Researchers sound alarm on teen vaping crisis
As vaping rates among South African teens surge to alarming levels, public health researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling on the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb what they...
Why dropping the luxury tax matters for digital inclusion
Digital access starts with affordability - and government has finally listened, writes Ernst Wittmann, TCL regional manager for southern & east Africa and global operator account manager for Africa. In a bold and commendable move, South Africa's government has...
Security violations by staff do as much harm as hacking
Employee violations of an organisation's information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks according to a recent study from Kaspersky. In the last two years, 19% of cyber incidents in businesses in South Africa occurred due to employees...
An analysis of Black Friday trends
During the Black Friday period of 2023, with campaigns spanning multiple sectors, including health and beauty, retail, food and beverage, home improvement, and fashion and clothing, we saw a varied set of trends, writes Graeme Stiles, MD of Algorithm Agency....
Biometrics redefines the security and user experience
As the demand for heightened security and seamless user experiences continues to grow across various sectors, advanced biometric technologies are poised to redefine the authentication and identity verification processes, according to GlobalData. From ensuring secure...
Mixed fortunes for Ethernet switch and router markets
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew revenue 15,8% YoY to $11,7-billion in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), says IDC, while the total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $3,7-billion in revenue in 3Q23 - a YoY decline of 9,4%....
Webb reveals mysterious features hiding in near-infrared light
Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a holiday tree, supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) gleams in a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. While all is bright, this scene is no proverbial silent night. Webb’s NIRCam...
CIOs pivotal to navigating change in the digital business era
Today's CIOs have evolved from managing IT infrastructure and ensuring systems' efficiency to become key business strategists. They stand at the intersection of technology and business, leveraging innovations to shape organizational directions, create value, and boost...
Smart devices market has bottomed out
The smart devices market is slowed and still at a low point against the gradually recovering society and economy in 2023. However, the Double 11 shopping season in China 2023 brought up positive surprises. As consumer demand is thawing, finding an affordable...
Top trends impacting infrastructure and operations
Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) over the next 12 to 18 months. "I&O leaders have little time, skills and budget to track emerging trends and the full impact of those on I&O,"...
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Retail trends and predictions for 2019
2019 is almost here and, if you're in retail, you're likely wondering what the next 12 months will bring. What must merchants do to win? Will the retail industry prosper and thrive? To help answer these questions, Francesca Nicasio, Retail Expert at Vend, looks at...
How to choose a data management partner
Data management is a critical aspect for businesses today, given data's status as being an organisation's most valuable asset. As such, choosing the right data management provider is so much more than price or package - you need a partner that can be trusted to...
Microsoft data centres to impact local insurance market
In May last year, Microsoft announced plans to launch two data centres in South Africa. Located in Johannesburg and Cape Town, these see the company targeting cloud services growth on the continent. These data centres will deliver the Microsoft Cloud, including...
EY signs BEE deal
EY has announced a milestone strategic partnership with Motlanalo Chartered Accountants and Auditors. Motlanalo is a 100% black women-owned audit and advisory practice that currently employs 23 permanent staff and is on a strong growth trajectory. The firm's founding...
How to unlock the commercial value of open source software
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The evolution of supply chain networks
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HID Global speeds retransfer printing
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Why mobile and card acceptance by informal retailers is key
Despite the majority (77%) of adult South Africans owning bank accounts, more than half of the total value of all consumer transactions in the country are still conducted in cash. This suggests that being formally banked may not be enough of an incentive for consumers...
DEHN Africa helps to mitigate risk
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Moving the Africa Free Trade Area agreement ahead
A total of 44 African nations signed the landmark African Continental Free Trade agreement earlier this year, with only 12 out of the required 22 countries ratifying the accord, but policy makers say there is time enough - and practical solutions - to move the process...
Project Manager (Construction / Building) at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Project ManagerJOB GRADE: CUDEPARTMENT: Project ManagementLOCATION: Midrand - Gauteng East & LimpopoEMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentDuties & ResponsibilitiesMAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION: Manage Quality of projects...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Weltevredenpark
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IT Systems & Network Administrator at Southern Oil – Western Cape Western Cape
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DBA – PostgreSQL at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:If you're seeking a rewarding opportunity to contribute to positive social change while earning a competitive salary and working for an innovative, dynamic and well-organised international organisation, this employer is definitely worth considering....
Service Desk Technician at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Service Desk Technician. The successful candidate will be the single point of contact for customers to obtain technical support. They will install, backup, assess, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade...
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Service Desk Technician at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
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Business Intelligence Developer – Gauteng Rosebank
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