Africa urged to seize economic opportunities through new climate plans
African governments are being encouraged to present their new national climate plans as opportunities to supercharge economies and boost living standards across the continent as deadlines approach for all countries in the Paris Agreement to submit these plans. "Strong...
Telecoms pressure points highlight need for strategic reform
South Africa’s telecommunications sector ranked lowest in customer sentiment across all major industries in 2024, according to the newly released PwC South African Telecommunications Sentiment Index, conducted in collaboration with DataEQ. This index is the most...
EU’s new cybersecurity directive raises stakes for African businesses
The European Union’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent, says cybersecurity firm Check Point, which urges African businesses with strong ties to the EU to take steps to comply with this new,...
Automotive haptics will drive the sector’s growth
Haptic technologies deliver feedback through the sense of touch - from simple vibration alerts all the way to immersive tactile interactions. In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones but, as the smartphone market stagnates, the industry is looking...
Joint Kaspersky, Interpol effort combats 2024 Olympics cybercrime
Kaspersky has contributed to tackling fraudulent schemes surrounding the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in France by sharing threat intelligence data with Interpol as part of Project Stadia. The initiative is designed to ensure the cyber safety of major international...
Legaltech will augment, not replace, lawyers
Legaltech refers to the use of technology to deliver legal services and support various functions within the legal industry – and factors such as remote working, high inflation rates, changing client demands, and developments in technologies like artificial...
Zoom undergoes GenAI-driven renaissance
At its annual Zoomtopia 2024 showcase event, Zoom unveiled a wide array of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by generative AI (GenAI) – compelling for their sheer volume, breadth, and substance in continuing its renaissance, according to GlobalData. Gregg...
A cybersecurity roadmap for the future
A multi-pronged approach to cybersecurity is essential, including strong authentication, regular data backups, security awareness and collaborative threat sharing across organisations to secure the increasingly vulnerable digital landscape. Dr Jaya Baloo, chief...
Microsoft unveils autonomous agents, tools to make your own
Moore’s Law has been overtaken by scaling laws, according to which the power of technology is doubling every six months. This is the word from Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO of Microsoft, who says this empirical law refers to technology overall – including compute...
Supply disruption is top procurement risk
Supply disruption is the top threat to procurement’s future success, according to a new survey by Gartner, followed by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and compliance risks. The survey, conducted from June through July 2024 among 258 sourcing and procurement leaders, was...
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Imperial implements supply chain solution for MTN SA
Imperial has been awarded the contract to implement an optimal handset demand, supply planning and balancing process that is aligned to best practices for mobile telecommunications network provider, MTN, in South Africa. The scoping phase of the contract commenced at...
Digital assets and the evolving role of banks as custodians
As retail and institutional investors embrace digital assets, with cryptocurrencies fast becoming a mainstream asset class and blockchain technology gaining adoption across industries, banking groups will increasingly take on the role of custodians and service...
How crisis sparks innovation
The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has affected every aspect of life and business. But as organisations focus on the immediate impact of the pandemic, they might be taking their eyes off the implications for their intangible assets. During the past several...
Setting up your remote workforce for success
Covid's massive work-from-home trend could very well become a more permanent fixture as both employers and employees realise many benefits of a well-managed remote workforce: think enhanced productivity, saved travel costs and time (a big issue in SA's heavily...
Fujitsu recognised as workplace transformation leader
Fujitsu has been recognised as a Leader from Gartner in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for Managed Workplace Services, Europe. This is the fifth consecutive year that Gartner has named Fujitsu as a Leader. In the 2021 Gartner report, Fujitsu is again positioned highest among...
Car-tracking keeps learners safe on school trips
Car tracking and fleet intelligence company Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, will provide telematics units worth more than R200 000 for scholar transport vehicles in eThekwini, as part of the Safe to School Safe to Home school transport project with Road Safety...
Nedbank and Sandton City move to digital shopping
Avo by Nedbank is bringing digital malls to the South African market with Sandton City being the first to launch. An immersive 'mall' experience, Avo digital shopping lets users enjoy the convenience of making a range of purchases remotely and collecting their...
Lenovo delivers edge-to-cloud solutions with AMD EPYC
Lenovo Data Centre Group (DCG) has announces new ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solutions to support edge-to-cloud computing. The hybrid cloud solutions are designed to help organisations of all sizes, modernise, better secure their IT...
Using machine learning for good
Have you ever taken a different route home because Google Maps warned you of heavy traffic in your area? Or your car's tracking device automatically alerted your insurer that you've been in an accident because it noticed unusual driving behaviour. Machine learning is...
Getting greener and cleaner with Dell Technologies and Pinnacle ICT
Reduce, re-use, and recycle are no longer buzz words – what are you doing with your e-waste? For over two decades Dell Technologies have been committed to raising awareness around the responsible disposal and repurposing of e-waste. Dell believes that all citizens...
Intermediate .Net Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a skilled and passionate Intermediate .NET Developer to join their Cape Town team in a unique role. From the outset, you will be responsible for delivering new features while...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
JavaScript Full Stack Developer and Integration Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced JavaScript Full Stack Developer and Integration Specialist to join a highly skilled team developing sustainable cloud solutions and user interfaces for critical product validation systems. The team supports integration and testing of key...
IT Project Manager (Junior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our International Software Solutions client is seeking a talented Junior IT Project Manager to support and drive innovative digital projects across the globe. Responsibilities: Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering software development projects; Communicate...
Intermediate .Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-headquartered company, driven by innovation and growth, is seeking a skilled and passionate Intermediate .NET Developer to join their Cape Town team in a unique role. From the outset, you will be responsible for delivering new features while...
Senior District Project Managers at Takora
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree or a Diploma in Civil Engineering.Must have 10-12 years post-graduate experience as a Project Manager.Must have knowledge of budgeting and...
IT Applications Analyst at Famous Brands
IntroductionResponsible for SAGE ERP and all Bespoke systems. Lead the support and maintenance of business information systems. Work with FB Application and Infrastructure team and appointed partners to maximize efficiency and minimize risk to the business. Contribute...
React Native Developer (Hybrid)
Our client, a leader in mining technology, delivering advanced analytics and solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety is seeking a highly skilled Intermediate React Native Developer to join their development team in Lonehill, Sandton. The ideal candidate...
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ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
Senior District Project Managers at Takora – North West North West
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree or a Diploma in Civil Engineering.Must have 10-12 years post-graduate experience as a Project Manager.Must have knowledge of budgeting and...
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