VAT increase could impact cross-border trade
The announcement of plans to increase the VAT rate to 16% by 2026/27, combined with no inflationary adjustment to income tax brackets, could have a dual effect on cross-border trade. Cross-border payments service provider Verto highlights that this could increase the...
Gradual rebound on the cards for SA economy
The global economy has managed admirably through a series of shocks over the past few years – but 2025 is likely to be defined by shifts in monetary and fiscal policy and a move toward equilibrium rates for growth and inflation. These are the headline findings from...
New tools could catalyse response to TB deaths
As the United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on tuberculosis (TB) approaches, a new report from the Lancet Commission, co-authored by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) researcher, released recommendations which provide a path forward to turn the tide on this...
Tech competition aims to empower small credit providers
The National Credit Regulator (NCR), in partnership with the Government of Japan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have come together to launch an innovative TechSprint competition (also known as the Hackathon) designed to support the digitisation and...
Renewed spending in luxury market
The pre-owned luxury market saw an uptick in growth last year fuelled by the surge in "revenge spending" post the Cboid-19 pandemic. Now, as 2023 unfolds - a year defined by economic challenges, sociocultural shifts, higher inflation, and a weakening Rand - the State...
Northern summer 2023 goes down as the hottest on record
The Northern Hemisphere summer of 2023 was Earth's hottest since global records began in 1880, according to scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The months of June, July, and August combined were 0.41 degrees Fahrenheit (0.23...
Webb snaps the supersonic outflow of young star
Herbig-Haro (HH) objects are luminous regions surrounding newborn stars, formed when stellar winds or jets of gas spewing from these newborn stars form shock waves colliding with nearby gas and dust at high speeds. This image of HH 211 from NASA’s James Webb Space...
Banks struggle to achieve priorities, meet customer expectations
A new global study that reveals significant gaps between the stated priorities of banking executives and the customers they serve. The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) research, in collaboration with the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and Red...
Intel introduces Thunderbolt 5 connectivity standard
Intel has announced Thunderbolt 5, the next generation of Thunderbolt, and demonstrated a prototype laptop and dock. "Thunderbolt 5 will provide industry-leading performance and capability for connecting computers to monitors, docks, storage and more," says Jason...
Deadweight economy creates CFO challenges
Chief financial officers (CFOs) are facing a "deadweight" economy that challenges an organization's ability to meeting corporate performance expectations, according to Gartner. Confronted with these difficult economic conditions, CFOs must address five emerging...
More News Today
GE tests desulphurisation at Kusile
GE's Steam Power business has successfully completed tests for performance of Unit 1, of the Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation Plant (WFGD) at Eskom's Kusile newly built plant, the first air quality control system of its kind in Africa. The WFGD Plant will be the cleanest...
Sharp launches Joburg trade hub
Sharp has launched a new subsidiary and an Experience Centre in Johannesburg to service the greater Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Direct distribution from the OEM to southern Africa now means SADC countries will have access to a wider range of...
Get to grips with international due diligence
The financial and reputational repercussions of negative third-party exposure are burdens no company wants to bare but numerous international scandals have shown just how possible these scenarios are. As complex as it may be to safeguard against third-party threats on...
Fortinet confirms predictions of swarm attacks
The most recent Global Threat Landscape Report from Fortinet says that automated and sophisticated swarm attacks are accelerating, making it increasingly difficult for organisations to protect users, applications and devices. The Fortinet Q4 Global Threat Landscape...
Fujitsu debuts new 2-in-1
Fujitsu has extended its range of ultramobile 2-in-1 devices with the addition of the Fujitsu Tablet Stylistic V727. Powerful but completely silent in operation thanks to a fanless design, the Stylistic V727 is a slimline business tablet that combines elegance with...
PayGate re-brands, extends reach into Africa
DPO Group (Direct Pay Online) is rolling up its southern African payment service providers (PSPs) into the consolidated brand of DPO PayGate. In August 2017, DPO Group announced its acquisition of PayGate South Africa and Virtual Card Services (VCS) South Africa. The...
Gassner appointed Britehouse group CEO
The Britehouse Group, a division of Dimension Data, has appointed Ed Gassner as its new group CEO. He takes over from Paolo Masselli, who in January 2018 took up the position of Group chief operating officer in London. "Ed's focus will be on aligning Britehouse more...
ELPA aims to be SA’s lightning protection body
Last year, lightning deaths in the US reached an all-time low in that country's recorded history. This is according to a year-end report published recently by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which cited a total of 16 deaths across the US....
Nkgwete is empowerment award finalist
Mpumulanga-based Nkgwete IT Solutions has been nominated as a finalist at the 17th annual Oliver Top Empowerment Awards 2018. Nkgwete's nomination in the ICT category puts it in company with Datacentrix, Ricoh South Africa, Multichoice South Africa, Introstat and...
Webber Wentzel depoys Luminance’s AI
Law firm Webber Wentzel has adopted Luminance's artificial intelligence technology to enhance its due diligence processes for merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. The firm chose to deploy Luminance due to its ability to aid the work of its legal teams....
Senior Network and Security Architect
We are looking for a dynamic Senior Network Security Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructures. Adept at designing and ensuring that the systems used by the business are available and secure by...
Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer – Parktown
We are a leading corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses. Our focus is on maximizing time and cost efficiencies while ensuring safe, reliable, and seamless transportation for...
Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, Linux) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...
Senior Network and Security Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a dynamic Senior Network Security Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructures. Adept at designing and ensuring that the systems used by the business are available and secure by...
Mid-Senior Full Stack Developer – Parktown – Gauteng Parktown
We are a leading corporate ridesharing service, delivering highly competitive transportation solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses. Our focus is on maximizing time and cost efficiencies while ensuring safe, reliable, and seamless transportation for...
Business Central Developer
!!!!!!! Calling all Dynamics 365 Business Central Developers !!!!!!If you want to elevate your career to the next level, this is your chance!!!!In this role, you will have exposure to the full 360 of Business Central, from the implementation and development of custom...
Network Engineer
We are seeking a skilled, dynamic, and driven Network Engineer with a focus on networking, firewalling, and VoIP/PBX systems to join our technical team. While this role emphasizes specialized expertise, you will also be expected to perform some general Tier 1/2 IT...
Full Stack Developer (Angular) (Senior) 0277
Full Stack Developer (Angular) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Frameworks- Front End: Angular, JavaServer Faces, Apache Struts- Back End: Jakarta EE, (optional Microprofile, Spring)- Application servers: Payara Server/Glassfish, (optional Quarkus, Payara Micro)-...
Business Central Developer – Gauteng Boksburg
!!!!!!! Calling all Dynamics 365 Business Central Developers !!!!!!If you want to elevate your career to the next level, this is your chance!!!!In this role, you will have exposure to the full 360 of Business Central, from the implementation and development of custom...
Network Engineer – Gauteng Illovo
We are seeking a skilled, dynamic, and driven Network Engineer with a focus on networking, firewalling, and VoIP/PBX systems to join our technical team. While this role emphasizes specialized expertise, you will also be expected to perform some general Tier 1/2 IT...
View more career listings on our Careers Section