A 24-hour snapshot of Black Friday shopping trends
Black Friday 2024 delivered a day of exciting deals and shopping activity, performing well above a typical shopping day and marginally higher than the levels in 2023, according to early insights from BankservAfrica. Tracking the 24-hour results, BankservAfrica...
Syspro extends global footprint with UK acquisition
Syspro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire long-standing partner, NexSys, a specialist provider of digital manufacturing and distribution software in the UK, and part of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) listed K3 Business Technology Group. The...
Experts think new vaping tax misses the mark
The vaping industry has vociferously opposed a new tax on vaping products. But only the largest containers of e-liquid will feel hefty price increases, according to the University of Cape Town (UCT) experts Dr Nicole Vellios and Professor Corné van Walbeek. As of 1...
5G infrastructure market set for 28% growth
The global 5G infrastructure market size is expected to reach $95,88-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 28,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. A surge in demand for 5G connections across the globe is a vital factor in driving the...
Semiconductor shortage is mostly over for the auto industry
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the availability of semiconductor chips took a drastic toll on all facets of the automotive industry, and in turn the global economy. But in mid-2023, the worst of the fallout seems to have settled, and the auto industry has...
AI improves supply chains, but people are still needed
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used successfully in a range of practical applications in the supply chain. These include demand forecasting, risk, inventory and quality management, and transport and distribution optimisation. It is making roads safer. In...
Never a dull moment when it comes to cyberattacks
While the disruptive impact of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict on the cyber landscape has relatively reduced in recent months, the threat landscape has returned to a state of "normality". This new normal is characterised by an increase in cyberattacks, as Check Point...
Threads sees intensified scamming activity
Just one week after its launch on July 5, Meta's new microblogging app Threads had already amassed an impressive 100-million sign-ups. However - as is often the case with popular trends - scammers have wasted no time in capitalising on its popularity. Kaspersky...
Cross-border e-commerce set to expand
The value of cross-border e-commerce will exceed $3,3-trillion in 2028, from $1,6-trillion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. With disposable income rising in developing markets, eCommerce merchants and marketplaces are pivoting towards them....
Market begins to value procurement professionals
Procurement professionals earned substantially more than their non-trained counterparts - sometimes up to 78% more - according to the annual CIPS Salary Guide. The research was conducted in January 2023 with thousands of procurement and supply professionals...
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Galix is SonicWall’s first Platinum Partner in Africa
IT services, infrastructure management and compliance specialist Galix has become the first ever African partner to receive SonicWall's Platinum Partner status. his is the highest status offered by SonicWall's global partner program and is awarded only to their most...
Fujitsu’s PalmSecure hits 1m sales
Cumulative sales of the Fujitsu Biometric Authentication PalmSecure palm vein authentication sensor series, manufactured and sold by Fujitsu and Fujitsu Frontech has broken through the 1-million unit mark. About 73-million people in approximately 60 countries around...
Employees shouldn’t be secondary to technology
"Our employees are our greatest asset" is a phrase that continues to be published far and wide in a plethora of company profiles, human resources sections in annual reports, motivational speeches and so much more. "And while it does sound a whole lot better than a CEO...
Japan names Fujitsu as top IT company
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), have chosen Fujitsu as a 2018 "Competitive IT Strategy Company". The designation of "Competitive IT Strategy Company" is given to those companies that work to strategically use IT...
GoDistribution the latest venture from TeleEye SA
The team behind GoUAV.co.za and GoThermal.co.za has now turned its significant thermal, optical, UAV and security industry expertise to the launch of an online wholesale security products and value-added services distributor. GoDistribution is positioned as a South...
Nimbus increases stake in Paratus Namibia
Nimbus Infrastructure, Namibia's first listed Capital Pool Company (CPC), has increased its shareholding in Paratus Namibia to 51,4% in a share swap transaction. Paratus Namibia forms part of Paratus Africa, the fastest growing and also the largest privately owned Pan...
New technologies expand satellite markets
Satellite has proved its worth as a connectivity medium in areas where there is no fixed line infrastructure. While it has remained a niche solution as a result of the logistics involved in the installation and management of the dishes, new technology is promising to...
VMware Integrated OpenStack drives 5G readiness
Vmware has unveiled VMware Integrated OpenStack 5 in both Carrier and Data Center Editions. VMware Integrated OpenStack 5 will introduce new features to help customers simplify, scale, and secure production OpenStack environments. Through open, vendor-neutral API...
Shaping the economy with service
As a small ripple can create a wave so can a company culture focused on service delivery transform an economy, writes Adnan Theba, sales consulting director at Oracle EMEA. The past few years have been categorised by significant changes in the technology landscape...
Reducing the cost of job hunting
Employers need to make it easier for young people to find jobs. That's the word from Lulaway CEO Jake Willis, who says it costs job seekers about R550 a month in transport and administrative costs to actively search for a job in South Africa. Willis says research[1]...
Senior Software Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
Frontend Software Engineer (TypeScript, Angular, CSS) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY a critical role in designing and implementing responsive, user-friendly interfaces for AI-driven applications as the next Frontend Engineer sought by an Enterprise Generative AI Insights Engine. Leveraging your expertise in TypeScript, Angular, and...
Senior Linux Engineer – Gauteng Sandown
REQUIRED TO HAVE: Grade 12 with Maths and ScienceTertiary qualification in IT technical fieldCandidate should have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in ICT, with at least 7 years in Unix/Linux System administrationExperience in administering enterprise-scale...
Senior Mobile Developer – Eastern Cape Sidwell
We are seeking a seasoned Intermediate Back-End Developer for our client in PE, EC.This is an exciting opportunity to work with an industry leader in their field of expertise - Should you be interested and meet the below requirements, please send your updated CV and...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...
SAP Web IDE
Looking for a challenge that matches your SAP UI5 skills? We need a WEBIDE maestro to orchestrate our projects! Requirements: 5+ years of experience in SAP development3+ years of experience with SAP Web IDE3+ year of experience with SAP HANAStrong knowledge of SAP UI5...
Senior Business Analyst
Business Solutions/Senior Business AnalystOur client in the investment administration industry is seeking a Business Solutions/Senior Business Analyst with full BA capabilities—someone who understands business flow and can influence business decisions.A critical focus...
Fullstack TypeScript/JavaScript Developer
Join the Tech Revolution: We're Hiring a Creative Software Engineer! Are you a tech enthusiast who dreams in code and speaks in APIs? Do you want to shape the future of automotive technology with your skills? We on the lookout for a talented Software Engineer to join...
Test Analyst
Part of a Dev team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Launch Enabling ServicesParticipate in all relevant Agile ceremonies.Contribute to the refinement and sizing of user stories.Meet with end users to understand Business requirements.Compile test...
SAP Web IDE – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Looking for a challenge that matches your SAP UI5 skills? We need a WEBIDE maestro to orchestrate our projects! Requirements: 5+ years of experience in SAP development3+ years of experience with SAP Web IDE3+ year of experience with SAP HANAStrong knowledge of SAP UI5...
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