Shopify leads e-commerce giants in market cap gain
After a brutal 2020, which brought the first-ever revenue drop, 2023 was a good year for the e-commerce industry. The market revenue jumped by almost 10% year-over-year and hit $3,15-trillion, up from $2,87-trillion a year before, while more than 300-million new users...
Clean energy tech advances drive reduced costs
The average cost of adding clean energy technologies to the worlds' power grids will see a continued decline, dropping by 15% to 20% by 2030. This is among the findings from S&P Global Commodity Insights' latest report on the Top 10 Trends in Clean Energy...
Government support, effective policies key for SME growth
New research by Mastercard has highlighted the important role of government support in helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to recover, position for growth, and contribute to economic prosperity. In the inaugural...
Samsung debuts new foldable phones
Samsung has launched its new Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold3 is a multitasking device with a 7,6-inch Infinity Flex Display, and the first ever S Pen support on a foldable device. The Galaxy Z Flip3 is compact and pocketable...
The changing world of marketing
South African marketers remain optimistic about their organisations' futures despite unprecedented change and challenges over the recent past. The seventh edition of Salesforce's State of Marketing report also reveals significant investment in the tools, technologies,...
Intel, ConsenSys Health advance pandemic research
Healthcare software solutions provider ConsenSys Health is using blockchain-based data security fueled by Intel technology to conduct research into making clinical trial recruitment more efficient and equitable. On the heels of the World Health Organisation's (WHO)...
Alviva expects higher earnings
Alviva Holdings has published a trading statement about its earnings for the year ended 30 June. According to the statement, headline earnings are expected to be between R330-million and R355-million, about 68% to 80% higher than the comparable period last year....
Lone workers using connected safety solutions set for growth
According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the market value for lone worker protection solutions and services in Europe and North America reached an estimated €85-million and €50-million respectively in 2020. In Europe and North America,...
Teens more likely to fall for online scams
A new study has found that tech-savvy teens and young adults are falling for online scams at a higher rate than seniors. Victims 20 and younger grew by 156% from 2017 to 2020 compared to 112% for seniors. The 9 053 young victims in 2017 jumped to 23 186 last year....
SA ranks poorly for state of its youth
South Africa is ranked 131st on the 2020 Global Youth Development Index which measures the status of young people in 181 countries around the world. Singapore ranked top for the first time followed by Slovenia, Norway, Malta and Denmark. Chad, the Central African...
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Certification, training key to relevance
With the level of competition for jobs on the increase in South Africa, there is a very real need for job seekers to keep up with the skills requirements of the market. The soon-to-be enacted and somewhat controversial Youth Wage Subsidy/ Employment Tax Incentive...
2014: the breakout year for WiFi
Global public WiFi hotspot numbers are set to grow from 1,3-million in 2011, to 5,8-million by 2015, marking a 350% increase and it’s easy to see why the numbers are growing exponentially. By 2014, Thailand will see more than 400 000 free WiFi hotspots nationwide;...
Spotlight falls on enterprise mobility
Next month, the Enterprise Mobility Africa Summit will bring together the thinkers and the doers in the African mobility space. An agenda packed with industry speakers and solution providers will connect you with the early adopters and developers of EM technology....
Innervation builds on list of African firsts
How the customer engages with a retailer at the checkout is one of the key differentiators in a hotly contested retail space – especially in a downturn economy. Integrating multiple value-added services through multiple customer contact channels has moved from a...
Panda offers mobile device management
Panda Security has announced the introduction of significant enhancements and new features to Panda Cloud Systems Management (PCSM), the company’s remote management and monitoring solution designed to help IT departments and service providers manage, monitor and...
Datafinity opens Cape Town branch
To cater for the increased demand in its electronic workflow and document management solutions in South Africa, as well as increasing sales of its electronic signature pads, Datafinity has opened a branch in Cape Town. The company has more than a decade of experience...
Econz Wireless, RuggedPhones partner up
Econz Wireless and RuggedPhones have announced their partnership to provide businesses operating in tough environments with a full set of mobile applications from employee tracking, to time and attendance and payroll integration. “RuggedPhones offer some of the...
Kuehnemann joins Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions has announced that Claas Kuehnemann has been named head of Enterprise Business in sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa. Kuehnemann joins Motorola after an extensive career in major multinational technology corporations such as SAP and IBM, where he...
TPG Africa geared for growth
Project and portfolio management specialist The Project Group (TPG) Africa is gearing up for expansion in 2014. The company aims to extend its operations in South Africa and Botswana, and grow its training business significantly. TPG Africa offers products,...
Mining house rolls out IBM Cognos solution
One of the world’s largest mining houses and producers of major commodities faced a number of challenges with its Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting (BFR) processes. These processes are complex and subject to a number of obstacles such as volatility regarding the...
.NET Developer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong knowledge and experience in ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core development. They should have hands-on experience in developing ASP.NET Core API's and be proficient in C#. The candidate must have a good understanding of...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details: Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...
BI Analyst
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a professional disposition to join our winning team as a BI Analyst. The BI Analyst will be responsible for designing reports and dashboards and maintaining databases to contribute to data-based...
Project Manager (Civil and Structural Engineer) at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements:Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Bachelor of Technician Degree in Civil Engineering.Must have 5 years of experience in project management.Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.Must have...
IT Network Technician
NETWORK TECHNICIAN The purpose of Global Information Management (IM) is to enable the delivery of business processes, communication, collaboration and knowledge management through the deployment, support and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure.PLEASE DO...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details: Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...
BI Analyst – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a professional disposition to join our winning team as a BI Analyst. The BI Analyst will be responsible for designing reports and dashboards and maintaining databases to contribute to data-based...
Project Manager (Civil and Structural Engineer) at Construct Executive Search – Northern Cape Springbok
Applicants must have the following requirements:Must have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Bachelor of Technician Degree in Civil Engineering.Must have 5 years of experience in project management.Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.Must have...
IT Network Technician – Remote Remote
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Developer – Python at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client has built a stellar 20-year reputation, known for quality, meeting deadlines, and ethical practices. They value adaptability over technology proficiency, staying current with tech trends. With a low staff turnover and a culture focused on...
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