Don’t fall for a QR code scam
In today’s digital world, QR codes are placed on almost everything - from yogurt containers and restaurant menus to museum exhibits, and even utility bills and parking lots. People use them to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty programme points, make...
Gaia Renewables 1 expands power portfolio
In a transaction worth more than R200-million, Gaia Renewables 1, listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE), has officially acquired stakes in two renewable energy plants. The transaction includes the sale of what is arguably South Africa’s first solar IPP...
Vodacom reaches 1m free education users
Through a partnership with online education provider Upskillist, Vodacom has surpassed 1-million customer activations of free online courses. Forming part of the VodaBucks Rewards Programme, the Upskillist offering gives eligible Vodacom customers access to a free...
#cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024 launches
The Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa (#cocreateSANL), in collaboration with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), has launched the #cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024. The Challenge invites all passionate Cape Town innovators,...
Marginal salary recovery in May
In May 2024, the average nominal salary, as measured by the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), showed a partial recovery to once again beat levels from a year ago. "The nominal take-home pay reached R15 888 in May, showing a 10% improvement on year-ago...
Confidence in AI rises with use, but so does anxiety
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) are constantly evolving, and starting to have real impact in the workplace. But employees are not yet sure how they feel about AI, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group...
SA consumers continue to show resilience
According to TransUnion's Q1 2024 South Africa Industry Insights Report, consumers' credit appetite continued to grow despite the sustained high interest rate environment as consumer confidence improved slightly during this quarter - along with lower inflation metrics...
Hybrid multicloud adoption in financial services
While the current adoption of hybrid multicloud deployments remains consistent year-over-year in the financial services sector, respondents expect a significant 3x increase in adoption in the next three years, making it the leading IT model in the sector. This is the...
5G drives changes in service providers’ FWA strategies
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in strength as a 5G use case for communications service providers (CSPs) globally with a sharp increase over the past year in the number of CSPs offering the service. This is among the findings from the June 2024 Ericsson...
Steady growth forecast for quantum computing
The global quantum computing market is anticipated to reach $4,24-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 20,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is an emerging field with the potential to revolutionise various industries...
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SAPICS postpones industry event
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management, has announced the postponement of the 2020 SAPICS Conference. New dates for the conference, which was scheduled for the end of June, have been secured from 22 to 25 November...
Braintree develops crisis comms app
Braintree, the consulting and integration division of Vox, has co-developed a crisis communication management app, which South African organisations can use to tackle Covid-19 - including keeping track of employees' health status, and their movements to help with...
The importance of data in times of crisis
While the extension of the South African lockdown until the end of April might not have been unexpected, many are concerned about the long-term impact this will have on the country. This extends to more than the economic repercussions but the human component as well....
How Africa’s fragile economies can recover
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Senior Policy Seminar has shone a spotlight on fragility of growth in African economies, seeking to stimulate an informed policy dialogue and related policy-making aimed at reducing identified fragile contexts and...
Infobip, Blue Turtle enable chat banking platform at SA bank
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected customer experiences across all stages of the customer journey at scale, together with enterprise technology company Blue Turtle Technologies, has successfully completed the...
What global crises will be next?
2020 will be remembered as the year of an almost worldwide lockdown caused by a virus. What could be next? By Dudley Cartwright, CEO of Soterion The 2019 WEF Report on significant global threats lists cyberattacks and data fraud as high-impact threats in the near...
Intelsat, Mindset extend resource access in Africa
Intelsat and Mindset Network have formally extended their partnership to ensure students, out-of-school youth, teachers, healthcare professionals and patients across Africa have access to high-quality and free educational television and online content. Intelsat has...
SatADSL, YahClick unite to steer Africa across the digital divide
Brussels-based satellite services provider SatADSL has partnered with YahClick to enhance its connectivity offering across Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership appoints SatADSL as a new Virtual Network Operator (VNO) partner to YahClick, the UAE-based broadband...
DHL launches air freight service from China
DHL Global Forwarding has launched a dedicated 100-tonne weekly air freight service for organisations and governments shipping goods from China to Africa and Middle East. Capitalising on Dubai's strategic geographical location as the gateway to countries in the...
MultiChoice invests R4,5m in community TV stations
The MultiChoice Group (MCG) will be supporting three of South Africa's community TV stations with a total investment of R4,5-million. Each of the selected stations will use the R1,5-million funding for the creation of fresh, new content. Towards the end of 2019, MCG...
Test Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
Hiring Test Analyst - Contract Role Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality assurance and testing? We are looking for a Test Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a knack for delivering...
System Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate
The Systems Analyst bridges the gap between business and technical teams by analyzing systems requirements, identifying integration challenges, and supporting the development of a stabilized, scalable application environmentKPAConduct discovery sessions to document...
SAP ABAP Developer – 3147
Experienced (10 yrs+) SAP ABAP DEVELOPER with expert knowledge in system design and development covering SAP ABAP (Legacy and S4Hana) required for a reputable global company based in GautengABAPGIT, FIORI, UI5, Smartforms and Launchpad Designer, BTPExtended skills...
IT Desktop Technician
Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...
Software Developer II
CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...
Systems Architect and Initiative Lead
JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...
SAP ABAP Developer – 3147 – Gauteng Pretoria
Experienced (10 yrs+) SAP ABAP DEVELOPER with expert knowledge in system design and development covering SAP ABAP (Legacy and S4Hana) required for a reputable global company based in GautengABAPGIT, FIORI, UI5, Smartforms and Launchpad Designer, BTPExtended skills...
IT Desktop Technician – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is seeking a skilled Desktop Technician to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems, networks, and VoIP phone systems. The role requires strong technical expertise,...
Software Developer II – Gauteng Braamfontein
CRM Dynamics 365 DeveloperWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic CRM Dynamics 365 Developer to join our team and lead the development of Model-Driven Apps for effective lead management. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a solid...
Systems Architect and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Houghton Estate
JOP PURPOSETo lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client's systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovationKPADefine the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide...
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