SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

Financial crime compliance an expensive exercise

Financial crime compliance costs increased for 98% of financial institutions in 2023, with the total cost of financial crime compliance in EMEA reaching $85-billion. This is according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions' latest "True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study...

AI seen to impact customer experience

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having an impact on customer experience, according to research conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Experian. The study found that 65% of surveyed business leaders believe that AI has positively transformed their customer...

SA in need of a growth mandate

While the pandemic may not be over, the major economies are shifting their mindset and focusing increasingly on the potential risks and rewards of a more sustainable long-term recovery and route to sustainable growth. This is one of the trends spotted by chief...

CFO 4.0 instrumental in building the factory of the future

The manufacturing chief financial officer (CFO) will play a critical strategic, innovative and financial role in the business moving forward. A Syspro study into the CFO 4.0, which was conducted in July to September 2021, assessed the sentiment amongst senior level...

Connectivity issues disrupt IoT rollouts

Despite the accelerating speed of Internet of Things (IoT) adoption over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, poor or unreliable connectivity is a key barrier limiting the success of IoT projects for most organisations. According to Inmarsat research, "Industrial IoT...

Future cyberattacks will be more disruptive

Cyber adversaries are evolving and expanding their attack methods to target new areas for exploit spanning the entire attack surface especially as work-from-anywhere continues. They are looking to maximise opportunity from the 5G-enabled edge, to the core network,...

Is Black Friday still relevant after repo rate hikes?

There has been some debate around whether Black Friday is relevant in South Africa, especially given the consumer's stretched budget in 2021 - which was put under further pressure last week as the repo rate rose to 25 basis points. However, a consumer survey carried...

Online payment fraud shoots up as Black Friday approaches

The growth of phishing attacks mimicking e-payment pages was spotted in the run-up to the Black Friday period. The total number of financial phishing attacks disguised as e-payment systems more than doubled from September (627 560) to October 2021 (1 935 905),...

Site security key to Black Friday success

South Africa has the third highest rate of cybercrime victims worldwide, according to a report by international consulting company Accenture. Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a key concern for online shoppers is the safety of their personal information and...

Think before you click on Black Friday

Cybercriminals will be on the lookout for online shoppers as the shopping season reaches its peak this coming Black Friday. Discount seekers on the hunt for great deals need to safeguard themselves online. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses and...

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Sales is a numbers game

Telesales staff have one of the toughest assignments in the sales department. They call many people on a daily basis, and more often than not, get abused for their trouble. Why do they do it? Because it works. So says Louise Robinson, sales director of CG Consulting,...

SkyVision grows commitment to Ghana academy

SkyVision Global Networks, a leading global communications provider, has announced the recent donation of its satellite connectivity solutions to further support students at Ghana’s Crossover International Academy. SkyVision’s donation included upgrading the academy’s...

Businesses to leverage Africa’s growth

It’s an exciting time to be in Africa. According to the Institute of Security Studies, Southern Africa (excluding South Africa) is projected to have the highest growth rate of any region in the world over the next 15 to 20 years. Technology is undoubtedly a key...

Acer supports learning centre

The Orlando Pirates Learning Centre supported by Acer for Education has been assisting and improving on the numeracy and literacy skills of children living in and around the Orlando area since October 2012. The doors to the centre opened 18 October 2012 and to date...

iWiFi harnesses the power of social media

Wireless access is popping up everywhere, and while many small business owners feel obliged to offer such a service, very few manage to convert this expense into something useful to help generate sales and new customers. That is until iWiFi came along. This new...

Xerox wins award at Africa Print Durban

The popular annual Africa Print Regional Expo, held in Durban from 26 to 27 August at the International Convention Centre, was a huge success for platinum sponsor Xerox, represented locally by Bytes Document Solutions. The company won the Africa Print Award for Best...

Decision Inc acquires Dataways

Decision Inc. has completed its integration of the client base and staff of Dataways, a major Roambi partner, in a move that reinforces its strategy to provide clients across industry sectors with mobile business intelligence (BI) solutions. "This announcement sees...

Unyazi IV music festival finalises line-up

NewMusicSA is pleased to announce the complete schedule of Unyazi IV Electronic Music Festival, which takes place as part of the Fak'ugesi: Digital Africa Festival line-up, at Wits and the Goethe Institute from 9 to 13 September. With a total of nine concerts, an...

Managed solution partnerships key to success

In today’s fast changing global business environment, adaptability and responsiveness have become non-negotiable components for the sustainable success of any organisation. Given that, for the vast majority of companies, employees are central to the continued...

Gemalto solution delivers green energy

Gemalto is providing M2M connectivity for SOLARKIOSK, a compact, solar powered station transported onboard a mobile vehicle. This cabin features photovoltaic panels across its roof to generate sustainable energy in areas outside of conventional power cabling and...

Manager IT at Sentech

Sentech Technology Division is looking for a Manager IT Service Delivery to oversee the seamless provision of IT services, ensuring the timely resolution of technical issues and the delivery of high-quality support. The incumbent will be accountable for managing the...

Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Brackenfell

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Understanding the Client's business needs as they relate to a potential change or...

Junior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Permanent Position Available for a Junior Software Engineer based in Cape Town The Software Engineer will be responsible for writing software, develop, test and maintain software solutions. Full Spec Available on Request Main Requirements Min. Degree: B.Tech/ B.Sc...

Manager IT at Sentech – Gauteng Radiokop

Sentech Technology Division is looking for a Manager IT Service Delivery to oversee the seamless provision of IT services, ensuring the timely resolution of technical issues and the delivery of high-quality support. The incumbent will be accountable for managing the...

Junior Software Engineer

They are responsible for writing the software that controls and monitor the telescope. Junior Software Engineers develop, test and maintain software solutions to meet the requirements.JOB DESCRIPTION Software development of the telescope operational software. All...

Snr Systems Engineer at National Research Foundation (NRF)

Postion Summary:The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Systems Engineer. Key Responsibilities: Research, design, build and deploy IT services required by the organization and to meet NRF...

Automation Developer

Welcome to an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Intermediate to Senior Automation Developer. Our client is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of automation solutions for their diverse range of clients globally. As they continue to...

DevOps Engineer

Our client, a German Consulting company with a large SA contingency, is looking for an experience DEVOPS Engineer to join their fully remote-based SA team.They develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform...

Payroll and systems administrator

About the roleThis role oversees various payroll tasks, including salary processing, benefits administration, and compliance reporting. The overall objective is to streamline payroll processes, enhance accuracy, automate PS workflows and proactively deliver valuable...

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