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,...
Hybrid work promotes healthier, more productive staff
According to new research, hybrid workers take fewer sick days, are less stressed and enjoy improved levels of health and well-being. A study of more than 2 000 hybrid workers by International Workplace Group, the world’s largest operator of flexible workspaces, found...
Drive Control acquisition finalised
The long-anticipated sale of Drive Control Corporation has gone through. As at 1 October 2023, Drive Control Corporation has been acquired and transferred to DCC Technologies (Pty) Ltd as a going concern. DCC founder Neil Rex has stepped back from the CEO role, which...
Bank Zero takes on commercial banking
Bank Zero is now offering commercial banking for businesses of any size. "Bank Zero is ushering an innovative new approach far from the legacy 'me-too' solutions of traditional banks," says Michael Jordaan, chair of Bank Zero. "We have completely rethought commercial...
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...
Cloud infrastructure spending stays on growth track
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared IT environments, increased 7,9% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $24,6-billion. This is according to the International Data Corporation...
Attacks through social media proliferate
On 29 September, the North Korea-linked cybercriminal group Lazarus targeted a Spanish aerospace company through social media. The attacker pretended to be a recruiter from Meta and contacted employees via LinkedIn Messaging. This tricked them into believing the...
Sam Bankman-Fried trial is test for crypto
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, kicks off in Manhattan this week. According to Nigel Green, the CEO and founder of deVere Group, it represents an opportunity to bolster trust, boost adoption, and purge the cryptocurrency sector of unscrupulous...
Fak’ugesi Awards celebrate digital creativity
In a vibrant awards ceremony that illuminated the 10th-anniversary celebrations of the Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival, the Fak'ugesi 2023 Awards for Digital Creativity unveiled the winning projects spanning Animation, Video Games, Visual Arts, Music,...
Noose tightens on new vehicle sales
Uncertainty appears to be getting the better of consumers and business as new vehicle sales registered their second consecutive month of declines year-on-year. According to figures released by naamsa the Automotive Business Council, South Africa's new vehicle sales...
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Inking the new SqwidNet brand
SqwidNet has announced the launch of its new brand, aligning itself with the dynamic Internet of Things (IoT) environment it operates in. "I am very excited to announce the launch of our new brand," says Phathizwe Malinga, acting-CEO of SqwidNet. "As a technology...
DVT sponsors UX South Africa Conference
Software development and testing company DVT recently sponsored the UX South Africa Conference (#UXJHB18) which took place on 9 to 11 May in Johannesburg. The annual event brings together practitioners, professionals, and industry experts wanting to explore the...
How the analysts rate Xerox document services
Customers want digital services suppliers that will be with them for the long haul, that are dynamic and able to provide high-quality products, and unparalleled service and support - worldwide when necessary. By Kevin Warren, chief commercial officer at Xerox We knew...
Oracle continues strong cloud growth
IDC has recognised the momentum and growth of Oracle Cloud. According to the IDC Public Cloud Services Tracker, April, 2018, Oracle gained the most share out of all Enterprise Applications SaaS vendors in CY'2016 as well as CY'2017. In addition, the same report found...
IFC, Mastercard Foundation extend financial inclusion
"Financial inclusion is one of Africa's great success stories of this decade. Mobile money solutions and agent banking now offer affordable, instant, and reliable transactions, savings, credit, and even insurance opportunities in rural villages and urban neighborhoods...
ICT investment, partnership key for Africa’s digital growth
Rapid advancements in information communications technologies (ICT) over the past 20 years has substantially altered the ways in which people live, work, play and interact with one another. By Li Peng, president: Huawei Southern Africa Region The World Bank's World...
Private security, crime prevention must change
As criminals and crimes continue to evolve, it is essential that security providers challenge the status quo. As Albert Einstein once said; insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. For too long the security industry has...
Global Refer launches to SA’s talent sourcing sector
Social recruitment has now become available to the South African business sector, with the launch of Global Refer, which offers an easy way for a user to sign-up, create a job ad and then share it to their network on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. "The platform offers...
Why permanent residency is important for expats
The work permit process can be time-consuming and even painful, depending on your permit categorisation. By Marisa Jacobs, head of immigration and mobility at Xpatweb One question often asked is whether an expatriate should consider a Permanent Residency application...
Proposed Code amendments a mixed bag
On the 29 March, the Dti released proposed amendments to its Codes of Good Practice on Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) for public commentary within a 60-day period. The amendments present somewhat of a mixed bag for South African businesses. This is...
Content Developer
We are looking to recruit a vibrant Content Creator to join our fast-paced, mid-sized Contact Centre based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.Qualifications and competencies required:Grade 12, or equivalent qualification and experience. Media / Communications / Marketing...
Content Developer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
We are looking to recruit a vibrant Content Creator to join our fast-paced, mid-sized Contact Centre based in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.Qualifications and competencies required:Grade 12, or equivalent qualification and experience. Media / Communications / Marketing...
Business Intelligence Manager
Business Intelligence Manager - ITCenturion, Pretoria | Hybrid Work ModelPermanentSalary negotiable Lead the data transformation revolution in a dynamic, innovative environment! Is this you?You're a BI professional who transforms data into actionable insights. With a...
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...
System Engineer
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...
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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...
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