Looking to unite Africa’s innovators
Young Entrepreneurs South Africa (YESA) is set to host the first G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit (G20 YEA) 2025 in South Africa from 18 to 22 September at the Sandton Convention Centre. The summit will bring together over 600 delegates from all G20 countries...
AI supercharges insider threats
Insider threats have overtaken external attacks as the top security concern among organisations – with AI accelerating the shift, according to new research from Exabeam. The company’s latest report - From Human to Hybrid: How AI and the Analytics Gap Are Fueling...
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...
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...
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Focal areas for retail industry success
The challenges of remote operations and social distancing in the Covid-19 crisis has fast-tracked the need for digital transformation in retail to enhance customer service, and ultimately boost revenue. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager for South Africa With up...
Malicious employees a major contributor to inside threat cost
The Cost of Insider Threats Report by IBM indicates that the overall damage by negligent or malicious employees totals $11,45-million. Whereas intentional insider criminals cause only 14% of the accidents, their damage adds up to $4,08-million - almost a third of the...
Cisco’s Webex now offers realtime translation
Cisco has announced the availability (in preview beginning this month) of its realtime translation feature while also expanding the language library from more than 10 to more than 100 languages, ranging from Armenian to Zulu. Users can create their own personalised...
Why do organisations struggle with transformation?
Transformation - probably one of the most contentious topics in modern organisations. By Johan Kruger, head of context at Consulta What comes to mind when you think of transformation? To simply use the word "change" seems a bit light weighted as transformation...
CISOs must step up as cybersecurity takes centre stage
Cybersecurity is no longer a phantom menace but a mainstream business issue. As the pandemic accelerates digital transformation everywhere, James Hennah, director: security for BT Asia, Middle East and Africa, says it's the CISO who will be expected to step forward to...
Legal implications of employee monitoring at home
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated (and for some, cemented) the work from home (WFH) trend, which, before the pandemic, was limited only to a handful of forward-thinking companies. By Keketso Kgomosotho, candidate attorney, overseen by Johan Botes, partner and head...
Cyber attacks are technology’s natural disasters
The SolarWinds attack was stunning in its scope and scale. If it were an earthquake, it would be 9.9 on the Richter scale. By François Locoh-Donou, president and CEO of F5 As digital transformation accelerates in 2021 and beyond - and applications accelerate as...
One Wireless introduces macro WiFi solutions in Botswana
Aiming to provide fast, affordable, and reliable wireless internet access to Botswana, startup telecommunications company One Wireless plans to deploy macro WiFi solutions to "WiFi-blanket" several cities in the country including Gaborone, Maun, Palapye, Kasane and...
What to watch out for when transacting online
South Africa's online retail industry - though small in comparison to developed international markets - has seen rapid growth over the last 12 months. The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown saw online retail sales soar by approximately 40%. According to...
How 5G could impact automotive IoT and its security
The Internet of Things (IoT) has taken the world by storm, from smart toasters to pet feeders, it seems that each of our everyday appliances is getting upgraded with an embedded computer and an Internet connection. By Nicolò Boatto, security tester at Aon The advent...
Senior Systems Engineer
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Data Scientist – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit optimisation and VAS analytics department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical...
Oracle Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Junior PL/SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis Cape Town / Permanent / Hybrid work model/ Retail & IT We are seeking a motivated and skilled programmer to contribute to our projects with...
Senior Systems Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
Senior Systems EngineerIntegrate Complex systems and more!R 760 000 - R 850 000 per anumWe are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our...
Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:HELP grow the software platform of a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent seeking the coding talents of a Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer. You'll be involved in every step of the Development process from requirements...
Full Stack Developer (Python) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Software Solutions company in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer to join its team where you will get to work on meaningful projects, making a measurable impact on the businesses they serve. You'll be at the...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:HELP grow the software platform of a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent seeking the coding talents of a Mid-Senior Full Stack Java Developer. You'll be involved in every step of the Development process from requirements...
Full Stack Developer (Python) (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Software Solutions company in Joburg seeks the coding talents of a Full Stack Developer to join its team where you will get to work on meaningful projects, making a measurable impact on the businesses they serve. You'll be at the...
Front-End Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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