Longer-term vehicle financing takes off
Light motor vehicle buyers are opting to finance their purchases over longer term contracts, according to Lightstone’s analysis of data gleaned from its Signio platform. There are two consequences from this significant shift towards longer term financing contracts...
The real risk for SA governance is a lack of basic controls
As municipal financial failures escalate and tariff protests erupt across the country, South Africa’s governance crisis is no longer just a public sector issue. It’s a warning bell for every organisation committed to safeguarding their assets, reputation and...
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...
IBM, Intel collaborate to drive AI innovation
IBM and Intel are collaborating to deploy Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators as a service on IBM Cloud by early next year to help more cost effectively scale enterprise AI and drive innovation underpinned with security and resiliency. This collaboration will also enable...
GenAI a key theme in companies’ discussions
Companies across various sectors are incorporating next-generation AI capabilities into their solutions, with GenAI standing out as a primary focus of technological innovation, reveals the Company Filings Analytics Database of research group GlobalData. The company’s...
Sluggish demand pushes Absa PMI back to contractionary territory
After the encouraging uptick in July, the seasonally adjusted PMI dropped significantly by 8.8 points to 43.6 in August, down from 52.4 in July. This decline underscores the challenges the sector faces amid ongoing political uncertainty, high but slowing inflation,...
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Fujitsu kicks off ambitious DX transformation
Aiming to strengthen competitiveness in the digital age, Fujitsu has launched a company-wide digital transformation (DX) project. The project, dubbed Fujitra (Fujitsu Transformation) aims at a complete reevaluation and shift in business processes, organizations, and...
Thousands of MEA students gain Cisco certification
The Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) has had a 27% increase in the number of students trained across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), over a one-year period. A total of 378 900 students in the region were trained in FY20, compared to 297 800 students in FY19. Since...
Pivotal Data deploys extensible cloud for contact centre
Pivotal Data, a specialist contact centre and customer experience solution provider, has leveraged the cloud-hosted environment of VMware Cloud Verified partner Silicon Sky to facilitate the expansion of its cloud-hosted contact centre environment to assist customers...
Fujitsu accelerates advanced workloads with Nvidia GPU-powered Server Primergy GX2460 M1
Fujitsu is fuelling global data-driven transformation by making NVidia GPU-accelerated computing for advanced AI workloads accessible to mainstream customers. The expansion of its Nvidia GPU-driven Primergy GX server portfolio delivers high-speed performance for...
New Zealand Stock Exchange DDoS attacks a security wake-up call
At the end of August, a series of cyberattacks on the New Zealand Stock Exchange over five consecutive days forced it to halt trading for a number of hours for four out of those five days. The attacks raised questions about the stock exchange's security, as well as...
Nokia automates 4G/5G network slicing in RAN, transport and core domains
Nokia believes it is the first vendor to offer extreme automation of 4G and 5G network slicing across all network domains, including RAN, transport and core. The company has introduced new network management, controller and orchestration capabilities to its solution,...
Partnering to tackle unemployment through digital skills development
Microsoft South Africa has provided a $150 000 (over R2,5-million) grant to Afrika Tikkun as part of a strategic partnership linked to its Global Skills Initiative to pass on critical digital skills to 25-million people worldwide by the end of the year. In the three...
Hunger: the devastating consequence of Covid-19 in SA
Even before Covid-19 reared its head, millions of South Africans went hungry every day, writes Gillian Le Cordeur, CEO of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA). While efforts to feed the vulnerable have been long-established through organisations like...
FNB rolls out QR code payments on Speedpoint
Consumers shopping across the country will now be able to make QR code payments (Scan to Pay) on all FNB's standalone point of sale terminals (Speedpoint devices). Thokozani Dlamini, FNB merchant services CEO, says given the challenges we are currently facing globally...
Take a long-term approach to people, product, customers
Business success is perceived differently today. Buzzwords like maximisation, venture-backed, growth hacking, and well-conceived exit strategies (like IPOs or acquisitions) define entrepreneurial success in the current age. By Andrew Bourne, region manager: Africa at...
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Fully Remote System EngineerContract Duration: 6 monthsWork Location: Remote within South AfricaPaying up to R460 ph. The Company:USA-based Venture Capital and Private Equity Firm. Responsibilities: Manage and support application patching and packaging...
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My client based in CBD (Southern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Extend and maintain existing and new software systemsPlanning, estimating, and continuously improving code...
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Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Infrastructure System Engineer to join their dynamic infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a hybrid IT infrastructure. This role requires...
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UX Designer
Responsible for the experience design of innovative and impactful digital products and services across all digital channelsResponsibilities Conduct heuristic assessments of existing digital products to identify areas for user experience improvementDefine design...
Software Engineers (All Levels) (CH1129) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Join a world-class team developing high-performance, distributed telecom systemsOur client, a medium-sized engineering company based in Stellenbosch, specializes in the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of complex hardware and software...
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We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a high-impact initiative within the financial services sector. This project focuses specifically on credit card and consumer credit solutions and requires a...
Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
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