MTN’s Springbok sponsorship comes to an end
MTN’s sponsorship of the Springboks is ending after eight years. The Springboks are the reigning world champions, having won the Rugby World Cup (RWC) a record four times, two of those – in 2019 and 2023 – under the MTN sponsorship. “This has been the most...
NHI needs to be secured against cyberattacks
The centralised electronic health record (EHR) system, proposed as the cornerstone of South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI), is a critical step towards a more modern, digitised healthcare system. However, it also presents an unprecedented, national-scale...
Detection and response tools key as cyber claims surge
Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 has seen a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion claims as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, according to a new report from Allianz Commercial. Hackers are increasingly targeting IT and...
Another solid month for take-home pay
For the third consecutive month, the nominal take-home pay among South Africans has shown positive growth on a monthly and annual basis, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) for September which says conditions in the private sector have...
HR leaders must be ‘everyday bold’ to ensure success
Eighty-three percent of HR leaders say they are expected to do more now compared to three years ago, according to Gartner. The role of HR has expanded greatly since the start of the pandemic - a July 2023 Gartner survey of 287 HR leaders found 70% of HR leaders say...
10 local finalists vie for spot at Startup World Cup
The organisers of the annual Africa Tech Festival - taking place in Cape Town from 14 to 16 November - have announced the Top 10 finalists of the AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition who will battle it out to win the opportunity to represent the African continent in the...
Espionage-ready worming miner uncovered
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a previously unknown, highly sophisticated StripedFly malware with global reach affecting over 1-million victims since at least 2017. Initially acting as a cryptocurrency miner, it turned out to be complex malware with a...
In a changing world, hybrid cloud offers choice
Kathy Gibson reports - The cloud computing environment is constantly changing and organisations can no longer afford to have a single platform approach. This is the word from Craig Parker, head of hybrid cloud: Europe at Fujitsu, who believes the correct value...
Fujitsu evolves to meet customer imperatives
Kathy Gibson reports - The last couple of years have seen massive advances in technology and new business use cases - and IT companies have been leading the charge. Fujitsu has a 88-year history of innovation. It has moved from a hardware supplier, to a software...
IT leaders should focus on these technologies in 2024
Gartner has listed its Top 10 strategic technology trends which organisations need to explore in 2024. "Technology disruptions and socio-economic uncertainties require willingness to act boldly and strategically to enhance resilience over ad hoc responses," says Bart...
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IoT environmental monitoring, control gateway from Netshield
Netshield South Africa has announced the latest iteration of its Nviromon, the Netshield Nviromon-ULTI-1S, an intelligent IoT-enabled environmental monitoring and control gateway. The Nviromon-ULTI-1S provides users access to a device that offers full IoT enablement,...
Fujitsu storage appliance supports archiving
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NTT envisages ICT powerhouse for global business
On 7 August 2018 Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) announced that it plans to merge NTT Communications, Dimension Data, NTT DATA, NTT Security and NTT Innovation Institute to create a $38-billion global enterprise ICT powerhouse--NTT Inc--by the third quarter (Q3)...
Standard Bank is live with Samsun Pay
With Absa customers already enjoying the early access benefits of Samsung Pay, Standard Bank customers are also now able to make use of this highly secure and convenient payment method. Standard Bank cards supported during early access are Mastercard credit and cheque...
A customer-centric approach to hyper-availability
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Ecobank names Fintech Challenge finalists
Independent pan-African banking group Ecobank has announced the finalists for the second edition of the annual Ecobank Fintech Challenge, a competition for Africa-focused technology start-ups. The list includes 11 fintech start-ups from across the continent and...
More needed for workplace inclusion
With slow global economic growth resulting in many sectors shedding jobs around the world, South African males now more than ever are urged to accept responsibility for their families, says youth employment engine, Lulaway. Statistics South Africa's latest survey...
PCI DSS update: SSL gets the boot
The latest update to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a small but important one. PCI DSS 3.2.1 does away with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and early-Transport Layer Security (TLS), the common cryptographic protocols consumers use to connect...
New Dell XPS hits the SA channel
Dell's flagship laptop, the Dell XPS 13 (9370) is now available to the South African channel from official distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Shipping in platinum silver with a black carbon fibre palm rest, it features an ultra-thin form factor. Already, the...
Avanti signs up as Hylas 4 Master Distributor
Avanti Communications Group has signed a Hylas 4 Master Distributor contract with iWayAfrica, a pan-African service provider, to provide satellite broadband services across sub-Saharan Africa. The Master Distributor contract enables iWayAfrica to utilise the latest...
Senior Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing complex transitions, particularly in the Financial Services (FS)/ Investment experience and Technology sectors, and a strong understanding of...
Software Developer – Full – Stack – Gauteng Randburg
Software Developer – Full - StackOur client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking talented full-stack developers with a passion for building innovative and meaningful software, and a...
Programme Administrator at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mount Edgecombe
Our client, the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity available in their External Affairs Division for a Programme Administrator based at their offices in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu-NatalThe External Affairs Division of the South African...
Software Developer – Back – End
Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking talented back-end developers with a passion for building innovative and meaningful software, and a focus on flexible, scalable,...
Intermediate Java Developer
Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and passionate Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing backend systems with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies....
Software Developer – Back – End – Gauteng Randburg
Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking talented back-end developers with a passion for building innovative and meaningful software, and a focus on flexible, scalable,...
Intermediate Java Developer – Western Cape Bellville
Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and passionate Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing backend systems with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies....
Senior Android Developer
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Senior Android Developer – Gauteng Woodmead
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Android Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional user experiences. The ideal...
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