Unlocking Africa’s hydrocarbon potential
Africa’s oil and gas industry continues to attract investment as new discoveries and frontier basins drive exploration activity across the continent. In 2025, several high-impact projects will shape the sector, offering opportunities for resource development and...
How mobile comms and the SIM card changed our lives
In the past, it was common to send greetings by mail or telephone. Today, communication without mobile networks and SIM technology is almost unimaginable. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the key milestones in the evolution of mobile communications and looks ahead...
High-effort’ customer service transitions impact CX
Sixty-two percent of customer service channel transitions are "high-effort" for customers, according to Gartner, which adds that less than half of customers who experience a high-effort transition will use self-service again for their next interaction. A Gartner...
Why Threads is a genuine threat to Twitter
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Check Point raises security concerns over Google Bard
With the slew of generative AI intelligent platforms emerging, starting with ChatGPT, Check Point Research (CPR ) recently conducted a security analysis of the latest one - Google Bard - and did a comparative analysis vis-à-vis ChatGPT. What the security experts found...
Africa still prone to phishing, but training cuts risk
More than one in three of corporate employees in Africa are vulnerable to phishing attacks and social engineering scams. However, regular training can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to such cyber threats. This is among the key findings of...
Google Bard launches in Swahili
Google has announced the expansion of Bard, its conversational AI service, to 40 new languages including Swahili - the first African language to be included and 59 new countries and territories. With the expansion, Bard is now available in most of the world, including...
Saphila 2023: it’s a wrap …
Saphila 2023 wrapped up today after three days of conferencing and networking. The biennial African SAP User Group (AFSUG) event has been on hold since 2019, so delegates seized the opportunity to reconnect with their peers for the first time in four years. Kathy...
For apathetic SA consumers ‘good enough is good enough’
Online engagement has grown significantly over the years as more consumers chose digital options to buy groceries, medication and clothing, among other items - and this was fast-tracked by the Covid-19 pandemic. But now that the Covid hangover is almost over,...
Generative AI could revolutionise pharma and healthcare
The implementation of generative AI in pharma and healthcare has the potential to address the issues of high costs and poor patient experiences while enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes, says GlobalData, and can significantly transform the industry. Kiran Raj,...
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Speciality distributor Credence Security has partnered with EgoSecure to supply the data protection company's security products to customers across Africa, the Middle East and India. Credence Security delivers cyber and IT security technologies and solutions that...
Talksure has the best sales manager
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BBD joins AWS Partner Network
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Old Mutual showcase ahead of 2018 listing
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How to interview well for a promotion
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MBA versus future earnings …
The value of pursuing an MBA is increasingly coming under scrutiny, given the substantial investment of time and money, and in light of the fact that the qualification is no longer as sought-after as it was during its heyday. What is clear, however, is that an MBA...
Tanzania set to improve geospatial capacity
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Intrapreneurship key to Africa’s future
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SA fintech makes FICA simple
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Lead Developer – Gauteng Gauteng
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Senior Developer -Back-End at Ntice Search – Northern Cape Vosburg
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Business Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Java Developer (Senior) 2273
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SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060)
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Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions
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Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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SAP Systems Analyst (MM / Inventory Management) (CH1060) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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