Discovery Bank analyses festive spending
Discovery Bank has released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024, highlighting interesting festive spend behaviours. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, comments: “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So...
Hackers shut down SA Weather Service
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) web site (weathersa.co.za) is still down following a cyberattack on the weekend. The agency says its systems went down on Sunday evening (26 January 2025) following a security breach. This was the second attempt in two days,...
No-code AI platform market set to surge
The global no-code AI platform market size is expected to reach $20,42-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 27,3% from 2023 to 2030. No-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...
Aurora supercomputer completion marks exascale milestone
The Aurora supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory is now fully equipped with all 10 624 compute blades, boasting 63 744 Intel Data Centre GPU Max Series and 21 248 Intel Xeon CPU Max Series processors. "Aurora is the first deployment of Intel's Max Series GPU,...
Africa commits to Web 3.0, blockchain
The secure and transparent management enabled by Web 3.0 and blockchain is driving the adoption of these technologies in Africa. EMURGO Africa, in strategic partnership with PwC, has unveiled the "State of Web3.0 in Africa" report, a forward looking publication that...
Employees place increased importance on manager support
More than three-quarters of employees report that it has become more important for them to receive support from their manager, according to Gartner. Simultaneously, managers are also facing increasing expectations from the organization, including new responsibilities...
Every SA company should have whistleblowing management
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published South African National Standard (SANS) 37002 Whistleblowing management systems - Guidelines. This document provides the framework and guidelines for any organisation to implement a whistleblowing management...
Confidence is low, but buying decisions are not made on price alone
The latest FNB/BER Business Confidence Index shows that South Africans have not been as uncertain about their economic wellbeing since the third quarter of 2020, which was at the peak of the pandemic. Given constant loadshedding, high inflation, a steep electricity...
Wearables market set for 2023 rebound
After declining for the first time ever in 2022, worldwide shipments of wearable devices are forecast to rebound in 2023, reaching a total of 504,1-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device...
Online payment fraud losses set to surge
A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that merchant losses from online payment fraud will exceed $362-billion globally between 2023 to 2028, with losses of $91-billion alone in 2028. A rise in e-commerce transactions in emerging markets is driving this growth....
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Now for the body-worn camera
Across the globe, security technology is constantly developed, improved upon and provided in order to create an environment that is truly safe and secure. According to a report issued by the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), violent crime remains an...
New look for old power station
Paratus, the largest privately-owned Pan African telecoms operator, has revealed the new look to the Old power Station in Windhoek. Together with its subsidiary Canocopy, the Ricoh distributor in Namibia, Paratus upgraded the structure of this historic landmark whilst...
SearchWorks adds search types, launches mobile app
Technology company, e4, has expanded its SearchWorks offering with four new search types, following increased demand from its client base. The new search types are relevant to attorneys, estate agents, mortgage originators and now also car dealerships through the...
Online marking debuts in IEB schools
CSX Customer Services, a specialist solutions and support company in the Metrofile Holdings group, has piloted a project for the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). The project, which was successfully completed in July, incorporated online marking technology for the...
The case for cyber insurance
South Africa has not come through recent cyber-attacks unscathed. When cyber criminals breach a network, it's done with the malicious intent of gathering data: medical records, personal information, ID numbers and account details. The propensity and magnitude of...
Mellanox InfiniBand central to CHPC growth
Almost two years have passed since the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) chose Mellanox FDR InfiniBand to assist it in its goal of providing high-end computing resources to the South African...
Transforming insurance with cloud
The rise of cloud computing has been nothing short of remarkable. What was once considered an interesting, if largely misunderstood, technology option has now become an integral part of the long-term business strategy of most insurers. But how can they benefit from...
Adding augmented reality to existing apps
The interest in the new augmented reality (AR) advances of the new iPhones launched this week has the internet buzzing. However, many digital professionals remain uncertain on how to include it into their existing offerings. Local AR specialist, NMPi Labs can now...
RS Components celebrates 80 years
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents, the global distributor for engineers, has celebrated 80 years since opening its first business operations in London, UK. Founded as Radiospares, in 1937, the company started as a supplier of parts to the...
Rustenburg gets MTN LTE coverage
MTN has expanded the rollout of LTE coverage to Rustenburg, by refarming of existing spectrum. The LTE activation followed significant new site densification in Rustenburg in 2017 as well as deployment of UMTS900 to improve indoor 3G coverage. The UMTS900 band would...
SAP FICO Consultant 1519 – Gauteng Centurion
Our client in the automobile industry is looking for a SAP FICO Consultant ( Senior)Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable)Cosmic_ Int (Vehicle Invoicing)ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:· SAP FICO (SAP S/4 HANA advantageous)· SAP SD (Advantageous)· SAP FIORI...
Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native & C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...
Data Scientist at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global client base with a strong R&D focus. They are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly changing business needs....
IT Support (Senior Level)
Company: Kapsch SA / Kapsch Global Location: Onsite at 340 Witch-Hazel Street, Eco Park Office ParkPosition: Local IT Support (Senior Level)Contract Period: Permanent Global PositionBudget: NegotiableAbout the Company:Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a...
Software Developer at QES
New position -.Net developer Bellville - Contract - Hybrid My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing for a .Net Developer to join them on an independent contract basis Context: Enhancement of existing .Net web services exposed to both internal systems...
Integration Developer
We are looking for a highly skilled developer to design, build, and implement integration solutions that connect various software applications, systems, and databases within an organisation and ensure seamless data exchange and communication between different IT...
PHP Developer
Looking for candidates with 5 years plus experience, com sci or engineering degrees and PHP and Laravel experience. Key Requirements PHP and Laravel on the backendNewer frameworks like react and vue on the front end.Only candidates with degrees will be consideredFull...
Developer – SQL at Parvana Recruitment
About our client: Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance investor engagement and retention. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team...
IT Support (Senior Level) – Gauteng Centurion
Company: Kapsch SA / Kapsch Global Location: Onsite at 340 Witch-Hazel Street, Eco Park Office ParkPosition: Local IT Support (Senior Level)Contract Period: Permanent Global PositionBudget: NegotiableAbout the Company:Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa (Kapsch SA) is a...
Software Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville
New position -.Net developer Bellville - Contract - Hybrid My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently sourcing for a .Net Developer to join them on an independent contract basis Context: Enhancement of existing .Net web services exposed to both internal systems...
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