Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment
South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...
Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...
Critical gaps in responsible AI still need to be plugged
Organisations need to urgently prioritise responsible AI to not only adhere to emerging regulations, but also to foster trust and inclusivity in AI-driven innovations. This is among the headline findings of a Qlik-sponsored study by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy...
Africa’s critical minerals in demand as energy market shifts
As the climate emergency intensifies, demand is surging for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs). The United Nations (UN) Trade and Development (UNCTAD) projections based on data from...
AI forces evolution in D&A operating models
A massive 61% of organisations are forced to evolve or rethink their data and analytics (D&A) operating model because of the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data &...
Smart vacuum market takes off
Worldwide shipments of smart vacuum devices reached 18.5 million units in 2023 with a total market value of $7,8-billion, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. IDC defines smart vacuums as...
APTs target vulnerable remote control tools, office apps
Advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are targeting vulnerable remote access services and access control mechanisms like Windows Smart Screen in their attacks leveraging vulnerability exploitation, the latest research by Kaspersky has revealed. Analysis of available...
SA developer launches action game and film
South African game developer Talent Digital Art (TDA), under the umbrella of Talent10 Holdings, has launched Super Dragon Punch Force 3 (SDPF3), a free-to-play, 2,5D fighting game available on iOS, Android and PC via Steam. SDPF3 is inspired by the fictitious 2D...
GenAI to drive legal tech market to $50bn
The global legal technology market has grown significantly in recent years and generative AI (GenAI) will accelerate this growth, meaning the market will reach $50-billion in value by 2027, according to Gartner. "GenAI has huge potential for bringing more automation...
Chinese smartphone market sustains growth
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Chinese smartphone shipments grew 6,5% year over year (YoY) to 69,3-million units in 1Q24. Although the growth was supported by a low comparison base...
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SD-WAN and SDx – the time is now
The importance of the connected business in a digital world has resulted in organisations reprioritising how they view and manage data. By Binesh George, CEO of Redvine Networks Fundamental to this is how companies link their systems to that of the cloud provider or...
Teraco appoints new CEO
Vendor neutral data centre, Teraco, has announced that Lex Van Wyk will step down as CEO, effective 1 January 2020. an Wyk will be succeeded by Jan Hnizdo, who has been an executive director of Teraco since 2011, having initially joined Teraco in the position of chief...
Reviving SA’s payments infrastructure
In the 1980s and early 1990s, South Africa was viewed as having one of the most modern payments system in the world. By Martin Grunewald, executive head: payments business at BankservAfrica Since then, we haven't necessarily kept up with continuous modernisation of...
CIVH appoints Ndlovu as group CEO
Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) has announced the appointment of Raymond Ndlovu, as group CEO. CIVH has appointed Ndlovu to drive and lead the company's ambitious growth plans. He will be accountable to the company's board of directors which is chaired...
GoDaddy debuts Professional Email for SMEs
GoDaddy has launched a new Professional Email solution in South Africa. GoDaddy Professional Email enables business owners to easily create an email address that matches their domain name, and features built-in tools to help them run their businesses more efficiently....
Hollard Partner Solutions joins forces with SilverBridge
SilverBridge has entered into a contract with The Hollard Life Company to implement the Exergy cloud-based policy administration system for the Hollard Partner Solutions business, a division of the well-known South African insurer. "Our organisation has worked with...
Argility’s continues acquisition journey
Argility, a member of the Argility Technology Group, has a made a substantial investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions business, Ashanti AI - a BBBEE level 2 start-up. This is the enterprise software solutions group's fifth investment in two years....
HouseME secures additional round of funding
Proptech company HouseME has successfully closed another round of multimillion-rand funding. HouseME is a digital long-term letting platform that makes renting easy and accessible for both landlords and tenants. The startup won first prize at the 2018 Cape Town...
VMware announces sales leadership changes
VMware has announced the appointment of Jean-Pierre Brulard to executive vice-president: worldwide sales, effective 1 February 2020. Maurizio Carli, executive vice-president, worldwide sales and services, will transition from his operational role at that time, and...
Trend Micro leads in hybrid cloud security market share
Trend Micro has been named by IDC as the number one vendor in Software-Defined Compute (SDC) workload protection, according to the analyst firm's new independent report: Worldwide Software Defined Compute Workload Security Market Shares, 2018. The report revealed...
Systems Engineer
We are recruiting a Systems Engineer to join the Pretoria Head Office (Hybrid) of a well-established fintech company. Minimum Requirements4+ years' experience as a System EngineerEssential Linux/Unix Kernel experienceKnowledge of web components such as...
ERP Consultant
ERP ConsultantERP ConsultantResponsibilities:Carry out full lifecycle ERP implementations.ERP experience is a prerequisite; candidates with experience in one of The Companys solutions are preferred.Analysis, design, implementation, training, and support.Map customers...
Learning Materials Content Developer (Hybrid – Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a reputable and accredited provider of business skills training, empowering learners, professionals, and companies across Africa. They offer a diverse range of digital, blended, and in-class training solutions, including short courses,...
Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading web hosting company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its team. In this role, you will tackle complex, large-scale backend challenges while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include...
IT Technician – Gauteng Sandton
IT TECHNICIAN - 3 MONTH - POSSIBLE PERMANENT Are you passionate about technology and troubleshooting? Join our clients dynamic team as an IT Technician and help drive innovation while solving real-time technical challenges!PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST QUALIFY IN FULL FOR...
Automation Test Analyst (SQE) – 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 Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...
Enterprise Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Sandton
End-to-End Mining Program Architect – Be the Tech Maestro of the Mining Revolution!Are you an Enterprise Architecture wizard with a deep love for mining, technology, and innovation?Do you thrive in complex ecosystems, connecting the dots across processes, systems, and...
Digital Solutions Back-end Developer (Java)
ENVIRONMENT:A global ingredient manufacturer committed to sustainably improving the quality of life for 80% of the world's population through its products and services is seeking a Digital Solutions Back-End Developer. This role will focus on the back-end development...
Software Implementation Specialist (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:BRIDGE the gap between technology solutions and business requirements through the successful identification and adoption of solutions and systems as the next Software Implementation Specialist sought to join the team of a forward-thinking Property...
Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Data Architect Wanted – Mining The Future Of Data!Are you a data mastermind who can architect seamless data flows while keeping systems running like a well-oiled machine? Do you thrive in mining industry stacks and turn raw data into gold? If you're ready to shape the...
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