Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

Intel brings discrete GPU muscle to the vehicle cockpit

In a strategic move to empower automakers with groundbreaking opportunities, Intel has unveiled its first discrete graphics processing unit (dGPU), the Intel Arc Graphics for Automotive, at its AI Cockpit Innovation Experience event. To advance automotive AI, the...

Growing cannabis use in adolescents with mental illness

A new study by the University of Cape Town's Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health has found that the prevalence of cannabis use in adolescents admitted with mental illness increased after the South African High Court ruling in 2017 to decriminalise cannabis. The...

Musk, cryptocurrency and ethics influence investors

Elon Musk, cryptocurrency and “driving positive social change” are some of the primary factors influencing today’s younger investor. This is according to Investor Index, an annual survey of investor behaviours conducted amongst 1080 UK adults (18+) with £10 000+...

Healthcare in SA reimagined

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly placed immense strain on healthcare systems globally. When the pandemic hit our shores in March 2020, healthcare providers embraced virtual technology in unprecedented numbers to ensure they could continue to serve patients...

Hospitality must use technology to redefine the total guest experience

As it finally starts to emerge from crisis mode, businesses in the hospitality sector will proactively leverage technology to deliver enhanced total guest experiences across the next decade. Following a transformative few years, which saw the entire industry adopt...

Telecoms will be fastest growing sector in Africa

The telecoms sector will be the fastest-growing industry in Africa over the next five years as internet connectivity improves, according to new World Mobile research. When asked to pick the three sectors that they believe will see the strongest growth over the next...

The key to resolving excessive executive pay

Stronger remuneration committees are the solution to rampant executive pay. This is according to Laurence Grubb, master reward specialist and executive committee member at the South African Reward Association (SARA). "We're seeing an imbalanced power dynamic between...

Lazarus attacks aerospace and defence contractors

ESET researchers have presented an investigation into the infamous Lazarus APT Group and their attack on defence contractors around the world between late 2021 and March 2022. Lazarus APT is a notorious cybercrime organisation with an unknown number of members. From...

YouTube comments are a new tool for scammers

Cryptocurrency is going through a turbulent time. With many rates unstable, crypto scammers have turned to new ways to hook their victims. Kaspersky experts have witnessed one such unusual scheme, in which attackers promote fake crypto services on YouTube. They are...

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Zazoo launches Ultility Vending System

Zazoo, previously Net1 Mobile Solutions, has launched its Utility Vending System at African Utility Week (AUW) held in Cape Town. This turnkey vending solution simplifies tariff management and consumer arrears collection, allowing utilities and municipalities to...

Gemalto boosts e-government adoption

Gemalto has announced Coesys mGov, an innovative new mobile strong digital authentication solution that enables citizens to access online government services using a combination of their contactless national eID card and NFC phone. As a result, it allows authorities...

Multiple device use is here to stay

There is a school of thought that the future will see us using only one digital device to meet all our needs. However, this is counter-intuitive given the ubiquity of these devices and the many and varied roles they play, says Graham Braum, GM of Lenovo Africa....

Liquid Telecom SA expands reseller base

Liquid Telecom South Africa announced an expansion of its reseller base in response to increasing demand for broadband connectivity over its award-winning satellite network. Liquid Telecom was named the 2014 VSAT Provider Of The Year at the SatCom Star Awards and its...

Ricoh SA focuses on being services-led

Ricoh SA has made four new appointments to key management positions that enhance the company’s IT service delivery capability and provide strong leadership in strategic regions. The appointments support Ricoh’s shift to being an IT services-led company over the...

VMware takes on East Africa

Business and industry within the African context continues to boom. Markets are opening up, industry is developing and a growing desire by countries to become globally competitive, are all factors that are creating a favourable investment platform for many big...

JG Electronics uses Ricoh solution

John Georgiou started heat press sublimation printing in South Africa 20 years ago after spending five years in the electronics industry – and he did so against all odds. He had no help from his previous sublimation equipment vendor prior to working with Ricoh, the...

Vodacom Business aids hospitality industry

Technologies have had a profound impact on the way we do business. This, along with the ‘always-on’, always connected mentality of customers means that businesses, large and small, are using technology to improve their competitive advantage. In light of this, Vodacom...

Artisan shortage not that dire

The government has been talking about its R845-billion infrastructure build programme for some time now, but a growing number of construction companies – and engineering firms – are complaining about the government’s lack of building and investing, with many companies...

Outsource customer management

The contact centre industry has reached a crossroads more significant than any other in its history and, this time, operators have no choices left. So says Zain Patel, operations director: Domestic at Merchants. “Contact centres were developed, four decades ago,...

Business Analyst – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 1-year contract roleTo apply a set of tasks and...

Senior Angular Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using Angular. As a Senior Angular Developer,...

Senior Enterprise Architect

Looking for an Enterprise Architect who will be responsible for the entire Organisation's Enterprise strategy framework implementation, analysis, design, and integration of an organization's complete information resources, including infrastructure, applications, and...

Automation Test Analyst (SQE)

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

SKA Mid – Data Analyst at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The data analyst/ telescope operator is part of the science operations team. During construction the team will support the Commissioning team and Assembly, Integration and Verification (AIV) team. The team will also be expected to provide input and...

SAP Consultant

To apply specialization Under minimal direction within SAP projects and technical expertise that meets customer business needs by interacting with stakeholders to define requirements and priorities. Performs systems analysis, solution design, develop, supports and...

Senior Enterprise Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Looking for an Enterprise Architect who will be responsible for the entire Organisation's Enterprise strategy framework implementation, analysis, design, and integration of an organization's complete information resources, including infrastructure, applications, and...

Automation Test Analyst (SQE) – 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 Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

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