Financial inclusion demands better digital safety
Digital fraud cost South African consumers more than R740-million in 2022 alone, highlighting an urgent need for stronger digital safety measures to ensure true financial inclusion. And, as digital payments grow in popularity, so does the threat of fraud. The Southern...
Eskom price hikes could jeopardise renewable energy gains
The recent proposal by Eskom for a 44% increase in electricity prices starting April 2025 could pose a significant challenge to South Africa's energy market reform - particularly impacting renewable energy adoption and integration. As the country celebrates over 150...
Hole in the ozone layer continues to heal
The annual Antarctic ozone hole reached an average area of 23,2-million square kilometres between 7 September and 13 October 2022. This depleted area of the ozone layer over the South Pole was slightly smaller than last year and generally continued the overall...
Global digital transformation investments to hit $3,4trn by 2026
Forward-looking organisations have been pursuing digital transformation (DX) with the goal of creating new sources of value through digital products, services, and experiences. As an added benefit, the pandemic revealed that digital transformation efforts improve an...
Telkom launches national 5G network
Telkom has launched its 5G network, in partnership with Huawei. The next-generation network is expected to open up new opportunities for smart cities, businesses, healthcare, manufacturing and autonomous vehicles. Manufacturing makes up close to 12% of South Africa’s...
Mobile finance could boost GDP
New research from Vodafone Group, Vodacom Group, Safaricom, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) indicates that the successful deployment and adoption of mobile financial services is associated with a positive impact on GDP growth in developing markets...
SMBs still getting to grips with hybrid working
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) across Europe are still grappling to overcome the challenges of hybrid working, with two-thirds (67%) yet to fully optimise their IT solutions for this. This is one of the findings in “An SMB Guide to Making Hybrid Permanent”...
Mobile, digital services key for African success
A report from the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) highlights the potential of mobile and digital services to grow African economies and deliver an improved quality of life across the continent. In the ‘The rise of Africa’s digital economy - tackling the...
Fifth consecutive decline for global smartphone shipments
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 9,7% year over year to 301,9-million units in the third quarter of 2022 (3Q22), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The drop marks the...
Malicious email campaign hits corporate users
After a pause, a malicious campaign targeting organisations with the dangerous Qbot malware is returning, and Kaspersky has detected a new wave of activity targeting users all around the world. According to Kaspersky telemetry, United Arab Emirates and Egypt are among...
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Load balancing the cloud for business benefit
Cloud computing has evolved and is a firm reality for most businesses. However, what some decision makers may not realise is that the development of the cloud has fuelled the development of load balancing solutions for cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon...
APIs deliver business value in prepaid segment
Telecommunication APIs (application programming interfaces) are heralding in the age of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in South Africa. The impact this will have on the business environment is significant, says Rudi Barnard, director at SIM card management...
Samsung unveils Xpress C430/C480 colour printer, MFP
Samsung Electronics South Africa announced its new Xpress C430 and C480 series of colour printers and multi-function printers. The series include 430W single-function colour printers, 480W multi-function printers that can print, copy, scan and C480FW 4-in-1 MFPs with...
Build business resilience in an uncertain world
First there was disaster recovery, then came business continuity and now companies are looking for ways to build business resilience. "This changing vocabulary reflects the nature of the business context and how companies are looking to mitigate risk," says Michael...
MTN rewards top matriculants
MTN SA Foundation is rewarding top-performing matriculants with bursaries and laptops to assist them with furthering their studies and give them access to the technological tools that are critical in their studies. The recipients of the 18 bursaries and 200 laptops...
How to gain employee commitment
What cements the commitment of employees to an organisation? Johan Botes, group CEO of Consilia Technology, offers some guidelines. It's not the flashy name of the company, or even "better-than-the-rest" pay packages, as one may think. People commit to substantial...
Technology ab anchor in tough economic times
Companies operating in today's challenging economy are understandably cautious when it comes to investment, but the truth is that spending money on reliable, cost saving - and cost-effective technology is much like taking out insurance on the sustainability of a...
Aptronics receives VMware’s Network Virtualisation Competency
Aptronics has been certified with VMware's Network Virtualization (NSX) Competency. Aptronics secured the competency after significantly investing in the skills, training and certifications to fully support the capabilities required of VMware's NSX solution. Aptronics...
Zazoo partners with Indian payment provider
Zazoo, a business unit of Net 1 UEPS Technologies, has partnered with Oxigen Services India to integrate its Mobile Virtual Card (MVC) technology to power Visa Prepaid into Oxigen Wallet, in association with RBL Bank as sponsor bank and co-branding partner. Since its...
Are businesses the next ransomware target?
Ransomware is the latest tool in the cybercriminals arsenal but, to date, it has largely been used to target consumers. This is the word from Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa, who points out that - in the last 18 months - ransomware has emerged as a...
Project Manager at Innovative Staffing Solutions
Job Description:Project Manager to lead and manage the daily operations of our organization. The Project Manager will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, setting and achieving performance targets, and ensuring the organization's operational goals are...
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software EngineerCalling on all Senior Software Engineers for a multinational media group in Cape Town. The successful candidate should have Computer Science Degree/Diploma and advanced C# experience. If you enjoy building websites, backend systems or mobile...
HRIS System Support at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Springs
We are looking for a HRIS System Support to join our team on a hybrid basis in Spring- Gauteng.The incumbent will be required to ensure that all HR systems are supported and maintained through the alignment of business requirements, ICT processes and...
Project Manager at Innovative Staffing Solutions – Gauteng Kempton Park
Job Description:Project Manager to lead and manage the daily operations of our organization. The Project Manager will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, setting and achieving performance targets, and ensuring the organization's operational goals are...
Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior Software EngineerCalling on all Senior Software Engineers for a multinational media group in Cape Town. The successful candidate should have Computer Science Degree/Diploma and advanced C# experience. If you enjoy building websites, backend systems or mobile...
Business Support Analyst
We are looking for a Business Support Analyst in the Policy Administration space.Job PurposeDelivering a world class customer service experienceTaking ownership of all customer support related to allocated servicesUnderstanding the business needs in the SME...
Intermediate Testers
Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking experienced Intermediate Testers to join their team. As an Intermediate Tester, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications developed by our clients.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...
Enterprise Architect
A tertiary qualification (NQF6), degree (NQF7) or Honours degree (NQF 8) in the field of specialisation OR equivalent industry-specific certifications ORMinimum five years' experience in application analysis/architecture and/or design and/or enterprise architecture...
Business Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Business Support Analyst in the Policy Administration space.Job PurposeDelivering a world class customer service experienceTaking ownership of all customer support related to allocated servicesUnderstanding the business needs in the SME...
Intermediate Testers – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking experienced Intermediate Testers to join their team. As an Intermediate Tester, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications developed by our clients.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...
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