Is Bitcoin a safer bet than gold?
As gold prices hover near record highs, driven by insatiable central bank demand, a striking new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 now favour Bitcoin over the precious metal as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients...
Young workers drive growth in earned wage access
Data from Paymenow reveals that young people are leading the adoption of earned wage access (EWA). The number of active users of the Paymenow platform aged 18 to 33 grew by 132% over the past year, significantly outpacing the platform’s 73% growth among older users....
El Niño saw global sea levels spike in 2023
Global average sea level rose by about 0,76cm from 2022 to 2023, a relatively large jump due mostly to a warming climate and the development of a strong El Niño. This NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite...
Global PC monitor market returns to growth
The global PC monitor market ended 2023 on a hopeful note, reaching 31,9-million units during the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker. This translates to year-over-year growth of...
AI, security, sustainability the major IT modernisation drivers
The use of hybrid multicloud models is forecasted to double over the next one to three years as IT decision-makers face new pressures to modernise IT infrastructures because of drivers like AI, security and sustainability. This is the headline finding from Nutanix's...
Technology and data are Africa’s most in-demand skills
The need for agility, cost flexibility, and access to critical skills became increasingly important in the 2023 talent landscape. As a result, Outsized, an on-demand talent platform that operates in Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, has seen a surge of demand...
R2,2bn shopping boost expected this Easter
Easter shopping season is expected to signal the start of a turnaround for retail in South Africa, according to a mixed method research study conducted on behalf of Capital Connect. The research forecasts that the total retail sector will benefit from a R2,219-billion...
Internet shutdowns cost the world economy $50bn
Last year, almost 750-million people worldwide were affected by government-caused Internet blockages and shutdowns. By controlling, partially blocking, or even going into full internet blackouts, governments not only cut people off from information but also caused...
AMD, Sony partner on LiDAR automotive reference design
AMD's adaptive computing technology has been selected by Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) for its newest automotive LiDAR reference design. SSS and AMD joined forces to deliver a powerful and efficient LiDAR solution for use in autonomous vehicles. Using adaptive...
Intel gets $8,5bn direct funding under CHIPS Act
Intel and the US Department of Commerce have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to $8,5-billion in direct funding to Intel for commercial semiconductor projects under the CHIPS and Science Act. CHIPS Act funding aims to increase US...
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Intelligent business management drives SME success
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an all-in-one intelligent business management solution that is starting to gain massive traction in South Africa. Although the product set has been available globally for the past four years, local small to medium enterprises...
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...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
Commercial Analyst – Western Cape Century City
Job Title: Commercial Analyst Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R24 000 Reports to: Head of Merchandising Team: Merchandising Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home) Company Overview Our client is a leading e-commerce...
Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Senior Software Engineer
Overview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance optimisation, security, and...
Network Engineer
The primary purpose of the Network Engineer role is to provide expert-level technical support and engineering solutions for a Windows 11-based environment. This includes supporting laptop reimaging, software deployment, SCCM package configurations, Active Directory...
Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security (12-Month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:FOCUS on securing the development lifecycle of software applications and ensure that web applications are developed and deployed securely as the next Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security wanted by a dynamic Energy Specialist. You will be...
Senior React Native Developer
One of our clients who is the leading supplier of intelligent security solutions to security companies across Sub-Saharan Africa is looking for a Senior React Native Developer. Key Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of development.Degree in Computer Science,...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Overview:The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the organisation's SaaS applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance optimisation, security, and...
Network Engineer – Eastern Cape Sidwell
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Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security (12-Month Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:FOCUS on securing the development lifecycle of software applications and ensure that web applications are developed and deployed securely as the next Cybersecurity Specialist: Application Security wanted by a dynamic Energy Specialist. You will be...
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