Saffers spent R214bn on FMCG, durable goods in Q3
South African consumers spent R214-billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Technology & Durable products in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year growth of 4,1%. This is according to new insight from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer,...
Action needed as African cybercrime escalates
Check Point Software Technologies has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, highlighting the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasising the need for African organisations to strengthen their cyber...
Kidnapping for ransom threat looms larger
Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is fast becoming a lucrative business in South Africa, with the current tough economic conditions making people increasingly desperate to find ways to make a quick buck. Statistics released in a report by the Global Initiative...
Africa faces significant threats from increasingly advanced cyberattacks
With Africa experiencing the highest volume of cyberattacks in the world last year, according to the Check Point Software 2022 Security Report, organisations and consumers on the continent need to be more aware of the threats they face in the digital landscape. To...
European printer sales surge in Q4 2022
Sales through European distributors of printer hardware increased in Q4 2022, with both volumes and revenues exceeding expectations, according to market research organisation, Context. Context's latest data reveals a 12,3% year-on-year (YoY) increase in unit sales and...
Will SA employers be able to give wage increases this year?
Can South African workers look forward to increases in line with the cost of living this year? According to Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and Exco member at the South African Reward Association (SARA), economic instability in the country makes this unlikely...
Wise Move looks to the future with ChatGPT
South Africa's only online moving platform, Wise Move, says it has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT to not only offer an unmatched customer experience, but to also give movers a major competitive edge. Wise Move co-founder and newly appointed CEO, Chante Venter strongly...
RSAWeb slowly brings services back online
Internet service provider (ISP) RSAWeb is still dealing with a sophisticated cyberattack that brought many of its services down a week ago. The “service-impacting event” is believed to have been a sophisticated cyber-attack, possibly ransomware. As a result of the...
Pop culture the biggest influencer of African youth
Pop culture is the biggest influencer of African youth, according to the "Who is Influencing Who? Unpacking Youth and Influence in Africa" report. The latest report by Africa No Filter investigates Africa's influence on the world, its influences on African youth, and...
Attack on unpatched systems causes nationwide outage in Italy
A global ransomware hacking attack brought Italy's Internet to its knees yesterday (Sunday 5 February), with attackers exploiting unpatched VMware systems. The country's Internet had been restored by last night, but the Italian National Cybersecurity Agency is warning...
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The first industrial revolution was based on the use of steam to power machines. The second centred on the use of electricity to supply energy to assembly lines. The third came about with the use of electronics and IT to further automate production. But all of that is...
DVT to double software test centre capacity
Software and solutions specialist company DVT is looking to double the capacity of its Global Test Centre (GTC) in Cape Town with a significant increase in the intake of trainee testers and developers over the next 18 months to two years. The DVT GTC is the largest...
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Making sense of the cloud
Cloud technology is firmly established in South Africa with many companies already on board, leveraging the many benefits, writes Sadiq Munshi, head of product development at Jasco Enterprise. However, in a marketing laden world where the word 'cloud' has been bandied...
Data quality critical for accurate billing
The ability to collect payments is the cornerstone of any successful business, writes Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. However, studies indicate that organisations may lose as much as six percent of their potential revenue because of discrepancies between...
Frost & Sullivan recognises T-Systems in healthcare
At Frost & Sullivan's 2016 African Growth, Innovation and Leadership Awards banquet held at The Bay Hotel in Cape Town on 18 August, T-Systems was recognised for the unparalleled customer value it offers South African healthcare clients as a Managed Services...
Convergence, connectivity key for Africa
Converging technologies, expanding connectivity and telecom mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are predicted to be the main drivers of investment and deal activity in Sub Saharan Africa in 2016 and 2017, according to global news and events company, TMT Finance. The...
Don’t ignore these enterprise computing megatrends
Guy Whitcroft, CEO at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa, talks about the megatrends in enterprise comping, and what resellers should do to stay on top of the game. Technological change is the heartbeat of the IT industry and while it is easy to get sucked into the...
Insuring against cyber risks
The cyber insurance market is a potentially huge, but still mostly untapped one. Organisations of all sizes are starting to understand the importance of cyber insurance in today's complex and volatile risk landscape. Sarel Lamprecht, MD of specialist cyber insurance...
BDS to demonstrate Xerox tech at FESPA Africa
With Africa's largest dedicated print and signage exhibition, FESPA Africa, due to take place between 7 and 9 September at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, excitement is building as to what new and innovative solutions will be on display. Co-located with Sign...
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Cape Town Area. Leading Client in the Technology Industry requires a Senior Server Support Engineer to provide 2nd line support within the server management, end user computing layer and support layer.Assist with escalations from 1st line support engineersProvide 2nd...
Welding Robot Programmer at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Boksburg
Our client who is an industry giant in conveyor systems and solutions, is looking for a highly skilled welding Robot Programmer. You will play a key role in programming, configuring, and optimizing their robotic welding systems. Your expertise will ensure that their...
Senior Software Developer – Nextjs – Western Cape Brackenfell
Our client has an opportunity for an innovative and skilled Senior Software Developer-Next.js. The person will work with our high performing teams of technology experts to develop software in an agile environment. As a Senior Software Developer-Next.js specializing in...
Senior Python Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Full Stack Developer - Specialists in custom software solutions designed to promote seamless automation of tasks in any industry We are recruiting a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a strong...
IT Technician
Fixed Term Contract - One year Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualificationA+ and N+ Certification, MCSE / CCNAUp to 2 years practical experience (Level 1);2-3 years practical experience (Level 2)At least 5 years practical experience (Level 3) Solid VOIP...
Network Support Engineer – Remote
Supporting the company customers globally, the Network Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting customer firewalls, networks and connectivity including:Fortinet and other vendors licensing and lifecycle management (Forticare/etc)Network design and...
IT Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator We are looking for an IT Systems Administrator to maintain computer hardware and software systems that make up the company computer network, including the maintenance and monitoring of the infrastructure and related network equipment and systems....
UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client, established in the 90's and headquartered in Cape Town, has a global presence with 500+ employees. They are a diverse team of engineers, developers and specialists in finance, HR, digital infrastructure and marketing who love utilising...
IT Technician – Eastern Cape East London
Fixed Term Contract - One year Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualificationA+ and N+ Certification, MCSE / CCNAUp to 2 years practical experience (Level 1);2-3 years practical experience (Level 2)At least 5 years practical experience (Level 3) Solid VOIP...
Network Support Engineer – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
Supporting the company customers globally, the Network Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting customer firewalls, networks and connectivity including:Fortinet and other vendors licensing and lifecycle management (Forticare/etc)Network design and...
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