Mukuru and Payfast enable cash payments for e-commerce
A partnership between Mukuru and Payfast by Network is helping South Africa’s cash-based economy make inroads into the e-commerce sector. Through MukuruPay (MPay), cash-first customers can now participate in digital commerce, unlocking new market segments for...
Mobility-as-a-service to hit $4trn by 2033
The global mobility-as-a-service market size is expected to reach $4,013-trillion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 40,1% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The escalation in demand for on-demand transportation services signifies a shift...
Young SA scientists shine at Regeneron ISEF
South African young scientists made a remarkable impression by securing both a Special Award and a Community Award at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). The Regeneron ISEF was held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre from 11 to 17 May...
Homeowners should brr … ace for winter electricity bills
Homeowners could be paying some 60% more on their electricity bill this winter due to the triple threat of winter tariffs, the introduction of the new Eskom electricity tariffs for 2024/2025, and a sharp rise in energy usage during the chilly months. So, while the...
Cloud, AI key in solving African challenges
Kathy Gibson reports - Businesses today operate in an environment of global challenges such as economic and global uncertainties that impact profit margins and supply chains. Kholiwe Makhohliso, MD: southern Africa at SAP Africa, believes that within these challenges...
SAP embeds AI to help business stay agile
Kathy Gibson reports – Over the last few years, businesses around the world have faced one disruption after the other. “This why we say that businesses unusual is the new business as usual,” says Hans-Peter Fulle, chief business officer: EMEA at SAP. “And that is why...
It’s official: we’re addicted to our smartphones
According to a new Consumer Smartphone Usage survey by Adoozy, we're so attached to our smartphones- and what they give us in our daily lives - that we can't go more than one hour without them. Made up of predominantly young South Africans (ages 18 - 35 years), nearly...
Businesses still highly concerned about cloud security
As organisations develop and deploy more cloud applications security has become a priority - but also more complicated as hybrid or multi-cloud models gain in popularity, expanding the attack surface and increasing complexity. Security teams often struggle to manage...
Hyperscalers hedge their bets amidst Nvidia dependency concerns
Hyperscalers such as Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are strategically shifting towards developing proprietary semiconductor technologies in response to the soaring demand for Nvidia's GPUs in the burgeoning generative AI (GenAI) market. This strategic move is...
Growth opportunities for African fintech abound
The fintech landscape in Africa is experiencing a surge in growth opportunities - with South Africa emerging as a key player in this dynamic sector. Despite global challenges, venture capital investment in South Africa remained resilient, marking a 6% increase to...
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VMware leads in hyperconverged infrastructure
VMware has been positioned furthest on the completeness of vision axis in Gartner’s’s November 2019 Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure. According to Gartner, a Gartner Magic Quadrant is “a culmination of research in a specific market, giving you a...
How Azure helps Reckitt Benckiser unlock the power of data
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Paratus bridges Africa from East to West
Paratus, a telecoms operator with operational offices in six African countries, says it is the first telecoms operator to bridge Africa from East to West. The company has implemented additional routes for redundancy and is in the process of an aggressive rollout plan,...
Multi-million rand investment for GotBot AI
African tech startup Gotbot AI has received a significant investment boost to the value of R2,5-million from venture capital firm, Capacitech. The first such investment of its kind for Gotbot AI will mean the company's co-founders Nick Argyros and Chris Green, along...
Why untaken annual leave can cost you
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2020 application trends, opportunities and challenges
Without wheeling out all the usual clichés, 2019 has been another whirlwind of disruptive innovation and opportunity - with plenty of challenges to tackle and circumvent along the way. By Vincent Lavergne, regional vice-president: system engineering at F5 Networks The...
Age Technologies recognised for automation
4Sight Holdings subsidiary, Age Technologies has been recognised for its strong performance and approach to system integration at the recent Rockwell Automation Sub-Saharan Partner Conference, where it was awarded Age the Best Growth Performance in System Integration...
How to manage connectivity expenditure
The connectivity space has changed drastically in the last decade mainly due to the decreasing cost of connectivity year on year. By Vishal Barapatre, chief technology officer at In2IT Technologies While the cost of bandwidth continues to come down, the stability and...
Predictions for data in the year ahead
Data is only becoming increasingly important for business success, while also getting more challenging to manage. By Jasmit Sagoo, senior director and head of technology UK&I at Veritas Technologies For large, established organisations with massive legacy...
HPE launches edge-to-cloud as a service
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced that it is delivering its entire edge-to-cloud portfolio as a service, with the launch of HPE GreenLake Central. This is a software platform that provides customers with a consistent cloud experience for all their...
Senior Software Developer II Angular/.Net Developers – Security Tribe – Gauteng Braamfontein
Angular Web DeveloperWe are looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development...
Business Analyst (Data Engineering) (EE ONLY) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a key role in partnering with business stakeholders to understand, document, and translate their data, reporting, and analytical needs into scalable, engineering-led solutions as the next Business Analyst (Data Engineering) sought by a reputable...
Support Technician (1st and 2nd line)
Passionate about IT and believe in providing top class service? Then this is the role for you! Our fantastic client is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced 1st line support consultant who is highly customer centric to start NOW. You will also be required to...
Business Analyst (Data Engineering) (EE ONLY) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Support Technician (1st and 2nd line) – Gauteng Randpark Ridge
Passionate about IT and believe in providing top class service? Then this is the role for you! Our fantastic client is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced 1st line support consultant who is highly customer centric to start NOW. You will also be required to...
PPC Specialist (Google Ads)
Key Responsibilities Google Ads Account Setup & Maintenance Set up and structure Google Ads accounts according to best practices.Maintain account cleanliness and compliance with Google Ads policies.Manage audience lists, exclusions, and tracking parameters.GA4,...
PPC Specialist (Google Ads) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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Software Developer
Job Title: Java/Spring Software DeveloperCompany: Global Company (In-house Development Team)Location: Fully Remote (Preference for Candidates Based in Gauteng, South Africa)Salary: R55,000 - R70,000 per month (Depending on Experience)Experience: 4+ yearsAbout the...
Software Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate
Job Title: Java/Spring Software DeveloperCompany: Global Company (In-house Development Team)Location: Fully Remote (Preference for Candidates Based in Gauteng, South Africa)Salary: R55,000 - R70,000 per month (Depending on Experience)Experience: 4+ yearsAbout the...
Specialist Analyst
To oversee the implementation and supervision of the regulatory framework for credit ratings agencies CRAs and financial benchmark administrators FBAs CRAs are primarily regulated and supervised in terms of the Credit Rating Services Act No 24 of 2012 CRS Act and the...
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