Brands that don’t prioritise Gen X could be losing out
South Africa’s Gen X is an economic powerhouse accounting for 21,4% of the country’s total spending – and it’s an influential segment that brands can ill-afford to ignore. This is according to research from NielsenIQ (NIQ), in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL),...
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...
Do you know you’re being tracked …?
Kaspersky's latest analysis of the 25 most prevalent Web tracking services - including Google services, New Relic, and Microsoft - has revealed over 38-billion instances of Web trackers collecting user behaviour data in 2024, with an average of 1-million detections...
Gartner identifies key supply chain planning issues
Composite AI and supply chain data governance are now among the highest impact technology trends for supply chain planning (SCP) leaders, according to Gartner. "SCP leaders are in the process of developing transformation roadmaps that will prioritise delivering on...
Europe has fastest-growing robotics industry in the world
Although the US and China have been in a tech race for decades battling for supremacy in critical areas of technology that will shape the future of the global economy - including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics -the two countries lose the race with Europe...
Eskom Expo ISF honours top young scientists
An array of prizes from full bursaries to cash, laptops and tablet computers were awarded to top performing innovators at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. The fair is being held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 23 to...
Used smartphone shipments still flourishing
More than 195-million used smartphones - including officially refurbished and used smartphones - were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6,4% compared to 2022. The value of these shipments was $72,9-billion, up 12,4% year over year, according to data from...
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...
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Nokia and Safaricom launch commercial 5G services in Kenya
Nokia is powering East Africa's first 5G commercial services with telecoms operator Safaricom. Nokia's 5G Single Radio Access Network (SRAN) technology and 5G FastMile gateways enable ultra-fast Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services to Safaricom's subscribers across...
African startup collaboration accelerator open for applications
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Management changes at Reflex Solutions
Greg Wilson, CEO of Reflex Solutions, has announced that he will step down as CEO of the company to take up the positions of executive chair of the Reflex Solutions board of directors as well as the group CEO position of Myriad Capital. Myriad is the majority...
Comstor launches new partner portal
Comstor has launched a new Comstor Partner Portal, an interactive platform enabling the distributor to provide improved customer support and drive growth across all Cisco architectures. The introduction of this portal marks an important step in aligning with...
Datacentrix is only SA Tier One Infinidat reseller, services partner
Datacentrix has been given the title of South Africa's only Tier One authorised reseller and service partner by Infinidat. According to Graeme Dendy, services manager for the converged solutions team at Datacentrix, the Infinidat high performance enterprise solutions...
Nutanix appoints Computer Learning Centre as Authorised Training Partner
Nutanix has appointed Computer Learning Centre as an official Authorised Training Partner (ATP) for East Africa covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda. The training partnership will help provide access to valuable certified technical and sales skills to...
Everlytic reaches out to new partners
Everlytic, a South African provider of multi-channel bulk messaging and automation-driven marketing software, has launched its Channel Partnership Programme with the aim of partnering with like-minded businesses and agencies in South Africa, Africa, the UK, Western...
Infoflow is Informatica’s EMEA & LATAM Partner of the Year
Informatica has recognised InfoFlow as the Informatica Partner of the Year for the EMEA & LATAM region. The accolade recognises InfoFlow's key role in helping customers across the region to maximise the value of their data assets. InfoFlow MD Veemal Kalanjee says:...
New enhancements for Veeam’s ProPartner network in EMEA
Veeam Software has enhanced its ProPartner Program for value-added resellers (VARs) across EMEA with an additional multi-million dollar investment. Aligned to Veeam's 2021 channel strategy, the enhancements will reward partners that demonstrate core competencies and...
Andrew Gill takes up channel director job at Nutanix
Nutanix has announced the appointment of Andrew Gill as channel ddirector for Western Europe and sub-Saharan Africa (WEURSSA). Responsible for leading all channel and OEM activities in WEURSSA, Gill will oversee Nutanix's go-to-market relationships with resellers,...
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,...
Senior Business analyst – Gauteng Midrand
Responsibilities:Develop business requirement specifications through well facilitated discussions and interviews with relevant stakeholdersDocument existing business processes and develop and document new business processesDevelop functional and technical...
1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer (Remote - Cape Town Based)Support a UK-based MSP from sunny Cape Town - Remote Role on UK HoursIT Support - R18,000/month - Full-time, PermanentAbout Our ClientOur client is a UK-based Managed Service Provider with over 14 years of...
C#.NET Developer
Leading SA Bank requires the skills of an experienced Full Stack developer in the credit risk spaceHybrid working with offices based in Sandton6 month renewable contractC#.Net and Angular Desired Skills: C#.net angular Learn more/Apply for this position
Software Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our Client in Port Elizabeth is seeking a skilled and motivated Back-End .NET Developer to join their dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C#, .NET, and SQL Server, with experience in building scalable and secure APIs and...
C#.NET Developer – Gauteng Sandown
Leading SA Bank requires the skills of an experienced Full Stack developer in the credit risk spaceHybrid working with offices based in Sandton6 month renewable contractC#.Net and Angular Desired Skills: C#.net angular Learn more/Apply for this position
Software Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our Client in Port Elizabeth is seeking a skilled and motivated Back-End .NET Developer to join their dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C#, .NET, and SQL Server, with experience in building scalable and secure APIs and...
Full Stack Developer
Leading SA bank requires the skills of a an experienced senior level full stack developer in the Credit Risk space.C#.Net and Angular experienceHybrid working with offices based in Sandton6 month renewable contract Desired Skills: C#.Net Angular Learn more/Apply for...
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