Absa PMI drops in November
The seasonally adjusted Absa PMI fell by 4.5 points to 48.1 in November, down from 52.6 in October, signalling a loss of recovery momentum observed over the previous two months. While this decline reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the manufacturing sector,...
Secure USB drives come under attack
Kaspersky found that a secure USB drive was compromised with malicious code injected into its access management software. The drive was developed by a government entity in Southeast Asia to securely store and transfer files between machines in sensitive environments....
Conservationists collaborate to see owls soar
Sometimes, in these dark, depressing days of record load shedding, a plummeting currency, rocketing prices, rogue AI, and general despondency we all need a little uplifting, feel-good news story. So here's one ... Four conservation groups in KwaZulu Natal have got...
The verdict is in – and hybrid working wins
Over the past three years, the world has seen the biggest workplace shift since the industrial revolution, with the introduction of hybrid and remote work options as a result of pandemic lockdowns. Since returning to office last year, the jury has been out and most...
The state of malware threats
Check Point Software Technologies researchers last month uncovered a substantial Qbot malspam campaign distributed through malicious PDF files attached to emails seen in multiple languages. This is according to the company's Global Threat Index for April 2023, which...
South Africans are under-insured for death or disability
According to ASISA's 2022 Life and Disability Insurance Gap Study, 14,3-million income earners in South Africa only had sufficient life and disability insurance to cover 45% of the total needs of households. This statistic implies that households with one primary...
Difficult choices as cyberinsurance premiums rise
As cybersecurity insurance premiums soar, companies may be forced to play a game of Russian roulette, taking the chance that they won't be hit by a cyberattack. The stakes are high: approximately 236,1-million ransomware attacks occurred globally in the first half of...
New office bearers for WASPA
South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has elected its new board for 2023, introducing a number of new board members while still maintaining a level of continuity. James McNab returns as chairman of WASPA, having served previously...
Children increasingly fall victim to cybercrime
So far, 2022 has seen a close to 20% increase in child victims of cybercrime, while the financial losses from these crimes has more than doubled. This is according to Surfshark research. According to the FBI Internet Crime Centre reports (2015-2022), there were nearly...
Why AI should be top of the national agenda
Artificial Intelligence has come a long way since the success of DeepMind over Go world champion Lee Sedol in 2016; the world is beginning to change according to the new possibilities afforded by AI. Leo Charlton, technology analyst at IDTechEx From the robust...
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The second scramble for Africa
For the second time in history, the African continent has become a focal point for global expansion, writes Carla Collett, senior associate at Webber Wentzel. As a result of this, valuable goods, services and intellectual property are being exported into Africa. With...
Carpooling helps to get cities moving
Could carpooling be the future of urban mobility, asks Chris Megan, CEO and co-founder of mobility app, uGoMyWay. There would be something gratifying about guessing the future, particularly when it is patently counterintuitive. Isn't carpooling all about that quaint...
DVT presents value-based Agile solutions delivery course
Software and solutions company DVT will soon be running the last of its ICAgile Certified Professional in Business Value Analysis courses for 2017. Deidré Forbay, Senior BA and Certified ICAgile BVA Trainer at DVT, discusses harnessing value with Agile.Working in a...
How do employees want to work?
Lauren Timmer-Somer, head of Marketing and Technology Services at Ricoh SA, outlines nine ways that employees want companies to beat the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.First there was water and steam. Then there was electricity. The Third Industrial...
Consolidation on the cards for Ghanaian ICT
While the Ghanaian ICT market is more mature in comparison to other West African countries, quality of service (QoS) remains a challenge, with telcos and internet service providers (ISPs) struggling to offer seamless connectivity of voice and data services. According...
DevOps: the missing link
Greg Pritchett, MD of Marval, examines why he thinks there's something missing from the DevOps model. For IT professionals, the idea of having a more collaborative approach between development and operations is highly appealing. Getting rid of the isolated "siloes",...
All-in-one tool helps SMEs digitise
mobical.me, a free all-in-one business tool for SMEs, schools, clubs and associations is a comprehensive platform to simplify business and personal digital engagement. The platform was established as a means to help entrepreneurs and SMEs create their own web presence...
Africa could yield very loyal customers
"Has Africa's growth run out of steam?" begins a McKinsey Global Institute (McKinsey) report. It's called Lions on the move II: Realizing the potential of Africa's economies, dated September 2016. My short answer is: no. But you must embrace the nuance of what it is...
Teach coding to grow the economy
Tomorrow's workplace holds incredible opportunities for individuals with the ability to code, says Alan Turnley-Jones, executive for services for the Middle East and Africa at Dimension Data. It's no secret that the digital revolution is going to create major...
Stronger banking security is needed
The financial services industry is under increased threat from cybercriminals who use ingenious methods to attack institutions and consumers. Cybercriminals are employing ever more sophisticated means to intercept online transactions and commit fraud. Banks, financial...
Technical Business Analyst – Gauteng Sandton
Technical Business AnalystMinimum Requirements:5+ years of proficient skills in SQL3+ years experience in Unix/Linux Operation systems3-5 years minimum experience in an analyst role (Financial Services industry preferred)Experience in production support...
Lead C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
The successful candidate will be part of a team tasked to look after the back-end system. You will be adding new, as well as improve existing functionality within the system, using the Scrum Agile methodology. Day to day tasks involves joining standup sessions,...
Project Manager (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR ability to work on multiple projects concurrently & broad knowledge of business and financial products is sought to fill the role of the next Project Manager wanted by a dynamic Financial Services Group. Your core role will be to successfully...
Network Technician -2024-10
NETWORK TECHNICIAN - HYBRID MODEL - CONTRACT - TRAVEL WILL BE REQUIRED TWO WEEKS PER MONTH. MIGHT INCREASE IN NEED. IT Network Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of an organization's computer networks. Overall, an IT...
FullStack C# Developer
Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain the software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in...
Project Manager (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Mowbray
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR ability to work on multiple projects concurrently & broad knowledge of business and financial products is sought to fill the role of the next Project Manager wanted by a dynamic Financial Services Group. Your core role will be to successfully...
Network Technician -2024-10 – Remote Remote
NETWORK TECHNICIAN - HYBRID MODEL - CONTRACT - TRAVEL WILL BE REQUIRED TWO WEEKS PER MONTH. MIGHT INCREASE IN NEED. IT Network Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of an organization's computer networks. Overall, an IT...
FullStack C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to own the role, manage traffic for development-related tasks, manage internal and external client expectations and maintain the software using C#, JavaScript and SQL Server. Key Requirements A bachelor's degree in...
SAP FI S4Hana Developer
One of our biggest clients in the insurance industry in South Africa is looking for the services of a SAP FI S4HANNA Developer for a 12 month contract in Johannesburg.Key Responsibilities:Participate in end-to-end SAP FI S/4HANA implementation projects, including...
Data Scientist Data Engineer
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