Business value drives GenAI investments
Business leaders are turning their focus from experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) to long-term use cases that transform business performance, workplace culture, compliance, safety and sustainability. This is the key finding from an NTT Data study, "Global GenAI...
SA is Africa’s best investment destination
Africa – and especially South Africa - is a vital destination for investment from European countries, according to presentations at the 11th “TEHA CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa”. The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA) Africa CEO Pietro Mininni says: “We keep saying,...
Economic activity deteriorates again in March
South Africa’s economic activity, measured in the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), declined on a monthly and quarterly basis in March and reached its lowest point in almost two years. “The BETI reached an index level of 130,2, the lowest...
ISPA announces Inspires 2023 winners
The Internet Service Providers’ Association of South Africa (ISPA) has announced the recipients of its Inspires 2023 award - Thembelihle Mzobe, a 24-year-old Durban University of Technology graduate with a Diploma in ICT business analysis; and Mduduzi Shangase who is...
SA companies unprepared for today’s cybersecurity risks
A mere 19% of organisations in South Africa have the “mature” level of readiness needed to be resilient against today’s modern cybersecurity risks, according to Cisco’s first-ever Cybersecurity Readiness Index. The index has been developed against the backdrop of a...
AI spend set to boom in MEA
Spending on artificial intelligence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) - including Israel - will reach $3-billion in 2023, according to the latest Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Spending Guide from IDC. While this will account for just 2% of the global total for...
AICE looks to explore AI value in emerging economies
The Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence Africa (AICE) is hosting its second AI For Leaders’ Summit in Kenya on 27 April for industry leaders to explore the growth and transformative value of AI technology in emerging economies. AICE’s mission is to champion...
Cybercrooks become more innovative
Emotet attackers have been exploring alternative ways to distribute malicious files since Microsoft announced it was blocking macros from Office. In the latest campaign, the attackers have adopted a new strategy of sending spam emails containing a malicious OneNote...
Crypto phishing surges 40%
Kaspersky’s anti-phishing systems have prevented 5-million cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks in 2022, an increase of 40% on the previous year. Conversely, there was a decrease in the detection of traditional financial threats such as banking and mobile financial...
SA tech startups get open invitation to Hong Kong
South Africa’s digital technology startups are being encouraged to grow in Hong Kong where a range of incubation, funding, and growth support programmes are in place to help innovators succeed, says Stephen Phillips, director-general of Investment Promotion at...
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Bridging the youth skills gap
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BMS appoints core business development executive
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AI drive the rise of new skills
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HP announces supply chain goals
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R1m at stake in Cell C reality show
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Environment top of mind for African power
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Your business’s worst enemy is a ringing phone
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Strong ICT infrastructure the first step in transformation
Digitalisation must be the engine for South Africa's future development, underpinned by a strong ICT policy framework, including a firm commitment to investment from government and the private sector. That's the message delivered by the global ICT solutions provider...
The face of insurance risk in an IoT-enabled world
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Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Guides and coaches the team on the agile framework, methodology and ceremonies. Helps to manage and optimise a continuous flow of work across the team. ResponsibilitiesDevelop and coach an agile team on agile values practices.Facilitate team ceremonies.Identify and...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Senior Support Engineer (Exchange, Active Directory, Hyper-V) (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist where your core function will be to provide a high level of support to Enterprise clients. You will be responsible for Software...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Senior Support Engineer (Exchange, Active Directory, Hyper-V) (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong technical expertise as a Senior Support Engineer is sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network Specialist where your core function will be to provide a high level of support to Enterprise clients. You will be responsible for Software...
Senior Project Manager at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Technologist or with SACPCMP as a...
Senior Project Manager at Construct Executive Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Technology Degree or Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Technologist or with SACPCMP as a...
Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Education Specialist seeks an Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer who is experienced in developing business web applications and application integrations using common front-end and back-end web technologies with a strong focus on the PHP...
Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Education Specialist seeks an Intermediate Full Stack PHP Developer who is experienced in developing business web applications and application integrations using common front-end and back-end web technologies with a strong focus on the PHP...
Project Manager
Our client based in Durban SA.With over 30 years of Industry experience and knowledge, we can assist you with making the right choice in your design for your project. With expertise in turnkey project management both national and international projects, you can be...
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