Younger shoppers embrace social media spending
Gen Z is fueling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms, according to Salesforce’s latest Connected Shoppers Report. The future of retail hinges on capturing the market for Gen Z, a...
The tech driving finance investments
Finance leaders are focused on AI-enabled technology solutions and intelligent process automation to align their finance technology investments with broader business goals to enhance speed, agility, and competitive advantage, according to Gartner. “CFOs are...
Millions of people would be impacted by mine closures
Research published in the international journal Mining by University of Cape Town (UCT) academic Dr Megan Cole shows that 48 of South Africa’s 230 operating mines could close in the next 10 years. The research quantified the risks associated with closing down mines...
Are the Magnificent Seven stocks a bubble?
The dominance of Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia, along with Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla, the so-called Magnificent Seven, is beginning to rattle nerves among some investors and analysts who fear that a speculative bubble is forming. But Nigel Green, the CEO of one...
Africa becoming top target for cybercriminals
Mark Davison reports from Kaspersky's Cyber Security Weekend in Kuala Lumpur - The META (Middle East, Turkey and Africa) region is under sustained threat from cybercriminals and Africa, in particular, has become their number one target. This is the word from Dr Amin...
Africa dominates list of the fastest-growing economies
Africa will account for 11 of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) of the continent released on Friday. Overall, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for...
Telco industry embraces GenAI
It's been five years since the telecommunications industry first deployed 5G networks to drive new performance levels for customers and unlock new value for telcos. But that industry milestone has been overshadowed by the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) and the...
AMD powers AI track inspection for Japanese bullet train
Japanese bullet train operator JR Kyushu Railway Company is using the AMD Kria K26 System-on-Module (SOM) to automate track inspection. The AI-based solution replaces traditional methods of inspecting miles of track on foot, creating significant efficiencies by...
GenAI tokens pass $12bn market cap
The market capitalisation of generative AI tokens has surpassed the $12-billion mark, according to a Stocklytics.com data presentation. Stocklytics' financial expert Edith Reads believes that attaining that mark is no mean feat for a sector still in its infancy. She...
Cisco, Nvidia help enterprises deploy, manage secure AI
Cisco and Nvidia have announced plans to deliver AI infrastructure solutions for the data centre that are easy to deploy and manage, enabling the massive computing power that enterprises need to succeed in the AI era. "AI is fundamentally changing how we work and...
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How to develop the best possible CV
It was recently reported that South Africa's National Qualifications Amendment Bill is going to be signed into law imminently, and that this could mean jail time for those fabricating qualifications on their CVs. In light of this, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy...
What to look for in an IaaS provider
Virtualisation and the cloud have already had a major impact on compute and storage strategies, where recently we have seen infrastructure becoming more intelligent in its adaptiveness to technology innovation. Kevin Krige, cloud solutions specialist at BT in Africa...
Introducing a new way of working
The modern office is a fractured, productivity timesink. But a new approach to managing workflow, enabling both employees and technology administrators, can change this. Technology has been fantastic for today's workplace. It contributes to improvements across the...
Durban team reaches Enactus World Cup semi-finals
A team of students from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) held the South African flag high this week having reached the semi-finals and placing in the top 16 at the 2019 Enactus World Cup in California. Enactus is the world's largest experiential learning...
5G Smart Travel System goes live in Beijing
China Eastern Airlines, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have joined up to launch a 5G smart travel service system at Beijing Daxing International Airport. The 5G smart travel service system enables an improved airport experience for passengers. 5G-enabled services,...
Tarsus, Sophos unlock channel opportunities
Tarsus Distribution has joined forces with Sophos with the aim of growing South African cybersecurity market share. The Sophos product portfolio enables organisations to secure their network as well as every endpoint connecting to their network, from servers and...
Dell Technologies unveils servers, data centre solutions
Dell Technologies is introducing a portfolio of all-new Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, new Ready Solutions for High-Performance Computing (HPC), and simplified management integrations with leading software and public cloud providers, all designed to address the demands...
Opera Mini debuts offline file sharing
The Opera Mini browser is now the first major browser with offline file sharing. Hundreds of millions of Opera Mini users can now transfer images, videos and audio files between nearby devices at super high speeds, without being limited by slow mobile networks or...
Leadhome forms BI task team, looks to AI
Having established a powerful data-driven culture and offering, real estate disruptor, Leadhome, has announced the appointment of Louise de Beer, as its head of business intelligence (BI) and data science. Tasked with forming this new division, de Beer says that her...
Technology key for African Challenger Banks
The onslaught of challenger banks in Africa will continue to disrupt the competitive landscape in the financial services sector and these banks are aggressive digital-first players looking to change the industry. "Not only are they changing the industry, but they are...
RPG Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Senior RPG DeveloperRole Overview:As a Senior RPG Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining RPG applications that support business operations. You will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to...
Project Manager (Subsea -Manufacturing) – Western Cape Cape Town
A Bachelor's degree or other relevant Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or related field is required complimented by not less than Minimum 3-5 years' plus solid experience as a Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager in Technical Projects, in the design and...
Full Stack C# Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a skilled C# Developer to work fully in-office in Cape Town. My client is seeking someone who is self-motivated and a problem solver. The successful candidate will be involved in the creation of web-based enterprise systems which automate and improve business...
Senior BI Data Analyst at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collecting and analyzing data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that will support business growth Creating and maintaining reports and central dashboards to support...
Application Support Engineer at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Test and implement application solutions Operational support including, amongst others, root cause analysis; management of incidents, problems, changes and service requests; and SLA achievement...
Business Analyst (Engineering/Construction)
Our client, a national civils, engineering and construction company specialising in medium to large scale projects, seeks to employ a Business Analyst to join this progressive and expanding professional team.Please note that certification such as CBAP or PMI-PBA is...
Data Analyst
Our client in the banking sector is looking for a Data Analyst.Duration - 1 March 2025 to 31 December 2025You will be required to maintain the Client Reference Data, Market reference data of financial instruments and the valuation of these instruments. Investment...
Technical Lead – IBM Integration at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Technical Lead with expertise in IBM Integration technologies to manage technology implementation in projects and provide technical guidance and solutions. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and hands-on expertise to...
Senior BI Data Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collecting and analyzing data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and correlations that will support business growth Creating and maintaining reports and central dashboards to support...
Application Support Engineer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Test and implement application solutions Operational support including, amongst others, root cause analysis; management of incidents, problems, changes and service requests; and SLA achievement...
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