Data centres and the electricity conundrum
Data centres are the heart of the digital economy and the demand for them is expected to rise substantially, positioning them as a primary focus for growth and investment. But the cost of operating data centres is also rising substantially due to rising electricity...
AI PCs set to boost PC sales
Although traditional PCs remain the number one choice for most consumers buying a new device, the surging demand for AI-driven applications has boosted the popularity of AI PCs - both in the consumer and professional sectors. This trend is expected to continue,...
Youth urged to embrace STEAMI opportunities
Science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and innovation (STEAMI) holds the key to a prosperous future for South Africa's youth. Young South Africans should seize the opportunities this field offers as they prepare themselves for the careers of the future...
Circular economy expected to boost profits
A recent survey by Gartner found that 74% of supply chain leaders expect profits to increase between now and 2025 as a result of applying circular economy principles. On average, supply chain organisations have been applying circular economy principles for three years...
Residential rental market still resilient
Amidst a slowing economic recovery and rising interest rates, the residential rental market is proving to be surprisingly resilient, according to recent data released by TPN Credit Bureau. The TPN Residential Rental Market Monitor for the second quarter of 2022...
Chinese manufacturing output surged by 322% in 20 years
Although the US used to be the world's largest manufacturing hub, it has been over 10 years since China claimed the top position. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, China's manufacturing output surged by 322% in the last two decades, six-times the US...
Massive wildebeest river crossing shared on HerdTracker
HerdTracker, a free web-app which details the Great Wildebeest Migration, has shared images of what is believed to be one of the largest Mara River crossings in 25 years. The video shows thousands of wildebeest charging across the Mara River from regular contributor...
Neil Rex to sell Drive Control
Thirty-four years after he founded the most successful independent distributor in South Africa, the doyen of local distribution - Neil Rex, MD of Drive Control - is in the final stages of selling his company to a consortium of private equity investors for an...
Better Internet access, digital inclusion boost CEO confidence
Businesses will benefit from expanded Internet access that promotes digital inclusion. This is one of the key findings from the quarterly Merchantec CEO Confidence Index, which maps a correlation between CEO's confidence and access to the Internet. Google's Equiano...
Skills development key to economic recovery
It is vital to build the skills of South Africa's labour force to increase employability. This is the message from PwC South Africa, which yesterday (28 September) released its South Africa Economic Outlook report for 2022. There are currently 833 000 fewer unskilled...
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OpenWeb helps boost fibre
Fibre is fast becoming accessible for more South Africans and OpenWeb has welcomed the price models. In its effort to help boost fibre, OpenWeb has now launched a range of data broadband products that work on Telkom ADSL, VDSL and Fibre. Telkom aims to double its...
Nomanini raises funding from Goodwell
South African-based enterprise payments platform provider, Nomanini, has raised an undisclosed round of funding from impact investment firm Goodwell Investments. The investment in Nomanini is the second on-the-ground investment made by Goodwell Investments in South...
Cape Town codes its way to a new gaming culture
With gaming growing as a sport and even morphing into a 'culture' in its own right, Canal Walk Shopping Centre (CWSC) and BT Games have joined forces to offer Capetonians an inside look into the latest gaming ideas and releases that are racking up appeal around the...
Telkom and Old Mutual partner to add value
Telkom and Old Mutual today announced a co-operation agreement to offer innovative new solutions to their customers. The first of these will see Telkom's prepaid customers receive loyalty funeral cover - underwritten by Old Mutual - valued at R10 000 at no additional...
One Channel echoes Acumatica’s success
The African market plays an important part in Acumatica's global expansion strategy. Local Acumatica partner and cloud ERP specialist, One Channel, has echoed the company's global success through its rapid expansion across the African continent. Over the past three...
Mozido opens African headquarters in SA
Digital commerce and payments solution provider Mozido Africa has opene its African headquarters in Johannesburg. This represents a key milestone in the expansion of Mozido and the company's commitment to the continent of Africa. Africa has some of the fastest...
‘Energy management should be first priority for business’
Businesses in Africa, particularly small-to-medium sized organisations, continue to grapple with the challenge of acquiring reliable power supply while simultaneously having to comply with environmental regulation. Energy management strategies have become a must say...
Siemens solves paper trail challenge
Servicing its customers across the African continent, Siemens Service Centre had limited information to improve efficiencies and customer services. With little insight in the process flow of each service, it became frustrated with the inadequacies of a paper trail....
Kaspersky Lab helps to tackle bullying, nurture IT innovation
Kaspersky Lab has become an associated partner of ENABLE (European Network Against Bullying in Learning and Leisure Environments) and supported its Hackathon event in order to nurture youthful IT innovation and tackle the global issue of bullying. The ENABLE Hackathon...
Software AG unveils webMethods Agile process platform
Software AG has unveiled the webMethods Agile Process Platform, part of its Digital Business Platform, which enables citizen developers to more easily cooperate with strategic IT developers, eliminating the need for multiple and disparate application development...
K2 Application Developer at Insurance
Our Client is a Cell Captive Insurance company based in Johannesburg, seeking an experienced K2 Application Developer to join their growing specialised team. Candidates must have a strong track record as an Application Developer / System Developer. Desired Skills: K2...
Carpentry – Design and Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment – Gauteng Fontainebleau
Our client, a growing carpentry and cabinetry business is expanding due to high demand of their products! They are looking for a design and project manager who has at least 2 years' experience in technical designing of carpentry and cabinetry products. The role will...
K2 Application Developer at Insurance – Gauteng Sandown
Our Client is a Cell Captive Insurance company based in Johannesburg, seeking an experienced K2 Application Developer to join their growing specialised team. Candidates must have a strong track record as an Application Developer / System Developer. Desired Skills: K2...
Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture. The candidate will be responsible to lead and manage across different Mintek support services and ensure that all organisational requirements are met. The...
IT Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment
Our client, a big player in the risk and compliance sector, is looking for a IT Project Manager with 2 -3 years experience to join their team. The role will be responsible for managing their IT Projects for conception, drawing up project plans, execution and...
Senior IT Systems Administrator at NetOps Africa – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Senior Engineer (L4+) with ConnectWise Experience Location: Remote (Available during US working hours) About Us: NetOps Africa is a forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing tailored IT services for businesses. We pride ourselves on fostering a...
Data Engineer
Our Client is specialists in providing group risk solutions This will be a dynamic role where you will be an integral member of a small team building an end-to-end business intelligence solution.Tertiary qualifications with majors in at least one of the followng:...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Melrose
Our Client is specialists in providing group risk solutions This will be a dynamic role where you will be an integral member of a small team building an end-to-end business intelligence solution.Tertiary qualifications with majors in at least one of the followng:...
Senior IT Systems Administrator at NetOps Africa
Senior Engineer (L4+) with ConnectWise Experience Location: Remote (Available during US working hours) About Us: NetOps Africa is a forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing tailored IT services for businesses. We pride ourselves on fostering a...
Junior Project Manager (Glass & Aluminium) at glass & aluminium sector – Gauteng Wynberg
Long standing, solid aluminium manufacturing company, looking for a Construction Project Manager to join their awesome team! As Junior Project Manager you will be working on both aluminium and glass assignments; reporting directly into the Managing Director; you will...
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