ERA Bill a step towards achieving energy objectives
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is encouraged by the recent approval of the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). "Key provisions of the ERA Bill, such as establishing an open market platform for...
The greener side of hybrid work
The shift to hybrid work - which blends remote and office-based work - has brought numerous benefits for employees and employers, but one often overlooked advantage is the positive impact it can have on the environment. Hybrid work can significantly benefit the planet...
Huawei looking for women entrepreneurs
Huawei South Africa is looking for tech-savvy women business owners to apply for its 2022 Women in Tech digital skills programme which provides free online training in cloud computing, digital marketing and leadership development. The programme seeks to help women...
African genomics surveillance was key in identifying Covid variants
The rapid expansion of genomics surveillance in Africa allowed the continent to describe the introduction and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variants in African countries in realtime during the Covid-19 pandemic. A major scientific report from Africa featured in the journal...
Perseverance rover finds ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is well into its second science campaign, collecting rock-core samples from features within an area long considered by scientists to be a top prospect for finding signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover has collected four samples...
The Merge touted as the most significant crypto event in years
The Ethereum Merge is a "landmark, historic moment" for the entire cryptocurrency market that will be a "major catalyst" driving prices higher in the long term. This is the bullish prediction from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as the long-awaited so-called Merge of...
Only a quarter of workers are confident about their careers
Only one in four employees is confident about their career path at their current organisation, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of more than 3 300 employees conducted in March 2022 revealed that fewer than one in three employees knows how to progress their...
Skills registry aims to boost ICT development, employment
The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has partnerd with the Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA) and the Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) to launch phase 1 of the ICT Skills Registry, a searchable database that contains...
FormBook takes over as top malware for August
Check Point Research (CPR), in its Global Threat Index for August 2022, reports that FormBook is now the most prevalent malware, taking over from Emotet, which has held that position since its reappearance in January. FormBook is an Infostealer targeting Windows OS...
Healthcare and patient data security under the spotlight
In sub-Saharan Africa, making healthcare services more accessible can be achieved through digital services. Telehealth solutions have been well-received by the industry and patients alike, more so during the pandemic when it became a necessity. With World Patient...
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Khonology grooms future fintech leaders
Khonology is changing the lives of many young people in South Africa, it has developed an innovative platform that empowers graduates to enter the highly competitive fintech market and successfully land a job at a company. The Services SETA accredited Khono City...
Keep shopping malls and shoppers safe
With the annual holiday season fast approaching and shopping malls nationwide preparing for the usual end of year deluge, the safety and security of both tenants and consumers plays a critical part in the effective management of South Africa's retail environment....
Combating financial payment fraud using EFT
It is strange to think that one of the most used methods of transacting online - through a credit card - is actually not designed for the purpose. Security features such as the hologram, PIN and magnetic strip have all evolved over the course of 30 years to make...
The Carlyle Group Acquires CMC Networks
Global Alternative Asset Manager The Carlyle Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority share of CMC Networks, a Pan-African provider of managed connectivity solutions for global telecoms providers. Investec Equity Partners, who was represented by...
GE wins project management award for Medupi
GE's Steam Power Systems has been awarded the Global Project Excellence Gold Award by the International Project Management Association (IPMA) for their work on South Africa's Medupi Power Plant. "Our team has been working with Eskom on the Medupi Power Plant since...
AEEI acquires 51% of Headset Solutions
Having recently announced the acquisition of a siginificant stake in IT company Puleng Technologies, AEEI continues on its acquisition plan to bolster its Technology division by acquiring 51% equity in Kalula Communications, trading as Headset Solutions. Based in...
Stop and think before shopping online on Black Friday
Black Friday: a single day to take advantage of unbelievable discounts and limited stock. The day's appeal is undeniable, but it's also an opportune time for criminals to take advantage of you. And they'll use anything to con you - from fake coupons and malicious...
Paratus Telecoms turns on first FTTH in Namibia
Paratus Telecoms is the first 100% privately-owned pan-African operator to turn on Fibre to the Home (FTTH) in Namibia. Connected residents in Finkenstein estate, East of Windhoek, will now enjoy this world-class connectivity. The developers of Finkenstein Manor and...
Take customer experience to the next level
Digital transformation is changing the way banks talk to customers, but forward-looking financial institutions in the region are looking at how they can deploy artificial intelligence and automation to transform the customer experience, writes Danny Drew, Avaya's MD...
Key to retail success is a positive experience on all channels
The countdown to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales has officially begun. With experts predicting shoppers will spend double the amount they did in 2015 - this year's retail shopping bonanza is expected to be bigger than ever. According to PwC, online sales will...
Software Engineer (Fully remote)
Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to join their dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new, exciting and enhanced products and solutions for the HR industry. This is a great opportunity...
SAP ABAP Developer (hybrid) contract (2628) TB
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for business blueprint document. ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements). Setting up the organization structure of...
Project Manager
Summary Johannesburg area - Contract - Hybrid opportunity Established client requires an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a contracting basis. Description Manage client engagementsEnsure the delivery of solutions for complex IT, business, and client...
Software Engineer (Fully remote) – Remote Remote
Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to join their dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new, exciting and enhanced products and solutions for the HR industry. This is a great opportunity...
SAP ABAP Developer (hybrid) contract (2628) TB – Gauteng Midrand
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for business blueprint document. ABAP debugging beneficial (Workbench related knowledge of new development/enhancements). Setting up the organization structure of...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Summary Johannesburg area - Contract - Hybrid opportunity Established client requires an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a contracting basis. Description Manage client engagementsEnsure the delivery of solutions for complex IT, business, and client...
Full Stack Developer – Chanel
Role: Operate and maintain the existing financial payments system.Assess, develop, upgrade and document procedures for systems, communications environments, and application software.Consult with internal stakeholders and fellow colleagues concerning,...
Mobile Developer (Xamarin / Maui)
Approximately 5 years of hands-on development experience. Proven track record in creating applications that can scale to accommodate thousands of users. Experience in building iOS and Android applications. Significant experience in developing and integrating REST...
D365 F&O Functional Specialist (6 month contract)
The D365 F&O Functional Specialist will be responsible to lead the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) system. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes and the ability to...
Project Manager IT at Direct Transact
Role: The Project Manager will oversee, and coordinate projects related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, internal and external audits, and various internal company projects.This role involvesmanaging all aspects of these projects, ensuring they are completed...
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