Call for better digital rights protection
South Africa should consider tighter legislation similar to a ground-breaking proposal by Denmark to respond to the challenges of Generative AI by ensuring the protection of individual rights and mitigate AI-enabled social engineering. This has become even more...
Turning geography into opportunity: new priorities for landlocked economies
A United Nations summit focused on the future of landlocked developing countries aims to address the persistent barriers these economies face in trade, logistics and investment. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), led by Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, laid out a...
Hypertension: The silent killer that can be beaten
As any IT exec will know, high blood pressure levels at certain times are an occupational hazard - so World Hypertension Day tomorrow (17 May) is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of monitoring and managing our blood pressure. Hypertension, or...
UCT places among the top universities
The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the best university in Africa and has been ranked in the top 1.3% of universities in the world by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Released on 13 May, the CWUR placed UCT at 271st position in their 2024 Global...
Google debuts AI search enhancements
The Google I/O 2024 developer conference held earlier this week (14 May 2024) showcased some of Google's announcements for transforming the search experience through AI. The key announcements include: Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash Google announced the...
Cellphone distractions the biggest culprit in SA road accidents
Cellphone distractions now top the list of risky driving behaviours in South Africa, according to new research revealed by Discovery Insure at the launch of the UN-JCDecaux Global Campaign for Road Safety. Discovery CEO Robert Attwell says that the short-term insurer...
Rakesh Parbhoo takes on Westcon-Comstor EVP role
Westcon-Comstor has announced the promotion of Rakesh Parbhoo to the newly-created role of executive vice-president of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) business. The appointment will see Rakesh drive the continued growth of Westcon-Comstor across the region....
SMEs are optimistic, but need more support
South African small businesses are feeling positive about the future, but need more support to tackle ongoing challenges. This is according to Xero's 2024 State of Small Business Report, which reveals that the top barriers facing small businesses this year are...
$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs
Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...
Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...
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Subdued economy impacts Etion Group results
Etion Group has announced reviewed provisional condensed consolidated annual results for the year ended 31 March 2019. Key features include revenue up 4% to R595,9-million; gross profit margin up 2% 30,3%; EBITDA down 49% to R31,1-million;lLoss of R2,9-million;...
Vodacom Tanzania extends partnership with Optiva
Vodacom Tanzania has expanded its partnership with Optiva, a software provider of mission-critical, cloud-native, monetization solutions to leading communication service providers (CSPs) globally, for utilisation of Optiva Charging Engine and Policy Control (PCRF)....
How Africa stacks up for cost of living
Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, has released the results of its 2019 Cost of Living survey, ranking cities around the world. Generally the cost of living in...
4IR gives rise to the digital nomad
The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings with it a fundamental shift in how we do business. Advances in technology and the increasing digitisation of many roles means that the conventional brick-and-mortar business model is quickly shifting towards a hybrid model of an...
Azuri launches PayGo solar satellite TV in Zambia
Azuri Technologies, a provider of pay-as-you-go solar home solutions to off-grid households across Africa, has officially launched its 24-inch solar satellite television and home lighting system in Zambia. The TV launch in Zambia comes on the heels of Azuri's...
Ovations Technologies named Red Hat Premier Business Partner
Ovations Technologies has been named as a Red Hat Premier Business Partner. Ovations Technologies will focus on providing enterprise middleware solutions to its customers across sub-Saharan Africa. Ovations Technologies has more than 20 years of experience in the...
Importance of researching and vetting third parties
Numerous risk management procedures can be employed in support of an organisation's best interest. However, few practices are as significant as due diligence. Due diligence involves meticulously understanding third parties, which include suppliers, partners,...
Certified protection to counter banking malware threats
These days, there isn't much that can't be done on mobile, and that includes banking. For many people, banking apps are the go-to method of managing finances. As a result, mobile banking malware targeting Android phones has become a serious and somewhat underestimated...
Pargo launches Instant Click and Collect
Pargo has announced Instant Click and Collect, a service that allows customers to instantly collect their orders at a Pargo Pick-up Point of their choice, without having to wait for the delivery of their order. Pargo effectively allows companies to pre-ship and store...
Build a human firewall to fight human errors
With Kaspersky research showing 970 557 phishing attacks detected in South Africa in Q1 2019 alone - an average of 10 783 per day - and 53 829 mobile malware attacks in the same period - an increase of 6% compared to Q1 2018 - one has to ask how vulnerable companies...
C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
C# Meets Cloud – The Perfect Tech Storm! We need a C# Developer & Azure Cloud Specialist to build scalable, high-performance applications in the cloud. If you love designing solutions that are secure, efficient, and ready for anything, join us and let's shape the...
AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...
Integration Engineer
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Integration Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Architect, design, develop, and implement integration solutions to connect various software...
Intermediate C# Developer – Full Stack
We are looking for a talented Full Stack C# Developer to join our team on a 3-month contract. We're looking for a problem-solver who thrives in building scalable web applications usingC#, .NET, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks. You'll work across the full...
UX / UI Designer
ENVIRONMENT: Are you an innovative and passionate individual eager to pioneer groundbreaking paths in product design? Are you prepared to join an exhilarating adventure with a vibrant company that champions innovation, creativity, and enthusiasm? Our client is in...
AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...
Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Integration Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Architect, design, develop, and implement integration solutions to connect various software...
Intermediate C# Developer – Full Stack – Gauteng Midrand
We are looking for a talented Full Stack C# Developer to join our team on a 3-month contract. We're looking for a problem-solver who thrives in building scalable web applications usingC#, .NET, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks. You'll work across the full...
UX / UI Designer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT: Are you an innovative and passionate individual eager to pioneer groundbreaking paths in product design? Are you prepared to join an exhilarating adventure with a vibrant company that champions innovation, creativity, and enthusiasm? Our client is in...
IT Technician (Centurion Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking organization in the Fast-Food Space seeks a proactive IT Technician to provide technical support, maintain IT systems, and ensure seamless operations across hardware, software, and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have...
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