plan solutions
Optio Incentives, a Nordic fintech specialising in employee equity and incentive programmes, has acquired the share plan software platform from Investec Wealth & Investment International, a division of Investec Group. The transaction supports Optio’s global...
Building the infrastructure for Kenya’s digital leap
Kenya is entering a new digital era, one defined by accelerated connectivity, data growth and the move towards artificial intelligence (AI). But to fully make use of these opportunities, the country must address the infrastructure demands driving tomorrow’s digital...
Change Logic and BankservAfrica’s EPMO drive a Structured Change Management Approach for Payments Modernisation Success
Partnering with Change Logic, BankservAfrica successfully delivered a successful change enablement programme for one of South Africa’s ambitious payments modernisation initiatives. Through a structured and deliberate approach to change management, BankservAfrica...
The future of customer experience is human-centric
Despite the digital revolution, customers still crave something profoundly human: empathy, understanding and connection. As AI becomes more embedded in customer service the challenge is not only technological – it’s emotional. Anne-Marie Pretorius, MD of Bizmod,...
Peach Payments launches enterprise POS terminal
Peach Payments has launched its point of sale (POS) device, the Digit Pro, to South African mid-size and enterprise customers. Digit Pro is a portable terminal that facilitates multiple payment methods through a customisable checkout flow. Rahul Jain, CEO of Peach...
Mid to Senior Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Parktown North
Our client is a corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to businesses. We help companies streamline operations, reduce costs, and provide a safer, more efficient travel experience for their employees. Position...
Senior IT Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg
A dynamic skin care company is seeking a skilled Senior IT Technician to join their IT team, providing high-level technical support across the business. The role involves resolving hardware, software, and network issues within a 48-hour turnaround, performing root...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
About the Hub:Join a leading IT Hub providing innovative solutions to a global automotive organization. Our team delivers cutting-edge IT solutions across SAP, Java, Azure, Cloud, and more. With a strong focus on compliance, methodology, and sustainable success, we...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2825
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Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a technically proficient Security Analyst with 2 to 3 years of experience, focused on securing systems, applications, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across on-premises servers, VMware, Cisco, Microsoft...
Senior Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
About the Hub:Join a leading IT Hub providing innovative solutions to a global automotive organization. Our team delivers cutting-edge IT solutions across SAP, Java, Azure, Cloud, and more. With a strong focus on compliance, methodology, and sustainable success, we...
Business Analyst (Senior) 2825 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog.Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc.Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
Security Analyst (M365 & AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Wibsey Dip
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Business Analyst (Data Engineering) (EE ONLY) (CPT)
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Lead transformative solar projects that power the future of clean energy. Is this you?You're a natural leader who thrives in dynamic environments and stays calm under pressure. Integrity, accountability, and results drive your work, and you're motivated by making a...
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