Checkers trials smart trolleys
Checkers is testing what it believes to be South Africa’s first smart trolley. Initial trials are being carried out by head office team members at Checker Hyper Brackenfell. After this, 10 trolleys will be made available to customers at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell, and...
Southern African private equity bouncing back
Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...
SA consumers still under the whip
Global consumers are expected to spend $3,2-trillion more in 2025, representing nearly 6% growth compared to 2024, according to World Data Lab. In South Africa, there are signs of growing consumer confidence and resilience, even with rising food and utility prices...
Datatec expects higher earnings
Datatec has published a trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2024 (H1 FY25), alerting shareholders to improved financial performance from all divisions. Westcon continued its profit growth trajectory and Logicalis International strongly increased...
Voting open for Channelwise Awards
It’s that time of year again, when South Africa’s IT reseller partners get to voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with. Voting is now officially open for this year’s prestigious Channelwise Awards right here. “As we do...
Cybercriminals target Joker fans
Kaspersky has uncovered cybercriminals exploiting the hype surrounding “Joker: Folie à Deux”, which premiered on Friday (4 October). Fans eager to watch the new movie online are at risk of being duped into giving away their sensitive data and money. Kaspersky experts...
Challenge to cut African airport emissions launched
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, and Innovate UK, the national innovation agency of the UK Government, have partnered to launch a challenge for global innovators. The goal is to develop solutions to curb carbon emissions...
Electric motor development lowers EV costs
The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow; however, its growth has slowed significantly in Europe and the US in the first half of 2024. Dr James Edmondson, research director at IDTechEx A key route to reinvigorating growth will be the release of models in a...
Kudos to Free State teacher Letlaka Mphuthi
Letlaka Mphuthi, from The Sentinel Primary School in Witsieshoek in the Free State, has been named the 2024 Sifiso EdTech Coding and Robotics Teacher of the Year. Sifiso EdTech made the announcement on Saturday 5 October, marketing Teacher Appreciation Day. Mphuthi...
Caution reigns as demand for automation grows
New research from Ricoh Europe highlights a growing demand from both decision-makers and employees for process automation to enhance productivity and job satisfaction - however, despite this enthusiasm, concerns over disrupting critical systems are delaying...
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A Comstor reseller can win a car
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RS Components chooses Orange Business Services for managed services
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Plummeting mobile data fires up gaming
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Data centre modernisation is key to modern innovation
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System Engineer: Infrastructure Solutions
To take responsibility for specific aspects of ICT Infrastructure as directed by the ICT Manager in networking solutions design, implementation and support.JOB DESCRIPTIONEnsure uptime of WAN and LAN InfrastructureDesign, maintenance, development and evaluation of all...
Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis Team Lead at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis Team Lead to join the BI department and help improve business outcomes by using data and cross functional collaboration with business and technical stakeholders. The role is open to applicants from Cape Town,...
Senior PHP Developer – Remote
ENVIRONMENT: A leading Information Technology and Services company headquartered in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer with extensive expertise in Laravel, [URL Removed] and associated technologies. This position is within a remote-first team that...
System Engineer: Infrastructure Solutions – Gauteng Houghton Estate
To take responsibility for specific aspects of ICT Infrastructure as directed by the ICT Manager in networking solutions design, implementation and support.JOB DESCRIPTIONEnsure uptime of WAN and LAN InfrastructureDesign, maintenance, development and evaluation of all...
Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis Team Lead at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis Team Lead to join the BI department and help improve business outcomes by using data and cross functional collaboration with business and technical stakeholders. The role is open to applicants from Cape Town,...
Senior PHP Developer – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: A leading Information Technology and Services company headquartered in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer with extensive expertise in Laravel, [URL Removed] and associated technologies. This position is within a remote-first team that...
Financial Systems Administrator
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Intermediate Business Analyst – Hybrid
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