Vodacom appoints new leader of International Markets
Mohamed Abdallah has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt, with the CEOs of Vodacom DRC, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania now reporting direct to him. Abdallah will continue to report directly to Vodacom Group...
SA’s auto sector sees strong surge
The latest TransUnion South Africa Mobility Insights Report (formerly the Vehicle Pricing Index) for Q1 2025 highlights a strong rebound in the country’s automotive market, driven by improved consumer sentiment, declining interest rates, access to retirement savings...
1-in-100 online service users is part of a fraud network
Research by Sumsub, a global verification platform with more than 1-billion identities on its database, shows an alarming surge of fraud networks across multiple regions. According to the research, every 100th user of a digital platform or service globally was a...
These are the top websites blocked by employers
A significant portion of employers (72%) block malicious and adult websites due to malware threats, according to research from cybersecurity company NordLayer, which adds that 43% block gambling sites too - likely due to concerns over addiction and productivity...
Cybercriminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw: Human risk
Cyberthreats are growing at an unprecedented pace and the year ahead will be fraught with cybercrime and incidents ahead of a global election year where more than 60 countries head to the polls, including South Africa - and new threats like AI and deepfake technology...
The evolution of solar power continues …
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei FusionSolar Partner Summit - Carbon neutrality and intelligence are goals driving technology efforts in the next decades. As we build a new intelligent world, we are creating new energy sources along with new means of transportation,...
EU’s AI Act sets a precedent
The European Union's groundbreaking AI Act sets a precedent in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), introducing stringent requirements for developers and deployers, says research group GlobalData. With the adoption of the landmark legislation, establishing...
Load shedding forces SMEs to shut down their servers
The national disaster that is load shedding is already costing the South African economy almost R1-billion every day, according to the Reserve Bank. Now SMEs across the country are shutting down their server rooms because unreliable power means that running costs are...
Study finds signs of depression, anxiety in young adolescents
A groundbreaking study by the Alan J Flisher Centre for Public Mental Health at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has shed light on the mental health landscape faced by adolescents aged 10 to 14 in the Western Cape. The study - conducted by Mirriam Mkhize, Associate...
What’s needed to drive a vibrant renewable energy industry?
Kathy Gibson reports from the Future Energy show - There's no shortage of initiatives underway to drive a vibrant local industry for renewable energy, and the provision of net-zero energy into South Africa's businesses, factories and homes. But there are many...
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Sophisticated tools help track defaulters
The South African Reserve Bank Quarterly Bulletin for March 2019¹ reports that household debt increased at a faster pace in the fourth quarter of 2018, edging up to 72,7% as a percentage of nominal disposable income, and suggesting that South Africans are borrowing to...
Fujitsu named Gartner Magic Quadrant leader
Gartner has once again named Fujitsu a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Europe1. This is the seventh consecutive year that Fujitsu has been named a Leader. Fujitsu's approach to...
We need a gear shift to support our youth
With South Africa's unemployment rate reaching 27.6% in the first quarter of 2019, worryingly approaching a 15-year high, it is important for corporate South Africa to assist in creating a pool of skills that will not only address today's workforce requirements, but...
Develop SA, TVR Systems partner to meet IEC needs
When TVR Systems was awarded a contract to supply the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) with multifunctional devices in 2016, it partnered with Develop South Africa to provide it with multifunctional devices needed for numerous locations, nationally. Since 2016,...
Pepkor division looks to SAS RTDM for robust analytics solutions
Risk is one of the largest challenges that any company has to face, and being able to reduce risk as much as possible is one of the most critical actions a company must undertake. In order for a finance provider like Connect Financial Solutions (CFS), a division of...
New managing executive for Internet Solutions
Dr Setumo Mohapi has been named as Internet Solutions managing executive, succeeding Saki Missaikos who has been appointed as chief strategy and go-to-market executive for Dimension Data. Missaikos comments: "Setumo has deep knowledge and insight of both the ICT...
Luno launches Ethereum rand trading on its exchange
South African cryptocurrency traders are now able to buy Ethereum using rands directly on the Luno exchange at launch fees of between 0% and 0,2%. Marius Reitz, Luno's GM: Africa, says that a direct Ethereum/rand pair will make it quicker, simpler and cheaper for...
Tech offers SA students a journey of hope
While improving the local economy is seen as key in enabling South Africa to address the pressing developmental challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment, bridging the skills gap will be vital in order ensuring sustainable and accelerated growth. Lenny...
Can SD-WAN help overcome IT skills shortages?
A recent survey, conducted by Uptime Institute, showed that data centre IT skill shortages will intensify as most operators continue to struggle with staffing issues. Interestingly, the primary driver cited was an aging worker pool and the overwhelming male makeup of...
Apex BI helps MiX Telematics track IoT expenditure
MiX Telematics Africa and Apex BI are demonstrating how it is possible to manage an ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) environment. The IoT sector is much hyped, but few realise that one of the most challenging aspects of a world of connected devices is how to...
Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
One of our clients is looking for a software engineer who is proficient in both front and back-end coding and is responsible for fully-fledged platforms using a range of different technologies. The Intermediate Full Stack Developer is involved in the entire product...
Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group
IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...
Project Manager (Automation) at PG Group – Eastern Cape Gqebera
IntroductionInternal Job Title: Automation Project ManagerLocation: Port ElizabethMain job purpose:The Project Automation Manager oversees major technical projects, ensuring they meet scope and customer expectations. With a deep understanding of Shatterprufe's...
Solar PV Project Manager
Mechanical / Electrical Degree requiredMinimum 5-10 years of previous PV solar project experience Desired Skills: PV Engineer Solar Project Management About The Employer: Our Client is a Multinational Electro-Mechanical Contracting Company Learn more/Apply for this...
Solar PV Project Manager – Gauteng Kempton Park
Mechanical / Electrical Degree requiredMinimum 5-10 years of previous PV solar project experience Desired Skills: PV Engineer Solar Project Management About The Employer: Our Client is a Multinational Electro-Mechanical Contracting Company Learn more/Apply for this...
Junior Network Architect (CPT Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic IT solutions company seeks a strong technical & highly ambitious Junior Network Architect who will join its Implementation team. You will help conduct surveying, design and draughting of building, complex and single dwelling home reticulation...
Technical Architect at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
Software Developer – Java / Spring Boot at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
Developer – Internship Role (CPT) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our highly successful national client is looking for a bright and ambitious developer for their team. You are not expected to know anything, you will be provided with courses as well as on the job training which will last for over 4 months. This role can...
Data Specialist at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:With a focus on Africa, China, the UK and the US, this global investment firm offers you an opportunity to be involved with a unique approach to responsible investing whilst driving performance and innovation. This client is guided by a philosophy of...
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