SA’s growing cyber risk can’t be managed by firewalls alone
Recent cyberattacks on major airlines, mining companies, and government departments have exposed just how vulnerable even South Africa’s most established institutions are and reinforces the reality that cybercrime is no longer simply a hypothetical risk....
Vodacom gets Competition Commission approval for Maziv acquisition
Vodacom Group has received the go-ahead from South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court to proceed with its proposed acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv, the entity that houses all the fibre assets owned by Community Investments Ventures Holding (CIVH), including Vumatel...
Three-quarters of cars shipped with embedded telematics
The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,6% from 239,7-million subscribers at the end of 2023 to 473,8-million subscribers by 2028, according to research from Berg Insight. Shipments of...
Alcohol industry’s significant role in SA’s economy
A new report from The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) - The Contribution of the Alcohol Beverage Industry to the Economy of South Africa - highlights the alcohol industry’s significant role in advancing the nation's economic development through tax...
Economists warn on debt and political polarisation
Easing inflation and strong global commerce are fuelling cautious optimism for recovery - but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both advanced (53%) and developing (64%) economies, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook from the World...
Take-home pay improves again in August
The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) - which tracks the average nominal take-home pay among an estimated 4-million salary earners in South Africa - improved for the fifth consecutive month in August. “The average nominal take-home pay reached R16 582 showing...
Rising cost of living drives move to credit
The number of overall credit originations (a measure of new accounts opened) increased by 15,2%, as South Africans increasingly used new and existing credit products to meet their rising consumption needs via credit cards, personal loans, and retail revolving loans,...
Shift to cloud reinforces the need for enhanced security
An increasing number of organisations are shifting towards hybrid cloud environments and adopting containerisation technologies, resulting in a pressing need for enhanced cloud workload security solutions, according to a new study from Kaspersky and ISG. The research...
Data centres and the electricity conundrum
Data centres are the heart of the digital economy and the demand for them is expected to rise substantially, positioning them as a primary focus for growth and investment. But the cost of operating data centres is also rising substantially due to rising electricity...
AI PCs set to boost PC sales
Although traditional PCs remain the number one choice for most consumers buying a new device, the surging demand for AI-driven applications has boosted the popularity of AI PCs - both in the consumer and professional sectors. This trend is expected to continue,...
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Accenture acquires REPL
Accenture has acquired REPL Group, a UK-based technology consultancy with offices in many countries including South Africa; specialising in solutions for supply chain, workforce management, store operations and retail customer experiences. REPL uses its deep retail...
SA’s M4Jam is UN tech agency Global Champion for 2021
Local gig technology company, M4Jam has been named by the WSA Global Congress as a Global Champion for 2021. Out of more than 8 200 solutions from 184 countries, featuring technology that combines smart content with a social cause to solve global problems, M4Jam not...
Panasonic, McAfee to start building vehicle SOC
Panasonic and McAfee have agreed to jointly start building a vehicle security operation centre (SOC) to commercialise vehicle security monitoring services. To protect connected vehicles around the world against cyber-attacks, the companies will build vehicle SOCs that...
Huawei reports slower growth, increased revenue
Huawei has reported slower growth for the 2020 financial year, although the company's business performance was largely in line with forecast. Huawei's sales revenue in 2020 rounded off at CNY891,4-billion, up 3,8% year-on-year, and its net profit reached...
Recruitment the final piece for a reimagined SARS
SARS has taken a critical step in rebuilding the revenue authority by launching a massive recruitment drive. SARS is looking to appoint 370 experienced and highly skilled individuals, as well as 200 legal, accounting and other graduates in the fields of tax, customs...
African insurers turn to chat to break digital gridlock
African insurance companies are relying on omnichannel strategies, and especially chat commerce, to rapidly advance their digital offerings and help them tackle their current digital gridlock. Delivering the keynote at Clickatell's webinar for the African insurance...
Things we’ve learnt in the last 12 months
Every organisation arguably entered a survival mode when the first lockdown was announced in late March 2020. By Cameron Beveridge, regional director for southern Africa at SAP With offices closed, workers and families confined to their homes, and most economic...
Covid caused a backlog of CX debt
Approximately a year ago, companies across the world were faced with a stark choice: find a way to let their employees work from home, or risk shutting down for good. As a result of this need to work and interact with clients remotely, digital transformation efforts...
The changing role of the network security architect
The role of the network security architect is constantly changing due to evolution in IT landscape, its digital transformation and the position has become particularly important over the past 15 years. This is a period during technology and the way it is consumed has...
Covid-19 to reshape building design as we know it
The Covid-19 pandemic has generated renewed focus on health and wellness when it comes to where and how we work and live. Consequently, says Databuild CEO Morag Evans, architects and builders are having to rethink how buildings are designed and constructed. "Besides...
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...
Project Manager (IT Infrastructure Domain)
Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure-related projects. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, ensuring...
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