Call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development
Addressing the growing social development challenges in South Africa demands committed cross-sector collaboration in which corporate social investment (CSI) adopts a strategic rather than charitable intervention approach. Ray-Ann Sedres, head of the Sanlam Foundation,...
Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection
Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...
GenAI is not a silver bullet for supply chain woes
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) may be overly optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), and these misconceptions could have a negative impact on their talent strategies, according to Gartner. With 64% of supply chains set to implement GenAI in some...
Hacktivism drives a slew of DDoS attacks
Driven by tech-savvy and politically motivated hacktivist groups and an increase in DNS water torture attacks, a new Netscout report has observed more than 7-million distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the second half of 2023, representing a 15% increase...
Telegram users beware of scheme to steal Toncoins
Scammers are attempting to steal Toncoins (TON) from Telegram users worldwide using a highly scalable scheme involving cryptocurrency boosters and friend referrals. According to Kaspersky researchers, the scheme has been operating since at least November 2023. Its...
GenAI advances to reshape healthcare
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly gaining traction in the healthcare and pharmaceutical domains, marking substantial advancements. By not only tackling high costs but also elevating patient experiences by enhancing efficiency and outcomes, this...
Greenhouse gases continue to increase
Levels of the three most important human-caused greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide - continued their steady climb during 2023, according to NOAA scientists. While the rise in the three heat-trapping gases recorded in the air samples...
Digital wallets set to dominate PoS transactions
Although Covid-19 has had a significant role in the global shift toward digital wallets, the number of people using these online payment tools continues surging even five years after the pandemic. In 2022, there were 3,4-billion digital wallet users worldwide, and...
Search is on the talented women in science
The Foundation L'Oréal, in partnership with UNESCO, has announced the sixth edition of the Women in Science Young Talent Search in South Africa. The initiative calls for outstanding female researchers under the age of 40 from diverse scientific fields including Formal...
Finance planning and analysis teams should rethink business partnerships
Despite ongoing modernisation, finance planning and analysis (FP&A) teams are still struggling to cope with the increased demand for decision support in an era of heightened economic turbulence, according to Gartner. In a Gartner survey of 273 FP&A managers...
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Don’t tell students about 4IR: inspire them
It's amazing how quickly the world around us is changing, writes Dewet Joubert, RS Components. The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is upon us and how we continue to adapt to this era of rapid technological and societal change is crucial. Why we need to adapt and...
Azure once again positioned in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Azure Storage has retained its position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Storage in 2019. For the third year in a row, Gartner has placed Microsoft into the coveted Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Storage, demonstrating the solution’s lasting value. The...
PrinterLogic supports Chrome OS
PrinterLogic has announced private preview availability for its Chrome OS Client Extension, which enables IT professionals to centrally manage direct IP printing for Chrome OS users. PrinterLogic is exclusively distributed in South Africa by Blue Label Technology...
Tis the season to be cautious online
As the festive season nears, cybercriminals start to prey on our online security vulnerabilities. In this digital era, we rely heavily on efficiencies that make our lives easier. By Corien Vermaak, cyber security specialist at Cisco According to Deloitte's annual...
Trend Micro appoints Willem Barnard
Trend Micro has appointed Willem Barnard in the role of business development manager: cloud and alliances. In his role he will be responsible for all of Trend Micro's offerings available in either a private or public cloud environment, including its public cloud...
Huawei launches flagship store in SA
Huawei has launched its first flagship store in South Africa at Menlyn Shopping Centre. The store will provide technical support and maintenance repairs, as well as sell the full range of Huawei products that are available in South Africa. "Our first global flagship...
Should you buy a refurbished laptop?
If you are in the market for a cheap laptop, you will encounter dozens of ads and websites offering refurbished laptops at lower prices. Before dismissing the deal as too good to be true, it's important to understand what refurbishment means, says Gumtree GM Claire...
Vox launches high-speed uncapped satellite plans
Vox has launched highly attractive uncapped data and voice satellite service plans at a price point that competes with LTE-A. As part of its YahClick satellite service, these plans aim to provide cost-effective connectivity to under-serviced regions in South Africa....
uKheshe, Mastercard enable mobile payments for the unbanked
uKheshe, a locally developed financial inclusion platform, is collaborating with Mastercard to enable informal traders, street vendors and casual labourers to accept digital payments through Masterpass, Mastercard's digital payment service. By combining their...
Car recall scam: don’t lose your wheels
Your car manufacturer or dealership calls. Says there's been a safety recall, and they're sending a flatbed truck to pick up your car. They know your registration number and personal info, and it all seems legit and above board. So, you hand over your keys when they...
Business Intelligence Analyst – Gauteng Rosebank
Role Overview As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in designing and executing client projects that deliver actionable market intelligence. You'll be responsible for: Crafting and executing client campaigns to gather data and...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a highly driven & solutions-oriented Intermediate Full Stack Developer, with a strong background in Database Management, ETL processes, and Software Development, is sought by a dynamic Investment & Management Firm to join its...
RPA Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a RPA Developer with a data-oriented background and experience in Power Automate to join our financial services client based in...
SAP ABAP Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Transform SAP, One ABAP Line at a Time! We're looking for a SAP ABAP Consultant who can write efficient, scalable, and high-performance code that keeps business operations running smoothly. If you're passionate about SAP enhancements, integrations, and...
L2 Network Engineer (CISCO MERAKI) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We're looking for a Level 2 Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. If you have strong experience with Cisco and Cisco Meraki solutions and solid expertise in Microsoft support, this is the role for you! You'll be responsible for designing,...
Applications Engineer
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Business Analyst (Payments) at Parvana Recruitment
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Data Architect / Solution Architect at Datonomy Solutions
Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong Solution Architecture expertise to lead the data engineering efforts for a financial data migration project. The role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines to support the...
SAP ABAP Consultant at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
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L2 Network Engineer (CISCO MERAKI) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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