Home Affairs adds detail to digitisation plan
Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has outlined a five-year plan to digitise the department. Schrieber has previously announced his intention make Home Affairs digital-first, with the so-called Home Affairs @ home creating an environment where citizens will be able...
AI helps to conserve endangered African forest elephant
In the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest in the world, the African forest elephant population has been in drastic decline for decades. This decline is the result of habitat loss caused by deforestation and climate change, along with rampant poaching. We can...
Geopolitical uncertainty, high inflation weigh down global economy
Growing geopolitical uncertainty and inflationary pressures are set to take their toll on global economic growth projections, according to the latest KPMG Global Economic Outlook. KPMG is forecasting GDP growth of 1,9% in 2023, down from 2,7% in 2022, as the world...
Salaries see slight recovery August
Despite a tough month of lingering power supply issues, higher inflation and rising interest rates, salaries in August improved marginally, according to the latest data in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). This is as the average nominal private pension...
How supply chain leaders can navigate disruption
As the frequency and magnitude of supply chain disruptions increase, chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) can take three actions to navigate ongoing disruption on both the macro and micro level, according to Gartner. "There are many types of macro supply chain...
Drones and robots could help increase food security
Outside, drones fly overhead, keeping an unflinching eye on crops and cattle, while driverless tractors plough the fields precisely and robots methodically gather the harvest. Meanwhile, miles away from traditional farmland, machine-controlled vertical farms grow food...
Businesses demand more embedded finance
Most US B2B businesses are not only familiar with embedded finance, but they are already offering an embedded finance solution. This is one of the findings from new research conducted by Juniper Research in collaboration with Galileo Financial Technologies. The top...
Scientific bodies condemn AIDS denialism fuelled by Mbeki
The Academy of Science of South Africa has called for former President Thabo Mbeki to refrain from peddling fringe theories about HIV and AIDS in public forums. This follows an address that Mbeki gave at UNISA on 21 September. The Academy has issued the following...
Intel drives open ecosystems
Kathy Gibson reports - As technology assumes an even greater significant in everyone's lives, Intel has reiterated its commitment to fostering and enabling open ecosystems. "We in a new era that is not quite post-pandemic, but we can see a way to the other side," says...
Intel debuts fastest desktop processor yet
Kathy Gibson reports - Intel has debuted its newest processor, which CEO Pat Gelsinger has dubbed the fastest desktop processor in history. The new 13th Gen Intel Core S-series processors, unveiled at last night's Intel Innovation event, boast up to 24 cores. "The...
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BT helps to secure the cloud
BT has announced the global availability of its cloud-based Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Mitigation service to help organisations stay secure and ensure continuity of service amid growing number of threats and attacks. This latest global launch adds to a...
Is your UPS talking to you?
As computer technology has become more advanced, it has also become more sensitive to fluctuations in the voltage and supply of electricity, writes Marco Da Silva, MD of Power Solutions at The Jasco Group . Ongoing power issues continue to be a major cause of computer...
Standards are important in business continuity
As business continuity starts to take its rightful place on the boardroom agenda, companies need to ensure that they are taking advantage of the standards for business continuity management that have emerged in the past two years. "The development of robust standards...
MWeb offers Sage One for SMBs
MWeb has partnered with Sage One to offer its small business clients access to an affordable yet flexible and powerful online accounting solution. Sage One Accounting is an easy-to-use, jargon-free solution. Developed specifically for South African businesses, Sage...
Check Point joins AirWatch alliance
Check Point Software Technologies has joined the AirWatch Mobile Security Alliance as a founding member. Together, Check Point and AirWatch will drive new ways for customers to protect the growing number of devices accessing corporate data and networks, and delivers a...
Acer and WD bring BYOC to WD’s My Cloud NAS series
Acer and WD have announced that WD’s My Cloud NAS is now part of Acer’s BYOC (build your own cloud) ecosystem. Available immediately, Acer BYOC users can seamlessly access files on their My Cloud NAS from their PC or mobile device anywhere – using Acer’s abFiles app....
AfriSam to expand WFM solution in Africa
South Africa’s first and long-standing AWM360 Data Systems SAP client AfriSam, a leading supplier of construction materials and technical solutions, expanded its existing Kaba WFM solution into Tanzania and is using Kaba’s biometric- and card-based SAP-certified and...
Brian Ford joins DVT Cape management team
Software and solutions specialist DVT has appointed Brian Ford as its new Portfolio Executive for the Western Cape. Ford is responsible for all account management functions in the region, with a direct line from DVT’s teams of account managers as well as his own...
Key factors for successfully managing test environments
Testing teams today are challenged with unstable, fragmented environments due to fast changing business needs, and the majority of testers’ time is wasted on fixing environmental issues, writes Harsha Germellu, regional practice manager for Africa: Testing at Wipro....
Nedbank chooses Bytes and Volante’s VolPay
Bytes Universal Systems together with its global partner, Volante Technologies, a global leader in the provision of software for the integration, processing and orchestration of financial messages, data and payments, have been selected by Nedbank to facilitate the...
Junior Moodle Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
We seeking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Moodle Technical Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Moodle LMS, its technical aspects, and best practices for implementation, customisation, and maintenance.To...
Project Manager – Gauteng Pretoria
Job title: Project Manager Brief description:The purpose of this position is to manage projects within the Risk Management and Compliance Department by leading, planning, organising and controlling resources in accordance with the business approved project management...
Carpentry – Design and Project Manager at Square 1 Recruitment
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
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...
Head Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
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 – Gauteng Bryanston
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...
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