Emerging trends we can expect to see in 2025
Rapid technological innovation, shifting societal priorities, and a heightened focus on sustainability from businesses across all sectors are shaping the global landscape as we rapidly approach 2025. Some key trends that have become apparent include the rise of AI,...
Sanral awards R53bn of tenders in 2024
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) has awarded R53 billion worth of tenders across the country since the start of the current financial year on 1 April 2024. The tenders are spread as follows: Region Number of tenders Value...
Inflation puts the pressure back on salaries
The unexpected headline inflation increase in March, among other factors, led to take-home pay slipping marginally during the month, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BPTI). However, a new trend is emerging in the local job market as more...
Why there is good reason to be positive about SA
South Africa's economy faces an array of structural challenges - and the need for reform is as urgent as ever, write Andrew Rymer, CFA: senior strategist: strategic research unit, and Robert Davy, emerging markets fund manager at investment management firm, Schroders....
SA climbs to fifth place for cybercrime density
South Africa's cybercrime density rose by 7,8% between 2021 and 2022, resulting in the country's rise to fifth place compared to sixth in 2021, according to Surfshark research analysing cybercrime density worldwide. The increase in cybercrime incidents in South Africa...
Cybercriminals adopt unique tools and tactics in their attacks
Cybersecurity specialist Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders, an in-depth look at the changing behaviours and attack techniques that adversaries used in 2022. The data, analysed from more than 150 Sophos Incident Response (IR) cases,...
CISOs struggle for support in fighting cyberattacks
"The Mind of the CISO", a new research paper from Trellix surveyed global chief information security officers (CISOs) across every major industry to reveal how they work amid a tumultuous threat landscape, which business functions hold them back, and what they need to...
Something to RapperBot about
Cybercriminals continuously develop their skills and tools looking for new ways to compromise individuals and companies, and Kaspersky's Securelist blogpost has explored some of the uncommon infection methods being used by attackers. Alongside other discoveries, it...
Steady growth for IT services in MEA
Spending on IT and business services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) - including Israel - will reach $30,3-billion in 2023, according to the latest Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC). In constant currency terms, this...
SA’s potential copyright calamity
South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers Protection Amendment Bill could potentially harm rather than help the creative industry and needs serious reconsideration, write Joshua Leroni, candidate attorney, and Carla Collett, partner, at Webber Wentzel....
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Moses is Opera’s African brand ambassador
Opera is kicking off a partnership with football professional Victor Moses, Chelsea starter and Nigerian national team star player. Moses will be the brand ambassador of Opera Mini, the most popular browser in Africa. Starting today, Moses will be featured in the new...
Why cash won’t be king for much longer
Innovation is increasingly changing the way consumers engage with the world. Yet how we transact remains stagnant, with many in South Africa continuing to make use of cash as a preferred payment method, despite having access to more effective, safer methods. Research...
ICASA reviewing BEE onwership in ICT
Government agencies are becoming more demanding about accelerating transformation in the South African economy through BEE black ownership targets and businesses having a good BEE scorecard, writes Lianne Levenstein, CEO of BEE advisory firm EconoBEE. We are starting...
Coming to grips with the enterprise cloud
At present, conversations in IT organisations are centred on the topic of “enterprise cloud”. In the simplest terms, enterprise cloud is cloud infrastructure designed to deliver the same agility as the public cloud, but within the enterprise data centre. At the top of...
FibreCo opens new hosting facility
FibreCo has opened a new hosting facility in Yzerfontein. “Located directly opposite the WACS landing station, FibreCo has overcome current Cable Landing Station (CLS) hosting challenges and provides clients with open access hosting and co-location facilities,...
KPMG acquires fintech, matchmaking platform
KPMG has acquired Matchi, a global fintech innovation and matchmaking platform that connects financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, with leading-edge financial services technology solutions and companies worldwide. The Matchi platform...
Get exactly what you want out of your PC
Francois Rheeders, product manager at Rectron, offers advice on how to make sure your PC is right for you needs. If you were offered the choice between buying a PC that meets all of your particular needs or one that only meets some of them, which would you opt for?...
New Alienwares hit the shelves
A new generation of Alienware gaming laptops is available in South Africa through Prima Interactive. Prima Interactive supplies Microsoft Xbox hardware, including the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and peripherals, and is also the distributor of gaming titles that include Halo,...
SAP supports African agribusinesses
SAP has launched its SAP Rural Sourcing Management solution connecting smallholder farmers and suppliers in rural areas with the supply chain of global agribusinesses and consumer products companies. SAP Rural Sourcing Management is an integrated, cloud-based solution...
SA firm’s expertise recognised
Guy Krige, a director at Escrow Europe, received an award from a UK-organised seminar held in Uganda late last month. The award, handed over by Madan Rao of organising company Extensia, acknowledged Krige’s expertise and ability to demonstrate how companies whose...
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Are you an experienced cybersecurity professional looking for your next challenge? Join our international IT security firm, based in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg. We are seeking a skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to bolster our team and drive cutting-edge...
Developer – Gauteng Centurion
We are looking for a Junior Developer to join one of our clients in delivering software solutions, services and skills to add business value to clients by using an adaptive approach that leverages the use of technology and architecture.Day to day you will be involved...
Full Stack Java Developer (0877) KG – Gauteng Midrand
WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES? Development and maintenance on platform/application Review and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery...
Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Microsoft Server Support Assisting with escalations from support engineers. Preventative maintenance (Patch management). Device hardening and vulnerability management. Backup management. Antivirus management.Minimum Requirements:Matric MCSE Tertiary IT qualification...
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – Gauteng Rosebank
Are you an experienced cybersecurity professional looking for your next challenge? Join our international IT security firm, based in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg. We are seeking a skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to bolster our team and drive cutting-edge...
Full Stack .Net Developer
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Senior Software Developer
Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their IT team. The ideal person will be responsible for developing and maintaining their .NET Web Forms application and C# services, ensuring the reliability and performance of their systems. This role...
Project Manager
Our client, a foreign exchange trading house based in Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team.Key Responsibilities:Support the CIO with projects relating to trading cryptocurrencies, FX & derivatives.Support COO with projects...
Systems Analyst
We are looking for an experienced and driven Systems Analyst to join our team and help streamline our technology landscape! If you're passionate about optimizing software systems and transforming business needs into technical solutions, this is the perfect opportunity...
Full Stack .Net Developer – Remote Remote
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