Robotics industry set to bounce back
The global demand for robotics has been shifting back and forth over the past few years with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by stagnation in 2024. However, after a year of stagnant sales, the entire industry is set to witness a significant recovery – with...
As delinquencies grow, lenders look to alternative credit data for help
As visibility into consumer risk provided by traditional credit data shifts, financial institutions worldwide are expanding their use of alternative data throughout the consumer lending journey, according to Lexis Nexis’ inaugural Global Consumer Lending Confidence...
MTN expects to post increased earnings
MTN has issued a trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2022, alerting shareholders to substantial changes from the previous year. The group expects to report an increase in earnings per share (EPS) of between 35% and 45% (or 267 cents to 343 cents). The EPS...
What Spotify playlists tell us about the national mood
For many South Africans, 2023 New Year's resolutions may already be a thing of the past. But new Spotify data shows the prevailing moods of the playlists South Africans are making, revealing a little bit about how 2023 is shaping up so far. Using playlists which have...
Cisco adds inclusivity to skills development
Cisco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) outlining key areas of cooperation for the development of skilled South Africans to participate in the digital economy. Francine Katsoudas,...
Google opens applications for Black Founders Fund
Google has announced that applications for the third cohort of Black Founders Fund for Startup opened in Africa and Euroupe in line with its commitment to digital transformation and support to black-founded startups. This year, Google has committed $4-million to...
WhatsApp the favourite social media platform
While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than 2-billion monthly active users worldwide and ranks high among social media users. According to data presented by...
Bitcoin has facilitated $100trn of value since inception
Research conducted by BitcoinCasinos.com reveals the value of all-time Bitcoin transactions is about $100-trillion. Despite the dismal market performance in 2022, BTC miners kept validating transactions on the blockchain, generating $10-billion in revenue. Edith...
An expected rise in strikes, riots and protests will test business resilience
Anger over growing social inequality and the cost-of-living, foundering faith in governments and institutions and increasingly polarised politics, together with a rise in activism and environmental concerns, are the main factors expected to fuel ongoing incidences of...
Average take-home pay down again in January
The average nominal take-home pay slipped again in January 2023, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) as the challenging economic environment continues, affecting companies operating under high- pressure conditions brought on by the ongoing load...
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Innovation and agility key to BI
Across Africa, business culture is shifting from total autocracy - where only EXCO had access to business intelligence data - to a democracy, where the entire workforce works together, with the correct information at hand, to improve performance and bolster the bottom...
Sophos announces Mobile 7
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Emerson Network Power rebrands as Vertiv
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Big data transforming insurance
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MWC: DStv customers can use smartphones to pay
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Vox merges to deliver managed cloud solutions
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MWC: Dell challenges economics of IOT
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MWC: Lenovo sets the stage for new mobility
Lenovo tohasday announced an ecosystem of devices and services that support the new era of mobility and represent how today's users are demanding solutions that bridge connectivity, hardware and user-centric design. Lenovo is introducing a new device portfolio at...
MWC: Qualcomm, TomTom partner on autonomous driving
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MWC: ZTE primes 5G solutions for pre-deployment
ZTE has announced that the company's 5G solutions are scheduled for commercial pre-deployment starting from the third-quarter of 2018, as ZTE enables operators to minimize the time to build 5G-ready networks. At Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona this week, ZTE...
Senior DB administrator (PostgresSQL) at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Minimum requirements Bacherlor's degree in informationtechnology, computer science, mathematics, information systems or related fields with at least three years' experience as a Data Scientist. Knowledge of and experience in the following are required: Experience in a...
Senior Network Engineer – Hirscmann
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Hirschmann (MACH4002, MACH100, MS4128-5, MACH104, MS30-2402, MAR1040, MSP40-00200, RS40, RS20, RS30) and related network infrastructure of our clients. The Network Engineer...
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist LW
Essential Skills Requirements5 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of IT architectures in Azure Advanced experience in implementing and administering Microsoft Products, especially Active Directory, KMS, and PKI together with common...
QA Test Analyst
Our Client is looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their teamArea/Location: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole Overview:Must have experience testing on C# Platforms and willing to work on a Manual Testing platformConduct testing of new and existing software before it goes...
Senior IAM Engineer
The IAM Engineer will provide subject matter expertise and execution of the Organization's Identity Management landscape, including SSO and MFA. Functions will include delivering and operating solutions and integration towards provisioning, federation, authentication...
SAP Human Capital Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town
SAP solution design and/or implementation. Designing complex architecture and ensure successful implementation. Providing guidance on the SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform and tools. Integrating SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP...
Senior DB administrator (PostgresSQL) at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
Minimum requirements Bacherlor's degree in informationtechnology, computer science, mathematics, information systems or related fields with at least three years' experience as a Data Scientist. Knowledge of and experience in the following are required: Experience in a...
Senior Network Engineer – Hirscmann – Limpopo Lephalale
The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Hirschmann (MACH4002, MACH100, MS4128-5, MACH104, MS30-2402, MAR1040, MSP40-00200, RS40, RS20, RS30) and related network infrastructure of our clients. The Network Engineer...
Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist LW – Gauteng Pretoria
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QA Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
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