ACSA partners to secure fuel supplies
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirms that, following the fire at the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (NATREF) refinery on 4 January 2025, which is impacting the production of fuel nationally, the industry has secured enough supply for OR Tambo...
Fragmentation, debt, political uncertainty weigh on 2025 economic outlook
The global economy is set to face significant challenges in 2025, with 56% of chief economists surveyed expecting conditions to weaken, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook from the World Economic Forum. Only 17% foresee an improvement, pointing to...
AR/VR headset shipments slow
Global shipments of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23) as macroeconomic conditions worsened and the market cooled compared to the pandemic driven highs seen last year. According to new data...
Is this a powerless power minister?
The powers of the new Minister of Energy, as promulgated by President Cyril Ramaphosa, appear to be limited and his areas of responsibility overlap with those of other ministers, writes Jason van der Poel, partner at Webber Wentzel. On 26 May 2023, President Cyril...
Talent emigration now a top risk for SA businesses
By Kathy Gibson - A vast majority of South African business leaders (80%) regard emigration of top talent as a critical risk factor for their businesses. And there's reason for their concern: 55% of qualified young professionals are considering going abroad, according...
Some relief for African consumers expected in 2024
This year will be another tough one for African consumers, but conditions are expected to improve in 2024, according to a forecast by Oxford Economics. This is consistent with the company's view that inflation will ease further in the coming months and that monetary...
PMI ticks down again in May 2023
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged down to 49.2 in May 2023 from 49.8 in April. The headline index has now signalled a deterioration in business conditions for four consecutive months. In addition to the downbeat assessment of the...
Weak consumer demand delays smartphone recovery
According to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global shipments of smartphones will decline 3,2% in 2023, totaling 1,17-billion units for the year. This is a downward revision from the 1,1% decline...
Holy See the most literate country in cybersecurity
Nine of 10 countries demonstrating the best cybersecurity literacy skills are European, while Vatican City (or The Holy See) tops the global ranking, as the National Privacy Test results indicate. With 58 points, South Africa ranks 50th in the global scoreboard....
Human leadership vital for CFOs in an era of finance AI
The rapid progress of AI tools in the finance function in recent times has made it more important than ever for chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders to demonstrate three core pillars of human leadership: adaptivity, empathy and authenticity, according...
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Using blockchain to reinvent asset management
Blockchain is one of the most discussed and intriguing technologies out there today, writes Bas de Vos, director of IFS Labs at IFS. I won't go into the specifics too deeply on how it works since that has been covered by many other sources. Suffice it to say that it...
Typo bolsters digital production with Xerox and XBC-IT
Typo Colour Printing Specialists, one of Johannesburg's leading commercial printing, finishing and binding companies, has significantly upgraded its digital printing capabilities with a new Xerox Versant 2100 press from Bytes Document Solutions' (BDS) authorised...
Certified Lead Implementer course from ContinuitySA
ContinuitySA will be offering a five-day certification course for Lead Implementers of a Business Continuity Management System based on the ISO 22301 standard. The course is certified by PECB, the global certification body. To be held at ContinuitySA's Midrand campus,...
Virtual cards extend financial inclusion
It's never been simpler to shop online. Flowers, sneakers, food, diplomas - you name it, you can buy it online. Except you can't, if you don't have a credit card. Two in three black teens in the US make purchases online, so retailers are aggressively growing their...
Data protection essential for insurers
With cyber security in the spotlight given recent attacks, insurers need to examine the integrity and safety of the data they have on hand. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, investigates the importance of data protection for an insurance company...
Analytics is critical, but data is being left out
The digitisation of business has spread the 'customer experience' (CX) right across organisations. Managing and understanding customers is no longer confined to frontline sales and contact centre staff, but requires constant attention from all employees in order to...
Lexmark leads in Quocirca MPS Vendor Landscape
Lexmark International has been positioned for the sixth consecutive year as a leader in Managed Print Services (MPS) by leading European-based industry analyst firm Quocirca. The Quocirca Managed Print Services Landscape report is an independent vendor analysis of the...
Abacuz offers virtual tool for skilled jobseekers
Skilled jobseekers in the market for extra work and an opportunity to earn should click through to Abacuz, a virtual tool that keeps service providers and prospective clients connected. Anyone from tutors, child minders to drivers/ transport managers and sport...
Sybrin goes digital with AIS, LAWtrust
As the digitisation of the customer experience is becoming a leading priority for most industries, Sybrin is hard at work enhancing their digital business platforms. These platforms will enable their customers to not only meet their clients' expectations, but also to...
Marrie is Cell C’s new chief digital officer
Cell C has appointed Nihmal Marrie as its chief digital officer. Marrie joins Cell C to steer the digital transformation of Cell C and execute an aggressive strategic focus in the digitization of the business. "The telecommunications industry must adapt to the digital...
Information & Systems Manager at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Our client in Port Elizabeth is looking for a an Information and Systems Manager who will be responsible for driving the strategic integration of technology, data, and business processes within the Group. This role ensures that systems and data platforms are...
SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER
SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPERLOCATION SANDTONPOSITION TYPE Permanent PURPOSE QUALIFICATIONS Certification in Dynamics, Power Platform or relevant technologies.Computer Science Diploma/degree or proven development experience. EXPERIENCEKnowledge of Microsoft programming...
PHP / Laravel Developer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and...
ReactJS Developer
Our client is eagerly searching for a passionate and dynamic ReactJS Developer to join their team in an exciting hybrid role based in Cape Town! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take their skills to the next level! Key Requirements 3+ years'...
SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Sandton
SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPERLOCATION SANDTONPOSITION TYPE Permanent PURPOSE QUALIFICATIONS Certification in Dynamics, Power Platform or relevant technologies.Computer Science Diploma/degree or proven development experience. EXPERIENCEKnowledge of Microsoft programming...
PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and...
ReactJS Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is eagerly searching for a passionate and dynamic ReactJS Developer to join their team in an exciting hybrid role based in Cape Town! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take their skills to the next level! Key Requirements 3+ years'...
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Level 2 Network Engineer with a background in managed services, skilled in integrating and problem-solving in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Cisco Internetworking, VPNs, and firewalls. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: CCNA / CCDA / CCNP (CISCO Certified)MCITP...
ICT NETWORK AND SECURITY SPECIALIST
To serve as a shield to safeguard devices and services from malicious attacks orchestrated by hackers, spammers, and cybercriminals, including shielding the organisation against phishing schemes, ransomware attacks, identity theft, data breaches, and potential...
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Our client is excited to find a highly skilled and experienced software tester with expertise in RESTful API, GUI, and manual testing. This fully remote position offers great flexibility but requires the candidate to be based in Cape Town! Key Requirements 4+ years'...
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