Multichoice, Canal+ outline future group structure
Canal+ and MultiChoice have concluded their discussions regarding their intended post-transaction structure of MultiChoice. Key features of the intended post-transaction structure include: The MultiChoice Group will be restructured so that the current holder of the...
AI, economics drive growth and change in IaaS
2024 was a good year for hyperscalers and cloud providers who capitalised on their clients’ need for access to more processing and storage due to escalating growth in data volumes. The hyperscalers continued to expand their solution portfolios, creating in some cases...
Threads sees intensified scamming activity
Just one week after its launch on July 5, Meta's new microblogging app Threads had already amassed an impressive 100-million sign-ups. However - as is often the case with popular trends - scammers have wasted no time in capitalising on its popularity. Kaspersky...
Cross-border e-commerce set to expand
The value of cross-border e-commerce will exceed $3,3-trillion in 2028, from $1,6-trillion in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research. With disposable income rising in developing markets, eCommerce merchants and marketplaces are pivoting towards them....
Market begins to value procurement professionals
Procurement professionals earned substantially more than their non-trained counterparts - sometimes up to 78% more - according to the annual CIPS Salary Guide. The research was conducted in January 2023 with thousands of procurement and supply professionals...
Eskom Expo regional science fairs showcase young talent
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is set to host a series of regional science fairs across South Africa, providing a platform for the country's most talented young scientists to showcase their scientific brilliance. These regional science fairs will offer learners in...
Google Play apps have declined by thousands
Google's tighter regulating policies have significantly reduced the number of available apps in its Play Store, pushing the total number of apps to the lowest point in years. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com, the total number of Google Play apps has...
Generative AI the dominant emerging technology
Generative AI will begin to deliver significant return on investment (ROI) for most enterprises in the next two to four years, according to a new Forrester report, "The Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2023". To fully benefit from generative AI's applications, firms...
BLSA and government plan to save SA – but will it work?
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) was approached by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to help fund an investigation into alleged corruption within the company and, since then, SA Inc. has proved that it means business in its efforts to enable a capable state....
Gartner sees stabilisation in PC market
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59,7-million units in the second quarter of 2023, a 16,6% decrease from the second quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. After seven consecutive quarters of YoY decline, the PC market is showing initial signs of...
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Why ESCOs are the future for African telecom tower power
The single biggest challenge to being able to offer stable and reliable mobile phone services in Africa is power. Or, more precisely, the lack of reliable power at telecoms tower sites, writes Carita Tissari da Costa, sales director of Flexenclosure. Hundreds of...
Resellers must become more agile
ICT resellers, particularly those operating in the mid-market, must become more agile in how they sell solutions and package them if they are to survive as their clients adopt cloud and as-a-service models to address more of their technology needs. That's according to...
Big data a useful tool for responsible lending
Banks are increasingly relying on their rich data to make decisions and streamline processes. Emma Mer, CEO of FNB Personal Loans, says: "As a bank, we have robust processes in place to ensure that we lend responsibly, while at the same time continually taking strides...
HCL in IT infrastructure service deal with JLT
Global IT services company HCL Technologies has announced a five-year IT infrastructure services contract with Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT), one of the world's leading providers of insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits related advice, brokerage and...
black launches smart set-top box
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Rapelang Rabana to join BCX
BCX has appointed Rapelang Rabana as chief digital officer. "We are excited that Rapelang is joining us," says Ian Russell, CEO of BCX. "Rapelang is a true maverick and disruptor. She has done truly amazing work to advance technology in this country, and I know she...
Collaboration makes flexi-working feasible
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Ignite relaunches SME e-commerce platform
Technology is the business leveller that enables South African small and medium businesses to become global organisations -- but not if internet and communication technology services are over-complicated or beyond the reach of entrepreneurs. To address what is...
Banking boards must hone their digital IQ skills
Banks and other financial institutions need to bolster the digital IQ around their boardroom tables if they want to deliver true digital solutions to customers, says Simon Blissett, Cisco's head of financial services and innovation, EMEAR. A decade ago, digital IQ was...
Altron sells off Powertech Transformers
JSE-listed Allied Electronics has reached an agreement to dispose of its 80% interest in Powertech Transformers Proprietary Limited (Powertech Transformers) to a B-BBEE consortium comprising of Europe's number one medium-sized manufacturer of transformers, SGB-SMIT,...
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A well-established research business is seeking to appoint a Head of SALT Software Engineering who will be responsible for managing and leading a team of software engineers.Qualification:PhD (Eng) + 5 years; or MEng/MSc (Eng) + 7 years; or BEng/BSc (Eng) + 9 years,...
PHP Developer – Gauteng Woodmead
The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...
Junior Golang Developer (Remote)
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Scrum Master at QE Services
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Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
Junior Golang Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of Software Solutions & Real-Time Data Analytics is looking for a Junior Golang Developer to join its team. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with experience in...
Scrum Master at QE Services – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Scrum Master to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Manage scrum teams to ensure they deliver on sprint goals that is aligned to release plansCompile conceptual...
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The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
UI/UX Designer (4-Month Contract & Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR keen eye for beautiful digital aesthetics as a UI/UX Designer is sought by a dynamic Software House to fill a 4-Month Contract role. You will be expected to create innovative solutions for product designs but also have ample experience maintaining a...
Senior Python Developer (Remote)
Python programming language, Modules Flask, Pandas, mathlab DB SQL knowhow Azure or eXtollo knowhow CI/CD automation knowhow for Azure to integrate covertity scans. WebService Remote Procedure Call API knowhow + GraphQL API knowhow Github knowhowMinimum...
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