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...
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...
Scammers can guess your password within a minute
Kaspersky experts have conducted a large-scale study on the resistance of 193-million English passwords - compromised by infostealers and available on the darknet - to brute force and smart guessing attacks. The results show that 45% of all analysed passwords...
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China Telecom Global, Angola Cables expand connectivity
China Telecom Global (CGT) has selected multinational ICT operator Angola Cables as its preferred carrier to bolster their long-haul links between Asia, Africa and Latam. Through joint co-operation, the two companies will launch an express transmission route to...
A technology perspective on the possible health risks of 5G
The recent deployment of 5G mobile networks has created much debate on the possible health risks due to higher signal radiation. By Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON So widespread is this debate that even we, as a satellite service provider, have received concerns about...
Music fans turn to virtual experiences
Self-isolation and social-distancing laws have given rise to new trends in the music industry. In a bid to flatten the curve, fans across the world have substituted live music concerts for virtual alternatives, relying heavily on technology's ability to recreate these...
Comstor’s Inspire Africa empowers partners
Comstor Africa has launched its Inspire Africa programme. The channel-centric programme is designed to empower partners and end-users by providing access to an extensive range of digitally relevant vendor solutions, self-help tools, as well as a host of training and...
Cisco offers free Cisco-certified instructor training
Cisco Networking Academy will provide free remote instructor training for education personnel until 15th June 2020. A record of more than 1 300 registrations have been made for the remote instructor training which will enable instructors to expand their reach as...
The dilemma of smart things
The constant release of new features can erode customer trust, writes David Christie, intelligent engineering services lead for Accenture in Africa. Businesses must release new, exciting digital experiences and products at higher velocities than ever before to remain...
Low-data app to track Covid-19 in SA
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with Slalom, the University of Cape Town's Global Surgery Division supported by the Rali and Makentse Mampeule Foundation, have launched a digital...
A sneak-peek at the future of crypto asset regulation in SA
The Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) has released its long-awaited position paper on Crypto Assets (the Position Paper) following the initial consultation paper published in 2019. By Seshree Govender, Cindy Liebowitz and Fatima Ismail from Webber Wentzel...
Work.com helps businesses, communities safely reopen
Salesforce has announced Work.com, new technology solutions and resources to help business and community leaders around the world reopen safely, re-skill employees and respond efficiently to the Covid-19 pandemic. Work.com includes new solutions to accelerate private...
Absa invests in A2X
Absa has become the first major South African bank to invest in the A2X start-up stock exchange, which began trading in October 2017. Absa, a diversified financial services group with a presence in 12 countries in Africa, participated in the capital raise launched by...
Scrum Master – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Set up and facilitate all Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Test Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Create detailed test plans and test cases based on functional and technical requirementsExecute manual and...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Ready to showcase your versatility as a Full Stack Developer? Our client is looking for someone with the expertise to handle both frontend and backend development, delivering end-to-end solutions. If working remotely while contributing to innovative projects excites...
IT Project Administrator at M&M Consulting
Responsibilities: Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution. Break projects into doable tasks and set timeframes and goals.Oversee and drive strategic project initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Liaising with...
Finance Systems Analyst
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
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)
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)
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,...
IT Project Administrator at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
Responsibilities: Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution. Break projects into doable tasks and set timeframes and goals.Oversee and drive strategic project initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Liaising with...
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...
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