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...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

MTN, WWF, Nedbank launch PachiPanda Challenge

MTN South Africa, in partnership with the WWF South Africa, is calling on young innovators to tackle South Africa’s environmental challenges through the PachiPanda Challenge. The initiative, set to run from 26 August until 21 October 2024, seeks to mobilise and...

2024 Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL) Awards nominees announced

The Higher Education Resources Services South Africa (HERS-SA) will host the second Higher Education Women Leaders (HEWL) Awards on 29 August 2024 at the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. As the country celebrates Women’s Month, this...

Online payment fraud losses to exceed $343bn over 5 years

A new study from Juniper Research has found cumulative merchant losses to online payment fraud globally between 2023 and 2027 will exceed $343-billion. As a comparison, this equates to over 350% of Apple’s reported net income in the 2021 fiscal year; showing the...

New deadline for STB registration

The deadline for applications and registrations for government-subsidised set-top boxes (STBs) for qualifying indigent households has been extended to 30 September 2022. The call for applications for government-subsidised set-top boxes was first made in October 2015...

Amazon Prime Days or Amazon Crime Days?

Kicking off tomorrow (12 July), the annual Amazon shopping extravaganza, as always, is promised to be bigger and better with more cash savings and offers on goods. Online shoppers are already on the hunt for one-time offers or once-a-year deals and are closely...

Does Lockdown Mode equal security?

Apple recently announced its new ‘Lockdown Mode’, aimed at protecting users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. The most significant recent case of such an attack was highlighted by...

What to expect when Webb Telescope sends first images

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership with ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency), will soon reveal unprecedented and detailed views of the universe, with the upcoming release of its first full-color images and spectroscopic data. Below...

Musk pulls out of Twitter deal

Elon Musk has terminated his proposed acquisition of Twitter, citing several areas he believes Twitter to be in breach of the agreement. In an 8 July regulatory filing, the Tesla and SpaceX founder said Twitter was in material breach of the acquisition deal because it...

SA shows commitment to developing digital potential

South Africa is well-positioned to be the leading digital economy on the African continent and even in the developing world. In doing so, it can bridge many of the social and economic divides both within the country and with the rest of the world. That’s going to be...

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Partserve now supports MSI Notebooks

MSI, a world recognised gaming brand, has appointed PartServe Channel Support as its official authorised local support and warranty partner for laptop computers. Partserve will now carry a full range of spare parts to support MSI laptop computers. The MSI warranty...

New tech could lead to call centre job loss

With fast emerging technology such as automated voice messaging (AVM) and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) being increasingly introduced into the call centre-run debt collection industry, employers are able to increase productivity and reduce staff head count by up to...

Keep your mobile devices secure

It seems like every time you turn on the news lately, there are more stories of companies having their data stolen or corporate networks being hacked into, says Aaron Thornton, MD of Dial a Nerd. In fact, data theft and the hacking of business networks is actually on...

Five signs your hard drive is about to fail

Whether you have a solid state or mechanical drive there is always a chance the device will fail. Regardless of the type of drive, your computer usually will show subtle signs of a pending disk failure. Paying attention to these signs can save you from unexpectedly...

New BBBEE Codes an opportunity to grow

Mid-sized businesses face a significant challenge in transforming their businesses to comply with the stricter Revised Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes that will come into effect on 1 May this year. However, they should regard it as an opportunity to help grow both their businesses and the South African economy. That’s the word from Saul Symanowitz, divisional manager at Sage Pastel BEE123, who says that mid-range businesses regarded as Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSE) under the Revised BBBEE Codes will need to think of creative solutions to address the new requirements of the Codes.

Answering the digital business question

The event of digital business is disrupting organisations and processes like never before. According to research, an incredible 30% of big businesses have absolutely no big data plan in place, while a further 51% of these organisations are not aware of what can be...

Ericsson powers period of change for TV

Ericsson’s Media Vision 2020 predicts that by the year 2020, the global media industry will be worth $750-billion. At NAB Show 2015, Ericsson will demonstrate how it is preparing the media landscape for this growth, enabling all players in the media value chain to be...

DCC offers APC Back-UPS range

Power is a concern in South Africa with power outages commonplace. Ensuring power and protection for businesses, distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has introduced the latest APC Back-UPS BX700UI, BX950UI and BX1400UI uninterrupted power supplies (UPSes)....

Choosing software to deal with big data

Since the dawning of the digital age, companies have realised the importance of investing in effective big data solutions. The real question, however, is who do you choose for this big task? Research is critically important and companies need to start asking the right...

Sekunjalo Investments rebrands

JSE listed company, Sekunjalo Investments Limited (SIL), has announced an official change of the company name and brand. African Equity Empowerment Investments Limited (AEEI), the organisation’s new appellation, unveiled its fresh new look to stakeholders,...

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...

Senior Functional Tester (CH1021)

Our client, a company that provide various HR Solutions is looking for a Senior Fuctional Tester.The Senior Functional Tester is primarily responsible for assessing and maintaining, with little supervision, a level of quality for the systems and products offered to...

SAP ABAP Developer

SAP ABAP Developer opportunity on a fixed term contract. This role will include understanding business requirements, preparing AS-IS, documents and get sign-off from users for functional and/or technical design documents. Requirements: Diploma or Degree in Information...

SAP Functional Consultant at Neem Digital

Job role -SAP Functional Consultant Flexibility to travel to client offices in Johannesburg and Côte D'Ivoire will be required during key project stages. Immediate joiners only with a maximum of 15 days' notice.Experience required- 5 to 8 years+ Introduction We are a...

SAP Functional Consultant at Neem Digital – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job role -SAP Functional Consultant Flexibility to travel to client offices in Johannesburg and Côte D'Ivoire will be required during key project stages. Immediate joiners only with a maximum of 15 days' notice.Experience required- 5 to 8 years+ Introduction We are a...

SAP Project Manager at Neem Digital

Job role- SAP Carve-out Project Manager Immediate joiners only with a maximum of 30 days' notice.Experience required-9+ YearsRole Overview: This role is for the immediate requirement of a SAP Project Manager to lead activities regarding the carve-out of IT solutions...

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