Role of education key for risk management
Government shortcomings, energy instability, and a lack of strong leadership are jeopardising South Africa’s economic stability. These are some of the stark findings of the newly released Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) 2025/2026 Risk Report. Marisa...
Musk threatens Apple lawsuit
Elon Musk has threatened to sue Apple for what giving preference to OpenAI’s ChatGPT over xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence (AI) app. Writing on X, Musk says: “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the...
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...
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...
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An evolving retail insurance market
The disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a reimagining of the retail insurance sector. By Annalie Terblanche, head of product at SilverBridge Holdings With an international survey finding that 40% of insurers expecting to increase investment in...
The capex versus opex storage dilemma
With Covid-19 rapidly accelerating the pace of digital transformation last year, many organisations were forced to invest in data storage infrastructure. By Hayden Sadler, country manager for South Africa at Infinidat However, these businesses often face the dilemma...
Private APNs: not dead just yet
Companies have until 30 June 2021 to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) or risk significant financial fines or even jail time for their executives. By Justin Hövener, senior product manager: carrier and communications at Vox Much focus will...
Accelerating trends and 5G for network performance and security
Organisations have long been cautioned against the dangers of a piecemeal security approach that can leave gaps in protection. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales director: southern Africa at Fortinet They have also been warned that a lack of a comprehensive,...
IBM commits to net zero greenhouse gas emissions
IBM has announced that it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to further its decades-long work to address the global climate crisis. The company will accomplish this goal by prioritizing actual reductions in its emissions, energy efficiency efforts...
Raising the bar on the minimum wage
The revised National Minimum Wage Act will have an impact on employers impact on employers and employees alike. By Rui Lopes, MD of Lopes Attorneys Recently, the Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, announced the revised national minimum wage for 2021. The...
Vital for CSPs to transform
The global pandemic has accelerated the need for true digitisation as African customers demand a more seamless digital customer experience from their communications service providers (CSPs). By Pikie Monaheng, CEO of Amdocs South Africa It's no secret that CSPs need...
South Africa: our heads are finally in the cloud
Most strategic discussions in boardrooms around the world will include cloud based offerings because the services offered have become fundamental to a modern, resilient enterprise. Trent Odgers, cloud hosting manager at Veeam Last year many organisations may well have...
Facebook launches Climate Science Information Centre in SA, Nigeria
Facebook is rolling out a Climate Science Information Centre to sub-Saharan Africa, starting with South Africa and Nigeria, as part of its commitment to connecting people to accurate, expert advice and information about global developments that affect their lives. The...
DCC appoints new chief print officer
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has appointed Allan Knoetze as its new chief print officer, strengthening the distributor's activities in the contractual print and office automation (OA) channel. Knoetze brings with him a wealth of industry knowledge with 20 years'...
SQL 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...
Manager Information Security at The University of The Western Cape
Manager: Information SecurityInformation and Communication Services (ICS) The University of the Western Cape (UWC) seeks to appoint an experienced Manager: Information Security in its Information and Communication Services (ICS) department.The University has set...
Manager Information Security at The University of The Western Cape – Western Cape Bellville
Manager: Information SecurityInformation and Communication Services (ICS) The University of the Western Cape (UWC) seeks to appoint an experienced Manager: Information Security in its Information and Communication Services (ICS) department.The University has set...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
Business Analyst
Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to join the team on a 3 - 6 month contract basis. In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders across various client engagements to gather requirements, define business needs, and translate them into functional...
Applications Support Specialist (Starlims LIMS)
Application Support Specialist - STARLIMS (LIMS)We are looking for an experienced Application Support Specialist with strong expertise in STARLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to provide high-level application support, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to join the team on a 3 - 6 month contract basis. In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders across various client engagements to gather requirements, define business needs, and translate them into functional...
Applications Support Specialist (Starlims LIMS) – Gauteng Braamfontein
Application Support Specialist - STARLIMS (LIMS)We are looking for an experienced Application Support Specialist with strong expertise in STARLIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to provide high-level application support, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
FinOps Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
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