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...
Siemens exec dies in New York helicopter tragedy
Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River yesterday. Witnesses say they heard a bang, then saw the aircraft crash into the water without at least one of its rotor...
Hardcopy peripherals shipments dip in Q3
The global hardcopy peripherals market recorded 19.5 million units shipped in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), down 7,9% compared to the third quarter of 2022. The decline was caused by sluggish consumer demand and a pessimistic economic outlook, according to new...
MD cuts tenure at SITA short
Just nine months into his five-year contract as MD of the State IT Agency (SITA), Dr Bongani Mabaso is stepping down. Dr Mabaso joined Sita on 1 April 2023, on a fixed-term contract for five years. In a statement today (8 December), SITA says he has decided to pursue...
Global perma-crisis drastically impacts employee wellbeing
The global perma-crisis is expected to continue taking its toll in 2024, as extreme weather events continue to impact organisations and global instability deepens. The situation is giving rise to concerning levels of employee burnout. According to the latest...
Sustainability culture lacking, say employees
Only 16% of employees say their organisation currently has the knowledge, mindset, and behaviours needed for a strong culture of sustainability, says Gartner, adding that this is despite 67% of employees rating sustainability-related issues as highly important. A June...
Enterprises can’t get enough SASE as spend soars
The overall Q3 2023 SASE market - consisting of SD-WAN and SSE (security service edge) solutions - grew a vigorous 33% revenue to $2,2-billion, which set a new record, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The SSE and SD-WAN portions of the SASE market have...
Cybercriminals unleash 411 000 malicious files daily
Kaspersky's detection systems discovered an average of 411 000 malicious files every day - an increase of nearly 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year - and noted that particular types of threats have also escalated: experts observed a marked surge of 53% in...
Clean cooking solutions sought for 250m people in Africa
Africa requires $4-billion in annual investment, to provide 250-million with clean cooking energy. This is according to Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), who says developed nations should scale up their funding to provide clean...
The transformative impact of AR/VR technologies in construction
The construction industry is on the brink of a profound shift with the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies - advancements that promise a radical redefinition of design, planning, and execution in construction projects. The collaborative...
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100 start-ups that could speed African innovation
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in cooperation with Egypt's Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation (MIIC) have selected more than 100 high-potential start-ups to participate in a new initiative designed to spur innovation and job creation across...
China Mobile, Nokia launch 5G hybrid indoor radio solution
Nokia and China Mobile Research Institute have launched the industry's first hybrid indoor radio solution with location services to meet 5G connectivity demands inside busy large buildings such as business campuses and shopping malls. The jointly developed 5G hybrid...
UNDP, Accenture launch YAS! in Lagos
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Accenture announced the launch of YAS! (Youth for Africa and Sustainable Development Goals), a pan-African entrepreneurship portal-platform with a two-day programme in Lagos. The portal-platform addresses four main...
Biometrics has a stake in the war on ID fraud
Identity fraud remains one of the most prominent cybercrime threats of modern society today. Global research notes that on average businesses loose over $200-billion every year - while consumers lose more than $16-billion due to identity fraud. In South Africa,...
Lenovo DCG adds cloud services
Lenovo Data Center Group is expanding its ThinkAgile portfolio to provide an innovative solution for customers who desire the agility of the public cloud and the security of a private cloud. To address this growing customer trend, Lenovo - together with Cloudistics,...
Reflections on the impact of AI on the workforce
During the "Towards a good AI society" Summit that was held on November 6-7 at the European Parliament in Brussels, I had the pleasure to sit on a panel under the theme "Workforce and the Digital Industry". By Mario Romao, director: health and data policy at Intel The...
Securing the world of consumer multichannel retail
J2 Software, warns that cyber-attacks have grown exponentially in a world where online shopping has become so much more accessible and convenient. According to CEO John Mc Loughlin, the availability of multiple shopping devices including: laptops; tablets; cell phones...
The future of customer loyalty is digital
In a world where people have a plethora of services and products available to them, companies have to work harder than ever to keep their existing customers loyal. After all, with just a few taps of their smartphone or laptop keyboard, people can change their...
Ericsson, Volvo Cars sign Connected Vehicle Cloud deal
Ericsson has been selected by Volvo Car Group to provide the industrialized Ericsson Connected Vehicle Cloud (CVC) platform to further enable its digital vehicle services in more than 120 markets worldwide for the next five years. Volvo Cars, like other major players...
New CEO for PwC Africa
PwC's current South Africa CEO Dion Shango has been elected as its new Africa CEO, with effect from 1 July 2019. Shango has been the regional senior partner of PwC Southern Africa since 1 July 2015. Shango takes over the reins from Hein Boegman, who has held this...
Senior .NET Developer
Are you a Senior .NET Developer looking to apply your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment? We're seeking a skilled Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team.In this role, you'll work on exciting, high-impact projects, contributing to the...
Service Desk Technician at Mintek
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 computers and...
Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga Rocks
Develop and customize Moodle features, plugins, and modules to support educational and organizational requirements.Integrate Moodle with third-party applications such as CRM, and analytics tools.Optimise Moodle performance, including database tuning and load testing...
Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
Are you a Senior .NET Developer looking to apply your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment? We're seeking a skilled Senior .NET Developer to join our growing team.In this role, you'll work on exciting, high-impact projects, contributing to the...
Service Desk Technician at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
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 computers and...
Software Developer
Develop and customize Moodle features, plugins, and modules to support educational and organizational requirements.Integrate Moodle with third-party applications such as CRM, and analytics tools.Perform system upgrades, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure...
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The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and translating business needs into...
Senior Software Engineer
Hire Resolve's client, a leading technology solutions company specializing in innovative hardware and software development, is currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an exceptional opportunity to...
Software Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
Develop and customize Moodle features, plugins, and modules to support educational and organizational requirements.Integrate Moodle with third-party applications such as CRM, and analytics tools.Perform system upgrades, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure...
Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City
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