SweepSouth spotlights woes of domestic workers
Inflation and the broader cost-of-living crisis are taking an immense financial and mental toll on South Africa's domestic workers - that's one of the standout findings from the seventh annual SweepSouth Report on Pay and Working Conditions for Domestic Workers. The...
NYDA, ALX look to combat youth unemployment
In response to South Africa's escalating youth unemployment crisis, ALX and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have announced a transformative partnership ahead of World Entrepreneurship Day today (21 August). The collaboration is set to equip South Africa's...
Worldwide PC shipments dive
Worldwide shipments of traditional PCs declined 15,3% year over year to 71,3-million units in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. This...
Standard Bank Group reviews Covid-19 vaccination policy
With 95% of its employees vaccinated, Standard Bank South Africa has withdrawn its Covid-19 vaccination policy with immediate effect. On 23 June 2022, Standard Bank South Africa chief executive Lungisa Fuzile informed employees that the country had reached a...
Can you refuse to go to work if vaccines aren’t mandatory?
The Covid-19 working challenge continues as companies and employees face a new challenge – office working without vaccination. Companies in South Africa are rebooting the office and restarting traditional ways of working. A reality that has several repercussions, not...
Security key to innovation
Kathy Gibson reports – Companies need to change and step up innovation in the businesses – and security is a critical component in achieving this. This is the word from Doug Woolley, GM of Dell Southern Africa, who points out that crime today is not the way we...
Smart cities could help ease rising urban population pressure
Although migration to urban centres has a long history, an increasing number of rural people are being attracted to cities by the potential for jobs and a better life overall. In fact, this increasing migration is accelerating the need for digital transformation, as...
Foodtech programme tackles African food security
In collaboration with Anza Capital, the SA Innovation Summit has launched The Foodtech Programme that offers promising South African foodtech innovators and fast-growing businesses an investment partnership, mentorship, and investment readiness support. Selected...
Here are some saving and budgeting hacks
In 2019, even before the onset of Covid-19, the South African Savings Institute (SASI) reported that household debt was staggeringly high at almost 72%. This meant that for every rand earned, nearly three-quarters went towards debt, leaving households with very little...
First Webb image shows astounding detail of galaxies never seen before
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has produced the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. Known as Webb’s First Deep Field, this image of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 is overflowing with detail. Thousands of galaxies – including the faintest...
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Standardise platforms for digital change
Organisations today are faced with the need to engage with customers in realtime and develop products and solutions dynamically to meet changing requirements, says AJ Hartenberg, portfolio manager: Data Centre Services at T-Systems in South Africa. The challenge lies...
Cyber fraud set to get worse
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HDS unveils news solutions, services
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has unveiled the next phase of its Social Innovation business strategy in conjunction with new solutions and services, which include Hitachi Live Insight for IT Operations, Hitachi Clinical Repository for connected health, and...
Business insight and customer relationships
The Microsoft Dynamics Reimagine conference came and went last week. It was a resounding success, bringing together partners, resellers, customer and end users of the Dynamics range of products. Jet Reports Africa had a phenomenal experience at this event. Giving us...
Opti-Baby opts for MS Dynamics CRM 2013
With 11 day-care centres already open and fast expanding, Opti-Baby has deployed Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013, hosted at Enterprise Cloud, to manage its ever-expanding customer-base. AccTech Systems, a local business solutions provider, provided the solution and the...
EMC reports 1Q15 results
EMC Corporation has reported first-quarter 2015 financial results. Consolidated first-quarter revenue was $5,6-billion, up 2% year-over-year and up 6% on a constant currency basis. GAAP earnings per weighted average diluted share was $0,13, down 32% year-over-year....
Qlik unveils cloud offerings
Qlik has announced its Qlik Cloud offering that is comprised of multiple services. As a result of its recent DataMarket acquisition, the company is introducing Qlik DataMarket, a Data as a Service offering via Qlik Cloud, along with Qlik Sense Cloud for free sharing...
Malawi grows digital payment ecosystem
Malawi has taken a significant step towards creating a digital payment ecosystem in order to address poverty and drive inclusive growth. An event organised by the Government of Malawi with the United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) Better Than Cash Alliance...
Mobile revolution boosts African workforce
Africa’s mobile revolution continues to spur innovations and fuel economies, uplifting employment and exposing developing countries to a new realm of economic opportunities, says Amr Shady, founder and chairman of TA telecom.As the world celebrates this year’s...
Eaton Towers raises $350m, signs Egypt deal
Eaton Towers, the leading independent telecommunications tower company in Africa, announced that it has raised $350-million in new equity resources from existing and new shareholders, to fund expansion and acquisitions across Africa. On the back of the equity raise,...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the Role:As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of software development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will be responsible for meticulous project planning, resource...
Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Job Description:Are you ready to transform data into strategic insights? Join us as our Head of Analytics! Lead a vibrant team of data scientists and analysts to drive growth and innovation. Oversee projects, ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery, and make a...
QA Tester (Perm/Contract) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A UK-based provider of Data-Centric Business Solutions is seeking a highly skilled & analytical QA Tester with strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail to join its team. Your core role will be to develop and execute Test Plans and Test...
Senior PHP Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is on the lookout for a Senior PHP Developer who brings more than just skill to the table—think creative thinker, problem solver, and tech magician who can think outside the box. But because experience shapes expertise, they're ideally on the...
IT Desktop Support Technician – Western Cape Jamestown
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE daily tickets are completed and resolved within a reasonable time as your strong technical skills are sought to fill the role of an IT Desktop Support Technician for a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch. You will provide...
Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
Item Coding Analyst at Circana
Working as part of the item coding team you will be responsible for analysing data from different sources, performing gap analyses and coding missing product attributes (e.g. the weight of the product, the name of the manufacturer, etc.). These need to be recorded...
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Developer / Consultant (JHB) (1002127) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with...
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