Manipulative pricing seen during major shopping events
Many consumers believe they are scoring a great deal during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or other major shopping events — but are they? A new study from Oxylabs reveals that over 70% of products in major US marketplaces were actually more expensive on Black Friday...
Companies plan big security budget increases
Companies are planning to increase their investments in information security against the background of growing financial losses from cyber incidents. This trend was revealed in the recent Kaspersky’s IT Security Economics report, which unpicks the changes in budgets,...
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...
NASA develops quantum detector that counts single photons
Quantum computers hold the promise of operating millions of times faster than conventional computers. But to communicate over long distances, quantum computers will need a dedicated quantum communications network. To help form such a network, a device has been...
African smartphone market declines
Africa's smartphone market declined for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q4 2022, with shipments down 17,8% year on year (YoY) to 17,6-million units. That's according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), with the firm's Worldwide Quarterly...
So who’s going to recycle solar panels in 30 years’ time?
With more than R2,2-billion worth of solar panels imported into South Africa during the first half of 2022, and the pace of imports set to increase dramatically as the country's energy crisis mounts, the overlooked problem of recycling these panels could result in an...
The challenges facing women in the tech industry
A new global survey to coincide with International Women's Day reveals that parity for women in technology-related positions and industries is still a way off, and suggests that Covid-19, along with a skills shortage, has had a major role to play in blocking women's...
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Nigeria boasts strong presence at ITU meeting
Nigeria's government and private sectors have made a pitch to foreign investors at the 2016 International Telecommunication Union conference, Telecoms World, where they presented the country's developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)...
Sage celebrates top partners in Africa and Middle East
Sage has announced the winners of its Sage CEO circle for the Africa and Middle East region. Partners competed against each other under criteria such as: highest product revenue, customer migration units, license sales and referrals. As well as being the recipient of...
TFG amps up for Black Friday
Amp up your expression and score big on Black Friday thanks to a fun interactive face recognition app game from TFG (The Foschini Group) Rewards & More. Amped Up was developed for TFG's customer rewards program, Rewards & More to generate pre-sale excitement...
Looking to attract top talent? Lighten up
It is no secret that South Africa, like many others, is fighting a war for talent. With global competition intensifying, local companies simply cannot afford to lose top talent to their overseas competitors. Although many South African companies spend a great deal of...
Is your website ready for Black Friday?
When running an e-commerce website, downtime is the equivalent of locking your doors to the public. Not only are you not doing business, but you're also actively pushing your customers into the arms of the competition, writes Sven Hammar, CEO of Apica Systems. Amazon...
VUT students excel with low-tech innovation
Schneider Electric invited the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) and Sci-Bono students to participate in the joint, Nomade des Mers and Schneider Electric South Africa Low-Technology Innovation competition. A team of three young creative thinkers, aptly named the...
Deloitte supports companies in mitigating fraud and corruption risk
International Fraud Awareness week took place from the 13th to 19th November 2016. As one of the largest professional services firms in the world, Deloitte joined the global effort against fraud by providing its expertise across throughout the African continent....
DocFox reduces FICA on-boarding to seconds
Fintech startup DocFox has partnered with global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright, to provide a digital solution to help companies simplify the FICA compliance process. "DocFox is a sophisticated yet easy-to-use web application that helps customers submit their FICA...
East African CIOs should lead transformation
CIOs in East Africa must work closely with their boards to invest in technology that will enable their organisations to thrive against the background of more demanding customers, digital disruption and fiercer global competition. Robust core business management...
Responsible drinking over the festive season
As we start getting into summer and the spirit of the festive season, many South Africans are looking forward to a well-deserved break, writes Rhys Evans, director of ALCO-Safe. Even if they are not taking leave, they often enjoy consuming refreshing alcoholic...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client who has paved the way in the Easy Pay space seeks a Senior Fullstack Developer to join our innovative team on a 1 - year contract basis. Reporting directly to the Delivery Manager for the Online Payments Product, you will play a crucial role in developing...
Application Support Technician
Grow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity – Worcester Please NOTE this position is in Worcester Must Live close to Worcester or re-locate at own cost. Own transport required (Travel costs are paid back AA rates)Well versed in AfrikaansMicrosoft...
Donor-funded Lesotho Project Manager at Landell Mills
Irrigated Horticulture Support Services Activity (Horticulture, Training, Gender, and Social Development (HTGSD) Consultant) The Market Driven Irrigation Horticulture (MDIH) Project, part of the MCC Lesotho II Compact, aims to increase rural incomes through commercial...
Technical Project Manager
We are looking for a highly technical Project Manager who knows their way around projects in offshore oil & gas. Is this you?You're technically qualified with experience in complex projects in the Marine Mining, Oil and Gas, Marine Infrastructure or Heavy...
Intermediate Software Developer
Intermediate Software DeveloperJoin a cutting-edge, award winning tech company in Africa! R 400,000 - R 605,000 per annumAre you ready to accelerate your career in IT?J The largest monitoring specialist company in Africa, is looking for an Intermediate Software...
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (LEVEL-3) – Cape Town – Hybrid
Hire Resolve is searching for a talented Software Engineer (Level 3) to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility while maintaining collaboration with an innovative team. As a Level 3 Software Engineer,...
Application Support Technician – Remote Remote
Grow and develop your career with this fantastic opportunity – Worcester Please NOTE this position is in Worcester Must Live close to Worcester or re-locate at own cost. Own transport required (Travel costs are paid back AA rates)Well versed in AfrikaansMicrosoft...
Donor-funded Lesotho Project Manager at Landell Mills – Remote Remote
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Technical Project Manager – Western Cape Brooklyn
We are looking for a highly technical Project Manager who knows their way around projects in offshore oil & gas. Is this you?You're technically qualified with experience in complex projects in the Marine Mining, Oil and Gas, Marine Infrastructure or Heavy...
Intermediate Software Developer – Remote Remote
Intermediate Software DeveloperJoin a cutting-edge, award winning tech company in Africa! R 400,000 - R 605,000 per annumAre you ready to accelerate your career in IT?J The largest monitoring specialist company in Africa, is looking for an Intermediate Software...
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