20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Researchers decode SA’s oldest DNA to date

A team of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany has analysed human remains from the Oakhurst rock shelter in southernmost Africa and reconstructed the genomes of 13...

MTN , ZTE debut 5G ultra-range maritime coverage

MTN South Africa and ZTE have announced Africa's first 5G Ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, with benefits for maritime connectivity, tourism and the economic prospects of local fishermen. The deployment of Ultra-range 5G network in Mossel Bay will...

Business confidence slips in Q3

The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) eased slightly further from 42 to 39 in the third quarter. This means that 61% of respondents are unsatisfied with prevailing business conditions. While, on the face of it this is a disappointing outcome, the index authors...

Awareness training is key to a better security posture

A marked uptick in cybersecurity awareness programs across all industries in the last year has resulted in a higher level of security at a majority of enterprises. This is among the findings of ThriveDX’s newly-released “2022 Global Cybersecurity Awareness Training...

Cost of living the biggest concern in SA

Climate change, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, pandemics, and rising living costs are among the most important challenges facing the world today, according to a new wide-ranging citizen survey covering 22 countries around the world. The polling revealed a high level of...

How legal and compliance can stay ahead of regulatory change

Increased regulatory oversight, ongoing geopolitical tensions and the Covid-19 pandemic have driven an unparalleled pace of regulatory change. There are four primary options available to legal and compliance leaders to cope with this, according to Gartner. "The...

HIV a culprit in more than half of TB deaths in SA

HIV has dramatically increased tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality in South Africa, according to the first study to assess the impact of HIV and multiple TB interventions on the country's TB burden at a national level. Between 1990 and 2019, the team behind the...

Tornado Cash accounts for 53% of stolen NFTs

Since their inception, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have been hailed as potential game changers in the financial landscape. However, with any new technology comes risk. And, in the case of NFTs, that risk comes in the form of scams. One of the most prevalent forms of...

US retains top position for travel and tourism

The latest World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals that the US remains the world's biggest and most powerful travel and tourism market. Its top ranking was reaffirmed, despite suffering long and damaging travel restrictions which did...

GDP declines on KZN floods, loadshedding

After two consecutive quarters of positive growth, real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0,7% in the second quarter of 2022 (Q2: 2022). The devastating floods in KwaZulu-Natal and load shedding contributed to the decline, weakening an already fragile national...

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DCC stocks new HP M252 Series

Take control of your office printing with the HP Colour LaserJet Pro M252 series from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Available in two models, the M252n and M252dw, this printer enables users to create professional quality colour documents with a host of...

Ricoh earns five additional BLI awards

Ricoh has won five awards in the Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI) 2015 Summer Pick Awards, including Outstanding Personal Printer, Outstanding Budget/Economy Printer for Small Workgroups, Outstanding Printer for Mid-Size Workgroups and Outstanding Achievement in Energy...

MasterCard busts 10 payment myths

Sometimes, a convenient payment solution to make your life easier might seem too good to be true, but with the rise of technology it really is possible. For example, electronic payment developments such as contactless cards and digital wallets seem to be suspiciously...

Go modular for maximised data centre agility

The vast majority of today’s data centres have significantly underutilised power systems. Why? Because nobody wants to run short of power. So when power systems are specified it is often done on the assumption that the facility will ultimately have a full compliment...

Esquire signs up with Optoma EMEA

Esquire Technologies, one of the leading distributors in southern Africa of IT, mobility, digital and consumer lifestyle products, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with Optoma to distribute its range of DLP projectors range in southern African. Agar...

Johnson Controls releases HVAC control

The correct heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) management strategy can make a facility more than just suitable for occupation; it can drive productivity and cost savings. To help organisations refine control of indoor environmental quality, Johnson...

Old Mutual partners to grow African directors

Old Mutual Investment Group is collaborating with the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) and the INSEAD Corporate Governance Initiative in the offering of the inaugural Africa Directors Programme. The programme highlights the importance of enhancing the...

Jasco expands Avid offering

The Jasco Group has recently announced Avid’s ISIS | 1000 shared storage system to the local market, providing independent video and audio professionals and facilities the same level of real-time collaboration proven for over a decade on the most demanding productions...

Xerox tops MPS report for sixth year

Xerox has again retained the top position in worldwide managed print services (MPS), according to the latest market landscape report by analyst research group Quocirca. The 2015 rankings mark Xerox’s sixth consecutive year as the leader. Xerox helps companies optimize...

The rise of the digital vault

You only have to read these names to know that e-mail and Internet security are under threat: Edward Snowden, Ashley Madison and Sony. Thanks to advances in technology, many of the digital tools used to communicate are no longer secure and this can have far reaching...

Project Manager at Innovative Staffing Solution

Project development support.Participate in the investigation and analysis of incidents as and when required.Ensure the documentation management is up to the company requirements.Reporting of near misses, incidents, hazards, and injuries to line manager within the time...

Test Automation Engineer

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Test Automation Engineer to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or relevant diplomaISTQB Certification3+ years of...

BI Data Analyst I

Role:To support and maintain the data warehouse in line with the data model; metadata repository and to provide business intelligence analysis through performing strategic and operational support.Job ResponsibilitiesStructure data into compliance standards by adhering...

Project Manager (Software)

6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...

Project Manager (Software) – Gauteng Sandton

6 Months contract position with possibility of renewal An IT company based in Sandton is looking for a Project Manager to manage a team of Devs. You will be required to lead and oversee the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within a dynamic...

Full stack developer/Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg

One of our clients is looking for a full stack developer that is going to maintain and develop new features for front-end websites and backend systems. Key Requirements Minimum 9+ years working as a full stack developer.Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in...

Developer – PHP / JavaScript / C# at Parvana Recruitment

About our client: Our client, an established investment platform, focuses on leading functional and convenience food producers in Southern Africa. Their strategy emphasises sustainability, innovation, and themed business clusters for maximum impact. The experienced...

AWS Data Engineer

Hi LinkedIn Team, I have an Expert level AWS Data Engineer role available at the fastest growing IT company in SA CHANGE YOUR LIFE NOW AND APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED SKILLS Essential SkillsTerraformPython 3xSQL - Oracle/PostgreSQLPy SparkBoto3ETLDockerLinux /...

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