Younger shoppers embrace social media spending
Gen Z is fueling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms, according to Salesforce’s latest Connected Shoppers Report. The future of retail hinges on capturing the market for Gen Z, a...
The tech driving finance investments
Finance leaders are focused on AI-enabled technology solutions and intelligent process automation to align their finance technology investments with broader business goals to enhance speed, agility, and competitive advantage, according to Gartner. “CFOs are...
Agritech attacks could threaten food security
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Digital farming is a very real trend, helping to increase food production around the world. But this also means that food security could be threatened by cybersecurity attacks. When it comes to digital inclusion, sometimes we forget...
Global experts call for interdisciplinary approaches to improve decision-making
In a world marked by division, bringing people together from different disciplines, sectors, and geographies to consider new and different views and find pathways for agreement has never been more essential. And it was with this in mind that 450 participants from over...
The best countries for remote work … and the worst
Morocco and Tunisia are the best countries in Africa for remote work, according to NordLayer's annual Global Remote Work Index (GRWI), with Denmark maintaining its position as the global leader. The index is based on four criteria: cyber safety; economic safety;...
Cybersecurity budgets inadequate to deal with insider threats
There has been a staggering 40% rise over the past four years in the average annual cost of an insider risk - now totalling $16,2-million - and there is growing concern about the inadequacy of current cybersecurity budgets to address the issue. DTEX Systems, a global...
Rapid growth predicted for cold chain tracking solutions
Shipments of remote tracking systems with cellular or satellite communications capabilities for refrigerated cargo carrying units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, and air freight ULDs reached 725 000 units worldwide in 2022, according to...
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...
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EQT acquires SUSE
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How low code development helps your business
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Global design competition from Samsung, Dezeen
Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with design and architectural magazine Dezeen, inviting designers to create graphics for the Ambient Mode feature on Samsung's QLED TVs. Running until August 3, the contest offers 29 500 Euros (R468 969) in total prize...
Serve yourself and potential employers honestly
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Fujitsu simplifies disaster recovery
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Commercial messaging from IMImobile SA
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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a leading provider of cloud Contact Center and Customer Experience (CX) solutions in Southern Africa, delivering advanced technology to a diverse and dynamic customer base. They are looking to appoint a skilled, experienced, and dedicated CX...
Data Analyst (Gaming)
QualificationMathematics/Statistics/Data Science (NQF Level 7), would also consider Computer Science/Physics/Engineering. ExperienceA combination of the below: 1+ years' proven experience of statistical analysis (hypothesis testing)2+ years' data analysis, data...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite)
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QualificationMathematics/Statistics/Data Science (NQF Level 7), would also consider Computer Science/Physics/Engineering. ExperienceA combination of the below: 1+ years' proven experience of statistical analysis (hypothesis testing)2+ years' data analysis, data...
Intermediate Full Stack Developer (React, Node.js) (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....
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