Entrepreneurs drive retail growth
South African small businesses are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with more than 200 000 entrepreneurs processing 173-million transactions and driving over half a billion rand in measurable growth over the past year. This is according to Yoco's 2025 Exchange...
2025 set to break crypto crime records
With criminals stealing a record-breaking amount of money, this year is shaping up to be crypto's most dangerous yet - in just six months, their illicit activities have caused more financial damage than recorded during the entire years of 2023 or 2024. According to...
Slower growth forecast for global telco services
Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services reached $1,509-trillion in 2023, an increase of 2,1% over 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects worldwide spending on Telecom...
Quantum technology set for massive market impact
The quantum technology market leverages nano-scale physics to create revolutionary new devices for computing, sensing, and communications. Across the industry, quantum technology offers a paradigm shift in performance compared with incumbent solutions. In this...
Africa is moderately ready to face escalating cyber threats
African organisations demonstrate a moderate level of readiness in security culture. This is according to KnowB4's 2024 Security Culture Report for Africa, which provides a detailed analysis of the intricate relationship between security practices and employee...
2023 saw two critical cyber incidents a day
The frequency of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement exceeded two per day in 2023. According to the Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) this trend was observed across all industries with financial, IT, government, and industrial sectors at...
Steadily improving growth for services revenue
The global IT and Business Services market witnessed some softening in 2023 with revenue growing (in constant currency) from $1,17-trillion in 2022 to $1,22-trillion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. This...
Intel reaches AI model milestone
Intel has announced it surpassed 500 AI models running optimised on new Intel Core Ultra processors, featuring new AI experiences, immersive graphics and optimal battery life. The milestone follows Intel's investment in client AI, the AI PC transformation, framework...
Blip of positivity for April new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales showed a blip of positivity during April, increasing 2,2% year-on-year to 38 172 units. But the market will be wary of it being false hope against the pending elections, high interest rate environment, and the seemingly relentless eight-month run of...
Small cell 5G network market to reach $125,54bn by 2030
The global small cell 5G network market size is anticipated to reach $25,54-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 70,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing deployment of 5G small cells across the globe is...
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Why you should get your kids crypto for Christmas …
I am in no way a financial advisor, writes Nic Haralambous, chief marketing officer of Coindirect . I do, however, understand the basics of diversified investments and one that people still ignore is the new market of cryptocurrencies. South Africans are notoriously...
When it’s time to pay the piper
The evolution of retail payment solutions continues apace, with Transaction Junction insisting that modern consumers should be able to undertake a wide range of transactions at the point of sale (PoS). By Craig Duggan, commercial manager at Transaction Junction Since...
The Learning Resource: The Bookkeeper
If you’ve got a head for numbers and a passion for details, then the professional bookkeeping career is definitely one worth thinking about. Not only is it a job that’s in high demand but it is one that offers you plenty of scope for growth. You can leapfrog from...
New Open Banking APIs tested
Breaking new ground in the way banks and third parties collaborate, Digiata put the new Nedbank Open Banking APIs to the test. By Johan Kühn, Director at Digiata At Digiata, we pride ourselves on our curiosity and love of problem-solving, and our ability to embrace...
Financial inclusion is on Africa’s agenda
A year since launching, South Africa's inexpensive and convenient QR cash card and micro transaction platform uKheshe has reached more than 300 000 users. Clayton Hayward, co-founder and CEO of uKheshe, says that the first year has exceeded all expectations. "As a...
How edge servers are opening up a world of possibility
Rugged, robust, secure, and dependable are words you'd more likely associate with the latest all-terrain double-cab, rather than a data server - until recently that is. By Bevan Lock, Lenovo Data Centre Group solutions expert There have been a lot of changes in the...
Mental health, burnout on DevConf agenda
Internationally acclaimed technologist and speaker Anjuan Simmons will provide a framework for reducing burnout and managing stress levels at DevConf2020, as part of a conference track titled 'Mental Health in Tech'. To be held in Cape Town on 31 March and in...
Tips for avoiding ATM scams this festive season
The festive season is almost upon us, and while many are slowing down in anticipation of the festive break, fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to defraud unsuspecting consumers. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: "During the festive season,...
Simple ways to invest your December bonus
If you are lucky enough to get a December bonus that you haven't already spent on Black Friday specials and you're not deep in debt, you might have some money to save. Where should you invest it? Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode which identifies, partners and...
Axiz is Veritas Service Provider Fulfillment Partner
Axiz has been named a Veritas Service Provider Fulfilment Partner. Veritas' Service Provider Program (VSPP) authorises service providers to incorporate Veritas technology into their service offerings and is designed to allow them to source through a Fulfillment...
IT Technical Manager – Eastern Cape Sidwell
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Manager to lead their technical team and drive the successful delivery of IT projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of...
Lead Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Engineer to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing our data infrastructure, ensuring it meets the needs of our growing...
Senior Data Engineer
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Senior Systems Analyst
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Systems AnalystTo analyse,design and enhance system, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:BSc or BTech in computer science or equivalentTOGAF...
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Data Scientist
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Data Scientist – Gauteng Gauteng
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