Battery prices are still dropping: but for how long?
The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell market is forecast to reach over $400-billion by 2035, with costs continuing their downward trend. These are among the findings from a new IDTechEx report, “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications,...
PMI rebounds in September as manufacturing recovers
Following the contraction in August, the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased significantly by 9.2 points to 52.8 in September, up from 43.6 in August. This bounce indicates improved conditions, driven by stronger demand, easing...
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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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...
DAMA SA sheds light on data governance challenges
The recent DAMA SA Conference unpacked a number of data governance related issues including real experiences of South African corporates. What was starkly apparent is that business input is critical to achieving data governance, data quality and moving from passive to...
New country manager for Trend Micro SA
Trend Micro has appointed Darryn O’Brien as the new country manager for Southern Africa. O’Brien joins the company from his former position as an enterprise team leader for a well-known security software and solutions vendor. “We are living in an exciting...
Senior JAVA Developer – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Senior JAVA Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What you will be...
Oracle Developer
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Oracle EBS Developer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As an Oracle EBS Developer, you will be responsible for the development, customization, and support of Oracle E-Business Suite applications...
Senior Business Analyst – Insurance
Join our dynamic financial team as a Business Analyst! Shape the future of investments with your sharp analytical skills & drive for excellence. Experience and Qualifications: Relevant degree (essential)IIBA certification preferred8+ years' experience of deep...
DB2 Database Administrator
Our client in the IT Solutions industry is looking for a DB2 Administrator (Mainframe) as a DB2 Administrator (Mainframe), you will be responsible for performing database administration tasks, ensuring efficient and secure operation of our DB2 database on mainframe...
Oracle Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Oracle EBS Developer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As an Oracle EBS Developer, you will be responsible for the development, customization, and support of Oracle E-Business Suite applications...
Senior Business Analyst – Insurance – Western Cape Bellville
Join our dynamic financial team as a Business Analyst! Shape the future of investments with your sharp analytical skills & drive for excellence. Experience and Qualifications: Relevant degree (essential)IIBA certification preferred8+ years' experience of deep...
DB2 Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client in the IT Solutions industry is looking for a DB2 Administrator (Mainframe) as a DB2 Administrator (Mainframe), you will be responsible for performing database administration tasks, ensuring efficient and secure operation of our DB2 database on mainframe...
Service Desk Analyst
The Service Desk Analysts are responsible for the day to day ‘business as usual' operationalco-ordination of the team; must have excellent customer care and communication skills as you will be dealing with all levels of customers within company.Qualifications:A...
Full Stack Developer
Our client in the Wholesale and Distribution industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is seeking to employ an experienced Full Stack Developer.Please note, this is a contract position, with a possibility of going permanent. To secure; proficiency in C#, SQL, and optionally...
Software Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
· Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing software solutions based on project requirements.Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other...
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