Swiftnet sale to go ahead
Telkom’s disposal of Swiftnet can go ahead, with most of the suspensive conditions having been met. Telkom today announced that all suspensive conditions preceding the disposal have been fulfilled other than those standard conditions that run until the business day...
Digital nomads fuel Cape Town’s property boom
The successful conclusion of the inaugural Nomad Week, hosted by the City of Cape Town, underscored Cape Town’s strategic move to position itself as a global hub for remote workers. While concerns have been raised about the impact of this trend on local affordability,...
Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year announced
After a month of intense deliberation, the judges of the Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition have chosen 16 finalists - all deemed to be the country's most promising and resilient emerging small and medium businesses. This year marks the post-Covid...
Middle East conflict: What are the economic implications?
The primary transmission mechanism of greater tensions in the Middle East region to the global economy would be through higher energy prices, writes David Rees, senior emerging markets economist at Schroders, who adds that the price of Brent crude has already climbed...
New genomics project aims to improve global health
An international collaboration is aiming to improve global health by uncovering the effects of genomic and environmental diversity on differences in disease risk observed across the global population - thanks to a new partnership of 20 research groups from around the...
All change for the channel as AI, CX take centre stage
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - So far, 2023 has been a turbulent year for the IT industry. Artificial intelligence (AI), long a niche play, has burst on to the scene and into the public consciousness, while the science of customer experience is quickly going...
Access Bank ups customer engagement with video
Kathy Gibson reports - Access Bank Ghana has implemented a video channel in its contact centre, giving its approximately 1-million customers a new and convenient way of engaging with the bank. Chimbar Nurokinan, head of contact centre at Access Bank Ghana, explains...
South Africans fear spying from drones
According to the results of the recent Kaspersky Business Digitisation survey that was conducted in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa region, 44% of employees surveyed in South Africa are afraid of drone spying. Corporate spies and hackers use drones to get trade...
Calling all channel players: Vote for 2023’s top vendors and distributors
Voting is now open for the 2023 survey for this year's Channelwise Awards - the most sought-after and prestigious independent awards in the South African IT distribution channel. Channel players are asked to cast their votes for the vendors and distributors they feel...
Nations stand to benefit from enhanced cybersecurity
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Cybersecurity is a pressing global challenge, but addressing it presents nations with a number of new opportunities as well. Badar Alsalehi, director-general of the Oman National Cert and head of ITU for regional cybersecurity, points...
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ESET launches updated MSP Administrator
ESET has launched a new online licensing management system to provide MSPs visibility into customer licenses, their usage and activated devices. The new ESET MSP Administrator (EMA) offers one aggregated dashboard with drill-down functionality, where MSPs can create...
East Africa print market shows strong potential
InfoSource research shows that East Africa represents a growth region for printer manufacturers. Growing demand for production and office printer equipment sales and services, as well as numerous other factors specific to the region, demonstrate the need for reliable...
Destroy old hard drives, backup tapes before it’s too late
Old hard drives and backup tapes are a major security threat for any business, they store a massive amount of confidential data that can easily be compromised. Regardless whether the drives or tapes are outdated or inoperable, this data is always accessible and needs...
Mobile can unlock retail innovation
Mobile tech can boost customer engagement (and sales) for savvy South African retailers, writes Leon Coetzer, UK CE at redPanda Software. Much attention has been given to the phenomenal rise of e-commerce, as consumers delight in the convenience of shopping from the...
Business continuity management in the digital age
We live in a digital age, and the use technology pervades every aspect of our lives. The world, particularly the business world, has grown an integral reliance on digital platforms, and access to accurate information at one's fingertips. With a few diminishing facets...
Turnaround time at SARS
With the annual tax filing season underway, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) seems to be pulling all the stops to get back on track and to collect taxes in an efficient and effective way. This is according to Ettiene Retief, chairman of the National Tax and...
PoPI complicates choosing a cloud provider
The spectre of Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (PoPI) looms ever closer, and while some companies will see the new regulation as something of a headache as they work to get their data management procedures in order, the threat of serious sanctions for...
Global businesses turn to Oracle Blockchain
Businesses around the world have been deploying an early adopter version of Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service, which becomes generally available this week. The service allows organisations to easily build blockchain networks to drive more secure and efficient...
Accelerated growth in a transformed world
In an ever more connected world, it is essential that businesses find their footing on the transformation journey. Data is the foundation of this journey, providing the key to get the vehicle to insights moving. Through the effective use of data, accelerated growth is...
Dell SA debuts Black Network Alliance
Kathy Gibson reports from Bryanston - Dell has launched the South African chapter of the organisation’s Black Networking Alliance (BNA) – the first outside of the US. The BNA aims to make the organisation a top company for black professionals, through four pillars:...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Master Data Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a skilled Master Data Analyst to spearhead the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes across the Group. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and managing cutting-edge...
Software Developer – Senior (Angular) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client stands out as a recognised expert in automation technology, earning prestigious accolades for their innovative approach. Through the utilisation of state-of-the-art technology, they have positioned themselves as a prominent figure in global...
DevOps Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. You will be able...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
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Based East Rand. Join large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where...
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Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
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