Investing in the future with girls in ICT
As the world marks Girls in ICT Day on 24 April, attention turns once again to the critical question: are we doing enough to ensure that girls are not only included in the digital future, but leading it? As a woman in tech and a director at women-led company Bizmod...
Warp Development buys Xibon AI
Warp Development, a South African software development consultancy specialising in custom software, e-commerce platforms, and system integrations, has acquired AI company Xibon AI. Headquartered in Cape Town with offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Adelaide, Australia,...
Climate change among top SA worries
Epson's latest Climate Barometer survey - the third edition since the survey began in 2021 - has revealed new insights around South Africans' attitudes and behaviours towards climate change, an imminent climate crisis, and taking action to make a difference for the...
Africa could lose $25bn a year under EU carbon tax
African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina warns that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly constrain Africa's trade and industrialisation progress by penalising value-added exports including steel, cement, iron, aluminium and fertilizers....
SA passes ‘hate speech’ bill
Despite international warnings, the South African parliament has passed new legislation broadly criminalising “hate speech”. The law states that any person who communicates with the intention to “be harmful or to incite harm” and to “promote or propagate hatred” is...
Impacts of climate change are increasingly visible
Up to 2,8-billion people could be exposed to heatwaves by 2090 under a high-warming scenario - more than double that in a low-warming scenario - according to new analysis from the International Organisation for Migration's (IOM) Global Data Institute (GDI). While the...
‘Are fossil fuel companies getting away with murder?’
An estimated 360 000 people could die prematurely before the end of the century because of global heating brought on by the 2022 greenhouse gas emissions of nine major European oil and gas companies alone, according to a Greenpeace Netherlands study. Released at...
Economic, geopolitical volatility drive global segmentation
The geopolitical rebalancing that marked shifts in collaboration and competition between nations in 2023 will continue to drive segmentation and volatility in the coming year, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report. In the report, 2024, A...
2024 will be bounce-back year for semiconductors
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 16,8% in 2024 to total $624-billion, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. In 2023, the market is forecast to decline 10,9% and reach $534-billion. "We are at the end of 2023 and strong demand for chips to...
CPOs have to refine competency planning strategies for future talent needs
Only 14% of procurement leaders express confidence in their talent's ability to meet the future needs of the function, according to a survey by Gartner, adding that this finding comes as business acumen and technology/data competencies have rapidly grown in importance...
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Fintech business pays Airbnb hosts in advance
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ZTE reports RMB 564m profit in Q3
ZTE has reported a net profit of RMB 564-million for the third quarter. The company strengthened its cost control, and reduced its sales and management expenses on a year-on-year basis. In the third quarter, ZTE posted operating revenue of RMB 19,3-billion, and its...
Check Point Software to acquire Dome9
Check Point Software Technologies has acquired Dome9 of Tel Aviv, Israel. This acquisition enhances Check Point's fully consolidated Infinity architecture and its Cloud Security offering with advanced active policy enforcement and multi-cloud protection capabilities....
New corporate sales manager at Kyocera SA
Kyocera Document Management Solutions South Africa has appointed Warren James Lock to the position of corporate sales manager at the company's South African headquarters. Lock holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and Business Management from Oxford...
Technology makes financial services more affordable
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eWallet eXtra bags 50 000 users in just over a month
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Global recognition for SA supply chain software
A South African supply chain management system has achieved the proud distinction of being the first software developed in Africa to earn accreditation from the Demand Driven Institute (DDI), the global authority on demand driven resource management. Developed in...
Fujitsu achieves second consecutive IT Channel Champion status
Fujitsu's SELECT Partner Program has been recognisesd as an IT industry channel Champion for the second consecutive time by leading channel analyst firm Canalys. This prestigious ranking recognizes not only the high scores that Fujitsu was awarded in a vendor...
Pragmatic governance helps capitalise on data assets
Now more than ever before, organisations need timely, accurate data to support everyday operations and business growth. By Michael Willemse, head of technical implementation at Infovest An inability to capitalise on data assets could have far-reaching effects, such as...
DreamWorks is data-driven with NetApp
NetApp has partnered with DreamWorks to develop and oversee the studio's customized Data Fabric approach, designed to enable expanded capabilities and future growth for the Glendale-based leader in family entertainment. Through the partnership, NetApp's engineers are...
Front-End Developer
My Clients are seeking a skilled and experienced Front-End Developer to join a team of 6 passionate developers working on a next generation solution for international trade. Their software solution (Gateway) has been developed and deployed as an online ordering and...
IM L3 Server Administrator
Our client who is a Global Technology Company is currently looking for an Incident Management Level 3 Server Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will manage and maintain IT environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability; implement...
Front-End Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
My Clients are seeking a skilled and experienced Front-End Developer to join a team of 6 passionate developers working on a next generation solution for international trade. Their software solution (Gateway) has been developed and deployed as an online ordering and...
IM L3 Server Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein
Our client who is a Global Technology Company is currently looking for an Incident Management Level 3 Server Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will manage and maintain IT environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability; implement...
SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 1397
SAP ABAP Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:At least 6+ years' experience in ABAP DevelopmentAt least 4+ years' experience in logistics (Modules MM;WM;EWM) from a functional perspectiveGood understanding of ABAP ObjectsGood knowledge in integration technology...
Mobile Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their local and international clients over-achieve their goals. With an emphasis on culture fit, they have a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with decades of tenure. They have built their...
SAP ABAP Developer (Senior) 1397 – Gauteng Pretoria
SAP ABAP Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:At least 6+ years' experience in ABAP DevelopmentAt least 4+ years' experience in logistics (Modules MM;WM;EWM) from a functional perspectiveGood understanding of ABAP ObjectsGood knowledge in integration technology...
Mobile Software Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their local and international clients over-achieve their goals. With an emphasis on culture fit, they have a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with decades of tenure. They have built their...
C# Developer (Junior – Mid-Level – Senior) (George)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...
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ENVIRONMENT:This company is a dynamic and innovative leader in the foreign exchange and cryptocurrency markets, and they are currently seeking a talented Software Engineer with expertise in the financial and crypto asset sectors to join their team. A BSc in Computer...
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