Bridging the gender finance gap for entrepreneurs
New research from Mastercard reveals that 57% of South African women identify as entrepreneurs, surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). These women entrepreneurs are a vital part of South Africa’s economic...
Robust cybersecurity empowers working mothers in hybrid workplaces
As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, the conversation around workplace flexibility and empowerment is more critical than ever. However, Integrity360 cautions that, without a supportive and secure digital environment, the hybrid work models that empower many...
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...
Lights, camera, privacy … safely sharing those snapshots
Posting online is a valuable way to connect with others - and sharing photos helps maintain bonds with family and friends. However, it is essential to strike a balance between staying connected and oversharing, say Kaspersky security experts, who have compiled some...
Despite its value, IT leaders don’t adequately protect data
While the majority of senior IT professionals in small- to large-sized organisations recognise how critical proprietary data is to their ongoing operations, more than 25% could not confidently say that their company leaders took this topic seriously. This is among the...
NTT Data adds expertise, solutions for regional retailers
Kathy Gibson reports - NTT Data Middle East and Africa is enhancing and relaunching its retail practice, and introducing the Syntphony application portfolio. The global retail market is constrained by a reliance on legacy systems that impact business agility and their...
NTT Data plans vertical market investment
Kathy Gibson reports - The new-look NTT Data Middle East & Africa (MEA), having grown out of the 40-year-old Dimension Data, continues to innovate and invest - particularly in vertical market solutions. Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT Data, explains that NTT Data...
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Smart e-commerce opportunities for Black Friday and beyond
Arguably the world's biggest sales day of the year, Black Friday presents a prime opportunity to attract existing and new customers to your physical or digital store. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com It's also a fantastic time to capture...
Aruba helps to enable data-driven government
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Vox offers UC with Far South and 3CX
Vox is introducing a cost-effective, feature-rich unified communications solution, based on Far South 3CX PBX appliances, that helps businesses cut costs, improve customer experience and scale to match their needs. "Vox and Far South Networks have a 10 year-long...
Four ways banks can win the customer affinity battle
The confluence of economic pressures, the impact of the pandemic and the changing consumer habits brought by the Experience Economy trend is forcing banks to reimagine how they deliver products and services to customers. By Darrel Orsmond, financial services industry...
Clickatell celebrates 20th anniversary
Twenty years ago, Clickatell became the first company to connect the world's fastest growing commerce platform - the internet - with the world's fastest growing communications platform - the mobile phone. Today, Clickatell is pioneering chat commerce - the biggest...
Markets brace for US elections
The economics of the US elections are complex. One just has to look at the how decisions made on US soil affect global markets. Stocks rebounded to their highest levels in more than a month on the optimism of a $2,4-trillion stimulus package being ratified, but then...
Acronis plans to train one million people by 2022
Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has launched the Acronis #CyberFit Academy which plans to train one million people by 2022. The new training and certification programme is designed to deliver insights to channel partners in how to position, sell and...
Liquid Telecom Group, Africa Data Centres partner with Jarrett Appleby
Liquid Telecom and Africa Data Centres have announced a strategic partnership agreement with Jarrett Appleby, CEO of Appleby Strategy Group, as senior business development and transactional advisor for both companies. Appleby has served in this consulting role since...
Kyle Hauptfleisch appointed as Basalt Technology MD
Kyle Hauptfleisch has been appointed as the MD at Basalt Technology and, together with Wayne Zwiers, Basalt's founder and CEO, will lead the software development agency as it expands operations from Africa throughout the UK and Europe. Hauptfleisch has more than 15...
Rectron offers WANdisco’s enhanced cloud service
Rectron has extended its portfolio with the addition of WANdisco, a LiveData company. Through this strategic partnership, Rectron will deliver WANdisco's suite of products to enable cloud migration and continuous data availability, while providing data consistency for...
SOC II Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is an industry leader in Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, with a reputation built on technical expertise, cutting-edge technology, and extensive experience. Their comprehensive managed services offer continuous, robust...
Junior Developer (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Data Scientist (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering...
Data 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...
BI Consultant at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
CMS System Billing Administrator
Legal Billing & Systems Administrator: Step into the heart of a dynamic legal finance environment where precision meets purpose. This exciting opportunity calls for a sharp-minded professional to take the reins of billing and systems administration in a fast-paced...
Websphere Server Application Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Do you want to work with one of the largest Tech Giants in the world? Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned WebSphere Server Application Engineer for a fantastic hybrid role based in Sandton. Requirements: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Installing,...
IT Project Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented IT Project Manager to lead and deliver technology-driven initiatives with efficiency and innovation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution, while...
UI/UX Designer
Our client is seeking a creative, innovative, analytical and experienced self-starter to join their dynamic company and to take responsibility for the full design process of web-based and mobile business applications, including user experience and user interface...
Technical Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
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