Africa’s demand for energy to double by 2050
Due to a rise in population growth and increased economic activity across developing countries, energy demand in Africa is projected to increase two-fold by 2050, according to a ministerial panel at this year’s Angola Oil & Gas conference. Delivering a keynote...
EOH issues trading statement
EOH has issued a trading statement, anticipating that its financial results for the year ended 31 July 2024 are likely to differ by more than 20% from the prior year. The group continued its year-on-year performance with an improvement in headline loss per share...
The future of fintech
The fintech sector exploded last year with a record level of investment and the boom has continued, albeit in a different environment. But what does the next year hold in store for this burgeoning market? Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, one of the...
Top trends to impact infrastructure and operations in 2023
In new research, Gartner has highlighted the six trends that will have significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) over the next 12 to 18 months. "The changes that I&O teams face are shifting views of how to purchase, deploy, and manage...
Easing supply chain catapults campus switch sales
Worldwide Campus Switch sales were up 23% percent year-over-year (YoY) in 3Q 2022 - the highest growth rate in nearly two decades - and surpassing even the rate of recovery after the two prior market downturns in 2008 and 2020, according to a new report by Dell'Oro...
Human-centric work models boost employee performance
Employees who operate in human-centric work models - where they are seen as people, not just resources - are 3,8 times more likely to be high performing, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner's global survey of more than 400 employees and leaders focused on...
Top 10 predictions for the future of digital infrastructure
Digital businesses depend on digital infrastructure - compute and data management horsepower, network connectivity, operational support, and management - to power business applications, analytics, and activities. Global research group, IDC, has given its Top 10...
North American businesses double spending on payment fraud prevention
For the second year in a row, merchants have reported rises across the board in numerous key measures that assess the extent to which fraud affects eCommerce. From higher income lost to fraud, to more eCommerce orders being rejected as fraudulent, to increased...
First 5G mine in SA puts safety first
Kathy Gibson reports - Improvements in safety was the main driver for implementing 5G communications in the Phalanndwa Colliery - but this is just the first step in the mine's digitalisation journey. Kgotso Mongalo, GM of Phalanndwa Colliery, says the deployment of 5G...
South Africans are managing credit carefully in tough times
South Africans opened more credit accounts to navigate the pressured economic climate, but lenders kept closer oversight by offering lower loan amounts and limits on revolving facilities to mitigate risk. This trend prevailed across credit cards, non-bank personal...
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Don’t dial that number …
When something looks too good to be true, it often it, writes Sarel Lamprecht, MD of cyber insurance company Phishield. Scams come in many shapes and sizes, and fraudsters will use whatever communication channel they can to lure in their unsuspecting victims. Take SMS...
Cybersecurity skills shortage requires new approach
Trevor Coetzee, regional director, South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa at Intel Security, writes that businesses all over the globe are battling to close the cybersecurity skills gap as an increase in cloud computing, mobile and the Internet of Things fuels a rise in...
Cartrack reaches 550 000 subscribers
Cartrack has reached a growth milestone of 550 000 active subscribers. "This achievement proves that reliable telematics technology is an important and inexpensive management tool for both companies and individuals," says Zak Calisto, global CEO of Cartrack. "It is a...
Veeam unveils hybrid cloud solution
Veeam Software has announced Veeam Availability Platform for the Hybrid Cloud. According to IDC, enterprises are engaged in a continuous digital transformation process as they adapt to or drive disruption by leveraging digital competencies. To enable this, we are...
Time to ramp up sales
With less than four months to go before SA closes up shop, now is the time to make sure you can meet your targets by year-end. This is according to Louise Robinson, MD of CG Consulting, who notes that companies in South Africa have a habit of leaving everything to the...
Leave policy critical to flexibility
With skills in short supply and the level of unemployment in South Africa rising, the issue of how best to manage people in business continues to gain traction. Aspects like leave and leave policy often makes the critical difference as to whether a business can retain...
CloudSmiths is Salesforce Platinum partner
CloudSmiths, launched in 2014 as a local Salesforce Partner, and has been named a Salesforce Platinum Partner. Tightly integrated with some of the largest Salesforce customers in South Africa, CloudSmiths specialises in the deployment of Salesforce solutions and the...
Spectrum spectacle an opportunity to learn and grow
Telecom regulators across many countries across Africa are beginning to focus on available spectrum licenses to advance digital migration. While the majority of countries failed to meet the ITU's June 2015 migration deadline, there is an increasing number that are...
From backup as a service to DR as a service
While some companies acknowledge that they need disaster recovery as a Service (DRaaS), many still think that backup as a service (BaaS) is sufficient to meet their data management needs, writes Iniel Dreyer, MD of Gabsten Technologies. Those that are convinced that...
Digital disruption: re-inventing the small business
When people talk about 'digital disruption', they tend to focus on disruptive opportunities for technology start-ups and the threats they pose to established banks, retailers and media companies. As we celebrate the annual Small Business Friday, Small & Medium...
Senior Developer (Xamarin/ MAUI) KG
INTRODUCTION The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment driven by technological advancements and the continuous development of company IP and products.We are seeking a highly productive and motivated individual,...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A highly driven & passionate Mid-Level Front End Developer is sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse where you will play an integral part contributing to the development of new features, fixing bugs and issues, reviewing code from...
IT Application Manager at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Red Ember Recruitment is looking for IT Application Manager to join a very dynamic company in SA. As the Applications Manager, you will have overall accountability for the delivery of IT services, technical advancements, and security. Your focus will be on providing...
Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? 1-2 years Software Development Experience required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic...
Senior Developer (Xamarin/ MAUI) KG – Gauteng Centurion
INTRODUCTION The successful candidate will be working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment driven by technological advancements and the continuous development of company IP and products.We are seeking a highly productive and motivated individual,...
Mid-Level Front End Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A highly driven & passionate Mid-Level Front End Developer is sought by a rapidly growing Digital Marketing Powerhouse where you will play an integral part contributing to the development of new features, fixing bugs and issues, reviewing code from...
IT Application Manager at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Western Cape Cape Town
Red Ember Recruitment is looking for IT Application Manager to join a very dynamic company in SA. As the Applications Manager, you will have overall accountability for the delivery of IT services, technical advancements, and security. Your focus will be on providing...
Graduate Software Developer
Graduate Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! ?? Hybrid working model opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? ?? No working experience required ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Software...
DTP Manager
The Company is currently recruiting a DTP Manager to work within our Packaging studio. The role will be based at the Company Head Office in Cape Town and report directly to the Creative Manager (Packaging).DTP ManagerMinimum Requirements:Matric (Grade 12)Minimum of 6...
Senior .Net Developer
Join our clients at the forefront of the taxation space who require a Senior .Net Developer! Our clients are on the hunt for a seasoned Developer skilled with .Net and knowledgeable of security vulnerabilities. Successful candidates will receive great benefits and a...
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