To remain relevant, SA needs to build resilience
Kathy Gibson reports - With the world economy faltering in the face of tariff uncertainty, and global supply chains under intense pressure, it’s important for us to become more resilient as a country. This is the word from BCX CEO Jonas Bogoshi, speaking at last...
Trade reform key to overcoming development challenges
The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) has unveiled a bold new vision for reforming the international financial architecture. The Sevilla Commitment or Compromiso de Sevilla – endorsed by over 190 nations – resolves to mobilise finance at...
Two asteroids set to skim past Earth this week
Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence – and appropriate in that Asteroid Day takes place on 30 June. Neither poses any risk to our planet, but one of them was only discovered a week ago, highlighting the need to continue improving our...
These technologies are set to have a positive impact
The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. "Organisations make better choices when they understand the...
Julian Assange could be going home soon
A close to 15-year legal stand-off between Julian Assange and US authorities could be drawing to a close with news that the WikiLeaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his...
AI skilling among major risks for SA employers
Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...
SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm
Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...
No firm date yet for Boeing Starliner return
NASA and Boeing are adjusting the return to Earth of the Starliner Crew Flight Test spacecraft with agency astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. They haven't decided on a date yet, but confirm it will only be after the 2 July...
Private 5G network market to reach $36,08bn by 2030
The global private 5G network market size is estimated to reach $36,08-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Significantly growing demand for ultra-reliable...
New board for WASPA
The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), an independent self-regulatory body for mobile application and service providers in South Africa, has announced the appointment of its new board for the upcoming year. The announcement also coincides...
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Covid-19 reveals risk in inauthentic governance
The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed another risk to investors, namely: 'governance washing' in the way of inauthentic delivery on sustainable governance guidelines. Responsible asset manager Old Mutual Investment Group has identified this as a real risk that requires...
Confusing UPS and renewables with backup power can cost
With more companies getting ready to operate again and empowering their employees to work from home, reliable electricity is essential. But reliable power is not a given. It can come with a threat to business continuity for remote workers trying to operate from home...
Going digital is the first step to sustainability
Sustainability is key for organisations that want to stay competitive. A balanced, holistic approach is best, and that starts by going digital. Gabrielle Ginér, head of environmental sustainability at BT, shares her thoughts Going digital isn't just about making our...
Nashua appoints Barry Venter as new MD
Barry Venter has been appointed as the new MD of Nashua. His career has mostly been within the ranks of Nashua Group: "Nashua forms part of my DNA as I have grown and evolved over 22 years with this business. It is an aspirational, truly South African brand and the...
The value of risk, business agility and how it impacts cloud costs
At a time when cost control has never been more important, Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed, says that many businesses continue to under-estimate the costs for owned infrastructure. He cites the main reasons to be the inability to apportion shared costs correctly as well...
Transition to remote working with ECM
The Covid-19 pandemic is fast-tracking digital transformation in companies, requiring us to digitally transform our places of work to be able to operate effectively. Those companies able to use digital technology will be the ones ahead of the competition once the...
Is IT or HR responsible for digital transformation?
Did you know that over the last decade, digital transformation projects have had less than a 20% success rate? According to McKinsey's latest research, 2018 indicated a 16% success rate - the lowest over the last few years. This begs the question: With technology...
Creating the network you need for new ways of working
Running a business during lockdown can mean you need your network to work in different ways - some you'd planned to implement at some point before the pandemic anyway and some you hadn't foreseen. Brian Lappin, head of product management at BT, shares his thought on...
Zoho fixes local pricing for SA businesses
Global technology company, Zoho has announced that its more-than 45 business software applications are available at a fixed South African rand price. The move, part of the brand's global survive-and-serve strategy, seeks to ease the impact of currency fluctuations,...
In a post-pandemic world, home is where the work is
What I'm learning from the Covid-19 pandemic is that the definition of productivity used in the workplace over the last few decades misses the point, writes Mandy Duncan, Aruba country manager, South Africa. Professional productivity should be measured in what is...
Finance Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent player in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) industry is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance System Analyst. This role is ideal for someone skilled at bridging the gap between Finance and IT. You will be...
Senior Automation Tester – Gauteng Roodepoort
We are seeking a Senior Automation Tester to lead the automation testing efforts for our software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation frameworks, scripting, and continuous integration processes to ensure the highest quality...
SAP EWM Consultant (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR 5 years of hands-on experience implementing SAP EWM solutions is sought to fill the role of the SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Consultant wanted by a rapidly growing US-based FinTech company. You will lead SAP EWM implementations in...
Senior Business Analyst (Accounting/Tax) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Business Analyst - Financial Services (Insurance/Banking) Type: Contract Seniority: at least 8 years, and ideally 10+ years as a Senior BA We are actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a solid background in Finance (Accounting, Tax,...
Senior Siebel Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for a Senior Siebel Developer with hands-on expertise in Siebel Open UI to join a dynamic digital transformation team. If you're passionate about customer experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to take ownership of innovative CRM...
BI Developer
ENVIRONMENT:An esteemed company at the forefront of the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) industry is presenting an enticing opening for a Business Intelligence Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in data analysis and visualization,...
Senior Test Analyst
Our client is looking for a Senior Test Analyst to join their team. Experience working on a Loyalty/ Rewards Programme is important as the role will involve replacing a legacy Loyalty programme.The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of test planning,...
1st Line Support Engineer (Shifts) (3-Month Contract) (Paarden Eiland)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic UK-based Security Operations Centre urgently seeks a strong technical 1st Line Support Engineer to serve as the first point of contact for IT support queries via phone, email, and ticketing systems. You will diagnose and resolve technical issues...
Software Developer II – CRM Dynamics
DescriptionTo realize the detailed design through programming and configuration and provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers. Development of CRM model driven apps to facilitate lead management. This involves developing custom automation and business...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Pinelands
My client based in Cape Town (Pinelands) is currently sourcing for a Feature Analyst to join them on a contract basis Requirements:Proven experience as a Feature Analyst or Business Analyst.Strong background in Agile and Analysis with demonstrated proficiency in...
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