Views on US economy improve, but concerns remain
Business executives have a slightly improved view of the economy but continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts. This is according to the third-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey that polls CEOs, chief financial officers, controllers and other...
The increasing influence of AI on ESG strategies
Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, according to new research from GlobalData. This integration of AI into ESG practices is transforming how organisations approach...
Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short
Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...
The crucial role of metals in combating malarial resistance
Although malaria mortality rates have decreased over the years, the problem still lies with rising resistance, according to Professor Gregory Smith, a professor of inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Prof Smith was...
Anti-piracy raid targets Worcester operation
Law enforcement officers, working alongside the Irdeto Anti-Piracy Department, conducted a raid in Worcester, Cape Town, on an outlet alleged to be distributing login credentials for unauthorised access to premium streamed content. The suspect appeared in court on 20...
PC refresh cycles, tablets spur growth in emerging markets
Shipments of personal computing devices are expected to grow 2,6% year over year in 2024 to 398,9-million units, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The traditional PC market...
AI PCs on track to be the only show in town
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 114-million units in 2025, an increase of 165,5% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner. Gartner defines AI PCs as a PC with an embedded neural processing unit (NPU) and uses this classification for the...
Opportunity knocks for Africa
Africa's outlook is promising, according to the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. The report, released today by global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa, provides policymakers, business...
Edison Alliance connects 1bn people
The Edison Alliance, a World Economic Forum initiative, has successfully connected over 1-billion people globally – ahead of its initial 2025 target - to essential digital services in healthcare, education and finance in over 100 countries. Since its launch in 2021,...
Network automation set to scale up
By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023, according to Gartner. “Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders are increasingly looking to AI-based analytics and augmented decision...
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HR is changing: so should your HR technology
More than half (55%) of South African business leaders surveyed for Deloitte's Human Capital Trends 2020 report agree that increasing new capabilities such as digital fluency and analytics is one of the biggest changes HR should make to maximise its impact in the next...
QR codes gain SA banks’ favour
Jonathan van der Merwe, Entersekt payments product manager, takes a look at the growth of the humble QR code and how it's popularity amongst merchants and shoppers alike is forcing banks and regulators to pay it more attention. Scanning a QR code to quickly pay for...
The perils of legacy software for retailers adopting digital journeys
In the devastating wake of the global pandemic, companies across industries are grappling with the economic impact - and few more so than the embattled retail sector. By Allan Dickson, independent chairman at redPanda Software Without a doubt, 'making the numbers' is...
UIF announces TERS forensic audit
On 27 November 2020, the UIF officially announced a forensic audit into TERS claims. The purpose of the audit is to verify the authenticity of TERS claims and to ensure that employees received the TERS benefits which were applied for by employers during the lockdown....
Technology can help fight SA’s GBV pandemic
South Africa's annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is well underway, once again highlighting how the grave threat faced by the country's women has reached crisis levels. While statistics paint a grim picture, technology has a...
Technical advisory services for moving into the cloud
Adoption of public cloud technologies has accelerated dramatically in 2020, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, among other factors. However, this rapid adoption has also magnified many barriers to successful implementation. One element contributing to failure is...
Remote services, support and maintenance crucial for WFH
Many organisations are reporting a significant boost in productivity, as well as a host of other benefits, as their employees continue to work remotely. By Barry Venter, CEO of Nashua According to Unilever Group CEO, Alan Jope, the company has seen a 41% increase in...
Predicting the future of work
No one could've predicted the challenges of 2020, and with a new year, comes a new set of challenges. Will a vaccine change the way we've learned to live and work? Will companies return to in-person work? And, will customers feel comfortable stepping into your store?...
Things to consider before attending the office party
The office holiday party may not be a big feature this year, however if your business is planning a year-end function, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic it is best to follow specific protocols to ensure everyone keeps safe and healthy. ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD...
WFH considerations in the year ahead
New data from the Tenant Profile Network (TPN) indicates that only half of South African commercial tenants are in good standing with their landlords. TPN tracks tenant payment behaviour in South Africa. Add this to the fact that the US media is reporting that one...
Full Stack Developer (Focus: Front End) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
RequirementsWe're Hiring: Cloud Frontend Developer (Angular + Devops Wizard)Are you a front-end fanatic with a love for the cloud?Can you whip up a sexy Angular dashboard and wrestle cloud chaos into calm with your DevOps chops? If you're part code poet, part cloud...
Business Analyst – Finance – Mpumalanga Malalane
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Intermediate Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Basic knowledge in E/E (control units, diagnosis, vehicle electrical system access)Knowledge and passion for development of complex, robust and production critical IT software systems, located in plant dedicated DC's or Edge DC's and in public cloud based on MS...
Software Support Technician (Afrikaans speaking) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A customer-centric & solutions-driven Software Support Technician is sought by an innovative Software Specialist catering a suite of products to the Courier sector. You will be expected to support the customer base with any application based technical...
Commercial Analyst Portfolio and Impairments
Commercial Funnel & Data Science Analyst - Drive Portfolio Performance with Data!Are you passionate about turning data into strategy and machine learning into measurable results? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment where innovation powers...
Technical Business Analyst
Searching for Technical Business Analyst with strong SQL expertise and a background in software development. This role plays a key part in aligning client business needs with technology solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders, IT teams, and...
Senior Systems Engineer (CH1134)
Our client, a medium-sized engineering company based in Stellenbosch, specialises in the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of complex hardware and software systems. They are currently expanding their team with Senior Systems Engineers to...
Senior Business Analyst
A minimum of 4 years' experience in the investment environment. At least 6 years' IT experience working with integrated solutions. A good understanding of API's. Agile working experience preferred. SQL knowledge is a must. IT workflow tools - JIRA, Lucidchart etc....
Commercial Analyst Portfolio and Impairments – Western Cape Cape Town
Commercial Funnel & Data Science Analyst - Drive Portfolio Performance with Data!Are you passionate about turning data into strategy and machine learning into measurable results? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment where innovation powers...
Technical Business Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Searching for Technical Business Analyst with strong SQL expertise and a background in software development. This role plays a key part in aligning client business needs with technology solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration between stakeholders, IT teams, and...
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