A 24-hour snapshot of Black Friday shopping trends
Black Friday 2024 delivered a day of exciting deals and shopping activity, performing well above a typical shopping day and marginally higher than the levels in 2023, according to early insights from BankservAfrica. Tracking the 24-hour results, BankservAfrica...
Syspro extends global footprint with UK acquisition
Syspro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire long-standing partner, NexSys, a specialist provider of digital manufacturing and distribution software in the UK, and part of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) listed K3 Business Technology Group. The...
More African languages added to MS Translator
Microsoft has added 13 new African languages to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator enabling text and documents to be translated to and from these languages across the entire Microsoft ecosystem of products and services. Sesotho (Southern Sotho), Sesotho...
Telcos to drive development of commercial metaverse
As the metaverse come closer to reality, telecommunication companies are in a unique position to capitalise on the trend by offering consumers a range of services in areas such as content aggregation, digital security, and device lifecycle management. With their vast...
App connects trans-Atlantic slave trade descendants
African descendants living in the diaspora can now reconnect with their African culture and history. The Reconnek app will explore how it can bridge the gap between Africa and its descendants in the Diaspora, allowing users to rediscover their shared past, present,...
Intelligent mining digs up new security threats
Intelligent mining operations have become the mother lode for cyber criminals. This is the word from Dr Pierre Jacobs, head of cybersecurity operations and compliance at Sizwe Africa partner CyberAntix. Cyber security attacks have grown to levels that have legitimised...
The most wanted malware in February
Last month saw the Remcos Trojan return to the Top 10 list for the first time since December 2022 after it was reported being used by threat actors to target Ukranian government entities through phishing attacks, according to Check Point's latest Global Threat Index...
Smart Township Challenge 2023 winners urge community participation
The newly-crowned winners of the Stellenbosch Network 'Smart Township' #Ideasforchange challenge, Chuma Lalendle and Sbahle Mgijima believe that it will take more than their innovative solution to make Kayamandi a Smart Township. The #Ideasforchange challenge an...
Top HR investment trends for 2023
Nearly half of HR leaders cited HR technology as their top investment priority in 2023, according to a recent Gartner survey, which adds that other top investment areas include staffing and recruiting, total rewards, and learning and development. "HR leaders continue...
Gaming app install ad spend close to $27bn despite slowdown
AppsFlyer's State of Gaming App Marketing report indicates that as the post-Covid era unfolds, a digital slowdown - or return to pre-Covid conditions - is occuring in the industry. The report is an in-depth study of key gaming trends for app developers, marketers, and...
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Schneider Electric SA signs Eya Bantu in energy sector
Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with Eya Bantu Professional Services as part of its global Alliance Partner Programme for the Energy sector. Schneider Electric South Africa has localised this global initiative in order to identify, support and effectively...
Garmin, MTN take wearables into Ghana
Garmin has partnered with MTN and launched a range of wearable tech watches into Ghana to encourage people to live a more active lifestyle. Garmin's range of wearable tech watches are health and fitness watches that monitor and record daily activities to motivate you...
Mobile apps to help keep kids safe
Over the December school holidays, your kids will be on-the-go all the time, making it difficult to keep up with their movements. But mobile apps and wearable devices can give you peace of mind while allowing the young ones to enjoy a bit of independence as they make...
Metacom router puts the hotspot where the business is
Industrial communications provider, Metacom, has revealed its MC614M Intelligent Router, which ensures robust and reliable WiFi connectivity anywhere in Africa. "The MC614M Intelligent Router was created to solve a very specific problem experienced by South African...
Why Africa needs to rethink workplace training
Effective managers and entrepreneurs hold the key to Africa's prosperity; and the demand for training is greatest for new employees, managers and business owners on the continent. These are some of the findings of a new report recently released by the African...
Legwear Safari reduces abandoned online shopping carts
Legwear Safari - an online retailer that specialises in women's legwear - has noted an immediate decrease in abandoned shopping carts on its site following its decision to use Sage Pay as its payment solution. The solution has benefitted the company by making it...
Lessons for talent experts to take into the new year
As most professionals gear up to conclude the year with hopes of returning back to the office refuelled, now is also the time to prepare for inevitable change and challenges that come with entering a new year. This is according to Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest Staffing...
AMD takes computing to a new level with Ryzen
AMD has unveiled new information and gave enthusiasts hands-on time with its upcoming high-performance desktop processors based on the innovative "Zen" core architecture (codenamed "Summit Ridge") in advance of the official launch in Q1 2017. Drawing inspiration from...
Innovation to address SA’s healthcare accessibility issues
We so often hear stories of the hardships associated with accessibility to high quality healthcare, but for many the nearest doctor, let alone specialist, can be many hours away, writes Cathy Smith, MD of Cisco. South Africa's Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi recently...
Checklist for protecting data
Although not every company is required to protect each speck of data stored on their IT assets, most businesses find it is in their best interest to do so anyway. However, without proper guidelines to cover the vast range of devices storing data such on servers, hard...
Software Engineer (Senior) 2600 – Gauteng Pretoria
Software Engineer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Rust)Strong understanding of software development principles, algorithms, data structures, and design patternsUnderstanding of cybersecurity...
Intermediate Software Developer – Western Cape Paarden Eiland
Our Client based in CPT who is a global Chat Solutions company, is looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer to join their dynamic team. Required skill: Frameworks and Languages:? NestJs? TypeScript? JavaScript? Node JS Database:? FireBase? My SQL?...
Cyber Security Specialist (SvW) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Develop and manage the Cyber Security strategy within company and ensure establishment of related preventative controls, solutions and programs to manage and prevent Cyber Security risks within company, that are supported by the necessary policies and procedures that...
Full stack developer Dot Net
Junior Full stack Developers ( Automotive) and Intermediate developers Role Overview: Develop and deliver feature-rich SaaS solutions tailored to the automotive industry, driving innovation and enhancing user experiencesRequired: Proficiency in Angular 2+ for dynamic...
Intermediate Cross Platform Mobile Developer
Join a company that will offer significant advantages in terms of experience gained, particularly in the field of cybersecurity and secure communications. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, which is deployed across 15 countries. This...
Software Testers (2) at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
12 months contract A Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology, data science or related fields with at least three years' experience in a professional software QA particularly on large complex technology products/solutions/systems....
Lead Software Developer
Title: Lead Software Engineer Contract: 6 months (with renewal) Environment: Hybrid Industry: Financial Services We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Software Engineer to be the technical development lead of the development of a new system using Dot Net, C...
Full stack developer Dot Net – Gauteng Bedford
Junior Full stack Developers ( Automotive) and Intermediate developers Role Overview: Develop and deliver feature-rich SaaS solutions tailored to the automotive industry, driving innovation and enhancing user experiencesRequired: Proficiency in Angular 2+ for dynamic...
Intermediate Cross Platform Mobile Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Join a company that will offer significant advantages in terms of experience gained, particularly in the field of cybersecurity and secure communications. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, which is deployed across 15 countries. This...
Software Testers (2) at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 months contract A Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, information technology, data science or related fields with at least three years' experience in a professional software QA particularly on large complex technology products/solutions/systems....
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