Better air routes could boost African economies
Several key unserved African routes could provide greater connectivity for travellers, drive economic growth in local economies, and provide a significant boost in revenue for airlines, according to analysis by Airbus. Several of the top unserved routes identified in...
New report offers lessons on stopping disease outbreaks
In February 2023, a market trader in Accra, Ghana, died from severe bleeding in a local hospital. Shortly after, her healthcare provider fell ill. Public health officials quickly identified the cause: Lassa fever, a deadly and contagious disease spread by rats. The...
Emotet returns to to malware spot
Emotet has now pushed Trickbot out of first place after a long stay at the top, and is this month’s most prevalent malware, affecting 6% of organizations worldwide, according to Check Point Research’s Global Threat Index for January 2022. Log4j is also still proving...
IoDSA calls for Ramaphosa to highlight competence, ethics in SOE appointments
As the Zondo Reports so graphically demonstrate, South Africa’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are in a truly lamentable state, with dire consequences for the economy and thus our country’s capacity to deliver reliable services to citizens, to create jobs and build a...
Africa makes strides in digital readiness rankings
Leading African economies that have put in the hard work to improve their infrastructure, business conditions and overall competitiveness are generally performing better against other emerging markets in areas that measure their digital skills and sustainability....
Metaverse models will extend digital business
By 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social and/or entertainment, according to Gartner. “Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in digital worlds,” says Marty Resnick,...
Mara smartphone factory in KZN is up for sale
A factory set up by the Mara Group to manufacture smartphones in South Africa is up for sale. Park Village Auctions is inviting offers on assets from the electronics manufacturing concern located in Durban’s Dube TradePort. The factory was set up in 2019 by the Mara...
Zondo 2 underscores the key role of boards in CEO appointments
Volume 1 of the second Zondo Report (Zondo 2), which deals with Transnet, graphically shows how important it is for a CEO to appointed who has the right qualities - and, consequently, the board’s respect. This is according to Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of...
World Mobile reaches milestone in bid to connect everyone
World Mobile Group, a global mobile network combining renewable energy with blockchain technology, has completed the reservation of 1 000 EarthNodes in its network. EarthNodes are the backbone of the World Mobile network, processing all transactions on the blockchain....
Global VPN downloads surge
With the rapid onset of cybercrime coupled with unprecedented internet usage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual private network (VPN) services have become one of the most popular tools to safeguard users’ online journeys. Besides increased privacy and security,...
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Veeam Cloud Connect available soon
Veeam Software has announced that Veeam Cloud Connect, part of the new Veeam Availability Suite v8, which will be generally available in Q3, 2014. The new functionality gives service providers a direct pipeline to benefit from the Veeam ecosystem, which includes over...
Gemalto launches mobile identity solution
Gemalto has announced that its LinqUs Mobile ID platform, compliant with the guidelines set by the GSMA Mobile Connect initiative, is now available for commercial launch. The solution allows mobile operators to offer all subscribers an unprecedented, single means of...
Data analytics transforms business
Today, every interaction with their customers is recorded and collected by businesses and stored for future use. More and more, companies are trying to find ways to translate these interactions into actionable insights, or data analytics. Gerald Naidoo, CEO of Logikal...
Genesys announces innovation award winners
Genesys has announced at G-Force London that Vodafone Germany, Groupama Rhône-Alpes Auvergne and DNB Bank are the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region winners of its ninth annual Customer Innovation Awards. All of the winners have made major breakthroughs in...
Cloud can grow local subscription economy
While there are pockets of South Africans, mostly high-end consumers in gated communities or high-tech office parks, that are ahead and have participated in the new subscription delivery model curve, the majority of the local population remains behind this curve....
Fintech finances Xerox digital printer
Fintech recently financed the first of its kind large format digital printer in South Africa that can do a five hour litho print job in only five minutes. The Xerox IJP 2000 digital wide format printer, replaces the heavy duty litho press, printing at remarkable...
Seychelles’ VCS wins BDS award
Seychelles-based company Victoria Computer Services (VCS) has won the coveted Africa Operations Distributor of the Year award from Bytes Document Solutions. The award celebrates VCS’s outstanding achievements in Xerox sales growth, services and innovation in the...
Online, mobile banking risks must be managed
Transforming Business and Driving Customer Centricity through the Intelligent Use of Technology and Data is the theme for this year’s GDS International CIO Africa Summit. Set to kick off tomorrow, in Cape Town, this event will bring together 70 senior decision makers...
ThyssenKrupp expands messaging platform
Local industrial solutions specialist company ThyssenKrupp recently identified a need to migrate its ageing messaging platform to the latest available Microsoft technology. They elected to partner with Westcon partner and specialist ICT solutions provider AVeS to help...
Siemon launches new mixed media panel
Siemon, a leading global network infrastructure specialist, has launched a new mixed media patch panel for the African market. The 1U Copper/Fibre Combo Panel allows copper outlets to be mixed with fibre ports in the same rack mount space to efficiently maximise rack...
Front-End Developer (Vue, React)
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Mid-Level Software Developer (Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, Linux) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Mid-Level Software Developer who thrives under pressure is sought by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services. You will develop commercial-grade web applications, conduct Planning / Estimation...
Lead Software Developer (Senior) – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Lead Software Developer (Senior)Our client, a Software Development company in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth is seeking a Lead Software Developer (Senior) Location: Port ElizabethJob type: HybridSalary: CTC package Responsibilities Design and implement backend APIs and...
Senior Front-End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Step into the forefront of web development as our Senior Front-End Developer. With expertise in Angular, React, and SEO best practices, you'll craft immersive user experiences and optimize site visibility. Lead the charge in building responsive, high-performance web...
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About our client:Highly innovative organisation which only employs the best. Their focus is on continual learning, constantly adapting and keeping ahead of the market. The focus is on R&D, you will have the opportunity to work on new projects (no boring legacy...
C# Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Calling all C# Software Developers! Join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and participate in the development of new, exciting, and enhanced products and solutions for the HR industry. This role offers excellent career growth...
Front-End Developer (Vue, React) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Company who uses the latest technologies to build state of the art services that are highly optimized for performance at massive levels, is looking for a top-class Front-End Developer to join a great team, as we continue to build and enhance our presence...
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Are you a seasoned Business Analyst looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate within a cross-functional team? We're looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic and growing organization. In this role, you'll have the...
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