SA’s procurement pay lags global average
The Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Salary Guide 2025 shows that, while sub-Saharan Africa recorded the world’s highest average salary increase in procurement at 14%, less than half of professionals in the region received a raise – a stark...
Agentic AI set to change how we work
Organisations will soon have AI colleagues working alongside human employees in the workplace, fundamentally changing the future of work. Prosus explores this transformative shift in a new research report, ‘The Rise of the Agentic Workforce: How Autonomous AI Agents...
Nominations open for top African ICT professionals
Africa's brightest minds will be rewarded at the second annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024, to be held in Mombasa between 25 and 27 September. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of TICON Africa, explains that rewards...
African executives rank innovation as a top priority
More African companies are prioritising innovation more than ever before--and have experienced an increased innovation readiness, unlike global counterparts--although not without challenges. A new report released from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that 65% of...
Skills shortage hampers Africa’s fight against cybercrime
Kathy Gibson reports - As cyber attacks become more frequent, and more crippling, a massive shortage of cybersecurity skills is hampering Africa's ability to meet the onslaught. This is one of the troubling findings from "Elevating Africa's Cyber Resilience", a new...
Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is calling for an open source model for artificial intelligence (AI). In an open letter, he points to how Linux became the industry standard for much of today's computing, as a result of being open source. AI could develop in the same way. "In...
High interest rates and cost-of-living crises still burden salaries
The average nominal take-home pay slipped in June, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks about 4-million salary earners in South Africa. "At R15 492, the average nominal take-home pay for June was down from May, but still 6% up on...
PC sales through distribution return to growth
Distributor revenue remained flat year over year at $19,5-billion in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). As expected, Network Infrastructure sales saw a double-digit...
Duxbury reaches 40-year milestone
Duxbury Networking celebrates its 40th birthday tomorrow (26 July 2024). The distributor, founded by CEO Graham Duxbury, a motor racing Hall of Fame inductee, has seen a number of changes and challenges over four decades in the IT industry. "This milestone wouldn't be...
A quarter of Paris open WiFi spots unsafe
Kaspersky experts have analysed nearly 25 000 free WiFi spots in Paris prior to the opening of the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic games. Their analysis has revealed that almost 25% of these networks had weak or no encryption, making users vulnerable to personal...
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Comstor focuses on SMEs, security
Cisco distributor Comstor has adapted several Cisco campaigns for the channel, as well as launching a new initiative of its own to help resellers address small businesses and security. All three initiatives have an objective of supporting partners with increasing...
Are cryptocurrencies the 21st century’s biggest fraud?
As of 5 May 2020, Tether was the world's most purchased cryptocurrency, with $56.16 billion in 24 hour trade volume. However, Tether did not appear in the list of top five cyptocurrencies by daily transactions in the same period, nor in the first quarter of the year....
AI can turbo-charge businesses, little or large
Medium businesses are more likely to reap the benefits of the early stage disrupters - for example, AI-led software companies tackling business problems - with more agility than their larger counterparts and more capital than smaller businesses. By Sabine Dedering,...
Remote work doesn’t mean settling for loneliness and disconnection
The lockdown has affected the mental health of many South Africans. The most commonly experienced emotion has been stress (57%) and fear (43%). By Amy Haworth, chief of staff for human resources at Citrix Only 13% of the population has experienced happiness during...
Bowmans collaborates with ContractPodAi
African law firm Bowmans has entered into an agreement with ContractPodAi as part of its digitisation strategy. Through the relationship, Bowmans aims to provide additional value to its clients by introducing them to an advanced contract lifecycle management (CLM)...
Lombard Insurance improves cash flow reporting
Decision Inc has assisted South African insurer, Lombard Insurance, to overhaul a manual cash flow process with an automated one based on Workday Adaptive Planning, providing Lombard Insurance with an accurate and immediate overview of the financial status of their...
Enhance employee performance in a remote world
Covid-19 forced a work from home explosion that many businesses were not entirely prepared for. A big fear for managers was whether staff would buckle down and work or swap the desk for the couch to Netflix and chill. While there will always likely be employees who do...
In West Africa, harnessing the youth workforce could speed recovery
West Africa's burgeoning youth population offers a strategic workforce which can be harnessed for employment and economic growth, despite a Covid-19 pandemic that is devastating the continent and global economies, the African Development Bank said in its regional...
East Africa holds its ground as Africa’s fastest growing region
Economic disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed East Africa's growth projection for 2020 down to 1,2%, a rate that outstrips other African regions and is forecast to rebound to 3,7% in 2021, according to the African Development Bank's East Africa...
Fasta, Mastercard launch virtual credit card
Fasta, a digital lending fintech, has partnered with Mastercard to launch FastaCard, a virtual Mastercard credit card. The FastaCard gives South Africans access to instant credit loaded on to a secure digital card that can be used online and in-store. An authorised...
Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Business Analyst Team Lead at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
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...
Mid-Level /Senior UI/UX Designer (Figma Expert)
Mid-Level /Senior UI/UX Designer (Figma Expert)Location: Remote, Cape TownType: Full-TimeSalary: R45,000- R65,000 pmStart Date: ASAP The Role:We're looking for a talented Middleweight/Senior UI/UX Designer who lives and breathes Figma. You'll take the lead in...
Data Analyst – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit Optimisation department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical solutions to business...
Software Developer (Angular / TypeScript / Python) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
Senior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
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