AI could save $3trn flowing into the shadow economy
Global economies can save $3,13-trillion by using AI to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, according to the inaugural Napier AI/AML Index. The Napier AI/AML Index, published in partnership with leading research group GlobalData, provides the...
Digital fraud has hit most South African users
In the first half of 2024, 4,9% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in South Africa were identified as suspected digital fraud, according to TransUnion analysis, which also determined telecommunications, financial services, and...
Cyberthreats rose 17% in SA during Black Friday
A recently released study using aggregated data from Surfshark Antivirus shows that every 50th scan finds at least one threat. According to Surfshark's research, there was a noticeable rise of 16,94% of cyberthreats in South Africa a week leading up to Black Friday....
SA’s online threats spiked in October
The November Edition of Trellix's Cyber Threat Intelligence Briefing for South Africa has shown a dip from around 2,6-million total files detected in August, to 2,4-million in September, before shooting back up, past the 2,7-million mark, in October. This top line...
Sustainable options to plug the energy deficit
In the wake of COP27, the 11th and final South Africa Economic Outlook report of 2022 from PwC focuses on opportunities and actions to improve power supply and energy sustainability in the country. Earlier this month, some PwC Africa leaders attended COP27 in Egypt...
Climate change: A pandemic we must collectively address now
During this year's COP27 in Egypt, world leaders have grappled over what must be done to curb global warming. Seven years ago, world leaders signed an international treaty to limit global warming to well below 2°C but, nonetheless, efforts remain insufficient to limit...
The consumer protection challenge facing mobile service providers
Mobile services today are considered both economically and socially important - which is why the more than 5-billion consumers that currently connect via these services require regulatory protection. A key challenge, however, has always been to provide the necessary...
Only 32% of employees believe their pay is fair
Less than a third of employees feel they are paid fairly, while just 34% of employees believe their pay is equitable, according to a new survey from Gartner. The Gartner survey of 3 523 employees in 2Q22 also found that that employees who perceive their pay as...
Top 5 crypto billionaires collectively lost $112bn this year
Crypto billionaires have seen their personal wealth plummet this year as the entire market suffered a $2-trillion wipe-out. The crash of the world`s second-largest crypto exchange, FTX, was an added disaster. But while FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried lost billions of dollars...
Global conditions to impact semiconductors
Worldwide semiconductor revenue is projected to decline 3,6% in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, which says that in 2022, the market is on pace to grow 4% and total $618-billion. "The short-term outlook for semiconductor revenue has worsened," says...
More News Today
Omni-channel do’s and don’ts
With more customers owning smart mobile devices, companies are facing an ever increasing need to communicate and respond to customers using channels, other than a simple voice call. While voice is still the preferred channel, most call centers are also expected to...
Understanding Africa and its focus on digitisation
Any vendor that comes to Africa needs to understand Africa: the problem most companies have is that they think of Africa as one country, where one approach will work, not 50-plus countries, each with their own political, educational, and technological systems. Africa...
Ricoh enhances TotalFlow workflow solution
Ricoh has brought its newest TotalFlow solution to market that improves visibility into and streamlining of short run and on-demand book production. The enhanced workflow system addresses the challenges book printers face who seek tools to seamlessly track and...
Rules for managing people in your start-up
If your small business is to grow and prosper, you need to hire the right people and then manage them in a way that gets the best from them. Even if you are not a natural leader, managing people is a skill that you can learn and improve with practice and with the...
New financial tool will drive lending
Tigo promises nano-lending platform.Digital lifestyle company, Tigo, will launch an easy-to-access nano-lending product to its stable of mobile financial services. The new product will not require collateral and offers immediate access to small loans to Tigo Pesa...
Jasco launches Smart Digital Enterprise solutions
Jasco has launched Its Smart Digital Enterprise, a combination of technologies that is challenging the status quo and enabling companies to disrupt their business. Jasco Smart Digital Enterprise comprises converged communications, IT infrastructure and security...
Network Platforms ups service, solution delivery with Teraco
Network Platforms has dramatically transformed the quality of its services and solutions since moving its data environments across to Teraco. This change has allowed the company to now take control of, and implement, multiple transit services via a number of different...
How to increase site conversion in 2016
All your online marketing efforts are a waste of time if your web site doesn't convert. It doesn't matter how many visitors it gets or how "sticky" it is - if it doesn't achieve its primary conversion goal it's unlikely to deliver return on investment, writes Greg...
Balance security with customer experience
Identity theft is on the rise. According to TransUnion, every minute 19 people fall victim to fraud. Targeting anything from banking to mobile phone accounts, prying thieves are becoming more sophisticated when it comes to stealing identities and turning a profit. The...
Fossil brings wearables into fashion mainstream
Chaps, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Fossil, kate spade new york, Michael Kors, Misfit and Skagen will each launch product in the wearables space in 2016, according to Fossil Group. More than 100 wearables products - which include display- and non-display watches and...
Project Manager (Construction)
Project Manager - Electrical Contracting Projects Overview: A Project Manager (PM) specializing in electrical contracting projects within the construction industry is responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of electrical projects. This role ensures...
Business Analyst (Banking)
We are looking for a Business Analyst for a one of the big 4 SA Banks. The bank is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions and work with clients across various industries to help them achieve their business goals. As the Business Analyst you will conduct...
Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...
Senior SAP BW Developer (JHB Hybrid) (Contract) – Gauteng Randburg
ENVIRONMENT:PLAY an integral role working on major projects that may span across a broad range of systems, providing subject matter expertise and technical direction as the next SAP BW Developer sought by a dynamic Joburg-based Software Solutions Specialist. Working...
Oracle DBA – Gauteng Woodmead
aaaaaa aaaaaaaXXXXXXXX Desired Skills: Oracle SQL RMAN Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Software 2 to 5 years Database Design / Development / Administration Desired Qualification Level: Certificate Employer & Job Benefits: Medical Aid Provident Fund Learn...
Project Manager (Construction) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Project Manager - Electrical Contracting Projects Overview: A Project Manager (PM) specializing in electrical contracting projects within the construction industry is responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of electrical projects. This role ensures...
Business Analyst (Banking) – Gauteng Randburg
We are looking for a Business Analyst for a one of the big 4 SA Banks. The bank is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions and work with clients across various industries to help them achieve their business goals. As the Business Analyst you will conduct...
Support and Intermediate Software Developer
Job Description Reporting to the Development Team Manager, the Developer is responsible for building, enhancing and maintaining applications and/or systems, in the area of responsibility, to enable business plans and long-term objectives using the identified...
After Hours Systems Support Technician (CH1037) – Remote
Our client, in the Fintech industry, is looking for an After-Hours Support Technician to work fully remote from their home office. This role is critical in ensuring that their systems remain secure and operational outside of regular business hours. The main function...
Java Developer (Senior) LM
Experience with Financial systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze project requirements. Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based web applications. Implement front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a seamless...
View more career listings on our Careers Section