Data-driven decisions key in SA’s hiring crisis
As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment, businesses must embrace data-driven hiring practices to make informed decisions and secure top talent. The country’s official unemployment rate stood at 32,1% in the third quarter of 2024, marking a decline from...
Inherited Web2 weaknesses a security time bomb
Web3 promised decentralisation, transparency and security – but, instead of breaking free from Web2's vulnerabilities, it has inherited them, creating an even more dangerous cyber threat landscape. New research shows that rising threats like malware, phishing,...
Never a dull moment when it comes to cyberattacks
While the disruptive impact of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict on the cyber landscape has relatively reduced in recent months, the threat landscape has returned to a state of "normality". This new normal is characterised by an increase in cyberattacks, as Check Point...
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....
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Cambium Networks extend wireless connectivity
Cambium Networks has announced new connectivity solutions to enable network operators to meet the rapidly-growing demand for streaming video and high throughput. "Internet connectivity is essential for the modern household," says Daryl Schoolar, principal analyst at...
Training the next generation of health entrepreneurs
Medical students receive excellent clinical training but they often graduate not knowing how to run a practice as a business. MediSwitch, a unit of JSE-listed Altron, is helping to change this by investing time and resources in training medical students by giving them...
Quick calls to better businesses
The tools that enable a rapid response to customers are the key to improved sales. Speed of response is the first step to getting and keeping customers in a highly competitive and cluttered online environment. Contact centres play a pivotal role in this process. Rapid...
Companies must became cyber-resilient
This year, we have seen some of the most high-profile victims of cybercrime across the world, including the NHS in the UK, and the attack of Equifax that impacted of millions of people in several countries. The damage has not only cost companies' money, it has also...
Festival organisers urged to go cashless
As festival goers gear-up for the start of the 2017 festival season, more emphasis should be placed on the benefits of going cashless as the event fundamental for organisers, vendors and partygoers. This is according to Shai Evians, CEO of Howler, an event-technology...
Automation key for digital enterprises
In today's customer-centric business environment, automation is seen to be one of the keys to delivering superior service, writes Jaco Viljoen, agile consultant at IndigoCube. I have previously explored why and how the principles of lean-agile software development...
BBM Messenger partners with NGO Springster
Creative Media Works, operating as BBM Messenger, has partnered with Springster, Girl Effect's global mobile-first platform for vulnerable young women, to launch Girl Talk, a highly important and purposeful content offering. Aiming to "create a new normal" for young...
Print Tag explores digital possibilities
Cape Town-based Print-Tag, a family-run commercial printing business specialising in digital and litho print products, has installed a new Xerox Versant 80 Press supplied by Cape Office Machines. Cape Office has been an authorised business partner to Bytes Document...
Girls4Tech aims to drive STEM interest
Mastercard has announced the African launch of its signature Girls4Tech programme, launching it last week at Sandtonview school in Johannesburg. Girls4Tech aims to drive interest in and awareness of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) studies and careers...
Major EdTech recruitment drive in Cape Town
Cape Town-based online education company GetSmarter is embarking on a major recruitment drive, hot on the heels of its R1,4-billion acquisition by US-based 2U. "We are looking for talented people who have a passion for education, can-do attitudes, and are team players...
Junior IT Support Technician at HR Options
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Fundamentals (MS900)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900)ITIL V3/4Experience:Minimum of 2 years' experience in a support roleExperience working in Microsoft 365 EnvironmentExperience working in Microsoft...
Devops Engineer
Join Our Team as a DevOps Superstar! Are you ready to elevate your career in a vibrant and dynamic environment? We're on the lookout for a passionate DevOps Engineer with a flair for innovation and a knack for problem-solving. If you have a minimum of 4 years of...
Senior back end Developer
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate Back end developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed...
Information Coordinator at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for an Information Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in managing and maintaining our database to ensure its accuracy and reliability! In this dynamic position, you'll collaborate with various departments to keep...
Junior C# Developer (CPT/JHB Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:PERFORM design & code reviews and help maintain code quality, performance and application responsiveness as the next Junior C# Developer sought by a national provider of Digital Communications. You will be responsible for the analysis, design,...
Junior IT Support Technician at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria
Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Fundamentals (MS900)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900)ITIL V3/4Experience:Minimum of 2 years' experience in a support roleExperience working in Microsoft 365 EnvironmentExperience working in Microsoft...
Devops Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
Join Our Team as a DevOps Superstar! Are you ready to elevate your career in a vibrant and dynamic environment? We're on the lookout for a passionate DevOps Engineer with a flair for innovation and a knack for problem-solving. If you have a minimum of 4 years of...
Senior back end Developer – Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate Back end developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed...
Information Coordinator at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Western Cape Citrusdal
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for an Information Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in managing and maintaining our database to ensure its accuracy and reliability! In this dynamic position, you'll collaborate with various departments to keep...
Azure Developer (C# NestJS TypeScript JavaScript Node.js) (CPT Hybrid/Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding expertise as an Azure Developer (C# / NestJS / TypeScript / JavaScript / NodeJS) are sought by a growing provider of easy-to-use Software, Integrations & APIs to help build design, build & maintain robust solutions. You will work to...
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