Does the current geopolitical turmoil mean China is back?
The current pace and flux of geopolitics continues to disrupt markets - keeping investors across the globe on tenterhooks. By David Rees, head of global economics at Schroders The US/China relationship in particular is the most consequential bi-lateral relationship in...
Musk sells X to xAI
Elon Musk has sold X, his social media platform, to xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up. The all-stock deal valued xAI at $80-billion and X at $33-billion, according to Musk. He paid $44-billion for X in 2022; while a December 2024 valuation of xAI put it at...
Current changes won’t hit global net zero targets
Governments and industry must deliver transformative change on net zero but are currently hamstrung by significant barriers, including global public debt, domestic tensions, increased opposition to decarbonisation plans, and the need to guarantee energy supply,...
African entertainment, media industry set to grow
Since emerging from the grips of the Covid-19 pandemic, various industries across Africa have rebounded relatively well after having to undergo a process of reinvention. Across the continent, key multibillion dollar industries are navigating new challenges to meet...
SA students anxious, burning out
A majority (53%) of South African students say they have trouble meeting new people and making friends, the second highest of any country surveyed after Australia (55%) and alongside the US. More than two-thirds (67%) also say they have struggled with not sleeping...
Enterprise-startup relationship key to creating more African unicorns
Known for its innovation, Africa is making headway in becoming a launchpad for novel new high-tech companies. According to BCG, between 2015 and 2020, there was a 46% growth in companies attracting and securing funding. The problem, however, is nurturing an...
IT spend in Europe set for 9% growth
IT spending in Europe is projected to total $1,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 9,3% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. IT spending in Europe is on pace to surpass $1-trillion by the end of 2023. "Despite a conflated economic situation, IT...
Ford celebrates 100 years in SA
Ford Motor Company is celebrating 100 years in South Africa with a R5,2-billion investment in its local operations for production of the first-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The company is also launching an expanded product range that will...
Tarsus on Demand helps SMEs on their digital journey
Tarsus On Demand has launched a digital business hub marketplace, Tarsus on Demand, designed to empower SMEs on their digitalisation journey by addressing their unique challenges and helping them to leverage opportunities within the digital landscape. Senzo Mbhele, MD...
SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - As multi-cloud and cloud smart strategies become the de facto choice for organisations around the globe, VMware reports encouraging growth in South Africa. And, despite the uncertainty of the Broadcom acquisition in the...
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SatADSL and Marlink partner to expand coverage
SatADSL, a provider of professional VSAT services via satellite, and Marlink Group (Marlink) have announced a new partnership which will grow both companies' offerings worldwide. Under the agreement, SatADSL will be able to link directly to Marlink's Newtec Dialog(r)...
Dropbox partners with CloudSmiths
CloudSmiths, a local Salesforce Platinum Consulting Partner, has teamed up with Dropbox to offer companies in South Africa Dropbox Business. Dropbox Business is a collaboration platform that allows businesses and teams to collaborate and have access to their files...
Email hackers defeated by AI
Email is a regular method of attack for the cybercriminal because it is the easiest and most successful way to spread high-risk threats. This makes it one of the most popular vectors in a hacker's arsenal. The thing with hacking an email account is that the hacked...
Mitigate WAN complexity with SD Branch
Technology has entrenched itself into the way we do business, becoming the fundamental foundation of virtually any organisation. By Pieter Engelbrecht, HPE Aruba business unit manager: sub-Saharan Africa For IT departments, this has created incredible complexity as...
Consumer buy-in vital for digital transition
It's no secret that the Fourth Industrial Revolution has officially begun. The era of intersection between people and machines is among us, with more industries embracing the new technologies that are available. By William Mzimba, chief officer at Vodacom Business...
What Nigerian children do online
Kaspersky Lab has revealed the online activities of children across Nigeria, based on statistics from the company's Parental Control modules. The research has revealed what children in the region watched, listened to, purchased and searched for online. The report...
Empowering businesses to transform digitally
The world has gone digital is a term we hear far too often nowadays, but it's not exactly true. It is true that the world is transforming, but there is an increasing distinction between those who are leading the change and profiting from it, and those who are falling...
Orange, MainOne sign up West Africa cable
Orange and MainOne Cable Company have signed an agreement allowing for a major investment by Orange in the West Africa submarine cable system, MainOne. Through this partnership Orange will acquire additional capacity, thereby reinforcing its position in the African...
Kaspersky Lab launches cybersecurity contest
Kaspersky Lab has launched a new cybersecurity contest called 'Secur'IT CUP' which invites students and young professionals aged from 18 to 28 from all over the world to participate in solving cybersecurity cases, as individuals or in teams. Participants will be asked...
How cybersecurity is impacting GRC
Almost a third of South African businesses surveyed for PWC's Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2018 were affected by cybercrime over the past two years, ranking South Africa second for cybercrime, globally. by Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor at...
GRC Systems Business Analyst (KG) – KwaZulu-Natal Umhlanga
Key Responsibilities: 1. Requirements Gathering & Analysis: - Collaborate with business stakeholders (Risk, Compliance, Audit, Legal, IT) to gather and document functional and technical requirements for GRC systems. - Conduct workshops, interviews, and surveys to...
IT Support Engineer
1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer RemoteLocation: Fully Remote (Standard UK Business Hours)Salary: R16,000 - R18,000 per month, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout UsA UK-based Managed Service Provider, is expanding internationally after 14 years...
Project Manager
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
Internior Design Project Manager
We seek an experienced and motivated Interior Design Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As an interior design project manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing construction and interior fitout projects for our firm.Your...
Mobile Application Developer
Intermediate React Native Developer - Mining Technology - Lonehill, Sandton Our client, a leading mining technology company that provides advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the coal mining industry, is looking to appoint an...
IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer RemoteLocation: Fully Remote (Standard UK Business Hours)Salary: R16,000 - R18,000 per month, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout UsA UK-based Managed Service Provider, is expanding internationally after 14 years...
Project Manager – Gauteng Parkwood
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
Internior Design Project Manager – Gauteng Parkwood
We seek an experienced and motivated Interior Design Project Manager to join our dynamic team. As an interior design project manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing construction and interior fitout projects for our firm.Your...
Mobile Application Developer – Gauteng Lone Hill
Intermediate React Native Developer - Mining Technology - Lonehill, Sandton Our client, a leading mining technology company that provides advanced analytics and solutions that drive efficiency and safety in the coal mining industry, is looking to appoint an...
Intern – Developer
We are looking for an ambitious and driven Intern Developer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. Eager to learn and contribute to real-world projects while enhancing technical skills. What you'll do:Application and database development for RBCT.Assisting...
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