Wind to play a significant role in IRP2024
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) commends the government’s multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement process of the IRP2024 in addition to the public participation process, under the leadership of the Ministry of Electricity & Energy and supported...
Adding value is key as mobile users shift to 5G
With global mobile network data traffic set for huge growth, and much of this 5G subscriptions, communications service providers (CSPs) are looking to add value to their offerings. 5G Standalone (5G SA) and 5G Advanced are expected to be key focuses for communications...
What are the grey listing implications for SA?
South Africa's grey listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness, but moves are already being taken to satisfy the FATF. The Webber Wentzel finance team reflects on what comes next....
AMD expands telco products, support
AMD has announced it will be expanding support of its growing 5G partner ecosystem spanning from core to radio access networks (RAN) applications, delivering additional new test capabilities and unveiling new 5G products. The AMD wireless telecom partner ecosystem has...
Absa finances three wind energy projects
Absa acted as a mandated lead arranger and lender for three Red Rocket Energy renewable energy projects which reached financial close on 23 February 2023. The projects comprise of two 140MW wind farms, which will both be located in the Western Cape, and one 84MW wind...
Acer ranks among top female-friendly companies
Acer has been included in Forbes' list of the World's Top Women-Friendly Companies in 2022. Forbes co-operated with the market research institute Statista in conducting an anonymous survey of nearly 85 000 women working in multinational companies around the world. The...
Blue Label Telecoms increases revenue, profits
For the six months ended 30 November 2022, Blue Label Telecoms has reported revenue of R9,8-billion, with an increase in gross profit of 13% to R1,54-billion (2021: R1,36-billion). The core businesses of the Blue Label Group continued to generate further growth in...
Ransomware persisted in 2022 despite improved detection
Although ransomware's share of incidents declined only slightly (4 percentage points) from 2021 to 2022, defenders were more successful detecting and preventing ransomware. Despite this, attackers continued to innovate with the report showing the average time to...
Global AI revenue set to boom
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21,4% from $81,3-billion in 2022 to reach $383,3-billion in 2030, according to research organisation GlobalData. The company's latest thematic report,...
Executives frustrated by payment failure rate
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has released the results of its "True Impact of Failed Payments Report" - a snapshot of cross-border payments performance on a global scale. The report assesses insights collected from 400 payment executives representing leading corporations...
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‘Tis the season to be careful
It's the time of year again when shops - and online portals - are already stocking up on festive season items, but be careful before you hand out credit card details to just anyone, writes Sarel Lamprecht, MD of leading cyber insurance company Phishield. Inevitably,...
AfricaOnline Ghana launches iManage services
AfricaOnline, an ISP in Ghana's and a Gondwana International Networks (GIN) subsidiary, has laucnhed iManage, a suite of IT managed services. Aimed at solving IT issues, users of the iManage suite of service will enjoy a safer and more secure corporate network....
IT security shouldn’t be a knee-jerk reaction
In business, IT security needs to be a top-of-mind priority. It is critical for organisations to come to the realisation that the security industry has become increasingly dynamic in response to the ever-present threat of a cyber-attack and as a result security...
FirstBank increases mobile app security
FirstBank has launched its updated iOS mobile banking application with fingerprint biometrics capability and authentication from Entersekt. FirstBank is Colorado's second largest bank and the third largest privately held bank in the nation. FirstBank has integrated...
Gamification the future of service delivery
The term gamification is the industry's latest buzzword. Used extensively as a marketing term, it has become part of the IT lexicon. These days, gamification is being used to persuade customers to buy more, improve service levels in call centres, and even improve...
Things that threaten the Internet of Things
Understanding the behaviour of hackers and keeping businesses at the forefront of technology is crucial to mitigate cybercrime, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. Things in life are getting more complex. With the growth of smart devices and the...
Data a crucial consideration in cloud migration
The astonishing explosion in data volumes is quickly becoming one of the highest-priority issues for both technology pros and corporate directors alike. Driven by the increasing digitisation of businesses, the rise of the Internet of Things, and the immediacy of...
Best of Black Friday on PriceCheck
Black Friday, the annual retail-shopping bonanza, falls on Friday, 25 November this year, and South Africa's online retailers are looking to harness the growing local interest in what has become global retail's biggest day out. According to Kevin Tucker, founder of...
Are you ready for a cybersecurity single market?
The digital world is the new economy, writes Lizzie Cohen-Laloum, senior vice-president: EMEA sales at F5 Networks. It powers our industries and drives consumerism. Personal and corporate data lies at the heart of this rapidly growing phenomenon. Cloud computing,...
SA retailers must look to renewable energy
In order to fully benefit from the potential of abundant renewable energy in South Africa, companies need to step out of their comfort zones and send clear signals to the markets by committing to an ambitious 100% renewable energy future. This is the resounding...
Backend Developer (Golang Specialist)
Our Client, a leading Software Development Company, is seeking a talented Backend Developer with a specialisation in Golang to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge Payment Solutions and Blockchain Technology, making a...
Data Engineer (Ab Initio) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg North
The Group Data and Analytics Office is on the lookout for a skilled Ab Initio Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Ab Initio, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...
Dot Net Core developers – Gauteng Bedford
Senior Backend Developers and Intermediate developers This position focuses on scaling large systems using a microservice approach. Experience with Linux is advantageous and will complement your expertise in building and managing complex, distributed applications Tech...
Senor UI/UX Designer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
12 months fixed-term contract MINIMUM Requirements Bachelor's degree in design or related fields with at least five years' experience working as a UX/UI designer, particularly on large complex projects.Additional requirements Knowledge of and experience in the...
Risk Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
My client in the Investments sector is looking for a Risk Reporting Analyst to join their team.You will be joining a dynamic Analytics team - specialising in risk, performance, cash flow management and compliance services.Required experience in risk reporting and cash...
SAP EWM Consultant (Entry) 2477 / 2478 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS, and TO-BE documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design document(s).Proactively propose solutions to improve the support of (new) business processes.Providing business case input in...
Backend Developer (Golang Specialist) – Remote Remote
Our Client, a leading Software Development Company, is seeking a talented Backend Developer with a specialisation in Golang to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge Payment Solutions and Blockchain Technology, making a...
Solution Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of a TOGAF Certification. A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering,...
Data Architect at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Fixed-term for 12 months Minimum requirements A Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronic/computer engineering, information technology or related field.A minimum of 5 years practical experience in professional software development and engineering, particularly...
Senior UI UX Designer at Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
MINIMUM RequirementsBachelor's degree in design or related fields with at least five years' experience working as a UX/UI designer, particularly on large complex projects. Knowledge of and experience in the following are required: A portfolio showcasing all relevant...
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