Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position
With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...
Lack of privacy makes people want to disconnect
It’s estimated that 67,5% of the global population use the Internet – but many of them would like to ditch it. Compared to 2022, even more people would like to delete themselves from the Internet this year, according to joint research carried out this year by NordVPN...
Digital shopping a clear trend this Black Friday
Even the challenges of increasing inflation and the prospects of continuing interest rate hikes could not dampen the enthusiasm of South African consumers for the extensive deals laid on by stores across the country over Black Friday weekend. That's according to...
Retail sees 126% growth on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The retail, leisure and entertainment and travel industries were the big online winners over the last four days. This is the news from South African-based digital payment gateway Peach Payments, sharing details of transactions processed on its platform between Black...
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...
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Time to match cyber-attacks with a better defense
Craig Rosewarne, MD of Wolfpack Information Risk, delves into the world of cybercrime threats that South Africa faces in 2016, as well as how the pending Cybersecurity Bill might take some of the pressure off business. According to the 2015 International Business...
Vox is first Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise training partner
Local end-to-end technology provider, Vox Telecom has become the first ALE (operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand) authorised Training Partner and has launched a training academy to meet the growing demand for highly skilled resources in the enterprise...
Lexmark innovates in colour lasers
Lexmark International, a global technology leader, has announced the arrival in South Africa of its next-generation A4 colour lasers and smart MFPs featuring seven new series. "Many of the new colour laser devices in this series deliver one of the highest toner...
PaySpace wins international ISO 27001 certification
PaySpace believes it is the first human capital management and payroll software service provider in Africa to receive the International ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) 27001 certification for security and data protection. Described by the ISO...
Executives must take control of IT asset disposal
Although CIOs are primarily responsible for the IT asset lifecycle, most executives have very little or no idea when it comes to IT asset disposal (ITAD). More importantly, very few know how to meet legislative compliance whilst reducing total cost of ownership....
Spotlight on gender transformation
Days before International Women's Day, Germany passed a law obliging some of Europe's biggest companies to have women occupying 30% of their top jobs by next year. In doing so, Germany joined the ranks of several other countries introducing gender quotas in senior...
Xerox Named as a Most Ethical Company
Xerox has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company. This year marks the tenth anniversary of Ethisphere and the World's Most Ethical...
Beyond the wall, bringing security inside
In 2015, 707-million data records were compromised--more than 80 000 every hour. With data's increasing importance attracting cyber-criminals in swarms, old-style perimeter security is no longer adequate. A new security mindset is required, delegates at the recent...
Retirement age: ensure that it’s certain
Zaaheda Mayet, director: finance and banking practice and pensions sector at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, says this matter highlights the difficulty that employers will face in circumstances where there is uncertainty regarding an employee's agreed or normal retirement age....
Ricoh interface enhances choice and finishing
A new Ricoh interface unit connects to more finishing solutions to helps clients maximise their production capability. Connecting finishing systems can disrupt production schedules because it takes time and that stops presses. 1"Printer service providers want smooth,...
Systems Engineer
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company that provides an extensive array of digital health solutions, including clinical decision support, laboratory systems, mobile health, and data management. Their comprehensive suite of healthcare IT offerings is dedicated to driving...
Senior Web Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Interpreting client specifications and identifying website user requirements.Creating timeframes and work schedules to meet deadlines.Communicating effectively with clients and teams.Building a network of freelance designers and content writers.Updating records and...
PLC Technician at Xelvin – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced PLC / Siemens Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, programming, and implementing automated control systems using Siemens PLCs. Your work will directly...
C# Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Leading online betting company seeks an experienced full stack developer. This is a permanent position with hybrid working 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. Company is based in Randburg. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with 6 years...
Systems Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company that provides an extensive array of digital health solutions, including clinical decision support, laboratory systems, mobile health, and data management. Their comprehensive suite of healthcare IT offerings is dedicated to driving...
Mobile Developer
Meet with project managers or clients to understand the app's requirementsUse programming languages to develop appsDevelop and run user interface (UI), or user experience (UX) testsDesign and implement interfaces to improve users' experiences on an appModify computer...
Business Analyst (Credit Risk)
Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience ESSENTIAL: Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience Our client is looking for a Business Analyst. The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between the business and the IT development teams and will be...
Fullstack Developer
As a Fullstack Developer your role will be to contribute to the development and maintenance of both the front-end and back-end components of web applications working with DevOps.Job responsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship...
Backend Developer (NodeJS, TypeScript, SQL) (PTA Hybrid OR CPT/DBN Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A provider of cutting-edge Software Solutions seeks the coding talents of a Backend Developer to join its team and develop and maintain high-quality APIs for web & mobile applications. In collaboration with internal teams, you will help to develop...
Mobile Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Meet with project managers or clients to understand the app's requirementsUse programming languages to develop appsDevelop and run user interface (UI), or user experience (UX) testsDesign and implement interfaces to improve users' experiences on an appModify computer...
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