SAWEA welcomes new Ministry of Electricity and Energy
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) supports the separation of Mineral Resources and Energy into two separate ministries, saying it enables the country to prioritise energy security with a special focus on electricity. Through a concerted effort in...
Malatsi takes on Communications and Digital Technologies portfolio
Mmoba Solomon “Solly” Malatsi has been appointed as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. He is one of the new ministers appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who last night announced his new cabinet. His predecessor in the post, Mondli Gungubele,...
Manufacturing bears the brunt of cyberattacks
IBM Security has released its annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index which reveals how ransomware and vulnerability exploitations together were able to "imprison" businesses in 2021, further burdening global supply chains and with manufacturing emerging as the most...
Companies struggle with complexity of multi-cloud
As organisations continue to adopt the cloud, with 35% running more than 50% of their workloads on the likes of Azure, AWS and GCP, they struggle to manage the complexity of securing their cloud infrastructures across multiple cloud platforms, while also suffering a...
Attacks on industrial control systems on the rise
During the second half of 2021, almost 40% of all industrial control systems' (ICS) computers globally were attacked by malicious software at least once, according to Kaspersky. Even though the overall number of attacks has seen a slight decrease when compared to H1...
CSOs should focus B2B sales on situational buyer insights
B2B sales organisations must take a more situationally aware approach, tuning engagement skills and tactics with empathy for, and personalisation to, a prospective buyer's current state, according to Gartner. Standardised customer engagement in today's buying...
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...
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Samsung offers printing solutions for SMBs
Samsung Electronics South Africa announces the availability of its Core Printing Solutions (BCPS) for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). This server-less solution assists customers in saving IT costs, increase productivity, boosts security and support document...
Mitel named as leader in UC by Gartner
Mitel has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the latest Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications (UC). "Mitel has made bold moves this past year with a series of in-house innovations and acquisitions that have deepened our...
Fortinet delivers 1Tbps firewall throughput
Fortinet has redefined the standard for firewall performance by being the first network security vendor to deliver a firewall that exceeds 1Tbps throughput. The new FortiGate 5144C performance and offers 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE connectivity options. This firmly...
Availability gap threatens business
Most existing backup solutions are failing to give businesses the data protection they need, says Warren Olivier of Veeam, creating an “availability gap” between business requirements and IT performance. “It’s no longer unusual for customers or employees to need...
Reduce IT risks with Exergy KnowledgeBase
SilverBridge, a provider of software solutions to the financial services industry, has introduced Exergy KnowledgeBase, a tool that will help organisations reduce risk during IT projects. King III requires company executives to run their IT projects properly and to...
KFC menu boards go digital
KFC has installed over 5 000 digital menu boards in 608 of their stores across South Africa – meaning that menus can be changed and updated instantly and content can be laid out and managed effectively from a central point.
User experience key for tech adoption
Did you notice that your eagerly awaited new smartphone didn't come with a manual? You simply picked it up and immediately began using its features with delight, making it one of the most important work tools at your disposal and something you simply can't survive...
Avoiding the high cost of human error
Companies, small and large, are potentially losing millions of rands to human error, or employee misunderstanding, by its more diplomatic name, says Mark Robson, executive director and co-founder of PRP Solutions. This is defined as actions by employees who have...
The new face of information security
Once touted as a silver bullet, antivirus is now considered an ineffective security solution on its own. While AV is effective when detecting or blocking known pieces of malicious code, it is thought to fall short when it comes to defending against zero day attacks or...
Data quality depends on who uses it
As businesses continue to deal with more data on a daily basis, how many organisations are actually focusing on true data quality? In an effort to make data more "useful" companies needs to examine implementing a data quality "fit for purpose" approach, says PBT...
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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...
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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...
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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
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Junior Building Services Project Manager at Construct Executive Search – Gauteng Johannesburg
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