Icasa approves transfer of Cell C licences
Cell C has obtained Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) approval to transfer control of the relevant telecommunications licences that it holds to Blue Label subsidiary The Prepaid Company. Although the licences will continue to be held by Cell...
UP hosts new Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The World Economic Forum is set to launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa at the University of Pretoria (UP). The newly-announced Centres in Pretoria, Muscat (Oman), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Uttar Pradesh...
AI could solve critical challenges, improve our economy
Kathy Gibson reports – The launch of ChatGPT less than one year ago marked a significant milestone in the world – sparking enthusiasm and opening our eyes to the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can offer. This is the word from Maurice Radebe, head and...
Another record broken as Arctic and Antarctic ice shrink
Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on 19 September 2023, making it the sixth-lowest year in the satellite record, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Meanwhile, Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest...
SA insurance industry shows its resilience
The South African non-life insurance industry was heavily impacted by the Kwa-Zulu Natal floods in April 2022, the July 2021 civil unrest, and a hardened global and local reinsurance market - while life insurers have benefited from the normalisation of mortality...
Salaries, private pensions outperform August 2022
Further boosting July's growth, the average take-home pay tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) rose again in August 2023, surpassing the levels reflected last year. The latest data also reflects some good news for the local job market in Q3. "The...
Merc gears up for next-gen platform with Nvidia
Mercedes-Benz is using digital twins for production with help from Nvidia Omniverse - a platform for developing Universal Scene Description (Open USD) applications to design, collaborate, plan, and operate manufacturing and assembly facilities. Mercedes-Benz's new...
Technology falls short for supply chain leaders
The vast majority of the supply chain environment is uncaptured by supply chain decision-makers' current digital models, says Gartner. This incomplete view of the supply chain results in digital trade-off analysis failing to improve decision-makers' outcomes despite...
SMEs lead the move to hybrid working
The traditional office paradigm is undergoing a transformation as a shift to hybrid work fuels a demand for coworking spaces across South Africa's major cities. Venture Workspace surveyed 94 South African businesses, the majority of them small businesses, and found...
Regional mobile threats on the rise
While users increasingly rely on their mobile devices to share personal data and connect to corporate networks, the number of mobile threat detections particularly in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa region increased by 5% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022. This is...
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Shortlist for AfricaCom Awards
The annual AfricaCom Awards shortlist has been released. According to Tom Cuthell, portfolio director at AfricaCom and the AfricaCom Awards organiser KNect365: "The AfricaCom Awards grow in stature each year as a direct result of the quality of the works that are...
Print photos for less with Epson’s EcoTank printer
Epson's latest EcoTank printer - the L7160 model - offers professional photographers and businesses a cost-effective means of printing high volumes of photos and colour documents without compromising on quality. The EcoTank range offers ultra-low-cost cartridge-free...
Seven processes IT should be automating now
Automation is a key part of digital transformation, and has the potential to improve all aspects of business. "As companies race to achieve digital transformation, the outcome for companies applying automation can be dramatic," says Tony Beeston, product marketing...
Don’t be caught off-guard by supply chain disruptions
As supply chain disruptions become more prevalent and complex, threatening the survival and reputation of organisations, businesses should be adequately insured as part of their broader risk mitigation strategies. Malesela Maupa, head of insurer relationships at FNB...
FNB enables home sales in the app
FNB has launched a new digital innovation on the nav» Home functionality that enables FNB customers to securely list and sell their homes privately to buyers who most likely qualify for a Home loan, while saving costs associated with the process. "With over 8-million...
Mobile technologies’ growing role in BPO
Business process outsourcing (BPO) has long since played a role in cutting costs for businesses. An 'on and off again' trend, BPO is now facing what industry specialists call a 'technology enabled transformation'. Cassie Lessing, MD of Strato IT Group, says that...
Make the move to the cloud safe
The cloud presents opportunities for companies to improve the availability and accessibility to data resources. Cloud storage is also more scalable, allowing companies to accommodate ever-growing data volumes easily and cost-effectively. While cloud-based data centres...
AI: it’s in your home
Artificial intelligence is far more accessible than you'd ever believe, writes Joanne Weng South Africa sales manager of Synology. The term 'artificial intelligence' has been dominating headlines and conversations. It is the technology that's about to change the way...
Datatec role for Marco de Lima
Datatec has announced the appointment of Marco de Lima as group strategy and corporate development director, reporting directly to the CEO. In his new role, effective immediately, De Lima will work closely with the CEO, Jens Montanana, to craft and implement...
MiX Telematics quarterly margin growth
Fleet and mobile asset management solutions company MiX Telematicseader has announced financial results for its second quarter and first half of fiscal 2019, which ended on 30 September 2018. Central to the continued growth trend is the addition of over 22 000 net...
SQL and .Net Developer – Remote Remote
The SQL/C# Developer will be part of the company's operational development team directly supporting the call centre, reporting to the Head of IT with dotted line reporting to the IT Director. The role involves creating and maintaining solutions leaning heavily on SQL...
Full Stack Java Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Join a Titan in the automotive industry who are on the hunt for a Full Stack Java Developer. Work in dynamic teams with the latest in technology on a fantastic Hybrid model and the opportunity to travel internationally. Essential Skills Requirements: Technical:Angular...
Firmware Engineer
Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...
Senior Software Developer
The Senior Software Developer takes a leadership role in shaping the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and translating complex user requirements into robust and efficient code, demonstrating a deep understanding of architectural patterns...
ECM Business Analyst
Our clients in the Consulting Space are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) to join their dynamic team. As part of their team, you will play a pivotal role in aligning document management requirements with...
SAP Consultant
Join Our Team as a Senior SAP Logistics Consultant! Are you an SAP Logistics wizard with a passion for creating seamless, integrated solutions? Do you have the know-how to make the impossible possible, with a dash of creativity and flair? If so, we want YOU to be part...
Firmware Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Purpose of the role:Help develop, improve and maintain firmware for their SoC (Raspberry Pi) and microprocessor-based products. Scope includes communication, control and Doppler radar tracking logic. Office based work with rare exceptions. Duties: Well maintained...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The Senior Software Developer takes a leadership role in shaping the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and translating complex user requirements into robust and efficient code, demonstrating a deep understanding of architectural patterns...
ECM Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our clients in the Consulting Space are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with expertise in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) to join their dynamic team. As part of their team, you will play a pivotal role in aligning document management requirements with...
SAP Consultant – Gauteng Midrand
Join Our Team as a Senior SAP Logistics Consultant! Are you an SAP Logistics wizard with a passion for creating seamless, integrated solutions? Do you have the know-how to make the impossible possible, with a dash of creativity and flair? If so, we want YOU to be part...
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