VAT increase reflects tough fiscal choices
The revised approach to VAT increases announced in the delayed Budget speech represents a concession by Treasury while still striving to meet the revenue requirements necessary to offset government spending, sustain public services, and maintain fiscal stability. By...
Budget scales up private sector-driven infrastructure funding
In his 2025 Budget Speech, South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, identified infrastructure as a key pillar for the country’s growth strategy. He announced that over R1-trillion will be allocated to infrastructure spending over the next three years,...
SA teachers make Global Teacher Prize shortlist
Mokolwane Masweneng, an English teacher at Dithothwaneng Senior Secondary School, Mphanama, Limpopo, and Mariette Wheeler, a science teacher at Protea Heights Academy in Cape Town,, have been included in the top 50 shortlist for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher...
PMI declines in September
Conditions in the South African manufacturing sector deteriorated at the end of the third quarter, according to the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) which declined by 4.3 points in September to 45.4. The soft reading for the headline PMI was...
Tracking malware: one discovery leads to another
Kaspersky experts have analysed a recent campaign by Zanubis, a banking Trojan distinguished by its adeptness at assuming the guise of legitimate applications. The investigation also sheds light on the recently discovered AsymCrypt cryptor/loader and the evolving...
Irish fab begins high-volume production of Intel 4 technology
Intel has begun producing Intel 4 technology, which uses extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology, and the first use of EUV in high-volume manufacturing (HVM) in Europe. The arrival of this important moment ushers in the future for products like Intel's upcoming Intel...
New board member for Datatec
Datatec has announced the appointment of Sabine Everaet as an independent non-executive director of the company with effect from 2 October 2023. Everaet worked at The Coca-Cola Company from 1995 to 2021 where she held various IT management and senior leadership roles...
CIPC updates deadline for beneficial ownership compliance
All South African companies and entities were required to submit beneficial ownership information to the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) before 1 October 2023. If they didn't meet the deadline, they have a grace period until their next CIPC...
AI analyses cancer cells in the operating room
Medical device company Invenio Imaging is developing technology that enables surgeons to evaluate tissue biopsies in the operating room, immediately after samples are collected - providing in just three minutes AI-accelerated insights that would otherwise take weeks...
Hybrid working creates operational challenges
It's vital for companies to adopt always-on endpoint management to cater for increasingly dispersed global workforces, according to a new HP Inc study, conducted by Forrester Consulting. A massive 72% of companies surveyed currently have a hybrid working model, with...
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Key changes to SA’s labour laws
Rob Cooper, tax expert and director of legislation at Sage, unpacks changes to the labour laws, and outlines how they will affect companies and individuals. Our labour laws are constantly evolving as the South African government seeks to balance stronger protections...
SA app makes any door smart
OPEN, a newly-developed access management app, allows users to make any gate, garage or door smart without changing the door lock or motors. Jacquis Tolsma, the 29-year-old founder and CEO of Open, says he started out by trying to make existing GSM technology more...
DFA appoints APPSolve for Oracle Fusion implementation
Open-access connectivity provider Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has partnered with APPSolve to implement Oracle Fusion Cloud Services as its new ERP platform. APPSolve is an IT services company specialising in Oracle Technologies and advisory services. DFA CIO Mmakgosi...
FibreCo increases Joburg-to-Durban fibre resilience
FibreCo has gone live on its open access dark fibre link along the N3 from Johannesburg to Durban including the subsea cable landing stations of Seacom and EASSy on the east coast. Seacom will be one of FibreCo's first customers. The N3, Johannesburg to Durban, is a...
Huge potential for East African automotive
Despite traffic jams having become a familiar feature of most African cities, many emerging consumers on the continent still aspire to own and drive their own car, presenting both challenges and enormous opportunities for companies seeking to tap into this vast...
Massdiscounters enables omnichannel model with SAP
With changing customer aspirations forcing retailers to quickly adapt their value propositions; improve convenience; and deliver true omnichannel customer experiences; retailers are seeking technology partners that can help them digitise their entire business...
Customer self-service trend continuing to grow
The rise of artificial intelligence and the disruption it's initiating to all industries and individuals is a topic that cannot be escaped. While some doubt over these technologies is present, the vast majority understand the impact it can have and one area where this...
More data on new Cell C contracts
Cell C has launched refreshed range of Pinnacle & Pinnacle Premium contracts. "Customers are always on the lookout for contracts that offer great value, particularly when it comes to how much data these contracts offer. Our new data-centric Pinnacle plans provide...
Telkom launches new prepaid campaign
As part of its new prepaid campaign, Z'Kipha More, Telkom is introducing a new 150Mb FreeMe prepaid bundle for R29 from 1 June. The bundle, known as FreeMe 150 MB Bundle, is all-inclusive of voice, data and messaging. The 150Mb FreeMe Bundle will be available to all...
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...
Cloud Systems Engineers – Remote Remote
Job Description:To design, implement, manage, and monitor all cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure and services within the organization's Azure environment. RequirementsDesign, build, manage, and monitor Azure cloud infrastructure and services within the ICT cloud...
SAP SCM Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Ready to Be the SAP SCM Guru? We're on the lookout for a SAP SCM Super User who can guide the way through our supply chain systems like a pro. If you know the ins and outs of SAP, love solving supply chain puzzles, and can help teams unlock SAP magic, apply now and...
Regulatory Data Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Background and experience required: Minimum 3 years of experience in Investment Banking / Capital Markets IT and Data domain.3-5 years' experience in a business analysis role working on projects related to Regulatory Reporting and dataTechnical enough to understand...
Business Analyst I Payments I Card at iqbusiness
iqbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for a Business Analyst with a specialisation in Payments (Payments Subject Matter Experts - SMEs) to join us on a Contracting or Permanent basis for a specific project...
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The System Engineer will work within a team dedicated to delivering, maintaining, and improving the companies' network, infrastructure, and application monitoring solutions. With a focus on customer success, the role involves deploying, supporting, and enhancing the...
SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...
Business Analyst I Payments I Card at iqbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
iqbusiness is a leading management consulting firm. Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for a Business Analyst with a specialisation in Payments (Payments Subject Matter Experts - SMEs) to join us on a Contracting or Permanent basis for a specific project...
System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
The System Engineer will work within a team dedicated to delivering, maintaining, and improving the companies' network, infrastructure, and application monitoring solutions. With a focus on customer success, the role involves deploying, supporting, and enhancing the...
SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...
System Administrator
Job Description:Our client is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing their Linux and Microsoft infrastructure technology in the cloud and on-premise. You will work...
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