Digital assets, AI are hot as fintechs pull in $44,7bn
Despite the cautious optimism permeating the fintech sector heading into 2025, the first half of the year saw fintech investment and deals slow considerably amid headwinds from ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns around evolving trade policies. Total fintech...
The rise and rise of the AI PC
Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, which says worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77,8-million units this year. “AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their...
Economic transactions track lower in September
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, softened somewhat in September. However, increasing optimism, along with the positive...
SA farmers need a new approach for food security
South African agribusiness is at a crossroads and, after decades of rising farm production, South Africa is still a hungry nation - with constant pressure on food security. The only way to address these food security challenges is through increased farm production...
CMOs embrace GenAI despite knowledge gap
While 90% of organisations plan to invest in generative AI (GenAI) for marketing in 2025, 90% of CMOs admit that they do not fully understand GenAI or its potential impact on business processes, according to a new global study from SAS and Coleman Parkes Research. The...
Hijackings outweigh theft when it comes to SA vehicle crime
Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for South Africa from January to June reveal that hijackings still dominate over actual thefts - comprising 54% of all incidents as opposed to 46% - and the stats are even more pronounced in the Eastern and Western Cape, especially...
Foxconn starts building Taiwan’s fastest supercomputer
Nvidia and Foxconn are building Taiwan’s largest supercomputer. The Hon Hai Kaohsiung Super Computing Centre will be built around Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and feature the GB200 NVL72 platform, which includes a total of 64 racks and 4 608 Tensor Core GPUs. With...
Tax and crypto: Investors and traders must be compliant
Cryptocurrency is subject to all the tax and foreign exchange control regulations fiat currency is, speakers warned during a recent webinar hosted by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Blockchain special interest group in...
JSE Virtual Trading Game winners announced
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced the winners of the fourth annual Virtual Trading Game (VTG), a game that aims to teach South Africans about investing on the JSE. The winners were revealed at the 7th annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy...
SA first to get realtime card payments
Mastercard has announced that South Africa will be the first market in the world to benefit from the security and speed of immediate Mastercard card payments, as the organisation enables acquiring banks to process realtime card payments. For the first time, all...
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Africa is looking to these AI technologies
It's widely accepted that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will add trillions to global GDP in the next 20 years, making it the one of the world's most powerful technology trends on par with the disruption and opportunities being created by cloud computing...
Sandile Ntsele is new CFO for Liquid Intelligent Technologies SA
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the appointment of Sandile Ntsele as chief financial officer (CFO) for its South Africa operations, effective 15 April 2021. Ntsele's most recent job was as CFO for MTN South Africa. He will oversee Liquid South Africa's...
The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential
In name it may feel like just one small step from 4G. But the fifth generation of cellular networks is much more than blazing fast mobile broadband. By: Josh Aroner, vice-president: global customer marketing at Nokia Research by Nokia Bell Labs in 2020 found that 5G...
Give every employee a seat at the table
If the pandemic has brought us anything, it is focusing more than ever on each other. By Yazad Dalal, head of strategy: EMEA at Oracle HCM Cloud Companies are investing more and more in their workers, prioritising their happiness and productivity, and in turn feeding...
Pandemic highlights need for HSE compliance
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for fully compliant health, safety and environment (HSE) policies and procedures in businesses. By Louise Woodburn, GM of KBC Health & Safety This is an unintended positive outcome of the current situation in which...
2021 trends in enterprise open source
We're now in the third year of our The State of Enterprise Open Source report in which we probe the use of and attitudes about enterprise open source. By Gordon Haff, senior principal product marketing manager at Red Hat This year we conducted interviews with 1,250 IT...
Check Point applauds SA channel partners
Check Point Software Technologies recognised the success of its leading African channel partners at its annual African Check Point Partner Day and Award Ceremony, held virtually on March 25. Pankaj Bhula, regional director of Check Point Africa, says: "We are very...
RS Components strengthens its relationship with Alliance Memory
RS Components (RS) has secured a global distribution deal with Alliance Memory, a leading provider of drop-in replacement SRAM, DRAM, and flash memory chips. This partnership means that RS customers will have access to the complete portfolio of Alliance Memory...
Another step forward for Access Bank agreement with GroCapital
Building on its strategy of delivering a robust banking operation which connects key African markets, Access Bank Plc entered into a definitive agreement with GroCapital Holdings in October 2020 to invest into Grobank Limited over two tranches. Access Bank has...
Sector innovation creates work from home call centre jobs
No single organisation - whether government, corporate or civil society - can solve South Africa's unemployment crisis alone. With nearly two-thirds (63,2%) of the country's young people not in work or education, a co-ordinated effort is required to offer them...
ERP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
Core ResponsibilitiesImplementation and ConfigurationSet up and configure Sage 200, Sage Intacct, or Microsoft Business Central tailored to client requirements.Ensure seamless alignment of the software with business workflows.User TrainingDeliver comprehensive...
Mobile Application Developer (CH1136) (FULLY REMOTE) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to transforming the way small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. We design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows —...
Senior Business Analyst
Introduction: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Analyst for a 3-month Contract, with possible extensions. Our client is one of SA's leading retailers. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst with deep expertise in POS...
Back End Developer – 2583
?? Back End Developer - Java | Codebeamer | Automation Fanatic Wanted!?? Location: Hybrid - Pretoria?? Contract Role | 2+ Years DevOps + 5+ Years IT IndustryWe're on the hunt for a Back End Developer to join a high-performance agile team working on cutting-edge Java...
Mobile Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a talented and creative Mobile Developer to join their dynamic team! As a Mobile Developer you will be responsible for building and maintaining sleek and powerful mobile applications for both Android and IOS platforms. You...
DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Gauteng
Join a leading technology firm dedicated to driving positive change in society through innovative solutions. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your expertise in DevOps Development and be part of a team that is at the forefront of industry trends. You will have...
Intermediate Software Developer
An exciting opportunity available within the energy solutions industry for an Intermediate Software Developer based in Bellville, Cape Town. As an Intermediate Developer, you'll work on Syntiro, ESG platform, building features to manage and centralise ESG...
Intermediate Software Developer – Western Cape Bellville
An exciting opportunity available within the energy solutions industry for an Intermediate Software Developer based in Bellville, Cape Town. As an Intermediate Developer, you'll work on Syntiro, ESG platform, building features to manage and centralise ESG...
IT Delivery Manager
Hire Resolve's client is seeking an IT Delivery Manager who will be involved in strategic financial and resource management across both projects and business-as-usual operations. Key duties include budget planning and accuracy, cost base monitoring, and optimizing...
Geotechnical / Piling Engineer – Ireland
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Geotechnical / Piling Engineer in Ireland. Key Requirements: +8 years experience in geotechnical engineering specialising in pilingDegree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from a reputable South African...
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