EU initiative to boost SADC trade launched
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has officially launched the Africa Trade Competitiveness and...
SA’s deteriorating rule of law raises concerns
South Africa’s deteriorating rule of law poses one of the most significant risks to its future stability, prosperity, and global standing. This was the core message from Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC), in a keynote address...
Does social media boost connections or risk careers?
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionising how we communicate, connect and share information. So much so that insights suggest over 5-billion people worldwide use social media, with 259-million users coming online within the last...
Eskom Expo science fairs highlight innovation
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists will host a series of regional science fairs from 17 July to 23 August 2024 for successful learners who progressed from the District Expos across South Africa, offering a platform for young scientists to showcase their innovation and...
Supply chain players need to unlearn to fight climate change
Experts stress that to fight climate change, it is critical to transform supply chains as they produce around 60% of all carbon emissions globally. But while greener supply chains are a growing imperative, the supply chain community is "unengaged" on the topic,...
Customers vote no to AI in customer service
A significant 64% of customers would prefer that companies didn’t use artificial intelligence (AI) in their customer service, according to a survey by Gartner. Furthermore, 53% of customers would consider switching to a competitor if they found out a company was going...
These are the top risks facing the TMT sector
Few industries are moving faster than the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector, as it drives technological, societal and economic progress. According to Allianz, the long-term future outlook is positive - yet, with such a rapid pace of change comes...
Humanoid robots become more pervasive
The global humanoid robots market size is expected to reach $4,04-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 17,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid...
TV the biggest loser as Gen Z turns to streaming
The data is in, and it's official: things are not looking good for South African television. The latest MAPS data overview from the Market Research Foundation shows a massive decline in television viewership over the past two years: In Q1 2021, 72% of respondents...
SMEs unaware of malware for nine months
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) take about nine months to become aware of and report a data breach. That's according to Jaco Voigt, MD of Cisco technology ecosystem provider PerfectWorx Consulting, who says this concerning timeframe is broadly...
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Lenovo to debut AMD-powered ThinkPads
Lenovo has announced the new ThinkPad E14 and E15 with up to AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processors with Radeon Graphics. Also, selected ThinkPad T, X and L series powered by AMD Ryzen PRO 4000 Series Mobile Processors announced in February will land in South Africa soon. The...
How Covid-19 crisis is demystifying online learning
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Agile SMEs can realise the digital workplace
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Cisco and Google Cloud partner
Cisco and Google Cloud are announcing their intent to develop the industry's first application-centric multicloud networking fabric. The automated solution will ensure that applications and enterprise networks will be able to share service-level agreement settings,...
SDN redefines networking environment
Many consider software-defined networking (SDN) to be one of the most disruptive areas to have arrived in the ICT landscape in recent years. It fundamentally changes network management to enable a more dynamic, software-driven, and efficient way of improving...
New Dell EMC PowerStore debuts
Dell Technologies has launched the Dell EMC PowerStore, a modern infrastructure platform built from the ground up with superior technology and expertise to address the challenges of the data era. "Customers tell us a main obstacle keeping them from achieving their...
App addresses Covid-19 reinfection fears
As the government considers how soon to lift the lockdown, the prospect of more South Africans returning to work is both a welcome and worrying prospect. The question is this: how to fight a potential second spike in infections in compliance with government safety...
The role of TES in creating youth employment opportunities
Despite the increasing rate of unemployment in South Africa, businesses can play a meaningful role in creating sustainable job opportunities for the youth, those that are most affected. By Theresa Ackerman, manager of operational excellence at T-Systems South Africa...
How to digitalise for long term success
Many people realise they need to digitalise as a way to keep their businesses alive during the effects of lockdown, social distancing, or sheltering in place. That's fairly obvious even to devoted traditionalists - but where to start and how we execute are less so,...
Fire risks amplified for landlords
Fire is one of the major causes of insured losses in South Africa, and its impact is likely to amplify and accelerate as landlords face the aftermath of the Covid-19 lockdown and South Africa's precarious and constrained economy. It is a risk that is perpetuated in...
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Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
IT Supporter at DSV – Gauteng Kempton Park
DSV - Global transport and logisticsIn 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our...
Intermediate Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We're looking for an Intermediate Mobile Developer who is eager to learn and grow...
System/Network Administrator (Linux & Windows) Ops Specialist (on-site) TB
Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems/Network Administrator to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with both Linux and Windows environments, advanced networking, virtualization, storage...
Senior Front End Developer (Contract 6-12mths) (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading provider of software engineering and quality assurance consulting services, is looking for a talented Native JavaScript Developer to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in building and...
Junior Mobile Developer
At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We're looking for a Junior Mobile Developer who is eager to learn and grow within a...
System/Network Administrator (Linux & Windows) Ops Specialist (on-site) TB – Gauteng Pretoria
Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems/Network Administrator to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with both Linux and Windows environments, advanced networking, virtualization, storage...
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At iOCO, we're more than just a company; we're a dynamic team committed to pioneering solutions that matter, driving business agility, and ensuring digital resilience for our clients.We're looking for a Junior Mobile Developer who is eager to learn and grow within a...
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ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the team of a dynamic Software Service Delivery Provider seeking the coding talents of a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer whose core role will be the design, development and go-to market of various software products. Working in an Agile process,...
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