African Development Bank looks to catalyse continental development
The African Development Bank has signed a $20-million equity investment in the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4), reinforcing the Bank's commitment to fostering private sector development and boosting infrastructure across the continent. Africa's...
Telecoms are cyber attackers’ prime targets
Telecoms, mass media and construction development companies were the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, says Kaspersky, with telecoms facing the greatest number of incidents - likely due to attackers' interest in sensitive data and trusted...
Cybersecurity a key driver in local media coverage
An increased risk of cybercrime due to remote work, the continued skills gap in the local cybersecurity industry, and the most significant cybersecurity risks for 2022 were three of the most popular topics reported on by local media, according to Novus Group's...
Healthcare sector hit by ransomware onslaught
There has been a massive 94% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations: in 2021, 66% of healthcare organisations were hit; and 34% were hit the previous year. These are among the findings of Sophos's new sectoral survey report, "The State of...
More than salary increases needed to win over today’s talent
Sixty-three percent of executives plan to make compensation adjustments in response to high inflation, according to a survey by Gartner. In March of 2022, Gartner surveyed 157 executives to understand how they are addressing inflation concerns. A similar survey in...
Europeans turn to connected care
Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 8,6-million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2021. The figure refers to users of traditional telecare, next-generation telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3...
How US teens navigate school during Covid
More than two years after the Covid-19 outbreak forced school officials to shift classes and assignments online, teens continue to navigate the pandemic's impact on their education and relationships, even while they experience glimpses of normalcy as they return to...
Pandemic-founded tech startups secure support
Some of SA's finest tech startups which were founded during the pandemic went head to head at a virtual demo day yesterday where they had just 10 minutes each to convince a panel of judges that they should remain part of the next phase of the AlphaCode Incubate...
African smartphone market declines as supply chain constraints continue
Smartphone shipments across Africa declined year on year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1 2022), marking the third straight quarter of negative growth. The latest Quarterly Global Mobile Phone Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that...
Cybersecurity posture impacted by workforce shortage
Research into the talent shortage afflicting the cybersecurity industry finds that 85% of organisations believe the workforce shortage is impacting their organisations’ abilities to secure increasingly complex information systems and networks, while almost a third...
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Proactive unstructured data management
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Cisco launches Meraki, ONE software in SA
Fast IT is a transformational new model that Cisco is using to help South African customers and partners simplify IT operations and make the most of the digital economy. The model evolves and unifies infrastructure, platform, and applications to reduce complexity,...
MoneyGram reaches 25 000 locations in Africa
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, announces today that its agent network in Africa has now reached 25,000 locations, following a strategic expansion initiative across the continent. Recent technology advances and new agent and sub-agent signings,...
GoMetro launches e-mail service
In another move to help South African commuters by using mobile technology, GoMetro has launched a service for commuters to initiate an e-mail to their employers from a delayed train – no matter their device type. This button has been designed for the South African developing environment for users who do not have e-mail addresses and are accessing train times and delays on older phones – they don’t even need an Internet connection.
LG helps South Africans gear up for Netflix
Not too long ago, not even a decade actually, the TV watching experience was a different ritual altogether. It was predictable, everyone knew what day and time their favourite shows were on, and families and friends gathered together in the living room to tune into...
Printers for the mobile generation from DCC
Take advantage of reliable and fast printing with legendary HP quality and the added convenience of mobile printing with the new HP LaserJet Pro M201 Printer Series from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). Innovative technology enables print jobs to be sent...
Westcon offers one-stop-shop for SMBs
WestconGroup Southern Africa’s cloud solutions division now has everything users need to run their SMB in a single solution. From 1 February 2015 WestconGroup in southern Africa’s partners will be able to buy Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online in Open. The expansion of...
Security trends for 2015
2014 saw a seamlessly never-ending flow of cyber-attacks and data breaches, affecting companies of all sizes and across a variety of industries, from retailers and banks to government sites. Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution, says 2015 can expect more...
Take a Girl Child to Work Day 2015
The Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day campaign will take place on Thursday, 4 June 2015 - the 13th time this acclaimed initiative has taken place. Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day is targeted at Grade 10 to 12 South African girl learners and gives them the...
DCC offers LaserJet Pro MFP M225dn
Increase productivity and enable essential, affordable and high-quality printing with the new HP LaserJet Pro Multi-Function Printer (MFP) M225dn from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). This monochrome desktop MFP offers print, scan, copy and fax features...
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Our client, in the Financial Industry, has a 24 month contract, 8 hours per day position, for a Software Development Manager. You will be responsible for developing a technology development strategy that support the company's objectives...
CRO Growth Marketer & Project Manager at Donorbox
About Donorbox Donorbox is a leading fundraising platform and donor management system for nonprofit organizations. Our mission is to accelerate positive impact worldwide by helping nonprofits become highly effective at raising funds and managing their supporter base....
Developer C # / ASP.Net
Are values and culture important to you in a company? Are you wanting to grow and learn from other Developers and willing to take action and innovative and have the right attitude?My client who is the Financial Services Sector is looking for a Senior C#/ASP.Net...
Software Engineer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle may be encountered).Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms,...
Graduate – Systems Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations,...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Solution Architect( Permanent)
Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in our client Culture building initiativesParticipate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategyIdentify opportunities...
CRO Growth Marketer & Project Manager at Donorbox – Remote Remote
About Donorbox Donorbox is a leading fundraising platform and donor management system for nonprofit organizations. Our mission is to accelerate positive impact worldwide by helping nonprofits become highly effective at raising funds and managing their supporter base....
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Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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