Africa an attractive investment destination for Japan
Africa presents a compelling investment destination for Japanese firms, with high growth potential and the African Development Bank's strong support to manage risks. This is among the conclusion by African Development Bank Group leaders at the Japan-Africa Business...
The world’s favourite social media
A new survey has crowned Instagram as the world's favourite social media platform - garnering twice as many votes as TikTok with 16,5% of the vote, according to Stocklytics.com. "Meta's dedicated investment in enhancing its social media platforms appears to be...
FPAA comes into force
The primary amendments introduced by the the Films and Publications Amendment Act 11 of 2019 (FPAA), which came into effect 1March, are the regulation of the online distribution of films, games and publications, and the extension of the operations of the Film and...
Newer treatment options offer hope in tackling obesity
Minimally invasive and scarless endoscopic procedures are expanding the range of treatment options available for patients with the complex, chronic disease of obesity, offering hope where other weight loss methods have failed or where surgery is not an option for...
Microsoft launches new initiatives in support of African startups
Under the remit of its recently established Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10 000 African startups and fast-track investment in Africa's startup ecosystem over the next five years. Microsoft's...
Tax reporting a key component in addressing ESG matters
Since 2014, when PwC began its annual assessment of tax transparency provided by the top 100 companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), transparency in tax reporting has moved from being a conversation around tax evasion to a critical topic that sits at the...
DDoS attacks hit record high in Q4 2021
Compared to Q3 2021, the total number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in Q4 shows an increase of 52% - 4,5 times more than the same time the previous year, according to Kaspersky. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks pose a huge threat to...
WASPA partners with Evina to make DCB more secure
With a surge in cybercrime throughout the world, and looking to bolster the security and efficiency needs of SA consumers, the Wireless Application Service Providers Association (WASPA) has partnered with international cybersecurity company, Evina. David Lotfi, CEO of...
Drone boom driving operational efficiency, safety and cost savings
As the commercial use of drones continues to accelerate making them increasingly integral to the effective and efficient functioning of certain sectors, the global drone industry is predicted to be worth about $43-billion by 2024, with some 2,7-million drones already...
R1m up for grabs in SA’s biggest pitching competition
The 2022 edition of the Engen Pitch & Polish will again see 16 hungry entrepreneurs competing for a first prize worth R1-million - including R650 000 in cash and a R350 000 Raizcorp incubation bursary. The second prize is R100 000 in cash and the third prize R50...
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The challenges of doing business in Africa
“Recently released facts and figures regarding industrial, business and economic growth in Africa paint an optimistic and encouraging outlook. However, to see only a buoyant picture would be exceedingly one-sided. Reality and challenges need to be faced and a balanced...
Android app SandroRAT targets Polish banking
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Keep personal information private with Adobe
The ratification of sections of the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act last year has strengthened the rights of the consumer while forcing many organisations to rethink their information security strategies. As the expected deadline for compliance...
Inkjets versus lasers: the pros and cons
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Unifying ICT after mergers and acquisitions
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Acaveo named a ‘cool vendor’
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Airtel offers cross-network money transfer
Bharti Airtel has announced the introduction of a service that will allow customers send and receive between Airtel’s mobile money service and that of Tigo in Tanzania. The service will be available for Airtel Tanzania and Tigo customers, enabling them to experience a...
Disaster recovery key in the cloud
The advent of cloud services and hybrid cloud infrastructure has fuelled the roll out of enterprise-ready DRaaS (disaster recovery as a service) offerings. The view of technology experts is that these offerings will continue to enter the mainstream and favourably...
Technology to improve service delivery
Gijima has played a significant role in the optimisation of state ICT infrastructure by developing the only certified SAP municipal template that is fully compliant with the requirements of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The optimisation of state ICT...
PPO overhauls learning approach
Project Portfolio Office is revolutionising the way it educates its users, potential clients and evaluators across the globe, with the introduction of online and on demand learning. The reasons? Greater geographical reach, reduced costs, and user convenience....
Senior C# Developer (Contract – Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join a Microsoft Certified Company that provides top-notch solutions to customers including website development, hosting, reverse engineering, cloud architecture design, mobile app development, and game development. They strive for technical excellence whilst having...
Front End Developer
Front End Developer to develop, maintain and establish system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Requirements: IT Diploma or Degree5 - 7 years experience working with a team of UX designers5 - 7 years experience with Continuous Integration and...
Developer
Job Title: Android Developer - Health Services ProjectLocation: Midrand, OnsiteContract Position: 6 months with the possibility of extension. Company: NEC XONAbout the Company: NEC XON is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to transforming Africa through...
Angular Developer
Are you ready to shape the web of tomorrow with Angular? We're seeking a developer to craft sleek, interactive experiences with the precision of a sculptor and the creativity of an artist. If you can code with the speed of a hummingbird and lead with the vision of an...
Junior Building Services Project Manager at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Built Environment or Engineering.Must have 1-3 years of experience in building environments.Must have a valid driver's license. If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider...
Senior Linux Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Technical Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Network protocol and low latency speed. As the Linux Technical Manager, you will design and implement detailed solutions...
Front End Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Front End Developer to develop, maintain and establish system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements. Requirements: IT Diploma or Degree5 - 7 years experience working with a team of UX designers5 - 7 years experience with Continuous Integration and...
Developer – Gauteng Midrand
Job Title: Android Developer - Health Services ProjectLocation: Midrand, OnsiteContract Position: 6 months with the possibility of extension. Company: NEC XONAbout the Company: NEC XON is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to transforming Africa through...
Angular Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Are you ready to shape the web of tomorrow with Angular? We're seeking a developer to craft sleek, interactive experiences with the precision of a sculptor and the creativity of an artist. If you can code with the speed of a hummingbird and lead with the vision of an...
Junior Building Services Project Manager at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng Johannesburg
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Built Environment or Engineering.Must have 1-3 years of experience in building environments.Must have a valid driver's license. If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider...
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