Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

AliExpress extends local payment option to SA

International online retail marketplace AliExpress has announced a significant expansion in its payment options for shoppers across Africa to elevate online shopping in the continent. The initiative follows AliExpress’ introduction of various local mobile payment...

JSE kicks off trading game, investment challenge

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced that the 2025 edition of its annual Virtual Trading Game (VTG) and Investment Challenge (IC), its flagship financial literacy initiatives aimed at enhancing financial literacy among South Africans, have kicked off....

More than half of SMEs have been breached

A massive 57% of SMEs have experienced a cybersecurity breach, according to a report by Guardz. Thirty-one percent of respondents state that their business had been targeted by a breach in the past 12 months alone. Meanwhile, 29% of small and medium-sized businesses...

Sub-Saharan Africa leads in Bitcoin adoption

The adoption and use of Bitcoin in sub-Saharan Africa is the highest in the world, according to the Chainalysis 2023 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report by Chainalysis, which yesterday shared a chapter focusing on the region. The report indicates that the use of...

Internal AI platforms to proliferate

By 2026, 80% of large enterprise finance teams will rely on internally managed and owned generative AI platforms trained with proprietary business data, according to Gartner. "The recent entry of large, well-established companies into the generative AI market has...

Tech-led innovations drive green mining

Mining companies are adopting sustainable strategies, including urban mining and advanced ore sorting technologies, to improve resource recovery and operational efficiency. They are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into mining...

Calling all technology trailblazers

The future of technology belongs to thought leaders, trailblazers and trendsetters. If that's your world, don't miss this year's Dell Technologies Forum on 9 November. It's the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest technology products and solutions,...

IBM will train 2m in AI, with focus on the underserved

To help close the global artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap, today IBM has committed to train 2-million learners in AI by the end of 2026, with a focus on underrepresented communities. To achieve this goal at a global scale, IBM is expanding AI education...

Vergelegen winery goes green with solar

Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has installed a solar power plant that has taken its hilltop winery building off the grid. The investment involved installing six solar tables, comprising a total of 500 panels and covering1400m². In addition to the panels, the...

Underdog Tech Award seeks to reward innovators

inDrive has launched the Underdog Tech Award, a new international prize for the founders of the best tech startups outside major tech hubs and startup communities. The award seeks to support technology startups that have been successfully founded despite facing...

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Vega to host national Game Jam

Vega, an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), is setting up a two-day Game Jam at the school's Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town campuses from 21 to 22 April 2018. The Game Jam will see students, professional game developers and...

Fujitsu eases SAP HANA deployment

Enterprises running large systems on SAP HANA can now benefit from certified scale-out performance, optimizing critical virtualized infrastructure in the data centre. New SAP certifications for Fujitsu PrimeQuest enterprise servers confirm that they can provide the...

Why insurance premiums have shot up

Business owners often grapple with insurance premium increases without realising what leads insurers to hike premiums. This is according to Malesela Maupa, head of insurer relationships at FNB Insurance Brokers, who says understanding some of the common factors that...

Commvault expands Azure integration

Commvault has expanded integration with Microsoft Azure Stack, enabling enterprises to simplify migration, management, protection and activation of data on the Microsoft Azure public cloud, the Azure Government Cloud, and other hybrid cloud infrastructure. With the...

SAP, UCT drive innovation, co-operation

By 2020, nearly half of the total workforce will be made up of Millennials, the young, connected and tech-savvy demographic born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s. Despite this, the latest PwC CEO survey found that one of the biggest challenges for...

Smart cities tap into innovation networks

Many cities - an increasing number of major African metros among them - are beginning to outgrow themselves. Ageing populations, increasing urban density, resource issues and mobility constraints - these are among the primary issues faced by urban areas. Upgrading or...

Datacentrix receives Oliver Top Empowerment accolade

Datacentrix was acknowledged at the recent 17th Annual Oliver Top Empowerment Awards, receiving a highly commended certificate of excellence within the Top Empowered ICT Award category. The company also qualified as an award finalist for two additional categories: the...

Arbor Networks foils massive DDoS attack

Arbor Networks, the security division of Netscout, was recently put to the test - and passed with flying colours. This is according to Bryan Hamman, Arbor Network's territory manager for sub-Saharan Africa, who clarifies: "The world is now in the era of the...

FCM Connect adds travel security

FCM'S new technology suite, FCM Connect, gives travellers, bookers and managers critical safety and duty of care support via Secure, a risk management solution customised to each client's requirements. Secure features include itinerary based traveller tracking,...

Morocco to host IDC’s Francophone Africa CIO Summit 2018

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced the return of its annual Francophone Africa CIO Summit, with Morocco's Mazagan Beach Resort in El Jadida set to host the 2018 edition on 3 May. Around 80 of the region's most influential information and communication...

C++ Developer – Western Cape Century City

What You'll Do Develop high-performance C++ applications for advanced payment systems.Collaborate with international teams to design and optimize scalable solutions.Stay ahead of technology trends to deliver cutting-edge innovations.What We're Looking For Relevant...

Project Manager (Software) (Contract) at Parvana Recruitment

About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...

Lead Developer

Job Title: Lead Developer (Team Lead)Department: Public Safety (Identity Management)Reports to: General Manager: Identity ManagementContract Type: Fixed-Term (January 2025 – March 2026)Summary of the RoleThe Lead Developer (Team Lead) plays a central role in all...

Lead Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Job Title: Lead Developer (Team Lead)Department: Public Safety (Identity Management)Reports to: General Manager: Identity ManagementContract Type: Fixed-Term (January 2025 – March 2026)Summary of the RoleThe Lead Developer (Team Lead) plays a central role in all...

Business Analyst

Develop Business Cases. Business Analysis Work Plan. Business Requirements Specification Document. Functional Requirements Specification Document. User Stories. Change Request Document (where applicable). Participate in Quality Assurance. Participate in User...

Mid Level Systems Analyst

SYSTEMS ANALYST (MID LEVEL)OUR CLIENT HAS A 6 CONTRACT VACANCY FOR A SYSTEMS ANALYST (Mid Level) to start immediately. (ASAP)This is a hybrid position and the candidate will work three days in office and two days from home. Office is based in Springs.The successful...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Develop Business Cases. Business Analysis Work Plan. Business Requirements Specification Document. Functional Requirements Specification Document. User Stories. Change Request Document (where applicable). Participate in Quality Assurance. Participate in User...

Mid Level Systems Analyst – Gauteng Primrose

SYSTEMS ANALYST (MID LEVEL)OUR CLIENT HAS A 6 CONTRACT VACANCY FOR A SYSTEMS ANALYST (Mid Level) to start immediately. (ASAP)This is a hybrid position and the candidate will work three days in office and two days from home. Office is based in Springs.The successful...

Scrum Master (SAFe Agile)

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with expertise in SAFe Agile frameworks to lead and facilitate agile development processes. The ideal candidate will guide teams, ensure adherence to agile principles, and foster a collaborative environment to deliver...

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