PMI calls for new definitions of project success
Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a research initiative that challenges long-standing views on what defines project success and the role of project professionals. PMI aims to ignite a global movement by shifting the focus from traditional metrics like...
85m EVs will be on the road by end of 2025
By the end of next year, 85-million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Despite several hurdles affecting the EV market over the past few months, we are...
Carsharing on the rise
The number of users of carsharing services worldwide is forecasted to grow from 86-million people in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21,1% to reach 224,3-million people in 2026, according to Berg Insight. The research group forecasts that the number of...
1 in 10 women choose crypto as their first investment
Women investors are still bullish on crypto, with 1 in 10 choosing it as their first investment, according to new research from BanklessTimes.com "Young women, especially Gen Z, opt for crypto as they begin their investment journey," says Jonathan Merry, CEO of...
CEOs are prepared to weather expected recession
Kathy Gibson reports - CEOs in South Africa and ready and prepared to weather geopolitical and economic challenges. This is one of the headline findings from, KPMG 2022 CEO Outlook Survey, presented in partnership with Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), which...
Africa still prefers cash when it comes to payments
Cash remains the most dominant payment type on the African continent with debit cards coming in as a close second, according to new data from PwC's Open Banking and Payments Survey. The survey is a biannual study of consumers' payment and open banking preferences, and...
Intel debuts realtime deepfake detector
Intel has developed FakeCatcher, a technology that can detect fake videos with a 96% accuracy rate, returning results in milliseconds. "Deepfake videos are everywhere now. You have probably already seen them; videos of celebrities doing or saying things they never...
5G, fintech, security drive African tech trends
Trending topics in the African technology and telecommunications space include the rollout of 5G, the dire need for telecommunications infrastructure and access to broadband spectrum, the steady rise of the fintech sector despite global economic turbulence, the...
M-commerce takes centre stage for Black Friday
Despite a tough economic year and flagging consumer confidence, it appears that many South Africans are still planning to make the most of the upcoming Black Friday sales days, with 85% of South Africans aged 18 to 36 planning to shop from their phones. This is...
Mteto Nyati takes a stake in BSG
Mteto Nyati has taken a significant stake in BSG, (Business Systems Group), a 25-year old South African business and technology consulting company. Now owning 40% of BSG, Nyati will work closely with the BSG executive team to scale BSG's impact and grow market share....
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Skype Translator speaks Arabic
Since its launch in December 2014, Skype Translator has been facilitating connections and relationships across languages, and has now taken a further step by making Arabic available as a Skype Translator spoken language. The company says each of Skype Translator's...
Panasonic re-enters SA with home surveillance
Affirming its re-introduction to the South African market, Japanese technology giant Panasonic has announced that its Baby Monitoring and Home Surveillance kits will soon be available on the local market. "The way that people use and interact with technology has...
Integrated solutions can boost business
By integrating the golden triangle of business processes and systems--accounting, payroll & HR and payments--organisations in West Africa can achieve higher levels of automation across their businesses, save time, and gain more visibility into their performance....
Xerox boosts MFP productivity
Xerox says it is expanding what multifunction printers (MFPs) can do in the workplace through advancements to its ConnectKey technology. The 14 Xerox ConnectKey-enabled i-Series MFPs are equipped with ready-to-use apps to speed up paper-dependent business processes...
Check Point simplifies security with R80
Addressing the sprawling complexity of securing today's modern enterprise, Check Point Software Technologies recently introduced its next-generation security management platform, Check Point R80. The new platform represents over three years of R&D, building on...
Aptronics scoops Veeam award
Aptronics has walked away with the prestigious Most Significant Enterprise Project award at this year's Veeam Partner Summit. The Project Award recognises and rewards the partner with the best performance in the enterprise space. Aptronics was also runner up in the...
SQL Server now available on Linux
Kicking off a wave of launch activities for SQL Server 2016, Microsoft has also revealed plans to bring SQL Server to Linux. The company says SQL Server 2016 is the most significant release of the product yet and that it has a number of new capabilities, including:...
EOH goes big with Cloudera
EOH has announced that it has partnered with Cloudera to offer EOH Cloudera Services, a complete, robust and collaborative information management platform that is built on Cloudera Enterprise, the world's most popular Apache Hadoop solution. Built on Hadoop and the...
Bringing a Smile to Ugandan users
Smile Uganda has introduced two new 4G LTE innovations to its customers in the country - SmileVoice and SmileUnlimited. Smile is the first operator in East Africa to offer its customers Voice over LTE services, giving them access to the fast growing global standard...
CPI invests more in inQuba
Looking to accelerate its global expansion, inQuba, a specialist in managed Customer Experience (CX) software, has received growth capital from investment firm Convergence Partners in the form of a new equity injection. The inQuba investment will be housed in...
IT Risk and Security Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking to hire an IT Risk and Security Analyst to support the delivery of the IT Risk and Cyber Security programs. The Analyst will play two critical roles in support of these programs; to enable IT team-embedded security analysis and business enablement, and...
Software Test Engineer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mount Edgecombe
The South African Sugarcane Research Institute(SASRI) a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) is looking for a passionate Software Test Engineer to join our dynamic Diagnostic & Analytical Resource Unit (DARU), based in Mount Edgecombe.Duties and...
Java Developer (Intermediate)(CH1036) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payments solutions, is looking for an Intermediate Level Java Software Developer to join their team in Stellenbosch.Responsibilities include:The role of Developer is divided into the following areas of...
Software Developer Internship
Web development:Code in asp.net or MVCBasic understanding of Java ScriptUnderstand and work with SQL queriesUnderstand and work with GitStimulsoft reports is advantageous IT Support:Software installations such as Office, Windows, etc.Replace and upgrade hardware in...
Intermediate .Net Developer
Are you passionate about coding and ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a talented and driven C#. Net developer to join our dynamic team! Your technical abilities should include: Must-Have Skills: Mastery of C# .Net framework Expertise in...
Manual Test Analyst (Advanced) – LM
Understanding of systems engineering concepts. The ability to analyse a process from start to finish. Modelling techniques and method. Communication. Reporting. Defining and implementing test plan on projects. Preparation and communication of Test reports during test...
IT Administrator
Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the organisation's IT infrastructure. Responsible for end user/server support: Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, file servers, internet and intranet networks, network cabling, and other...
Software Developer Internship – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Web development:Code in asp.net or MVCBasic understanding of Java ScriptUnderstand and work with SQL queriesUnderstand and work with GitStimulsoft reports is advantageous IT Support:Software installations such as Office, Windows, etc.Replace and upgrade hardware in...
Intermediate .Net Developer – Gauteng Sandown
Are you passionate about coding and ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a talented and driven C#. Net developer to join our dynamic team! Your technical abilities should include: Must-Have Skills: Mastery of C# .Net framework Expertise in...
Manual Test Analyst (Advanced) – LM – Gauteng Johannesburg
Understanding of systems engineering concepts. The ability to analyse a process from start to finish. Modelling techniques and method. Communication. Reporting. Defining and implementing test plan on projects. Preparation and communication of Test reports during test...
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