SA faces emerging agriculture risks
While climate change and weather volatility remain a significant concern among agricultural businesses, increasing infrastructure degradation, a widening critical skills gap as well as sustained input costs are increasingly keeping farmers awake at night. Daniel...
Treasury aims to enhance disaster risk collaboration
National has Treasury releases two documents on enhancing South Africa’s approach to Disaster Risk Insurance by better using private sector participation. The are a Disaster Risk Strategy and a survey of municipalities experience of managing disaster risk. Summaries...
UIF online platforms are down
The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF's) online platforms are currently down. On 30 August 2024, the Pretoria High Court issued an interim interdict preventing, with immediate effect, a new service provider from rendering services for the UIF online portal. As a...
Cost of data breaches continues to soar
Although security teams worldwide are doing a much better job detecting and containing breaches, the average data breach cost continues to snowball, according to Stocklytics.com. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach skyrocketed to $4,88-million - up from...
Pre-paid electricity meters linked to energy poverty, food insecurity
A doctoral thesis by Isaac Kwamena Nunoo from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) School of Economics has highlighted the crucial role of electricity in enhancing household welfare in Ghana and South Africa. The thesis explores the impact of electricity and fuel usage...
ISPA echoes calls for regulatory support for MVNOs
ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), welcomes recent calls for an appropriate, light-touch regulatory regime specifically tailored to support the growing number of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) introducing competition...
August vehicle sales underwhelm but NADA still optimistic
August vehicle sales in South Africa showed a 4,9% decrease compared to the same month last year - a drop that comes at a critical time for the automotive sector. "This decline is disappointing, especially considering the July sales results and improving consumer...
Time to give mobile devices the spring cleaning they deserve
Spring has officially sprung. And with the traditional thoughts around warmer weather and an exciting period of renewal and rejuvenation, now is also the perfect time to give a fresh start to your digital devices. Giving them a proper spring cleaning will not only...
Takealot Group sells Superbalist
The Takealot Group has announced that Superbalist has been acquired by a South African consortium of retail and private equity investors, led by Blank Canvas Capital. The strategic acquisition, effective 1 September 2024, will support Superbalist's ongoing growth,...
How KnowBe4 hired a spy – and sent them packing
In a startling turn of events, cybersecurity awareness training company KnowBe4 recently uncovered an elaborate scam when it unwittingly hired a North Korean spy. This incident has sent shockwaves through the business community, highlighting the growing risks...
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Get connected in 2021 – or else …
The world has changed. The customer has changed. Have you? By Wynand Smit, CEO Inovo Forrester predicts that 2021 will be the year that companies accelerate digital transformation while focusing on customer experiences (CX) and the platforms and technologies designed...
Governance should be a top priority
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Cyber security tips for business travelers
In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. Kabelo Makwane, managing executive for cloud, hosting and security at Vodacom Business When you are traveling - whether domestic or international - it is always...
Warning: back-to-work 2021 has high Covid infection risk
There will be high Covid-19 risk in the workplace in January and employers need to put measures in place now for when staff return to work. This is according to Dr Rebaone Moshenyane, occupational medical practitioner at Workforce Healthcare, who adds: "Your staff may...
Making the modern network a must for the board
There's a saying in football that you never notice a good referee. Yet they have the most important job - ensuring the match runs as smoothly as possible. Without a referee to police the action, countless games would descend into chaos. By Nick Cross, vice-president:...
Combat Covid-19 in the classroom
Educational institutions and teachers themselves have come under pressure this year, as the pandemic has pushed them to pivot and adapt to a digital-only world. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba Country Manager As schools have now reopened across Europe, and students have...
Leroy Merlin banks on hybrid model to drive future growth
International retailer Leroy Merlin, with a presence in 15 countries, has invested in a cloud-based customer experience platform designed to complement its physical retail stores. Leroy Merlin executive, Dmitriy Anderson, says the future of retailing will be driven by...
Crosscall launches new accessories
Crosscall has unveiled three new accessories equipped with X-LinkTM technology: the X-Dock, the X-Car Pro and the X-Ride, helping users remain connected to their device regardless of where they go. "We are extremely proud of the new Crosscall accessories as it helps...
Rajiv Ramaswami is new Nutanix CEO
Nutanix has appointed Rajiv Ramaswami as president and CEO, , and as a member of the board of directors. Ramaswami will succeed co-founder Dheeraj Pandey, who previously announced his plans to retire as CEO of Nutanix upon the appointment of a successor. Ramaswami is...
Flock expands internationally
South African online events platform Flock Eventing has, over the past 10 months, received a significant increase in demand for virtual events, from both local and global clients, due to the negative impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on live events. This has...
Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Source, gather, scope and map of statistical and visual/spatial information to respond to the operational data needs of the organisation. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data Engagement and Requirements Analysis • Engage with business teams to understand project...
DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Claremont
My client based in Durbanville (Claremont) is currently looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Deploying, automating, maintaining, monitoring and managing Rocketseed production systems, to ensure the...
Junior JavaScript Developer (ITC-26) – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a motivated Junior JavaScript Developer with a passion for full-stack development and a willingness to grow in a dynamic financial services environment. The successful candidate will contribute to front-end and integration development, while learning...
Intermediate Java Developer (ITC-21) – Gauteng Centurion
We are looking for a highly skilled Intermediate Java Developer to join a dynamic team working on robust, scalable solutions in a financial services environment. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of modern Java development, integration technologies,...
Tester (Intermediate) (ITC-50) – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Tester to join our team on a contract basis. With 5–8 years of hands-on QA experience, the ideal candidate will bring strong test design and execution skills across manual and automated environments, and a solid understanding...
Senior Technical Test Analyst
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Technical Test Analyst with a minimum of 8 years' experience in quality assurance and software testing. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital solutions by bridging...
Senior Application Software Engineer (C++)
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The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...
Techlead Java Developer (ITC-24)
We are looking for a highly skilled Tech Lead in Java Development, focusing on Middleware or Application development, to lead and guide a technical team within a dynamic financial services environment. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in back-end...
Senior Scrum Master (ITC-39)
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