Focused approach to data analytics can improve audit outcomes
There is widespread frustration with the impact of data analytics (DA) in internal audit functions - with 80% of chief audit executives (CAEs) wanting to see improved outcomes, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a survey of 107 CAEs in March 2025 revealing that...
Critical illnesses striking women at younger ages
Nearly 70% of women’s critical illness claims were for those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s - their prime working years. This is one of the revelations of Momentum Life Insurance’s 2024 claim statistics, which add that it is a stark reminder that serious illnesses like...
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...
CEO confidence rises on GNU, electricity supply
The Merchantec CEO Confidence Index has recorded a 7% increase in CEO confidence in Q3 of 2024, rising to a score of 55.0. This improvement reflects a cautiously optimistic outlook among South African business leaders, spurred by positive developments in the formation...
Africa to see triple-digit growth in consumer spending
Rising African countries are among the fastest-growing regions in consumer spending, according to data from the World Data Lab and analysed by EBanx, a global technology company specialising in payment services for rising markets. Economic giant Egypt will accelerate...
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Intelligence: humans versus machines
Concepts such as explainable and responsible artificial intelligence (AI), continuous intelligence, and the knowledge economy have created an organisational environment where the temptation is to focus more on the technologies than on the people driving it. But this...
Growth in brand impersonation, exploitation highlight need for DMARC
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Is load shedding here to stay?
Since Eskom cannot meet the country's demand for electricity, load shedding is likely to be with us for the rest of the year, at least. By Barry Bredenkamp, senior manager at the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) However, there are steps...
Digital technology transforms maths teaching
Technology must be embraced for the teaching of science and mathematics. This is the word from Annie Kgosi, an academic at Mancosa, who says that, with the challenges associated with Covid-19 and its teaching and learning constraints, mathematics teaching at Mancosa...
New network technology drives digital transformation
Enterprises around the globe are waking up to the importance of digital transformation when it comes to achieving their business objectives. But as more and more applications and office functions move to the cloud and operations evolve, so network capability will...
Kapalya distribution rights awarded to CoCre8
CoCre8 Technology Solutions has announces a distribution agreement with Caltrop for Kapalya, an encryption management platform. Kapalya empowers businesses and their employees to securely store sensitive files at-rest and in-transit across multiple platforms through a...
Arcserve and StorageCraft complete merger
Data and ransomware protection provider Arcserve has announced regulatory approval and the completion of the proposed merger with StorageCraft. The new Arcserve is a global top-five data management and protection vendor. Tom Signorello, CEO of Arcserve, comments:...
KPMG SA partners with ABASA to advance black-owned SMEs
KPMG South Africa has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA) - to be represented through the ABASA Business Forum - to create more meaningful and broad-based commitment to...
Cloud migration boosts data management
As cloud migrations accelerate, the need for effective backup and recovery becomes increasingly clear. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies This is also driven by compliance, with legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) regulating...
Satellite broadband a key component in Africa’s B2B connectivity mix
The media coverage received by the launch of the Starlink internet connectivity service in SA by Elon Musk's SpaceX corporation, has focused attention on this exciting technology and driven a reappraisal of its role in the world's connectivity mix. While Starlink...
Full Stack Developer (Mid-Level) at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Mid-Level Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team, based in Cape Town.The ideal candidate will have solid experience working within the Microsoft ecosystem, including .NET, C#, Blazor, and SQL Server.You will be responsible...
ERP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...
Senior Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Developer by a dynamic Finance Platform where you will take the lead in building and scaling its Procurement Marketplace. You will focus on both Backend and Frontend systems that support critical workflows for...
ERP Developer
My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...
Senior Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL) – Western Cape Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding expertise of a Senior Full Stack Developer by a dynamic Finance Platform where you will take the lead in building and scaling its Procurement Marketplace. You will focus on both Backend and Frontend systems that support critical workflows for...
ERP Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
My client in the UK is a fast-growing ERP solutions provider specializing in delivering end-to-end digital transformation through Acumatica ERP. They work with a wide range of clients across industries, providing scalable, cloud-based solutions. As part of their...
Test Analyst at Datonomy Solutions
We are seeking an experienced Test Analyst to join our team in Cape Town (hybrid). The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of our software products.The candidate should have experience in developing and executing test plans,...
Specialist Data Scientist (CIB)
Data Scientist:Join a high-impact team focused on enhancing data quality and analytical capabilities within Global Markets. Collaborate with Sales, Trading, and IT to optimize market-making algorithms and leverage advanced machine learning on high-frequency trading...
Test Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking an experienced Test Analyst to join our team in Cape Town (hybrid). The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of our software products.The candidate should have experience in developing and executing test plans,...
Specialist Data Scientist (CIB) – Gauteng Braamfontein
Data Scientist:Join a high-impact team focused on enhancing data quality and analytical capabilities within Global Markets. Collaborate with Sales, Trading, and IT to optimize market-making algorithms and leverage advanced machine learning on high-frequency trading...
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