Do you know what you’re eating?
A new paper published in Nature Food from the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) exposes a critical gap in our scientific understanding of the foods we eat. It unveils a meticulously curated list of 1 650 nutritionally and culturally diverse foods for...
Surge in cyberthreats will boost security in healthcare
The global healthcare cybersecurity market will reach $56,3-billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 18,5% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The integration of healthcare and information technology has led to...
Brands and marketers must take note of the kasi economy
Almost half of South Africa's urban population lives in townships, representing hundreds of billions of rands in spending power in the vibrant and growing kasi economy. Despite this, little data is available to help marketers and brands effectively target this...
ESG job postings increase 98% in advisory companies
Advisory and professional services firms are posting more jobs relating to environment, social, and governance (ESG) as climate change, diversity and inclusion, and risk management are some of the key issues faced by companies across sectors, according to GlobalData's...
After the pandemic: how IT distribution is changing
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA - The IT distribution industry performed well during the pandemic. Adam Simon, global MD of Context, adds that the small and medium business (SMB) market has come into its own as the key go-to-market differentiator for...
Crypto firms urged to avoid making dot-com era errors
Some major crypto firms need to stop making obvious, avoidable mistakes that destabilise the industry, cause financial chaos for investors, and job losses for workers, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Crypto, who adds that some of the biggest players in the market...
Ensuring the safe rollout of 5G networks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely co-exist with new 5G services. While IATA recognises the economic importance of...
The world’s leading vehicle telematics hardware suppliers
Close to 42-million aftermarket telematics devices were shipped globally during 2021, a market valued at approximately € 2,2-billion, according to new research from Berg Insight. The performance of the market was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the supply chain...
Where do distributors stand in the digital economy?
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA - Shift happens. This is the message from Anton Herbst, CEO of Tarsus on Demand, who points out that events out of our control happen all the time, but we can control our attitude towards it, and choose what changes we...
5G set to hit 1bn subscriptions this year
Global mobile network data traffic doubled in the past two years, and 5G is scaling faster than all previous mobile technology generations. These are among the findings of the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, the twenty-second edition of Ericsson's network traffic...
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All about making supply chains digital
Different to the tourism or marketing environments where digital integration has been absorbed organically, supply chain and manufacturing professionals have been sluggish to phase out what is a deeply entrenched traditional mentality. Prominent supply chain analyst...
Pricer gains traction at BP forecourt Pick n Pay Express stores
Fourteen Pick n Pay Express stores at BP petrol stations have been installing Pricer electronic shelf labels (ESL) since September 2015. The number of Pick n Pay Express stores opening for business has escalated since last year leading to ramped-up Pricer...
Compare up to 26 financial products
South Africans can now instantly compare 26 financial products from 106 financial institutions to be able to save money and to choose the products which best suits their needs. These range from loans (including personal and student loans), cheque accounts and debit...
FondiVersal Technology is new distributor for Philips TV
Philips TV has recently added FondiVersal Technology as a new distribution partner to handle its sales and distribution throughout the African region. The distribution deal has been in effect as of 1 January 2016, and was facilitated by the Singapore affiliate, TP...
A look at the 2016 security landscape
A couple of years ago, the security industry claimed the anti-virus industry was dead. This isn't strictly true. On one side, pure anti-virus companies do not exist any longer, but instead of security companies limiting themselves to a single, traditional anti-virus...
Convergence Partners and Stockdale Street acquire e4
Convergence Partners and Stockdale Street today announced that they have acquired 100% of e4, a South African company with an international footprint in Africa, Europe, the US and Australia that operates Software-as-a-Service (Saas) platforms to provide solutions and...
Tritech buys stake in Ionizr
Tritech Media, the media technology innovator controlled by the Kirsh family, has announced the acquisition of an effective 51% interest in Ionizr, the pioneer in real-time proximity advertising technology in South Africa. Wayne Venter, CEO and founder of Ionizr,...
DCC retains Veritas, distributes full range
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been reappointed an official Veritas Technologies distributor following a strategic realignment of the company's channel focus in South Africa. The reappointment underscores a 20-year existing partnership that has seen DCC and...
Public sector needs to embrace availability
Following the completion of the South African Budget speech in Parliament, it is clear that government is striving to create an enabling environment for its citizens. Gregg Petersen, regional director for the Middle East and Africa and the South Asian Association for...
Brace yourselves for business banking charges
South Africa's banking sector is experiencing just as many difficulties as every other business because of the deteriorating economic outlook, says Andries Kok, CFO of PayAccSys. And, just like every other business, banks are seeking ways of increasing their income....
Junior support engineer at Adapt IT
Introduction The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day 3rd level support and since this is a 24x7x365 environment, he/she will also be expected to do standby duty. As this is a very busy environment and continuous delivery is expected. The ability to work...
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Quality from the start - get involved in the user story definition process and write test scenarios upfront.Bring a QA perspective to planning sessions and ensure test effort is taken into consideration.Work close with developers to ensure that quality is considered...
Front-end Developer
We're looking for a Front-End Developer to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers.The ideal candidate would need to be able to...
Data Analyst
Position: Data AnalystHire Resolves client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing data, generating insights, and developing data-driven strategies...
Graduate: Investment Data Analyst
Job Title: Graduate: Investment Data AnalystArea: Northern Suburbs, Cape TownSalary: Market-related Headline:Kickstart your career in Investments by combing your IT skills with your investments passion and get involved in Operations by providing technical support...
Senior Systems Engineer (Work From Home in US hours) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Senior Systems Engineer (Remote/WFH/US Hours) One of our clients is a leading technology consulting and services firm providing the business community with managed infrastructure, cloud services, 24x7 helpdesk, custom application development, social media and software...
Junior support engineer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day 3rd level support and since this is a 24x7x365 environment, he/she will also be expected to do standby duty. As this is a very busy environment and continuous delivery is expected. The ability to work...
Software Quality Assurance Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Quality from the start - get involved in the user story definition process and write test scenarios upfront.Bring a QA perspective to planning sessions and ensure test effort is taken into consideration.Work close with developers to ensure that quality is considered...
Front-end Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We're looking for a Front-End Developer to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers.The ideal candidate would need to be able to...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
Position: Data AnalystHire Resolves client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing data, generating insights, and developing data-driven strategies...
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