AI-powered social innovation to build more resilient cities
Technologies like Generative AI and AI Agents are poised to change the way we interact with urban environments and tackle economic and environmental challenges. Over the next three decades, the world is projected to continue to urbanise. In fact, the share of people...
AI set to help sales associates juggle multiple jobs
By 2028, 10% of sellers will save enough time with AI to seek “overemployment”, covertly working multiple jobs, according to Gartner. The implementation and use of AI in sales will result in more sellers looking to engage in additional work outside their primary...
Unlocking Africa’s hydrocarbon potential
Africa’s oil and gas industry continues to attract investment as new discoveries and frontier basins drive exploration activity across the continent. In 2025, several high-impact projects will shape the sector, offering opportunities for resource development and...
How mobile comms and the SIM card changed our lives
In the past, it was common to send greetings by mail or telephone. Today, communication without mobile networks and SIM technology is almost unimaginable. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) highlights the key milestones in the evolution of mobile communications and looks ahead...
Here’s how Saffers mapped their world over 20 years
To celebrate 20 years of mapping the world - and South Africa - Google has highlighted a selection of places that sparked conversation and inspired the ‘explorer’ within South Africans. Foodie finds: The most-reviewed restaurants From burgers to coffee, scenic...
Public sector pay gap puts cybersecurity at risk
A significant pay gap between private sector and UK government cybersecurity roles is jeopardizing national security by hindering the public sector's ability to attract and retain top talent. Naoris Protocol analysis shows pay for key roles in cyber security can be...
SA claws its way up the digital wellbeing rankings
Surfshark’s Digital Qality of Life Index (DQL) 2024 ranks South Africa 66th in the world – six places better than last year. The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital wellbeing based on five core pillars: internet...
5,6bn user accounts were compromised in 2024
Data breaches increased 7,6-times compared to the previous year, rising from 731,1-million in 2023 to 5,6-billion in 2024, according to an annual recap by Surfshark. China ranks first (940-million) and accounts for 17% of all breaches in 2024. Russia (921-million) is...
ESG will remain core focus in tech
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) remains an issue of strategic importance to the tech industry, despite ongoing fragmentation by geography and company culture, with the election of Donald Trump as the US president accelerating a period of short-term...
Quantum computing is coming for Web3
IT leaders are doubling down on the need for robust Web3 strategies to cover both the opportunities and threats it poses as the digital landscape rapidly evolves. A global study conducted by Naoris Protocol found that 58% of IT directors deem a robust Web3 strategy to...
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Breaking the stigma around employee monitoring
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Fundamentals of positive customer experience in 2025
By getting certain fundamentals right, companies can deliver a great customer experience (CX) no matter what industry or region they operate in. Wayne Haw, regional director for CX customer success: Middle East and Africa at SAP, unpacks what it means to deliver a...
Trust no-one: Making sense of zero trust for your business
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35 years on, is ransomware still effective?
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Essential software skills that will dominate 2025
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Lower the risk of abandoned online shopping carts
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The role of decentralised power generation in electrifying rural Africa
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Vertiv appoints ALKAN as Egyptian channel partner
Vertiv has appointed ALKAN Construction and Communication Networks as a Vertiv Partner Program Diamond Partner in Egypt. As the highest level within the Vertiv Partner Program - Diamond Partner - ALKAN will offer the Vertiv power and cooling portfolio and will be able...
Integrity360 acquires Nclose
Integrity360 has acquired Nclose, a cyber security services company operating out of both Cape Town and Johannesburg. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition comes on the back of the previously announced acquisition of Cape Town headquartered...
Top IT trends to watch in 2025
In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly, thanks to exciting advancements in technology. With AI leading the charge, a collection of groundbreaking trends is set to redefine how we think about IT strategies. Warren Bonheim, MD of Zinia, shares six trends...
Technical Services ITSM Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...
Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Looking for an outstanding Senior Java Developer with expert-level coding skills, functional testing experience and DevOps capabilities. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's Degree / BTechJavaJava SEEMV, PED Integration experienceShould you meet the...
Full Stack Developer (Flutter/FlutterFlow) (JHB Hybrid) – Gauteng Kempton Park
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a passionate Full Stack Developer with at least 5 years' work experience is wanted by a Joburg-based global Logistics & Forwarding company. Collaborating with IT Business Analysts, you will help develop internal and external...
Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE:Generate tactical and operational financial intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate, including court directed reports upon request, in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime and criminal prosecutions.KEY...
Specialist Analyst
To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers complies with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislation.JOB DESCRIPTION Analyse annual financial statements...
SAP Systems Analyst HCM (SuccessFactors) (CH1061)
Our client in the banking industry is looking for a SAP Systems Analyst with HCM / SuccessFactors Module experience to join their team.About the roleThe role will ensure stability and full functionality within area of responsibility, (Payroll and Time). SIT testing of...
Knowledge Manager at SVRI
Operations and AdministrationLeadership Council Secretarial SupportProjects and Programmes SupportKnowledge ManagementProduction of Online Events Desired Skills: Counseling Knowledge Management Governance Management Business Support Management Process & Knowledge...
.NET Developer
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a .Net Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Automation Platforms and its functionalitiesAssist the...
Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE:Generate tactical and operational financial intelligence products in support of the FIC mandate, including court directed reports upon request, in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime and criminal prosecutions.KEY...
Specialist Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria
To assist the department in ensuring that the approved authorised Financial Services Providers (FSPs) and their Compliance Officers complies with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) legislation.JOB DESCRIPTION Analyse annual financial statements...
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