SA children face big school readiness challenges
A major global survey of primary school teachers has revealed that a significant proportion of South African children are starting school without being developmentally ready, placing them at a disadvantage compared to their international peers. The survey, conducted...
UIF online platforms are down
The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF's) online platforms are currently down. On 30 August 2024, the Pretoria High Court issued an interim interdict preventing, with immediate effect, a new service provider from rendering services for the UIF online portal. As a...
General dealer retail sales soar as SA consumers scale down
General dealers have emerged as the most resilient sector in South African retail, growing sales 14,6% in real terms from January to May 2022 and winning a greater share of the cash-strapped consumer’s wallet. Their strong performance in a struggling retail sector can...
Cybercriminals target Stranger Things fans
In early July, season four of one of the most long-awaited series, Stranger Things, was released. Despite a three-year break due to pandemic-related delays, the series was hotly anticipated and, once again, topped streaming charts. Unfortunately, the desire of ardent...
Aspiring entrepreneurs urged to enter business plan competition
South Africa has been established as one of the continent’s “big four” startup ecosystems, alongside Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria, according to the 2022 South African Startup Ecosystem Report. However, as the most recent Global Entrepreneurship Monitor revealed, education...
Entrepreneurs graduate from Innovator Trust YEP Programme
Incubation facilitator, the Innovator Trust, has announced 39 graduates from its 2021 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP). In a virtual graduation ceremony, the Class of 2021, who almost two years ago embarked on a journey of personal and professional...
Malware kits make it easy for anyone to be a cybercriminal
Cybercrime is being supercharged through “plug and play” malware kits that make it easier than ever to launch attacks. And cyber syndicates are collaborating with amateur attackers to target businesses, adding to the risk faced by the online world. These are among the...
These are the top cyberthreats facing SA users
South African government departments, organisations across industry sectors regardless of size, and individuals face the constant risk of being victims of a cyberattack. While this is not a unique challenge to the country, it is certainly a growing one which requires...
Pros and cons to remote and gig work
The widespread acceptance of hybrid work and international workforces raises questions around whether a gig economy will favour only those IT professionals who already have workplace experience, and how young professionals will gain practical knowledge working in...
Bahrain has the highest internet user penetration
According to a StockApps data analysis, Bahrain is leading the world in mobile internet user penetration. The site has presented data showing that Bahrain has a 97,87% mobile internet penetration rate, which is the largest globally. "The Bahraini government has been...
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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,...
Global Energy Innovations, Jasco partner
Global Energy Innovations (GEI) has signed a Master Distributor partnership agreement with Jasco to deliver GEI’s precision battery testing, monitoring and conditioning equipment and software to sub-Saharan Africa. The product offering includes the flagship EC-Series...
In-memory capabilities in IFS Applications 9
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces its plans for in-memory capabilities at IFS World Conference in Boston. Real-world scenarios using real-time data analysis in IFS Applications were run thousands of times faster through the use of in-memory...
XDSL launches Mega Continuity offering
XDSL is offering existing and new enterprise customers another first in South Africa – its Mega Continuity offering. It includes a full cabinet in its carrier-class data centre in Centurion, 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) fibre Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)...
Save on your home security bills
Everyone knows that South Africans ensconce themselves behind huge walls and electric fences and deploy alarm systems installed at huge cost and backed by armed response companies. With the county’s astronomical crime rate this is understandable. Says Derick Roberts,...
Saracens rolls out Gemalto wristbands
Gemalto is supplying Saracens, one of the UK’s most successful rugby union clubs, with prepaid wristbands that offer fans speedy and secure contactless payment for food and drink at its Allianz Park stadium in north London. The pilot project marks the first step...
Cloud-based backup strategy in 15 minutes
Cloud-based backup services are an easy way for IT service providers to help clients achieve availability of their data, says Warren Olivier, Southern Africa regional manager at Veeam Software -- as well as an excellent first step into becoming a cloud provider. “In...
Zebra Technologies unveils WiNG Express
Zebra Technologies, a global leader in products and services that provide real-time visibility into organisations’ assets, people and transactions, is unveiling a new wireless local area network (WLAN) offering that is easy to manage and deploy without sacrificing...
2015: the year of a data dystopia
With news of the 2015 Oscar winners still ringing in our ears, there is something about this time of year that makes watching a good film particularly satisfying, says Brian Mitchell, senior product marketing manager at CommVault. However, even amidst so many great...
Automation Tester / Test Analyst
Job Description Seeking experienced candidate proficient in Agile lifecycles, specializing in Test Automation. Critical thinker with strong communication skills for process improvementResponsibilities Lead test processes, manage QA environments, and define quality...
Senior Analyst Developer
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Key deliverables: Desired Skills: Analytical skills and thinking Time and work management Problem solving and analysis Presentation Skills Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...
.Net Developer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
Azure DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Looking to join a leading technology firm and get your career going in innovative cloud solutions and services? Our clients are in search of Skilled Azure DevOps Engineer located in the Bryanston. Experience a fantastic Hybrid model and gain valuable experience...
Automation Tester / Test Analyst – Remote Remote
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Senior Analyst Developer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Key deliverables: Desired Skills: Analytical skills and thinking Time and work management Problem solving and analysis Presentation Skills Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree...
.Net 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 .Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing: The...
Software Developer Analyst at Accenture
Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building...
UX/UI Designer
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Front-End Developer at NetOps Africa
About Us Forward-thinking tech company dedicated to providing a tailored learning platform for Cybersecurity professionals. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where all team members' contributions are valued. As a startup we are...
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