Key African industries dangerously overestimate their cyber defences
There is a distinct mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in some key African industries – with potentially costly consequences, according to a new report from KnowBe4. The report - Africa Human Risk Management...
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...
European companies drag feet on new cybersecurity regulation
Organisations are navigating a landscape of mixed emotions as the Network and Information Security Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) enforcement date approaches. NIS2, a regulation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU by expanding the scope and increasing the...
Richard Firth wins 2024 Conscious Companies Award
Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, has won the 2024 Conscious Companies Award. Every year Conscious Companies, an organisation dedicated to supporting leaders in reshaping the landscape of business and society to actively create a more sustainable,...
TCS Sustainathon challenges youth
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the third annual South African edition of TCS Sustainathon, a problem-solving competition that challenges the youth to develop innovative ideas to address real-world issues through technology. TCS Sustainathon allows young...
The Hyprop MTN Shift winners are
…The Hyprop MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2024 reached a climax at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town, from Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 15 September, with the top players battling for supremacy. With eight qualifiers held across the country in the participating...
Home Affairs adds detail to digitisation plan
Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has outlined a five-year plan to digitise the department. Schrieber has previously announced his intention make Home Affairs digital-first, with the so-called Home Affairs @ home creating an environment where citizens will be able...
AI helps to conserve endangered African forest elephant
In the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest in the world, the African forest elephant population has been in drastic decline for decades. This decline is the result of habitat loss caused by deforestation and climate change, along with rampant poaching. We can...
Tech sector drives up energy demand, stymies sustainability efforts
The carbon footprint and energy consumption of the digital technology sector is growing with global demand for hardware, network services, data storage and emerging technologies, according to a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and...
Intel launches Xeon 6, Gaudi 3 for next-gen AI
Intel has launched Xeon 6 with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI accelerators. “Demand for AI is leading to a massive transformation in the data centre, and the industry is asking for choice in hardware, software and developer tools,” says Justin Hotard,...
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POS evolution from counting cash to omnichannel retailing
Point of sale (POS) technology in a modern enterprise solves a myriad of problems, from managing inventory to insights that improve customer experience and retention, as well as a host of other tools to support omnichannel retailing. By Allan Dickson, independent...
How telematics is driving e-commerce in SA
If ever there was a time for the e-commerce sector to adopt telematics technology, it would be now: COVID-19 has disrupted the retail landscape, with more South Africans now choosing e-commerce as their preferred shopping channel over traditional brick-and-mortar...
Carbon budgets, pollution prevention plans critical for Carbon Tax compliance
While businesses only need to calculate their liability and submit their carbon tax return once a year, compliance with the Carbon Tax Act itself is not a once-off accomplishment nor is it as difficult to achieve as some organisations think. By: Eckart Zollner, head...
Evotel provides Welkom schools with free fibre
Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel, with the installation of its fibre network infrastructure in Welkom, is also providing schools falling within its network coverage with free access to its fast and reliable fibre. "As responsible citizens we believe in fully...
Argantic helps customers connect to Teams Voice free of charge
Connecting customers to the voice network has traditionally been a prohibitive cost. However, Argantic is now helping customers connect to Teams Voice free of charge. All they now need to pay is the phone system license, SIP and call costs. The Microsoft Teams Voice...
How companies can deal with the threat of cybercrime
Organisations should harden security, educate their workforce and shore up their last line of defence, writes Ian Engelbrecht, Africa lead and systems engineer at Veeam. Cybercrime is on the rise and South African C-suites would do well to ensure that they have...
Vox supports black-owned fibre enterprise in Makhanda
Vox has given a shot in the arm to the development of communication infrastructure and services in Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown, with its latest Enterprise and Supplier Development initiative. Vox CEO Jacques du Toit says that there is a growing body of...
Rectron expands point of sale offering with Newland ID
Rectron has added Newland ID, a manufacturer of barcode scanners, to its portfolio. Rectron will be distributing the full Newland ID range, comprising (wireless) handheld scanners, stationary scanners, mobile computers, tablets, micro kiosks, and OEM scan engines, as...
TES partners with AST Recycling
South African recycler AST Recycling has been selected as the local provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD) and IT asset recycling services for TES, which provides these services for a large number of global clients. The company approached AST Recycling, because of...
Containerisation is key for businesses needing to do more with less
At a time when economic pressures are forcing businesses to sweat their IT assets and do more with less, container technology and Kubernetes can be instrumental. By Modeen Malick, senior systems engineer at Commvault South Africa Achieving what is needed can be done...
FinOps Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Senior IT Technician – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking an experienced Senior IT Technician to join a small IT team and provide advanced support across hardware, software, network, and enterprise applications. Key Requirements Degree or Diploma in Information Systems or related IT field OR Microsoft certifications...
Intermediate Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled & passionate Intermediate Python Developer is sought by a well-established Financial Services provider to join its IT team in modernising and extending its insurance management platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on...
Project Manager (Community Engagement – WITS RHI)
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior Python Developer
Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...
Intermediate Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:A highly skilled & passionate Intermediate Python Developer is sought by a well-established Financial Services provider to join its IT team in modernising and extending its insurance management platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on...
Project Manager (Community Engagement – WITS RHI) – Free State Free State
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. Key Requirements 5+ years professional Python development experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIStrong software engineering principles,...
Senior Full Stack Web developer
Our leading client in the financial space has an exciting position available for a Senior Full Stack Web developer. Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional...
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