Budget does little for under-pressure SMEs
Kathy Gibson reports – The budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday offers very little benefit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite the fact that SMEs provide about 60% of the private sector jobs in South Africa, tax increases in the...
Phishing campaign targets Booking.com users
Starting in December 2024, leading up to some of the busiest travel days, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a phishing campaign that impersonates online travel agency Booking.com and targets organisations in the hospitality industry. The campaign uses a social...
Mustek reports R10,13bn revenues
Mustek has announced a 13,7% increase in revenue for the year ended 30 June 2023, taking it to R10,13-billion. The gross profit percentage decreade to 13,9% from last year's 14,3%. Headline earnings per share were 375,18 cents, up 5%; and basic earnings per share were...
Young scientists compete for top honours
This year's Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF) is set to be a global showcase of talent, featuring participants from 35 regions across South Africa, alongside international learners from 10 countries. From 3 October to 6 October 2023, a...
Maths competition winners announced
ASSAf (Academy of Science of South Africa), representing the DSI (Department of Science and Innovation) and NRF (National Research Foundation), have announced the winners of the SA IYBSSD School Competition, which was launched on 14 March 2022, on the UNESCO...
Tourism on path to pandemic recovery
International tourism has continued to recover from the worst crisis in its history as arrival numbers reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023, according to the latest data from UNWTO. The Middle East, Europe and Africa lead the global...
GenAI to enhance creativity, automate routine tasks
How will large language models (LLMs), deep-learning algorithms that can recognise, summarise, translate, predict and generate content using very large datasets, affect current and future jobs? That is the focus of the new World Economic Forum white paper Jobs of...
One-third of companies already use AI security tools
Thirty-four percent of organizations are either already using or implementing artificial intelligence (AI) application security tools to mitigate the accompanying risks of generative AI (GenAI), according to a new survey from Gartner. Over half (56%) of respondents...
How governments and companies should advance trusted AI
AI is a profound opportunity. The stakes are high. AI is projected to enhance human productivity and unlock an astounding $16 trillion in value by 2030, writes Arvind Krishna, chairman and CEO of IBM. Not only will this fuel economic growth and boost GDP, but it will...
Search interest in AI reaches all-time high
Google has revealed that searches for artificial intelligence (AI) are at an all-time high in South Africa. Search trends show that people have searched for AI more than ever in 2023 so far, with interest rising 230% since last year - and 700% over the last five...
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Even though the market has become more competitive in Africa, many insurers still rely on traditional methods to reach customers. While other industries have been pro-active in their adoption of mobile technology due to its convenience and reach, insurance has...
Reaching today’s CISOs
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Gabsten gains Commvault Service Advantage Plus partner status
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Axiz to distribute IoT in a box
A new “IoT in a box” solution from Dell EMC and IoT.nxt will be distributed in South Africa by Axiz. IoT.nxt and Dell EMC have signed a strategic partnership deal that aims to help companies rapidly digitalise their business operations and make IoT solutions a...
Be proactive against fraud and corruption
Organisations are not immune to the devastating consequences of fraud and corruption. Nowadays, organisations are under threat from a host of risks including procurement fraud and cybercrime. Zaakir Mohamed, director in the dispute resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker...
Internet saves lives in Qunu Clinic
The power of cloud computing and affordable Internet connectivity is helping save lives in the rural Eastern Cape. Thanks to a new app, medical staff at the Qunu Clinic near Mthatha are able to provide quality healthcare to a greater number of patients, in a more...
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We are seeking a proactive and skilled Field Support Engineer to join our team. You'll responsible for providing on-site technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and network systems at client locations. The ideal candidate will...
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Our client is looking for a seasoned BI Developer who will be involved in data modelling, dashboard creation, and providing insights to clients. Responsibilities: Design, build and deploy BI solutions.Evaluate and improve existing BI systems.Collaborate with teams to...
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Automation Engineer
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Application Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Software Engineer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
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Automation Engineer – Remote Remote
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