Magnets are reshaping rare earth supply, demand, recovery
The EU, US, Japan, and numerous other regions identify rare earth elements as critical materials due to growing supply risks and their increasing economic importance in the green transition. Although critical rare earth elements have diverse technology applications –...
Rapid growth ahead for global business services
The global business services (GBS) sector is not only one of the fastest growing sectors in the country but is set to see rapid growth in the coming year – despite an unstable global economy, according to Business Processing Enabling South Africa (BPESA), The...
DHL launches 2023 sustainability challenge for innovators
DHL, in partnership with Logistics Middle East, Dubai South, and EZDubai, has announced the launch of its new international innovation challenge, The Fast Forward Challenge: Sustainable Solutions. The challenge calls for individuals and businesses across four...
African tourism improves climate footprint
The have unveiled new data detailing the climate footprint of the travel and tourism sector in Africa. According to the new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Centre, between 2010 and 2019, the sector...
Online retail passes R50bn in 2022
Online retail in South Africa passed the R50-billion milestone in 2022, driven by an ongoing boom in demand for home deliveries, according to new research findings released today. “Online Retail in South Africa 2022”, a study conducted by World Wide Worx with...
Gen Z, younger Millennials driving major shifts in how consumers earn and spend
IDC's Consumer Pulse, a survey of consumers in seven countries, has revealed some dramatic shifts occurring in how different generational cohorts earn income, spend their money, and leverage technology to do both. Stark differences between Gen Z/Younger Millennials...
Telcos to reward the use of digital tools
Up until now, most telcos have tended to save their best smartphone or service discounts and incentives for new customers. However, GlobalData analyst Emma Mohr-McClune predicts that telcos will start turning that traditional paradigm on its head in 2023 by instead...
Why is ChatGPT making waves in AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) research and deployment company OpenAI recently announced the official launch of ChatGPT, a new model for conversational AI. According to OpenAI, the dialogue provided by this platform makes it possible for ChatGPT to “answer follow-up...
Africans believe climate change is already affecting their lives
A massive 88% of Africans surveyed believe that climate change is already affecting their everyday life. Meanwhile, 61% of respondents believe that climate change and environmental damage have affected their income or source of livelihood; and 76% of African...
Solid improvement in SA business debt conditions
There has been a strong improvement in South African business debt conditions in Q3, according to new insight from Experian South Africa. The Experian Business Debt Index (BDI) increased in Q3 from Q2 2022, rising to 1.649, from an upwardly revised 1.044. The increase...
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MasterCard simplifies e-commerce for Dynamics users
MasterCard will collaborate with Microsoft to bring simple and secure e-commerce payments to Microsoft Dynamics users. Simplify Commerce, a versatile, highly secure and incredibly simple cloud-based payments platform, helps businesses grow by maximising online and...
Self-service HR kiosks generate big benefits
Local HR software vendor, SmartHR, has developed a self-service kiosk that will enable an organisations’ disconnected workforce to update personal information on their company HR systems, apply for leave and log HR service requests. “The SmartKiosk takes the concept...
Sanlam partners with 9th BIT Consulting and XebiaLabs
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Standard Bank enables global payments via smartphones
The latest release to Standard Bank’s smartphone app enables customers to make international payments to individual recipients in almost 200 countries, from the convenience of their Apple or Android smartphones. “This updated functionality represents the ultimate in...
Not that easy to destroy data
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BDO cyber lab to combat crime
As of June 2015, South Africa was one of only 28 countries in the world with a cybersecurity policy in place. Although a heavily criticised policy, it shows that government recognises the dangers of cybercrime. “We are living in an age where information travels...
MasterCard commits to SMME merchant inclusion
MasterCard has set a goal to connect 40-million micro and small merchants to its electronic payments network within five years. This expands on the company’s Universal Financial Access 2020 commitment made last year. To date, financial inclusion has been predominantly...
Sneak peek at new travel platform
Sabre has given travel consultants and suppliers across the airline, hotel, rail, cruise and car rental industries a sneak peek at its new Sabre Red Workspace. The software solution will harness the changes in the industry and provide both retailers and suppliers with...
E-commerce opens up Kenyan opportunities
Kenya’s electronic commerce market is primed for major growth in the next five years as mobile internet performance continues to improve, a proposed national addressing system comes into existence, and people become more comfortable with digital transactions. That’s...
New courier crew offers convenience
Need to get a package across town in a hurry? Time is tight and you’re struggling? Well, now there’s a new courier crew in town. 1Fetch, a new on-demand, same-day, hand-to-hand motorbike delivery service, provides users with speedy, professional and super-efficient...
Senior Developer – Regulations – Gauteng Sandton
We are looking to hire a Senior Developer – Regulations who will develop and support software that is specific to the needs to help the business achieve its strategic objectives. This role combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of relevant...
Sales Systems Administrator – Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
DUR002180 – SALES & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - DURBANJob Purpose:Responsible for a number of administrative tasks that assist the Sales team & acting as liaison between various branches. Required Qualifications:MatricRelevant Tertiary qualification -...
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Are you a seasoned Senior Java Developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team.Our client's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance their lives. They seek out...
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Join a team that continuously invest in cutting-edge technologies and foster a team of highly skilled technical experts. Become part of solutions that seamlessly integrate with the rapidly evolving technology landscape, addressing the dynamic needs of our clients in...
Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a seasoned Senior Java Developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? We're seeking a talented and motivated Senior Java Developer to join our growing team.Our client's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance their lives. They seek out...
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We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated IT Support Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will excel in managing and ensuring the availability of end-user equipment and digital workplace services on a local scale. This role demands a proactive individual...
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