African CEOs are optimistic about global economy, long-term business viability
Almost two thirds (63%) of CEOs in Sub-Saharan Africa say they are increasingly optimistic about the future of the global economy. At the same time, half (50%) of this cohort have entered new sectors in the past five years in an effort to embrace reinvention more...
AI leaders urged to address opportunities, risks
A new wave of autonomous AI - capable of reasoning, acting independently, and scaling at unprecedented speed - is rapidly reshaping the technological landscape. The rise of “agentic AI" and powerful, low-cost AI models is making artificial intelligence cheaper, more...
Western Cape’s under-fives carry a double burden of malnutrition
The Western Cape's children under the age of five carry a double burden of malnutrition. While the levels of stunting are lower than in the rest of the country, it is still a concern. Obesity levels in the province represent a "very high public health concern". These...
Eastern Cape SMBs get boost with new digital platform
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has launched a new digital platform aimed at transforming the way small-and-medium businesses (SMBs) access funding to grow their various ventures, automating loan funding and business support processes. The integrated...
Investors still making money from Bitcoin
The renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrency recently sent Bitcoin surging to a new 12-month high - its price rising above $31 300 in July and putting it on track for its best annual performance since 2020, according to Altindex.com. The latest price jump of...
X marks the spot: Elon Musk unveils new logo for Twitter
Elon Musk unveiled a new logo for Twitter over the weekend. Yesterday (Sunday 23 July), Musk tweeted that he wanted to get rid of the iconic bird logo, and called for submissions for a new one. “And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the...
African CEOs identify advanced AI, analytics as success drivers
A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value found that over half (54%) of African CEOs surveyed identify customer experience as their highest business priority. They also recognize productivity or profitability as key to achieving their...
Generative AI expected to impact SA companies
Generative AI is set to revolutionise IT, according to Salesforce's latest State of IT report. A massive 83% of IT leaders in South Africa say the role of AI in their organisations is well-defined, a figure poised to grow as 87% believe generative AI, specifically,...
Better protection needed as healthcare breaches surge
The healthcare industry's rapid adoption of digital health services and the progression of interconnected devices have revolutionised patient care and operational efficiency. However, this digital transformation has also exposed healthcare systems to a mounting wave...
Most South Africans don’t have enough for retirement
Deloitte's South African Investment Management Outlook for 2023 recently revealed that the country's savings rate sits at only 0,5% and is below that of most emerging market peers. Equally concerning was a report from Genesis Analytics in partnership with the...
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Routed co-founder appointed as ISPA director
Malcolm Siegel, co-founder of Routed, has been appointed to the board of The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA). He previously served as an ISPA member since 2011, in a role within the INX working group management committee. Siegel says he looks forward to...
OutSystems places first graduates
OutSystems SA, which launched an internship programme in June 2017, targeting IT graduates with a three year diploma or degree, preferably in Software Development, has successfully placed its first six graduates, with another eight due to graduate at the end of 2017....
Two-factor authentication should be a staple
The tools for two-factor authentication have been available for about a decade and in an era of increasing cyber crime, fraud and identity theft, two layers of authentication at least should be a staple for security. But it is not. While some are already graduating to...
Seize the technology opportunity
African finance professionals must not miss the golden opportunity technology offers to enhance their ability to compete successfully in the continent's growing business sector, says Theuns Holtshousen, divisional business leader of CaseWare Africa. "As Africans we...
Refurbished electronics as good as new
The speedy introduction of new technologies and consumers wanting to stay current with the latest tech trends has led to masses of perfectly good second user equipment entering the market. Computers, phones and other digital devices needn't be discarded, they can be...
Bytes appoints new executive
Bytes Managed Solutions has expanded its expertise with the appointment of Glen Riffel as executive for supply chain. Riffel spent 10 years as Franchise Technical and Supply Chain Manager at the Coca-Cola Company in South Africa and has previous work experience at KWV...
Fibre benefits surpass 133-year-old copper
Copper wire telecoms technology is another year old next year, with the emphasis on 'old'. That's the message from fibre-based independent broadband provider, Otel Communications, which says businesses should making moving to fibre their top New Year's Resolution....
Samsung is number six brand
Samsung Electronics has been ranked in sixth place in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2017, with a brand value of R758,4-billion ($56,2-billion), one position up and a 9% increase from last year. Samsung has ranked as one of the top 10 brands on the Interbrand...
Credence adds Infocyte to its stable
Credence Security, a specialist distribution company focusing on information security and risk management, has won the distribution rights to Infocyte's threat detection solutions. Infocyte's threat hunting technology was developed by former US Air Force cybersecurity...
Welcome to an ‘open’ insurance environment
The traditional insurance model is under pressure to meet the requirements of a digital environment. Partnerships between incumbents and insurtechs are becoming more commonplace and provides customers with alternative value propositions. JC Oberholzer, Group CIO at...
Investment Data Reporting Analyst (12-Month Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A critical thinking & solutions-driven Investment Data Reporting Analyst is sought by a dynamic Independent Asset Management Firm to fill a 12-Month Contract. Your role will focus primarily on high-quality quantitative data servicing of prospective...
SALES DATA ANALYST – Gauteng Woodmead
We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Sales Data Analyst to join the team with a leader in the manufacturing sector. The Sales Data Analyst will play a critical role in supporting Key Account Managers by extracting, analysing, and presenting sales data...
Business Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Business Analyst with Financial Accounting and Insurance Experience to join them on an independent contract basis (6 months initially) Hybrid work model KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Consult with...
Business Systems Analyst at Computek Networks
Computek Networks is looking for a Senior Specialist Systems Analyst to facilitate and coordinate the review of business processes and the alignment of business applications to business processes through JAD (Joint Application Development) design sessions and data...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands
JOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various platforms and...
Project Manager (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:A pioneering Agriculture Technology company with offices in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch, is seeking a skilled and passionate Project Manager. You will be at the forefront of managing the local farm-to-market supply chain, ensuring that client needs are...
Senior Software Engineer – JAVA
Design and maintain technical system requirements based on business needs.Develop backend applications based on approved specifications and prototypes.Develop, test, debug and maintain application code.Develop, update and maintain technical documentation.Integrate...
Business Systems Analyst at Computek Networks – Gauteng Centurion
Computek Networks is looking for a Senior Specialist Systems Analyst to facilitate and coordinate the review of business processes and the alignment of business applications to business processes through JAD (Joint Application Development) design sessions and data...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
JOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various platforms and...
Project Manager (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A pioneering Agriculture Technology company with offices in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch, is seeking a skilled and passionate Project Manager. You will be at the forefront of managing the local farm-to-market supply chain, ensuring that client needs are...
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