Local payment options key for emerging market shoppers
Consumers in the Global South are becoming major contributors to overall economic growth – but brands need to address these shoppers’ specific needs. A new research report from dLocal, “The Next Wave of Global Consumers”, provides key insights into the shopping...
Fraudsters plumb the depths of airline complaints with new scam
A delayed flight. Missing luggage. A refund that never arrived. For frustrated customers, social media has become a direct route to customer support. They tag the company, explain the problem, and wait for a response. However, threat actors are watching those same...
Tax deadline rush gives scammers an opening
As the 23 October filing deadline for non-provisional individual taxpayers looms, many South Africans are turning their attention to outstanding tax returns – but leaving filing until the last minute could open the doors for opportunistic scammers. They are already...
There are remedies for .za domain name fraud
Close to 80% of South African households have at least one person who accesses the Internet. And, sooner or later, practically all local Internet users will experience online fraud. The good news, however, is there are specific remedies available for fraud involving...
Is print is part of your security strategy? Why protecting the page matters
For years, cybersecurity conversations have focused on endpoints, networks, cloud applications and data. But too often businesses forget about one part of the environment that users interact with every day: the printer. Raees Sallie, product manager at Tarsus...
UniComs Afrika appointed as Monster license partner
UniComs Afrika has been appointed as Monster's authorised license partner for Africa. The partnership brings together Monster's product heritage and global brand strength with UniComs Afrika's regional market knowledge, retail relationships and channel development...
Exclusive Networks and Okta extend strategic partnership
Exclusive Networks has announced a major expansion of its strategic alliance with independent identity partner Okta. Under the broadened agreement, Exclusive Networks will drive Okta distribution, channel enablement and pipeline growth across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA),...
A career change doesn’t mean starting from zero
For people moving into technology from another career, the question is often how to prove they can do the job when their CV doesn't follow a traditional technology path. New graduate data from HyperionDev suggests that practical, skills-based pathways can help make...
Speed the new competitive currency for supply chains
Supply chain industry body SAPICS hosted its annual Supply Chain Leaders Forum in Sandton as part of the Leaderex event. The summit brought together supply chain management leaders to explore the rising value of speed as the new competitive currency in supply chains....
Limpopo aims to strengthen public service delivery
The Limpopo Provincial Government, Telkom and BCX are advancing the province’s digital transformation agenda through a R3-million digital connectivity pilot aimed at strengthening critical public-service infrastructure and enabling improved healthcare, education and...
Onafriq joins FINASA
Onafriq, Africa's largest payments network, has joined the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) as an enterprise member. The membership comes at a time when South Africa is strengthening its position as a gateway for payments flowing into and across the...
Information Security Specialist (24 months contract) – Gauteng Gauteng
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Information Security Specialist (24 months contract)The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, and administer the company's network security. Ensure all network components are managed in accordance with approved...