Women entrepreneurs, business owners poised for growth
South African women are embracing entrepreneurship with growing confidence and determination, with 57% identifying as entrepreneurs — surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). With 71% of women interested in...
Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity
New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. Over two-thirds (71%) report that hybrid work with companies empowering their employees to work across...
Global smartphone shipments set to plummet
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 4,7% year over year in 2023 to 1,15-billion units, the lowest volume in a decade, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is a downward revision from...
Avoid wellbeing washing with hybrid work
Post-Covid, many companies are making an effort to show they care. Better hours, working from home, lunchtime yoga classes - and stats suggest that employees value these initiatives. IWG's Hybrid Talent Magnet study found that 88% of HR executives believed they would...
Cybercrime threatens African digitalisation
With cybercrime increasingly posing a significant risk to enterprises globally, cybersecurity experts in South Africa are forecasting more challenging times ahead as threat actors exploit emerging innovations to launch sophisticated cyberattacks. Driven by heightened...
Infrastructure issues the top challenge to healthcare ecosystem
Healthcare leaders and younger healthcare professionals share a common vision for a more distributed healthcare system, powered by a dual-focus on creating a new future-fit paradigm of care delivery, while strengthening its current foundation. This is among the...
Research contests a new attack method
Sophos has uncovered how research contests run by cybercrime forums are helping to inspire new methods of attack and detection evasion. The contests mirror legitimate security conference 'Call For Papers' and provide the winners considerable financial rewards and...
Why Saffers don’t post pics with partners
According to the Digital Superstitions survey by Kaspersky, 43% of the respondents from South Africa do not post photos with their partners or spouses on social networks. Posting personal photos on social media can have certain negative consequences. Due to data...
Fujifilm, IBM develop 50Tb native tape storage system
Fujifilm and IBM have announced the development of a 50Tb native tape storage system, featuring what is believed to be the world's highest native data tape cartridge capacity. Fujifilm has begun production of a high-density tape cartridge for use with IBM's newest...
Call goes out for iWeek speakers
ZANOG@iWeek2024 has issued a call for speakers interested in presenting at South Africa's oldest and most prestigious internet industry gathering. The last fully-fledged instalment of iWeek was co-hosted with SAFNOG in August 2019 and saw over 30 speakers engage with...
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Small ways to impress in a job interview
Despite the usual connotations around job interviews, not every answer in an interview has to be a grand monologue. Instead, do your research on the finer details to make a good first impression. Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup South Africa, explains: "We...
Financial analysis app for African users
Thomson Reuters has announced the launch of the Thomson Reuters Eikon mobile app , designed to give customers in Africa instinctive, easy access and instant connection to comprehensive financial analysis. The company reports that the Eikon mobile app will have the...
Qualcomm demos next step in 5G
Qualcomm Technologies has demonstrated advanced 5G technologies for the next phase of the global 5G New Radio (NR) standard being developed by 3GPP. Following the recent completion of the first 5G NR standard to accelerate enhanced mobile broadband deployments...
Manage employee stress
Managers and team leaders can play a crucial role in helping employees manage workplace stress, which will lead to stronger teams and greater productivity, an expert says. Additionally, identifying and using stress to their advantage, new employees and the recently...
Pinnacle wins Bitdefender distribution
Pinnacle has been appointed an official distributor for global cyber security technology company Bitdefender. The company will be responsible for the distribution of Bitdefender's range of consumer products into Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and...
9TH BIT introduces XebiaLabs DevOps KPI
South African specialists in implementing SOA solutions and middleware integration and products, 9TH BIT Consulting has announced the availability of an industry first from XebiaLabs. XL Impact, a new software as a service (SaaS) offering, is the first goal-based...
Hyland to acquire OneContent business
Hyland has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the OneContent business from Allscripts, a provider of healthcare information technology solutions. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter, once customary closing conditions are satisfied. Upon...
Epson debuts new EcoTank ITS printers
Epson's next generation of EcoTank ITS printers offer an updated, more compact design and improved user-operating experience. New to the EcoTank ITS stable, the Epson L4150, L4160, L6160, L6170, and L6190 models feature large ink tanks that are more accessible and...
Digital-compatible TVs from LG
LG Electronics South Africa (LG) has announced its entire TV range selection is fully digital-ready, enabling consumers to migrate from the current analogue format to a digital signal, which means they will not require a set-up box to view free to air channels in...
What to look for in an SD-WAN provider
Software defined wide area networks (SD-WANs) are accelerating in the market. "Businesses are recognising the tangible benefits SD-WANs offer -- from cost to speed to ease of control and agility. An issue businesses are however still grappling with is how to evaluate...
Intermediate Web Developer
Job Purpose: As an Intermediate Developer you will be required to write and test code for various applications, ensuring it meets the required standards and functions correctly, beyond the basics of coding to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities. Key...
Production Cost and Programming Manager
Pinetown – Our client is a leading wood manufacturing company based in New Germany, dedicated to producing high-quality wood products. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and dynamic work environment.This role combines technical expertise with...
Project manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
The Business Transformation Program Lead is responsible for developing an integrated roadmap of the large-scale change projects across the whole business which connect to the overall Group Strategic Plan. The role leads the prioritisation and approval process for...
Intermediate Web Developer – Gauteng Turffontein
Job Purpose: As an Intermediate Developer you will be required to write and test code for various applications, ensuring it meets the required standards and functions correctly, beyond the basics of coding to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities. Key...
Production Cost and Programming Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pinetown
Pinetown – Our client is a leading wood manufacturing company based in New Germany, dedicated to producing high-quality wood products. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and dynamic work environment.This role combines technical expertise with...
Senior Systems Engineer (AutoCAD and/or Rhinoceros) (Netherlands)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN an inspiring project team of a Yacht Building Specialist seeking a Senior Systems Engineer whose quality oriented in your approach and plans and organises the work in such a way that goals are achieved in time. You will work on the translation of the...
IT DevOps Engineer
Fully remote position or in office if preferred. The position reports to the DevOps Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Terraform to manage Cloud Infrastructure, Chef to manage virtual serversBuilding and deploying systems for metrics,...
Senior Systems Engineer (AutoCAD and/or Rhinoceros) (Netherlands) – Remote Remote
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN an inspiring project team of a Yacht Building Specialist seeking a Senior Systems Engineer whose quality oriented in your approach and plans and organises the work in such a way that goals are achieved in time. You will work on the translation of the...
IT DevOps Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Fully remote position or in office if preferred. The position reports to the DevOps Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Terraform to manage Cloud Infrastructure, Chef to manage virtual serversBuilding and deploying systems for metrics,...
Junior Software Engineer (CH1074)
Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Junior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.The role is multifaceted in that it involves far more than pure software development. We...
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