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...
Africa’s demand for energy to double by 2050
Due to a rise in population growth and increased economic activity across developing countries, energy demand in Africa is projected to increase two-fold by 2050, according to a ministerial panel at this year’s Angola Oil & Gas conference. Delivering a keynote...
EOH issues trading statement
EOH has issued a trading statement, anticipating that its financial results for the year ended 31 July 2024 are likely to differ by more than 20% from the prior year. The group continued its year-on-year performance with an improvement in headline loss per share...
Zero-day vulnerabilities behind half of dark web exploits
Between January 2023 and September 2024, Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts identified 547 listings to buy and sell exploits targeting software vulnerabilities. These advertisements are posted on various dark web forums and shadow Telegram channels, with...
ACSA welcomes new routes, additional flights to SA
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) as announved new flight routes and additional flights to several of its airports. On 11 October 2024, Air Botswana will launch an inaugural flight between Gaborone and Durban, with a direct flight to King Shaka International...
Maritzburg College tops JSE Investment Challenge for August
Alpha Q from Maritzburg College in KwaZulu-Natal was August’s winning school team in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. “Have a sleuth sense of research, but don’t overthink it. Sometimes one good trade can make a big difference,” is their...
Finalists for MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub announced
Following a rigorous judging process, MTN has whittled down 252 entries for its final Top 30 MTN Pulse Youth Hustle Hub entrepreneurs. Having already won R25 000 towards their businesses to be facilitated based on a business analysis process conducted by MTN, these...
Academy of Excellence aims to empowering young innovators
International gaming operator Sisal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has launched the Academy of Excellence in Pretoria, aiming to equip young South Africans with the vital skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving...
AI, personalisation key to a healthy work relationship
Employees around the world are still not happy at work. The latest HP Word Relationship Index (WRI) reveals that just 28% of knowledge workers have a healthy relationship with work, a one-point increase compared to last year’s findings. However, new findings hone in...
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AURA announces UK launch
South African security response platform, AURA, will expand its footprint into the UK. AURA will offer its security response services to support and complement the UK's response network where it aims to have 10 000 users receiving the company's service within seven...
CSSA signs Wolfpack as reseller for ZeroFOX
CSSA, sole distributor for ZeroFOX in Africa, has appointed Wolfpack as an authorised reseller. "ZeroFOX protects what matters most - your brands, executives, locations, domains, and assets. Digital attacks run rampant and companies face actual threats on social media...
The new working reality
We are past one-year anniversary of one of the biggest corporate shifts in recent history - the mass move to work from home strategies by companies all over the world as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings This corporate shift has...
2021 is the year your workforce will become more digital – and more human
The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report released in October 2020 states that 84% of employers are set to rapidly digitalise working processes in 2021, including a significant expansion of remote work, or working from home (WFH). By Ryan Falkenberg, co-CEO of...
Taking colleagues with us as the world of work changes
The way we work has changed forever, and the way business operates must change too. Matt Surkont, CEO of BlueSky However, we need to make certain that we take our colleagues on this journey with us. As we look for better and more productive systems, we cannot forget...
A new world of work changes the cyber threat landscape
So much of the world has changed over the last year. Our lives have become far more isolated, and technology has become entrenched into not only our work lives, but social lives as well. By Mike Styer, GlassHouse South Africa country manager Many enterprises have...
Acronis appoints Tarsus On Demand a cloud distributor focusing on African expansion
Acronis has appointed Tarsus On Demand a cloud distributor confirming further investment in the African continent. Brendan Haskins, Chief Technology Officer, Tarsus On Demand said the company's marketplace delivers a unified Cloud experience and centralised control...
Distributed vulnerability: plan for a secure business future
The global average cost of a data breach in 2020 was $3,86-million. It took an average of 280 days to identify and contain a breach. And 52% of data breaches were malicious. These are just some of the unnerving statistics to come out of the annual Cost of Data Breach...
Maintaining security is key during financial services DX
The financial services landscape is changing rapidly as banks face increasing competition from technology-based financial services - from newly established banks to retailers offering mobile transactional banking accounts. By Sarthak Rohal, wice-president: IT services...
Satellite Internet a potential solution for SA tourism
With tourism opening up again, satellite Internet technology could present South Africa's remote, power and income-challenged tourist businesses a vital new platform to remain visible, operational - and ultimately solvent - as they get back on their feet after the...
Intermediate PHP Developer – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: A Cape Town-based IT & Services company is seeking an Intermediate Full-Stack Developer to join their distributed product team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with Laravel and VueJS, supported by a strong PHP background. They value...
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
An exciting opportunity available within the Retail / FMCG industry for a Financial Systems Administrator based in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the financial systems department...
Senior Data Scientist (CH1109)
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Intermediate Business Analyst – Hybrid
Our client is looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to be based in Pretoria/SomersetWest for a Hybrid role. The candidate needs experience in SDLC and the following personal qualities: Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Ability to...
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