How mobile comms and the SIM card changed our lives
In the past, it was common to send greetings by mail or telephone. Today, communication without mobile networks and SIM technology is almost unimaginable. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the key milestones in the evolution of mobile communications and looks ahead...
Here’s how Saffers mapped their world over 20 years
To celebrate 20 years of mapping the world - and South Africa - Google has highlighted a selection of places that sparked conversation and inspired the ‘explorer’ within South Africans. Foodie finds: The most-reviewed restaurants From burgers to coffee, scenic...
Inflation, recession, potential default drag US economic outlook down
Last quarter's modest lift in business executives' view of the US economy proved short-lived, with a majority now expressing pessimism about the next 12 months, according to the second-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief executive...
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....
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Personal information – take care before you share
Identity theft and fraud is a widespread global phenomenon that has gained considerable momentum in South Africa in the last decade. The internet and social media - combined with the naivety of the public in sharing personal information - have helped make the work of...
How your ISP can affect your bottom line
Business connectivity is the beating heart of the SME revolution. Is your Internet Service Provider helping you use it to drive profits or simply letting it become a drain on your expendable bank balance? Jarryd Chatz, CEO of BitCo, explores this question and explains...
ACS, Condyn partner on security solutions
ACS, part of the JSE-listed Altron Group, has entered a co-distribution partnership with Condyn to expand the current sub-Saharan Africa market footprint of Thales encryption devices. The partnership comes about as a result of the increasing threat of information...
Turrito Networks is Famous Brands’ IT Partner of the Year
Turrito Networks has been named as the 2017 IT Partner of the Year, for Famous Brands, Africa's leading quick-service and casual dining restaurant franchisor. "Turrito Networks manages our wide area networks, and over the course of the last year, we had zero downtime...
Simulation software challenge for African startups
GE Africa Innovation Centre (GE AIC) and Qfinsoft, Ansys channel partner for South Africa, are collaborating to provide start-up companies and emerging enterprises with the opportunity to access the Ansys’ multiphysics simulation portfolio, through a challenge...
New insurance accounting standard adds comparability
The new insurance contracts accounting standard recently published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) brings greater comparability for investors and analysts, according to KPMG International. The organisation welcomes the publication of the new,...
Kenyan company builds value for clients
A pioneering East African audit and professional services firm is adding value to its services by automating processes and harnessing the cloud. Compliance is non-negotiable in the auditing sphere, but in order to truly add value to clients, accounting and auditing...
Redefining customer service in telecoms
Traditionally, the telecom industry has been dominated by a handful of large players and due to lack of competition, they did as they like. However, this is now changing with new entrants offering better solutions combined with exceptional customer service. Cloud PBX...
Microsoft empowers educators to transform learning in SA
Microsoft South Africa is hosting the Africa Educator Exchange Forum on 29 May and 30 May at its headquarters in Bryanston. Over the course of the two-day forum, 52 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts (MIEEs) will participate in problem-based learning activities,...
CA extends SD-WAN monitoring
CA Technologies has launched CA Performance Management, which includes monitoring support for dynamic software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) architectures built on Cisco IWAN and Viptela. Advanced analytics provide for optimal performance of cloud workloads and...
SKA Mid -Jnr Verification System Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Observatory
Postion Summary: The MID Junior Verification System Engineer will be responsible for carrying out integration and test, for developing and/or coordinating the development of scripts and procedures, and for supporting the overall verification of the MID Telescope...
SENIOR MICROSOFT DEVELOPER – Gauteng Sandton
Accountable for Creating and solving problems in a robust and scalable manner, lead and assist junior developers. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects. Desired Skills: Python SQL Power platform BI...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Software Engineer, this is a Hybrid position based in Cape Town Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C#NETRESTFUL APIJavascriptMS SQLShould you meet the requirements for this position, please...
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'...
Network Engineer
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...
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