$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs
Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...
Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...
Lack of expertise drives security outsourcing
More than half (57%) of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises across the META region listed the need for special expertise among their top reasons for engaging third-party security specialists in 2021. According to the Kaspersky annual IT Security...
Tourism grows, but still below pre-Covid levels
Global tourism experienced a 4% upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415-million versus 400-million). However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72% below the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to preliminary estimates by UNWTO. This...
Citizen scientists spot a Jupiter-like planet in NASA TESS data
Tom Jacobs of Bellevue, Washington, loves treasure hunts. Since 2010, the former US naval officer has participated in online volunteer projects that allow anyone who is interested -- "citizen scientists" -- to look through NASA telescope data for signs of exoplanets,...
Omnichannel experience will drive e-commerce growth
The value of global e-commerce payment transactions will exceed $7,5-trillion by 2026, from $4,9-trillion in 2021, according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth rate of 55% over the next five years will be driven by retailers offering compelling...
ESG is top of the enterprise tech agenda
Enterprises of all sizes are racing to deliver environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, which is no longer a tick-box "nice to have" but an essential part of doing business in the twenty-first century. The ESG action is being driven by value and supply...
BlueNoroff drains cryptocurrency accounts
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a series of attacks by advanced persistent threat (APT) actor BlueNoroff against small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for the victims. The campaign, dubbed SnatchCrypto, is aimed...
Zero-trust implementation gaps leave companies vulnerable
While most organisations have a vision of zero trust or are in the process of implementing zero-trust initiatives, fewer than half of them can translate this vision into the solutions they are implementing because they lack some basic core fundamentals of zero trust....
Cloud infrastructure spend continues growth trajectory
Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud infrastructure, including dedicated and shared environments, increased 6,6% year over year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) to $18,6-billion. This is according to the International Data Corporation...
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NetApp, Comstor offer hybrid storage
Customers with changing data centre demands can now benefit from an enhanced range of storage platforms, tapping into the newly launched benefits of NetApp’s enterprise-level FAS8080 EX and entry-level FAS2500 available locally from Comstor.The products are a core...
Consensus wins Ricoh award
Consensus has won Ricoh Business Partner of the Year for the second year running. The North West-based business is a Ricoh Platinum Partner that has qualified at the highest levels of Ricoh SA’s new partner programme and gained technical certifications from Ricoh SA...
Accessible banking is key in Africa
Nedbank launches Send-iMali, a cost-effective way to send money to anyone, even if they do not have a bank account. In its continuing commitment to making banking more accessible to all, Nedbank has launched Send-iMali, a cost-effective way to send money. Send-iMali...
Talent management is business critical
Businesses will have to work harder to align their reward and remuneration process with that of their nomination/talent management capability if they are to secure and retain the services of highly qualified and talented personnel. This is the view of many Reward...
Oracle introduces Big Data SQL software
Oracle has introduced Oracle Big Data SQL, SQL-based software that seamlessly integrates data across Hadoop, NoSQL, and Oracle Database. Oracle Big Data SQL runs on Oracle Big Data Appliance and can work in conjunction with Oracle Exadata Database Machine. By...
Johnson Controls a preferred Cisco provider
Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, is now Cisco’s preferred provider to construct, cool and monitor its data centres, as companies rely more on cloud computing to support their business operations in today’s increasingly mobile, connected...
Need for tech-savvy workforce grows
Today, you could say there is a global technology skills shortage. Demand for mobile applications and other consumer-technology is growing, but we just don’t have enough computer scientists or other tech-skilled graduates or school leavers, says Selvin Kristnen, MD...
Pantum printer range meets market needs
Official South African distributor Kolok SA has announced the immediate availability of Pantum’s new range of compact and eco-friendly printers. The P2500 monochrome laser series readily meets the need for small footprint devices that are packed with productivity...
Get the most from HR and payroll solutions
An automated payroll solution can help you to save time and money by reducing the paperwork associated with your weekly wage and monthly salary runs. But there's more to running an efficient modern payroll and HR environment than paying your employees on time and...
Vodacom Mozambique partners with Flytxt
Flytxt, the big data analytics solution provider for communication service providers (CSPs), announced their strategic tie up with Vodacom, Mozambique’s leading mobile network. Flytxt, through its big data technology and analytics driven solutions, will enable Vodacom...
Scrum Master Agile at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Menlyn
Are you ready to lead transformational change in the heart of South Africa's financial services industry? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrum Master with a passion for software delivery to join our innovative team in Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity...
Senior Python Engineer – Remote Remote
Senior Python Engineer Calling all Python pros! Are you ready to elevate your expertise? Join our client's team as a Senior Python Engineer and unlock limitless possibilities in cutting-edge tech. R 800 000 - R 960 000Are you a seasoned Python expert ready to lead the...
Business Analyst (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Head of SALT Software Engineering at South African Astronomical Observatory
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between...
Intermediate Business Analyst
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Financial Services / Accounting ExposureUML or Similar Analysis Techniques and ToolsBusiness...
Functional Consultant/Business Analyst
The Business Analyst plays a key role in the delivery of successful custom business and software solutions. This individual encourages thought and collaboration from team members to expand ideas regarding successful delivery and to provide the most value to our...
Junior IT Support Technician
Position: Junior IT Support TechnicianLocation: Cape Town office of International Law FirmResponsibilities: Hybrid role reporting into IT ManagerThe successful candidate will be responsible for assisting clients and end-users with technical issues.General support for...
Head of SALT Software Engineering at South African Astronomical Observatory – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Business Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis IT / Finance Experience Financial Services / Accounting ExposureUML or Similar Analysis Techniques and ToolsBusiness...
Functional Consultant/Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Business Analyst plays a key role in the delivery of successful custom business and software solutions. This individual encourages thought and collaboration from team members to expand ideas regarding successful delivery and to provide the most value to our...
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