TCS Sustainathon challenges youth
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched the third annual South African edition of TCS Sustainathon, a problem-solving competition that challenges the youth to develop innovative ideas to address real-world issues through technology. TCS Sustainathon allows young...
The Hyprop MTN Shift winners are
…The Hyprop MTN Shift Gaming Experience 2024 reached a climax at Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town, from Wednesday 11 September to Sunday 15 September, with the top players battling for supremacy. With eight qualifiers held across the country in the participating...
NullMixer puts user info at risk
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new campaign, spreading NullMixer, a malware stealing users' credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and even Facebook and Amazon accounts. Trying to download cracked software from third-party sites, more than...
Digital remittances to pass 2bn by 2027
The total volume of international digital remittances will exceed 2-billion globally in 2027, from just over 1,1-billion in 2022. A new study from Juniper Research predicts this growth will be accelerated by the increasing speed and low cost of digital remittances...
Short-termism trap could derail our political future
Tensions remain high in the lead-up to the ANC's elective conference, set to take place in December. While it is no secret that confidence in the ANC has decreased dramatically in the wake of the ongoing energy crisis, economic pressures and social challenges, trust...
Finance leaders plan to achieve touchless close by 2025
A majority (55%) of finance executives polled by Gartner are aiming for a touchless financial close by 2025. "Most finance functions want to close faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors," says Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice-president: research in the Gartner Finance...
Sharks have been around for longer than we thought
The first appearance of shark-like "jawed fish" may have happened about 15-million years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence. A handful of fossil teeth from a completely new species, uncovered from rock samples found in China, suggest jawed fish...
Employment numbers down from the previous quarter
Stats SA has reveals that total employment decreased by 119 000 jobs, or -1,2% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 067 000 in March 2022 to 9 948 000 in June 2022. This was largely due to decreases in the following industries: community services (-100 000 or -3,4%), business...
ICT infrastructure crucial for African economic growth
Investment in information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructure is key for sustained, inclusive economic growth and development in Africa. This is according to a study conducted by Dr Mamello Nchake from the Department of Economics at Stellenbosch...
Consumers plan to cut spending this holiday season
Inflation is a top concern for consumers this year, prompting almost half to do their holiday shopping early, and many shopping through the year. Twenty-eight percent of consumers are planning to spend less this holiday season and only 10% plan to spend more than...
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Technology to the rescue of threatened bees
As the growing network of smart, connected devices starts to change our world, scientists are increasingly looking to technology for new applications – often in the most unexpected spheres, writes Mark Warren, machine-to-machine solutions manager for South Africa at...
Your old laptop could be worth a lot of money
South Africans are enjoying greater access to broadband via free WiFi initiatives and urban hotspots, so it is no surprise that laptops and PCs are a hot commodity – particularly second hand ones. “Laptops are one of the most requested and fastest selling items on...
Is cash still king, or yesterday’s hero?
Depending on who you speak to, cash is either still king or simply yesterday’s hero, writes Vinolan David, head of card issuing at Standard Bank. But what everyone agrees on is that the payment ecosystem of today is drastically different to what it was 20 years ago...
Ensure battery backup doesn’t leave you in the lurch
Power problems are a reality in South Africa for the foreseeable future, and many organisations have already implemented solutions to minimise downtime and ensure business can continue as close to normal as possible, writes Marco Da Silva, MD: power solutions at The...
BlackBerry completes acquisition of AtHoc
BlackBerry has completed the acquisition of AtHoc, a provider of secure, networked crisis communications. AtHoc will operate as a division of BlackBerry. AtHoc’s Chief Executive Officer, Guy Miasnik, will lead the division as part of BlackBerry’s senior leadership...
SMBs get a communications leg-up
A new family of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Gigabit Ethernet switches is being introduced to help small-medium businesses (SMBs) adapt to modern communication systems and technology. The new switches address key SMB IT issues and priorities. According to a 2015...
ManpowerGroup is second-largest staffing firm in the world
ManpowerGroup has once again been named one of the world’s largest staffing firms, according to annual research carried out by Vactures.nl, this year taking the number two position. “After holding the number three position for many years, we are both proud and excited...
So why should you mobilise ERP?
Viesturs Zalaiskalns, channel manager at HansaWorld South Africa, answers seven questions commonly asked by businesses on mobile ERP. Why is it a must for mid-sized businesses to have access to business information via mobile devices? The business world today is very...
HP printers offer enhanced security
HP has announced three new enterprise class LaserJet printers that deliver increased protection against malicious attacks. The stronger security is part of a broader HP strategy to provide the deepest security across PCs and printers. “Protecting against security...
Infor debuts BI apps for Apple Watch
Infor has announced that Infor Ming.le and Infor Business Intelligence (BI) applications are now available for the Apple Watch. Infor’s next-generation social business platform is now available for Apple Watch users, providing users with wearable technology to help...
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Business Analyst II (CONTRACT ROLE)
Apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders in order to understand the problems; opportunities; needs; structure; policies and operations of the organization on medium to large projects / medium risk.Recommend solutions that...
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An exciting opportunity for those starting out their careers - to join a dynamic company offering investment fund platform/ fund services to global and local clients.Looking for a research driven analytical individual, passionate about systems & data .Must have...
Intermediate .NET Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Hire Resolve is looking for an Intermediate .Net Developer for a respected client in the software industry. As a software engineer specializing in .NET Full Stack Development, you will master .NET technologies and JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React, along...
Business Analyst II (CONTRACT ROLE) – Gauteng Randburg
Apply a set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison amongst stakeholders in order to understand the problems; opportunities; needs; structure; policies and operations of the organization on medium to large projects / medium risk.Recommend solutions that...
Data Analyst
Senior Data Analyst My client is a big privately owned company that has an opportunity for a Data Analyst to make a difference in thier business. Job Specifications: Formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes.Develop and design...
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ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE technical Pre-sales support to various entities for the purpose of promoting and selling products/services for potential customers and existing customers as the next Pre-sales Networking Specialist sought by a dynamic Internet Service & Network...
Kotlin Intermediate Developer
Kotlin Full Stack Developer Join a leadership team that is ahead of the gameR600 000 to R900 000Our dev team is obsessed with producing high-quality products whilst maintaining clean architecture principles, minimizing technical debt and maintaining the highest level...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandown
Senior Data Analyst My client is a big privately owned company that has an opportunity for a Data Analyst to make a difference in thier business. Job Specifications: Formulation and execution of the data and reporting strategy, policy and processes.Develop and design...
Pre-sales Networking Specialist (PE) (EE) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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