High court rules on Novus/Mustek offer
The high court has set aside a ruling by the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) that withdrew approval for Novus’s mandatory offer to acquire Mustek shares. Novus announced in November 2024 that it would make a Firm Intention Announcement (FIA) to Mustek shareholders to...
Kubernetes complexity drives demand for enhanced observability
As Kubernetes deployments become more complex, enterprises are intensifying their search for streamlined observability tools to support application modernisation efforts. The growing volume of containerised workloads is driving up demand for greater visibility across...
General counsel should focus on sourcing and recruiting
Only 38% of company boards of directors have high levels of director quality and positive social dynamics, according to a survey by Gartner, which surveyed 92 general counsel (GC) to provide GC with unique benchmarking information about the corporate governance...
Six ways cybercriminals prey on unwary consumers
While SA consumers are generally alert to common cyber scams such as fake e-commerce sites, there are many other ways cybercriminals could compromise consumers' digital security and financial well-being. This is the warning from committee members of the cybersecurity...
Crypto market to hit $25trn by 2030
The crypto market cap will rise to a staggering $25-trillion by 2030, according to Fininterest.com, which says the recent meltdown didn't signal a defeat - instead, it catalysed a resilient rally. "Everything looks positive for cryptocurrency, the pipeline is up and...
Stay alert this holiday shopping season
Visa has unveiled its Holiday Edition Threats Report which anticipates heightened scam activity during the holiday season across both card-present (CP) and card-not-present (CNP) transactions. The new report identifies popular fraud tactics expected between November...
Africa leads charge in comeback of business travel
Africa leads the way in business travel bounce-back with the highest predicted increase in airline seat capacity for the first quarter of 2024, according to FCM Consulting's latest Global Quarterly Trend Report. Seat capacity in Africa sees a predicted increase of 14%...
Isaac Mophatlane is new Mustek chairperson
Channel veteran Isaac Mophatlane was today appointed as Mustek's new chairperson with immediate effect at the company's AGM. Mophatlane takes over as chairman from Reverend Vukile Mehana who retired after the AGM. Mustek announced the imminent retirement of Rev Mehana...
Massive data growth demands new data centre thinking
Kathy Gibson reports from Zagreb, Croatia - As technology becomes more pervasive in people's lives, the amount of data being created is growing apace. This means this data needs to be secured, made available and preserved, says Karsten Winther, president, Europe,...
‘Future leaders’ call for stronger voice in net zero transition
A global survey of young business professionals has revealed a growing appetite among the next generation of leaders to take a more active involvement in the journey to net zero. With COP28 just one week away, KPMG's "Leaders 2050" team interviewed 363 young people...
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Fashion and technology meet in iconic African designs
Technology and fashion have combined in a thought-provoking project that demonstrates how data can transform African cities. Siemens used data from the cities of Lagos, Nairobi and Johannesburg and wove it into unique fabrics which tell a story about each city. Three...
Agile Africa 2018 on track
The JCSE's Agile Africa 2018 will be held on 1 and 2 October 2018 at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. This year marks the sixth-year of the Agile Africa conference, and it will feature Agile-related tracks, workshops, breakout sessions and lightning talks focusing...
Businesses aren’t playing around with gamification
It sounds far-fetched, but growing trend among businesses that aim to benefit fully from next-generation technology is to exploit the application of game mechanics and drive up loyalty. In a market that is continuously focused on customer experience and CX, the...
AYO CEO, CIO resign
Following the recent announcement of its newly restructured Board, JSE-listed AYO Technology Solutions has confirmed its acceptance of the resignation of its CEO and director of AYO, Kevin Hardy. The current CFO, Naahied Gamieldien, will serve as the acting CEO until...
A global opportunity that needs local roots
Through careful nurturing and technical support, Africa's tech start-up ecosystem can be a major driver of blockchain-based innovation. By Ben Roberts, Liquid Telecom's group chief technology and innovation officer African communities have always come-up with...
How to stay ahead of data breaches in a hyper-available world
Security breaches are an ongoing threat in the digital landscape. The impact they pose on a data-driven business can be catastrophic. Being able to access sensitive personal or corporate data, compromise it, and take parts of your business offline while it is held to...
Security key to Africa’s mobile fintech revolution
Africa has led the way in developing mobile fintech solutions for its largely unbanked populations - but the key to further progress in driving financial inclusivity is security. By David Noel-Lardin, vice-president: digital payment at Gemalto CISMEA Fifteen years...
The future of WiFI is mesh
The continued proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) or the connected world have seen South African households mobilising towards environments that allow for the connection of multiple devices from various points across the home. By Grant Robertson at Nology...
Five CIO strategies to combat growing IT complexity
The future has never looked more complex. IT leaders are asked not only to deliver IT services, but also to improve business outcomes. By Brendan McAravey, country GM at Citrix South Africa According to the 2018 IPSOS research study commissioned by Citrix, currently...
Partnerships helps retailers move from bricks to clicks
It is no new revelation that traditional retailers are having to revisit their business models as new, agile e-commerce stores are eroding the reach of 'in store' retail outlets. To mirror the success of newer, online stores, large retailers are looking to modernise...
JUNIOR IT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Illovo
To design, code and implement computer programs for a variety of COMPANY data processing needs; perform analysis and modification of existing programs and operations to meet changing needs and to provide for system enhancements; write maintenance and user...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 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...
Oracle Apps DBA – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
We are looking for an experienced Oracle Apps DBA to manage, maintain, and enhance Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environments. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of hands-on experience Key Responsibilities: Installation & Upgrades: Install, configure, and...
IT Network Administrator (2nd Line Support) (Sandton Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly technical IT Network Administrator is sought by a cutting-edge Digital Supply Chain Specialist to join its 24-hour 2nd Line Support team. The role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, network administration and IT infrastructure optimisation,...
Senior SQL Server Developer (Sandton – Hybrid)
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Data Analyst (JHB)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a development company with branches in Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, specializing in the development of cutting-edge agricultural technologies. They are currently searching for a Data Analyst as part of their Data as a Service (DaaS) team....
NOC Engineer
Responsible for monitoring network performance, managing incidents, and performing initial troubleshooting to ensure the reliability and security of high-speed connectivity solutions. Available immediately. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: MatricMikrotik MTCNA...
Cloud Specialist at International IT Services& Consulting
Technical Consultant - Solution DeliverySalary R70-75k per month depending on skill and brilliance Reporting Technically to the Microsoft Technology & Content Migration LeadOperationally to the Head of Operations. The person will lead and contribute technically to...
Full Stack Developer
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