How SA can drive an AI economy
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new wave of technological, social and economic transformation – and South African businesses must get on board to reap the many benefits it offers. This is...
Public sector leverages technology to empower citizens
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Technology uptake in the public sector is going to be critical if South Africa is to realise its digital transformation ambitions. The foundation of transformation is connectivity, and infrastructure...
WeWork Global emerges from Chapter 11
WeWork Global has successfully completed the restructuring of its wholly-owned portfolio and emerged from Chapter 11 in the US. WeWork South Africa, which is 100% independently owned, operates separately from WeWork in the US and Canada and was not affected by the...
Africa an attractive investment destination for Japan
Africa presents a compelling investment destination for Japanese firms, with high growth potential and the African Development Bank's strong support to manage risks. This is among the conclusion by African Development Bank Group leaders at the Japan-Africa Business...
The world’s favourite social media
A new survey has crowned Instagram as the world's favourite social media platform - garnering twice as many votes as TikTok with 16,5% of the vote, according to Stocklytics.com. "Meta's dedicated investment in enhancing its social media platforms appears to be...
Young professionals take to farming
Despite not traditionally being considered a "cool" profession, an increasing number of South Africa's youth are becoming farmers, and many are not only surviving but thriving in this crucial economic sector. Statistics South Africa recently revealed that youth...
Better air routes could boost African economies
Several key unserved African routes could provide greater connectivity for travellers, drive economic growth in local economies, and provide a significant boost in revenue for airlines, according to analysis by Airbus. Several of the top unserved routes identified in...
New report offers lessons on stopping disease outbreaks
In February 2023, a market trader in Accra, Ghana, died from severe bleeding in a local hospital. Shortly after, her healthcare provider fell ill. Public health officials quickly identified the cause: Lassa fever, a deadly and contagious disease spread by rats. The...
Embedded two-wheeler OEM telematics systems set for rapid adoption
According to a new market research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of active two-wheeler OEM telematics systems will grow at a CAGR of 37,1% from 11,1-million in 2023 to reach 53,8-million in 2028. The report focuses on motor-powered...
Webb snaps images of how a star is born
For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to directly image has been captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the northern area (seen at the...
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The best way to save your ERP project
Companies implementing ERP systems are gearing for growth, responding to it, or both. By Gerrit Olivier, founder and CEO of About IT They're spending a lot of money in the process. These systems cost anywhere from R1-million to R10-million or more for small to medium...
Meet legal requirements with electronic signatures
In light of our current circumstances, digital signing and approval solutions offer convenience, increased productivity, reduced costs, reduced risks, and improved customer experience. The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the way we conduct business. Many...
Commvault bolsters support for female talent in IT sector
Lebogang Motsamai, associate systems engineer at Data Sciences, has become the first female in the country to achieve full Commvault Certified Professional and Commvault Certified Services Associate certifications. Gerhard Fourie, district channel manager at Commvault...
Econz Wireless Timecard helps flatten the Covid-19 curve
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AI is critical for quality healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already had a significant impact on every industry sector where it has been adopted. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems It is especially in healthcare where the technology has become critically important in not only...
Nine steps for returning to the office
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Nutanix expands integration with ServiceNow
Nutanix has expanded integration with the leading digital workflow company ServiceNow, as well as new capabilities in Nutanix Calm, the company's application automation and management solution for DevOps. As customers look to streamline their IT operations and costs...
Is it time to reboot your cloud strategy?
With proven business benefits for adopting cloud computing, the prediction of the global marketing intelligence firm, International Data Corporation (IDC) that 90% of businesses will use multiple cloud services and platforms by 2020, comes as no surprise. By Pradeep...
ADC joins NVidia DGX-Ready Data Centre Program
Africa Data Centres announced it has joined the NVidia DGX-Ready Data Centre program, allowing organisations across the African continent to connect with AI-ready facilities for seamless, rapid and cost-effective AI deployments. Being a part of the NVidia DGX-Ready...
Cost-effective IT strategy key to navigating uncertain times
Midsize enterprises are at a crossroads. To innovate and thrive in the current economy, they need to be able to rely on sound data management. But data storage solutions can be costly, says Theo Odendaal, pre-sales manager for Hitachi Vantara, South Africa. It's tough...
Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...
BI Developer
Job Title: BI Developer Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Contract (8-month contract) Hybrid Our client is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their dynamic team on a contract basis within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will...
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Senior Project Manager
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Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Senior Systems Analyst - 12 Month Contract Senior Systems Analyst - 12 Month Contract QualificationsDegree or Diploma and/or CBAP CertificationExperience10+ years of relevant systems analysis experience45 years of Payments and Forex industry domain experienceStrong...
Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Junior Project ManagerPretoriaSalary Package (TCTC gross per annum) - R750 000Permanent Deadline - 16 April 2025 Overview/About the Position:To plan, execute and finalise projects for the organisation within the predetermined time frames, using the Pmbok Waterfall...
Regulatory Reporting Analyst (CONTRACT ROLE)
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Regulatory Reporting Analyst (CONTRACT ROLE) – Gauteng Randburg
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Senior Tester (0790) KG
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