AARTO jumps to December 2025
After years of delays and false starts and additional doubt created by recent fake news, many South Africans may have pushed preparation for the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act aside. The implementation date has now amended to December...
Old Mutual warns about WhatsApp investment scam
Old Mutual has issued a warning about a sophisticated investment scam circulating on social media and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. The scam falsely uses the company’s logo as well as names and images of real employees, including senior executives and the Old...
Channel pivots to become trusted advisors
Technology channel companies are rapidly moving from a one-and-done, buy-and-install approach to becoming strategic advisors for SMBs, unlocking significant growth opportunities and paving the way for greater digital agility. This is according to a Sage report, "Small...
This is where GenAI will have the most impact
A recent survey of technology buyers worldwide found that technology decision making, financial and operational systems, and customer engagement, experience, and support are the three business areas where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is most likely to...
African healthcare providers under cyberattack
Africa experienced the highest average number of weekly cyberattacks per healthcare organisation in 2023, with one in every 19 organisations on the continent experiencing an attempted attack every week. This is among the findings of KnoeBe4's new International...
Botnet prices start as low as $99
Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence experts analysed botnet sales on the dark web and shadow Telegram channels and discovered that attackers can acquire ready-made solutions starting at $99. Besides one-time purchases, botnets can be hired or acquired as leaked...
Healthcare information system market set to hit $1,09trn
The global healthcare information system market is anticipated to reach $1,095-trillion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13,32% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Government initiatives have boosted the market...
Tech firms dominate US patents in AI
More than half of US patents filed on artificial intelligence (AI) are held by computer and phone makers, according to new research from Stocklytics.com. The analyst firm says that companies in this sector account for 30 028 out of the 52 841 patents granted to date -...
Chinese brands suck up smart vacuum shipments
Global shipments of smart vacuums reached 4,5-million units - a YoY increase of 11,1% - according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker for Q1 2024. The following Chinese manufacturers made it into the top 10 (arranged alphabetically): Anker...
How Prasa plans to modernise the railways
Kathy Gibson reports - The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has a bold plan for modernising the country's railways, and will invest over R100-billion in the process. This is the word from Hishaam Emeran, CEO of Prasa, who says the agency has a clear...
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Routed is VMware’s first African DRaaS provider
Local vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed has been listed as one of ten global providers of VMware's Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS). As the only South African company to feature on this list, Routed has further established itself as one of the...
Fujitsu named a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader
Fujitsu has been named as a Leader by Gartner in its latest Magic Quadrant for Data Center Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Europe. This represents the eighth consecutive year that Fujitsu has achieved this position. Fujitsu's Multi-Cloud &...
RS Components extends Rockwell Automation distribution partnership
RS Components (RS) has announced a partnership with Rockwell Automation, a supplier of industrial automation and digital transformation. With immediate effect, RS is also authorised to supply Rockwell Automation products into Africa and Russia, including its...
Paymenow accepted into Catalyst Fund accelerator program
Stellenbosch-based fintech startup Paymenow has been accepted into Catalyst Fund, the global inclusive fintech accelerator managed by BFA Global, supported by UK aid and JPMorgan Chase & Co, and fiscally sponsored by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Paymenow's...
Platform simplifies doctor consultations
Udok has launched a doctor-to-patient video conferencing platform. With physical doctor consultations becoming more of a risk during the current global healthcare crisis, the way doctors and patients interact has been changed for the foreseeable future. Udok has...
Charity supporters stay safe with virtual fundraising
South Africans returned to work on 1 June as the government relaxed the national lockdown from Level 4 to Level 3. But things may never - and probably shouldn't - go back to the way they were before the crisis. This is according to Marius Maré, president of the South...
Saicom AnyCloud offers multi-cloud management
Saicom has introduced the Saicom AnyCloud hybrid multi-cloud management portal. Using Saicom AnyCloud, companies of all sizes across industry sectors can rapidly deploy and manage any workload irrespective of the cloud environment it is hosted in. "The cloud journey...
Ensure a smile in the last mile
Putting a "smile into the last mile" will be key to retaining customers through lockdown and beyond, as the widespread shift to home deliveries is set to outlast the Covid-19 pandemic. From large retailers and restaurant chains to artisan food producers and small...
FNB SpeedPoint terminals accept UnionPay contactless payment
First National Bank (FNB) and UnionPay International (UPI) have jointly announced that UnionPay cardholders will be able to make contactless payments with their cards via FNB Speedpoint terminals at merchants in South Africa. FNB becomes the first bank in South Africa...
Enhance UC with a telephone management system
Thanks in part to the increasing popularity of cloud-based solutions, the global market for unified communications (UC) is expected to reach $167,1-billion by 2025. By Natalie van der Merwe, senior product manager at Vox In recent weeks, companies have experienced its...
Project Manager – Western Cape Ottery
. Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Strong analytical and...
Finance Systems Data Analyst (FP&A) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Drive the enablement of strategic and performance insights including the implementation of efficient financial planning solutions to deliver sound and reliable decision-making Deliver financial models,...
System Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria Region
The role involves collaborating with the Project Manager and Director, Software Solution to define system requirements, analysis, and design for pre-sales, implementation, and deployment activities. Responsibilities include implementing projects and products, which...
Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Automation Tester with strong expertise in Selenium to join our quality assurance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the highest...
Technical Support Specialist
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We're looking for a tech-savvy and customer-driven Technical Support Specialist to be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and delivering an exceptional user experience. In this role, you'll...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Network Engineers to join our team on-site (Monday to Friday, office hours). You'll be instrumental in delivering Tier 2/3 support, supplementing our internal support team, and leading efforts...
Java Software Development Manager
This high-complexity role requires a seasoned Full Stack Developer with strong leadership skills to oversee product and industry-focused software delivery. Responsibilities include designing and debugging solutions, managing a development team, ensuring adherence to...
Automation Tester at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Automation Tester with strong expertise in Selenium to join our quality assurance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts to ensure the highest...
Technical Support Specialist – Gauteng Midrand
iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We're looking for a tech-savvy and customer-driven Technical Support Specialist to be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues and delivering an exceptional user experience. In this role, you'll...
Senior Network Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
This is a remote position.We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Network Engineers to join our team on-site (Monday to Friday, office hours). You'll be instrumental in delivering Tier 2/3 support, supplementing our internal support team, and leading efforts...
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