iStore celebrates 20 years in SA
This year marks two decades that iStore, South Africa’s dedicated Apple Premium Partner, has been operating in South Africa. “At iStore, we believe that technology should do more than function, that it should enrich lives. For 20 years, our purpose has been to make...
Tax season is open season for scammers
While the tax filing season is a time of economic alignment and fiscal responsibility, it is also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. With SARS introducing pre-assessments to simplify submissions for taxpayers, fraudsters and...
AI a challenge and an opportunity for education
Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) has a big role to play in improving the administration of education. Busi Matube, senior director of ICT and chief digital officer of CUT Free State, says AI helps the university to do predictive analysis from the...
Tech key to gender inclusivity
Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has launched its Women in Tech Digital Skills Training program for 2024, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs or those working in various vertical markets to effectively leverage technologies like 5G and AI. “Our vision is to have a...
Hybrid work model can quell ‘quiet quitting’
Employers who micromanage their team's working patterns and locations risk losing top-tier talent to "quiet quitting", according to a new study from International Workplace Group. "Quiet quitting" is a workplace term used to describe employees who do only the bare...
SA a pivotal player for AI in Africa
The GSMA has identified South Africa as a pivotal player in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for socio-economic development and climate impact in its AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact report. In the report - funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and...
Fake social media lending sites catch the unwary
Reports indicate that South Africans are increasingly turning to loan sharks as banks tighten their lending criteria in response to a surge in bad debts compounded by high interest rates, and the impact of the increasingly high cost of living. Because bank loans have...
SMEs spend too much on tech
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with cash flow with 72% resorting to personal funds to stay afloat - and while already battling existing financial burdens, they're also now facing a perfect storm: fuel and electricity costs have...
Food inflation decelerates to 55-month low
Headline inflation continued to decelerate after clocking 5,1% y/y in June to a 39-month low of 4,6% y/y in July 2024. Monthly, headline inflation edged 0,4% higher m/m with price pressures from electricity, which contributed 0.4ppts to the monthly outcome, and core...
New satellite brings AI to Earth observation
Φsat-2, ESA's groundbreaking cubesat designed to revolutionise Earth observation with artificial intelligence (AI), has launched. The cubesat embarked on its journey into space on 16 August at 20:56 CEST (11:56 local time) on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the...
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Big data is bigger than ever
Big Data has never been more central to our lives. In this article, we consider the advanced analytics technology that enables value to be extracted from this resource and results achieved in some challenging areas - such as research into COVID-19. So where is...
You only have one shot to dispute your SARS assessment
When engaging in disputes with the taxman, there are many rules you need to be aware of, but the decision in CSARS v The Executor of the Estate of Late Ndlovu (A395/2016) arguably tells the most important. By Jean du Toit, Attorney and Head of Tax Technical at Tax...
AfricaCom Awards 2020 shortlist released
The shortlist for the 2020 AfricaCom Awards has been released. The annual awards are an industry benchmark acknowledging those who are leading the way in the telecommunications and technology sectors in Africa. Despite the challenges that have beset the world...
I want to be a chief risk officer when I grow up (said no one, ever)
For the last decade, key business judgements have been left in the hands of the CEO and chief financial officer (CFO), with the chief technology officer (CTO) overseeing important technology-related decisions - often in isolation from the rest of the business. By...
Digital economy: the new competitive advantage
The world is evolving at breakneck speed. People, businesses, devices, data, and processes are all interconnected, and this state of hyperconnectivity is not only transforming life as we know it but the global economy too. By Byron Clatterbuck, CEO of Seacom This...
How senior citizens can keep their money safe from cyber criminals
Every citizen should refresh their knowledge on ways to protect both their information and money against cyber criminals. Whilst cyber security awareness is vital for all in society, it is important to acknowledge that senior citizens are often the most vulnerable to...
Robotic Process Automation – simplified, affordable, scalable
Robotic Process Automation Simplified, affordable, scalable Learn why RPA doesn’t have to be complex or expensive Join SpacePencil for a Roboteur demonstration Cape Town 24 November - 09h30 for 10h00 Workshop 17 Watershed 17 Dock Road V&A Waterfront RSVP for Cape...
MyCyberCare and MyCyberDNA launch free breach report
There is little doubt that cyber-crime is currently on the increase. According to Simon Campbell-Young, CEO at MyCyberCare, a 2020 report (source: Verizon) that analysed nearly 4 000 confirmed breaches, found that: * More than half of them (52%) were a result of...
Fintechs collaborate so consumers can compare finance
Payment and merchant solutions provider Dashpay has partnered with financial marketplace Fincheck to offer an array of on-demand personal finance facilities via Newland point of sale smart terminals, in stores across South Africa. Dashpay's Newland devices operate on...
Yoco launches standalone card machine
Yoco, a South African financial platform for small business, has announced the Yoco Neo, the company's 'standalone' card machine which does not require a smart device or bluetooth to enable payments. "This year, with the Covid-related challenges and subsequent...
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Full Stack Developer – (Remote)
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Junior Data Engineer at The Foschini Group
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IT Security Analyst
The purpose of mid-level IT Security Analyst is to ensure the security of the organization's digital assets and protect against cyber threats. This position will be responsible for protecting network infrastructure, monitoring and analysing security events, responding...
Tech Lead Oracle Developer
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ETL Developer (Full Stack Developer)
Senior ETL / Full Stack Data DeveloperResults-driven data professional with extensive experience in designing and delivering end-to-end Data Warehouse solutions. Skilled in building robust ETL pipelines, developing scalable database architectures, and implementing...
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