Women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom
Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same...
Older workers rely on Gen Z for AI coaching
Gen Z employees are playing a pivotal role in driving AI adoption across the workforce, coaching older colleagues to help unlock productivity and collaboration gains in hybrid working environments. A new global study from International Workplace Group (IWG), based on...
DTIC, Takealot partner to digitise township economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has signed an agreement with Takealot to develop and digitalise the township economy. Parks Tau, minister of trade, industry and competition, made the announcement this morning at the launch of a...
Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...
4G/LTE will be embedded in next-generation spacesuits
Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network...
Big increase in attacks on vulnerable Windows drivers
Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers and, in the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter, says Kaspersky. Vulnerable drivers may be...
AI, automation can curb data breach costs
The average data breach cost has snowballed over the years causing companies more financial damage than ever and, despite considerable investments in security technology and solutions to prevent cybercrime, the average data breach cost has grown by more than...
How to win loyalty from Gen Z shoppers
Generation Z, those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics - and retailers will need to adjust their strategies if they are to remain relevant for this highly-educated,...
Mobile banking popularity leads to cybersecurity concerns
With research suggesting mobile banking usage is set to soar to 79% in the US by 2029, a new study has revealed which states are leading in mobile banking interest - but also highlighting the growing risk of cyberthreats that come with it. The study, conducted by...
Global insurance spend to hit $10trn by 2028
The global insurance market, including life and non-life insurance, has grown by 25% in the past four years with the total value of insurance premiums rising from just under $8-trillion in 2018 to over $9-trillion this year. And, although the annual growth rate...
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Netcash partnerships to streamline payment processes
Payment solutions provider Netcash has integrated its payment solutions with Billdozer, Paycycle and uCollect. Netcash clients now stand to benefit from the integration capabilities offered by these independent software vendors with Xero Accounting. Netcash MD Charles...
Cyber talent: focus on the talent
The annual security workforce study conducted by ISC2 has found that while approximately 2,8-million professionals currently work in the cybersecurity field around the world, an additional 4-million trained workers are needed to fully bridge the skills gap and...
Red Hat, Samsung drive 5G adoption with Kubernetes-based networking
Red Hat is collaborating with Samsung to deliver 5G network solutions built on Red Hat's OpenShift Kubernetes platform, and will help service providers make 5G a reality across use cases, including 5G core, edge computing, IoT, machine learning and more. It is...
SAMRO launches Indigenous African Music transcription site
It is often a fear that in preserving culture, many may need to interpret long held beliefs, and in doing so run the risk of being misunderstood. The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) helps users transcend this limitation through its Indigenous...
Fujitsu Stylistic Q5010 tablet is the strong silent type
Fujitsu's most durable tablet now performs even better, with the introduction today of the strong and silent Fujitsu Tablet Stylistic Q5010. The new arrival boasts a new housing and the latest Intel Pentium Silver processor, delivering even smoother performance among...
E-commerce boom drives demand for energy-efficient materials-handling
Technology has played an integral role during this difficult year for every industry, but one sector that has perhaps seen the biggest gain is e-commerce. This has proven a key driver of warehousing and logistics demand. According to Statista market and consumer data,...
All that gaming during lockdown could help you land your next role
Prior to Covid-19, people were already talking plenty about their "work" and "life" buckets - how to keep productivity and play in balance - even separate from one another. Now, it's safe to say the pandemic has intertwined the two forever. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD...
Claims automation, innovation are key to client satisfaction
In Aon's 2019 Global Risk Management survey, failure to innovate or meet client needs was pegged as the #9 risk facing businesses around the globe. A year later, the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent global lock-downs have magnified the need for digital technology...
Developers are running with scissors – do it safely
We've all heard the stories. It takes too long to makes changes to applications, right? Well, until Covid-19 that was true, writes Rob Whiteley, vice-president of marketing for NGINX at F5 Networks. Many enterprises have found that Covid has given them the will to...
Help in understanding and meeting compliance obligations
Businesses operating in South Africa can now map and understand their obligations, roles and responsibilities to comply with local regulations and legislation - most notably the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) - with Microsoft's Compliance Manager tool....
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++)
ENVIRONMENT:An established Automation company is seeking a talented and passionate Software Engineer/Developer to join their dynamic Application Software Team. In this role, you will be part of a team developing software for user applications, with a focus on highly...
Azure Systems Engineer/Architect (on-site) contract (TB)
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)
We are seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery in a complex enterprise environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong coaching capabilities, deep Agile expertise, and a passion for driving Agile transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesScrum Mastery...
Junior Tester (ITC-51)
A motivated Junior Tester is sought for a contract role supporting QA activities within an Agile development environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 6 months of experience in software testing to grow their career in a collaborative,...
Senior Technical Test Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
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...
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