Key African industries dangerously overestimate their cyber defences
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From romance to recovery: crypto scams targeting SA
New data from Luno reveals that while crypto-related scams affect less than 1% of the platform’s 14-million customers, scams and fraudulent misrepresentation remain the most prevalent forms of fraud in digital currency. Customers are defrauded in various ways. John, a...
UCT and IDIA unveil VR software for astronomy data visualisation
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Astronomy and the Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) – a partnership between UCT, the University of the Western Cape and the University of Pretoria – have released new virtual reality (VR)...
Gavi-supported vaccines save millions of lives
More than 1,3-million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This achievement, which translates to more than two lives saved every minute of the day, is highlighted alongside historic progress in...
Arctic sea ice near historic low; Antarctic ice declines
Arctic sea ice retreated to near-historic lows in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, likely melting to its minimum extent for the year on 11 September 2024, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). The decline continues the...
IBM opens second quantum data centre
IBM has opened its first quantum data centre in Europe, located in Ehningen, Germany. This is the second quantum data centre that IBM has deployed, and will be available via the cloud to the over 250 enterprises, governments and research institutions in the region....
Battery prices are still dropping: but for how long?
The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell market is forecast to reach over $400-billion by 2035, with costs continuing their downward trend. These are among the findings from a new IDTechEx report, “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications,...
PMI rebounds in September as manufacturing recovers
Following the contraction in August, the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased significantly by 9.2 points to 52.8 in September, up from 43.6 in August. This bounce indicates improved conditions, driven by stronger demand, easing...
Growth in IoT drives up risk
As the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market continues its exponential growth, projected to reach R223,07-billion by 2029, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is raising the alarm over increasing security risks associated with the proliferation...
Industrial systems under increasing ransomware, spyware attacks
Kaspersky’s report on the cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS) in the second quarter of 2024, revealed a 20% increase in ransomware attacks compared to the previous quarter. The report underscores a growing threat to critical infrastructure...
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SAS analysis helps Malala Fund predict impact of climate change on girls’ education
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CRS, Tandem Learning partner on development training
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West Africa launches new payments digitisation agenda
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Clickatell launches chat commerce workflow builder
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Digital trends in the insurance industry
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A new era of digital buildings
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Trend Micro debuts security platform on AWS
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Roles and obligations of an information officer under POPIA
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As debt rises, new payment solutions sought
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Senior SAP ABAP Developer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
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Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to assist with and manage deliverables across multiple workstreams within the banking and investment banking sector. This role requires a confident self-starter, capable of independently handling tasks while providing strong...
Front Arena Developer (6 Month Contract) – Gauteng Johannesburg North
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Key Function:The key function of this position is to be a network and server engineer, with specific focus oncybersecurity. This role is responsible for developing and implementing secure network solutions, carryingout assessments and penetration testing with...
Software Engineer – C# & Python – Montague Gardens, Cape Town
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.NET Developer
Our client is seeking a skilled Senior .NET Developer to join their team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain complex web applications and services, drive technical decisions, and ensure high-quality, scalable software solutions. Key Responsibilities...
Network and Server Engineer – Gauteng Turffontein
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Software Engineer – C# & Python – Montague Gardens, Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town
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