Dubai, Mauritius top destinations for SA travelers
The travel sector in 2024 is breaking boundaries. This year consumer spending on travel is robust with significant increases in passenger traffic, according to the latest global report from the Mastercard Economics Institute. Despite fluctuating exchange rates and...
Vodacom reaches 1m free education users
Through a partnership with online education provider Upskillist, Vodacom has surpassed 1-million customer activations of free online courses. Forming part of the VodaBucks Rewards Programme, the Upskillist offering gives eligible Vodacom customers access to a free...
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...
Another ‘scramble for Africa’
There is another scramble for Africa according to international media, but this time it is about who can best profit from the continent's business opportunities. And the charge is being led by foreign powers, with 70% of coverage about business in Africa referencing...
Africa gets its first AWS Outposts Innovation Lab
Vodacom has launched Africa's first Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outposts Innovation Lab in collaboration with AWS and Intel. The laboratory will focus on accelerating technology innovations across different industries, delivering faster scalability, and creating the...
Food price inflation pushes millions into poverty
The continued steep rise in food price inflation, from 3,4% in 2019 to 5,7% at the beginning of this year, remains a major concern for South Africa, as it is exacerbating poverty and food insecurity among the country's poorest households. The sharp rise in food...
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Nigerian MNOs employ new business models
The business models employed by Nigeria's mobile network operators (MNO) are undergoing a notable period of evolution according to global consulting and advisory services firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Spurred by the pressing need to optimize or even...
DynaTech launches Smart City app
The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal will be the first of what is expected to be many public sector entities that will benefit from DynaTech's brand new “Smart City” mobile application. The “Smart City” app is designed to integrate a range of services offered...
Embed analytics in the fabric of companies
High performance analytics (HPA) can deliver a massive competitive advantage for organisations. But to reap the benefits, HPA has to become an intrinsic part of the way a company works. It is vital to understand the HPA lifecycle to understand why once-off processes...
Adapt IT wins Oracle award
Following on from the positive trading statement issued by Adapt IT on 28 July 2014, indicating that the JSE listed technology solutions provider is expecting to see an increase in headline earnings per share (HEPS) by between 50% and 60% for the year ended 30 June...
The future of workflow
In the last 20 years, workflow has been significantly influenced by three technological growth phases, and these evolutionary steps will continue to make an impact on how work is automated for years to come, says Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP. The first...
Avaya named leader by Gartner
Avaya has announced that it has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications for 2014. This is the sixth consecutive year that Avaya has been placed in the Leaders Quadrant and recognized as an industry player in the...
Facebook Messenger privacy issues
Users of the iPhone and Android versions of Facebook’s app will have found that, when trying to get into messenger, they are directed to download a second app, Messenger that will allow you person-to-person messages. This has left many users in a bind, as without...
Making the most of a CCTV solution
CCTV surveillance is becoming an increasingly popular addition to the security portfolios of both business and home users. The presence of CCTV not only acts as a deterrent for many would-be intruders, it also gives users themselves additional peace of mind that their...
Datameer signs partnership with MDM
Master Data Management (MDM) has signed a distribution agreement with Datameer, providing an end-to-end big data analytics application purpose-built for Hadoop to the Southern African market. This type of solution is essential for companies considering or embarking on...
BMi rolls out QlikView solution
BMi, a primary market research firm, initially adopted QlikView to streamline its financial reporting. Soon after, it discovered the tool’s true value for its business – an uncanny ability to link multiple data sets onto a single uniform platform. As a result, the...
Senior Apex Developer – Gauteng Sandown
Summary Senior Apex Developer with a strong background in banking or financial services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and managing applications on the Salesforce platform, particularly with the NCINO banking system. Certification in...
Data Scientist (5 Months Fixed-term/Part-time/REMOTE) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Main purpose of the job:Support Global Alliance to End Paediatric AIDS M&E Framework monitoring including support development of M&E DashboardLocation:RemoteKey performance areas:Develop analysis planPresent the analysis plan to relevant stakeholders and...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Title: Senior Business AnalystRequirements EngineeringLead and facilitate requirements elicitation efforts with client stakeholders through workshops, discussions, and other methods to ensure comprehensive engagement and accurately capture essential functional...
Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR experience in systems integration, robust technical skill set and love for building new solutions is wanted by a cutting-edge Tech company in Somerset West seeking its next Jnr – Intermediate PHP Developer. The role is mostly remote. The ideal...
Systems Engineer (VMware & Azure) – Western Cape Claremont
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Fund Management Firm seeks a strong technical Systems Engineer with VMware & Azure to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining its computer infrastructure and networks. You will monitor and troubleshoot system performance,...
Business Analyst
The posi on is in the BAU team to support business with systemqueries and improvements on Limits and Exposure Managementand Collateral Model.Problem solvingDocumentation - Writing / ReportingEffec ve communica on and relationship management(Managment of...
Junior Software Engineer (C#, C++, Java, Python) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:DESIGN, develop & implement cutting-edge software solutions as your coding talents as a Junior Software Engineer is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company in Joburg to join its team. Your duties will range from the development of entirely new...
Developer – PHP / JavaScript / C# at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, an established investment platform, focuses on leading functional and convenience food producers in Southern Africa. Their strategy emphasises sustainability, innovation, and themed business clusters for maximum impact. The experienced...
Senior Business Analyst
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Purpose of the role:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CICS resource, with technical or programming skills to assist with production customization and single new region (validation)environment, Production test and validate if all starts...
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