SA stands out as a global air pollution hotspot
Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa have emerged as Africa's most polluted countries in terms of air pollution disease burden, with profound health consequences for Africa's people and exacerbated impacts on climate change, a report prepared by Greenpeace Africa and...
SIU concludes Treasury’s Oracle contract was irregular
Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) has given National Treasury three weeks to come up with a way forward after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) concluded that an almost R1-billion contract with Oracle was irregular. The integrated financial...
Object Management Group forms Responsible Computing consortium
Object Management Group (OMG) has announced Responsible Computing (RC), a new consortium comprised of technology innovators working together to address sustainable development goals. "Responsible Computing aims to shift thinking and, ultimately, behaviour within the...
WinDealer malware shows sophisticated network abilities
Kaspersky researchers have discovered that malware dubbed WinDealer, spread by Chinese-speaking Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor LuoYu, has an ability to perform intrusions through a man-on-the-side attack. This development allows the actor to modify network...
Youth entrepreneurs urged to use revamped portal
Current and aspirant youth entrepreneurs have been urged to use the services of the revamped digital Innovation Bridge Portal as an enabling tool to advance their business. The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the Department of Small Business...
Cybersecurity a key driver in local media coverage
An increased risk of cybercrime due to remote work, the continued skills gap in the local cybersecurity industry, and the most significant cybersecurity risks for 2022 were three of the most popular topics reported on by local media, according to Novus Group's...
Healthcare sector hit by ransomware onslaught
There has been a massive 94% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations: in 2021, 66% of healthcare organisations were hit; and 34% were hit the previous year. These are among the findings of Sophos's new sectoral survey report, "The State of...
More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent
Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...
Europeans turn to connected care
Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 8,6-million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2021. The figure refers to users of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3...
How US teens navigate school during Covid
More than two years after the Covid-19 outbreak forced school officials to shift classes and assignments online, teens continue to navigate the pandemic's impact on their education and relationships, even while they experience glimpses of normalcy as they return to...
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African business is easy – with the right partner
Africa's growth is skyrocketing, driving a previously unseen business interest and investment on the continent. Africa is seen to be one of the hottest global opportunities for corporate expansion. However, not all African countries are enjoying the same speed and...
Trend Micro Cloud App Security is more sharing
Business cloud users are estimated to grow from 50-million in 2013 to 695-million by 2022, making data security a top operational concern for organisations transitioning to the cloud. Trend Micro has announced the expansion of its Cloud App Security solution to Box,...
Fortinet strengthen its presence in African market
Fortinet has invested in the African market through the appointment of three new members. This reinforcement of the team aims at expanding its business growth on the African market, says Perry Hutton, regional vice-president - Africa at Fortinet. "As the African...
The Notebook Company adds R128 000 gamer’s laptop
Laptop and accessories retailer, The Notebook Company, recently sold a Dell Alienware custom built gamer's laptop worth R60 000 and is now offering a gaming laptop, the Asus Rog GX700, which is priced at R120 000. This is the most expensive laptop ever offered in...
Netsurit and Inobits in strategic merger
Technology services company Netsurit and niche professional services consultancy Inobits have concluded a deal, with the two companies merging under the Netsurit banner. Their combined skills sets create a business poised to quickly capture new market share, enabling...
Arrow Electronics is a Fortune Most Admired Company
Arrow Electronics, the joint venture partner of African distributor Arrow Altech Distribution (AAD), has been named to Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the 16th consecutive year. Arrow Altech again topped the list in the "Wholesalers:...
Africa Internet Group secures €300m of funding
Africa Internet Group (AIG), the parent of African e-commerce platform Jumia, has secured more than Euro 300-million in funding from new and existing investors, including the previously announced funding commitment from AXA, a leader in insurance and asset management....
Key budget highlights you may have missed
Rob Cooper, tax expert and director of legislation and proposed legislation at Sage HR & Payroll, upacks some of the less obvious elements from last week's National Budget Speech. Last week Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan did an admirable job of balancing South...
Reports of tape’s demise are greatly exaggerated
As with most things vintage or old, tape storage has through the years been the highlight of many technology obituary pages. The basic thinking is that current technologies like disk storage and cloud offer more advantages like faster throughput and reliability....
Visa expands operations to Côte d’Ivoire
Visa has announced its intention to open an office in Côte d'Ivoire, bringing the benefits of electronic payments to the economy and a broader range of consumers and merchants across the region. Visa is currently in the process to finalising the procedures leading to...
Scrum Master (CH994)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...
Senior Civil & Structural Project Manager at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA/ SACPCMP as a Professional Engineer or Professional...
Software Consultant
Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...
IT Project Coordinator
SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...
Business Analyst / Investment Reporting Specialist (CH1010)
Our client in the financial services industry is looking for an Investment Reporting Specialist / Business Analyst at their offices in Pretoria.The Reporting Specialist will play a key role in the development of effective client-centric investments reports, the...
Data Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...
Scrum Master (CH994)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Scrum Master who will be responsible for the facilitation of workflows within one or two software development teams to ensure that they deliver on their respective commitments...
Senior Civil & Structural Project Manager at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Civil Engineering.Must be registered with ECSA/ SACPCMP as a Professional Engineer or Professional...
Software Consultant
Our client, a leading software and solutions developing company, specifically catering to the hospitality sector, seeks to employ a Software Consultant candidate to join this progressive and expanding professional team. Please note that this role is fully remote and...
IT Project Coordinator
SALARY: Market Related REQUIREMENTS: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Project Management as well as relevant project management work experienceScrum Agile certification/experience2+ years of work experience in related business (Development & Engineering)DUTIES:...
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