Southern African private equity bouncing back
Southern Africa’s private equity (PE) industry is entering a phase of cautious optimism, with both firms and investors showing renewed confidence despite fundraising pressures and geopolitical concerns, according to the South African Venture Capital and Private Equity...
Longer-term vehicle financing takes off
Light motor vehicle buyers are opting to finance their purchases over longer term contracts, according to Lightstone’s analysis of data gleaned from its Signio platform. There are two consequences from this significant shift towards longer term financing contracts...
UNDP and IBM launch energy analysis tools
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched new interactive models on energy within UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. The new solutions use technologies such as the IBM watsonx AI and data platform to enable users - from policymakers at the...
Gen Z set to shake up the workplace
Kathy Gibson reports – As more Gen Z employees join the workforce, they are set to make waves in the world of work. Gen Z are the people born between 1997 and 2012. Today, they make up just 9% of the global workforce, but this will increase to 27% by next year. The...
Gender parity will unlock $287bn for African economy
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287-billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5%. This is among the findings of a new report by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with...
Robotics industry will be worth $218bn in 2030
Robots have been around for many years, primarily in industrial settings. However, the recent technological breakthroughs are set to unleash their full potential. Against this backdrop, the robotics industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Agentic AI set to democratise data access
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented rate, bringing us closer to highly adaptive, autonomous systems like agentic AI. Startups are leading the charge, driving innovations such as explainable AI, reinforcement learning, self-learning...
Massive surge for AI patents
The AI industry has grown tremendously over the past years. Since 2020, the entire market has practically doubled and hit a $184-billion value, while the number of people using AI tools tripled to nearly 315-million. The AI space has also seen a surge in patent...
The cost of a cyber breach goes way beyond money
The costs and fallout from a cyber security breach extend far beyond revenue losses, impacting jobs, mental wellbeing, trust and future business. This is according to cyber security experts within the Cyber Security Special Interest Group (SIGCyber) of the Institute...
Young gamers fall victim to cybercriminals
The number of unique users targeted by cybercriminals using popular children’s games as a lure surged by 30% in the first six months of 2024 compared to H2 2023, according to Kaspersky experts. Researchers analysed gaming risks for young players and discovered that...
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Bill payment trends to watch in 2021
Of all the technology sectors to have prospered amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the online payment space has emerged as one of the most influential, following the call for social distancing and demand for contactless payment solutions. "In fact, the Global Payments Report...
Did Black Friday 2020 give us a glimpse into the future of retail?
Traditionally, scenes from global Black Friday sales depict packed stores and long lines of shoppers fighting to secure the best deals. But in 2020, the annual shopping holiday looked a little different. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital Online shoppers in the...
TransUnion, Fincheck partner to improve access to finance for SA consumers
Information and insights company TransUnion has partnered with South Africa's biggest financial marketplace, Fincheck, to make the credit application process easier and less frustrating for consumers. Fincheck is able to make the process of finding the best-suited...
Playschool startup achieves government accreditation plus international funding
The South African edutech startup Play Sense, which recently raised more than R8-million in international investment from an Africa-focused, gender-lensed venture capital fund, has now also become one of the first registered play-focused preschool franchises in the...
Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2021
In 2020, the world changed overnight in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. As more organisations adopted and accelerated digital strategies - and with most of us relying on the internet to go about our everyday life - cybercriminals were presented with a huge range of...
Communication will determine business success in 2021
The speed with which the C-Suite was tasked with managing monumental change as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold is unprecedented, writes Annelize van Rensburg, director: executive search at Signium Africa. One thing is becoming clear: no "new normal" is possible...
Data Sciences Corporation joins Commvault Authorised Support Program
Data Sciences Corporation has joined the ranks of Commvault Authorised Support Program (CASP) partners, becoming only the second organisation in South Africa to attain this status. "Our CASP partners are effectively an extension of Commvault, allowing us to provide...
How personal short-term insurance will evolve in 2021
The Covid-19 crisis has reshaped every industry in nearly every country in the world, and South Africa's car insurance market is no exception. By Ernest North, co-founder at Naked While short-term insurers have benefitted from reduced claims under the lockdown due to...
Explore Data Science Academy debuts Data Engineering course online
Explore Data Science Academy has added Data Engineering to its online training offerings. The 12-month course will provide applicants with the specific skill set required to become data engineers - a key role in the successful digital transformation of a business....
RoomRaccoon named world’s Best Hotel Management System
For the second year in a row Hotel Tech Report announced that RoomRaccoon has been awarded the prestigious HotelTechAward as Best Hotel Management System in the World. Besides being recognised as the number one Hotel Management System, RoomRaccoon was also awarded...
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ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...
Project Manager
Our client is actively seeking highly capable Project Managers to lead exciting electrical and instrumentation projects in Cape Town, Durban, and Bloemfontein.They are looking for leaders who can expertly navigate the complexities of electrical and instrumentation...
Java and C# Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are urgently seeking experienced Java and C# Developers (Level 2 and 3) to support a high-impact project focused on building reliable fact collectors, a robust logic engine, and custom data processing components. This is a fast-paced, technically challenging...
C# Developer (Junior – Mid-Level – Senior) (George) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
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Senior Business Analyst
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Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Midrand
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Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Senior Business analyst
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