New report unpacks Russian influence in SA
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Geopolitics and domestic politics will drive economic volatility this year
There is a growing sense of cautious optimism about the global economy in 2024, according to the latest Chief Economist Outlook, with more than eight in 10 chief economists expecting the global economy to either strengthen or remain stable this year - nearly double...
This is what the future looks like for customers and consumers
The Future of Customers and Consumers predictions for 2022 from International Data Corporation (IDC) show that technology will be the cornerstone of brands that try to reestablish relationships with customers and consumers in a new version of the physical and digital...
Trust must be hard-wired into the business
There is an old saying about trust: it takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair, writes Tom Rosamilia, senior vice-president of IBM Software. The saying is spot on, and there are critical lessons here for all of us in business, particularly those...
Middle East and Africa fertile ground for the growth of super-apps
From ride-hailing services to grocery delivery, and financial services such as buy-now-pay-later to microfinancing, super-apps development in the Middle East and Africa is emerging fast as the region proves to be a potentially fertile ground for its growth. In a study...
Rapid growth for PCD market in southern Africa
Southern Africa's personal computing devices (PCD) market, which comprises desktops, notebooks, workstations and tablets, recorded year-on-year (YoY) growth of 44,4% in Q3 2021. The latest Quarterly PCD Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC) reveals that...
Only 40% of Africans want mandatory vaccines
Covid-19 mandatory vaccination could potentially accelerate vaccine uptake and the attainment of herd immunity, but a new study has found that only 40% of Africans support the idea. It also found substantial vaccine hesitancy among Africans living in Africa as well as...
WC Health partners with Ekasi Esports in vaccination drive
Led by township gaming collective Ekasi Esports, a group of local gamers are descending on Khayelitsha’s Thusong Centre at midday tomorrow (10 December 2021) to host a series of back-to-back gaming tournaments that feature a pro-vaccination message. The Western Cape...
Stronger security needed for IoT solutions
Most businesses face security challenges when deploying Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Most of those polled by Inmarsat research say the fear of external cyber-attacks and poor network security are their two biggest concerns, underlining the need for stronger...
SA to see rise in exports
Global supply-chain disruptions could remain high until H2 2022 amid renewed Covid-19 outbreaks around the world, China’s sustained zero-Covid policy and demand and logistic volatility during Chinese New Year. This is according to the Euler Hermes Global Trade Report,...
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Project firm rolls out Dac Systems solution
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Ricoh a leader in digital cut sheet presses
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Who to complain to about VoIP quality
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CCTV monitoring in poor bandwidth conditions
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Increase returns on innovation with Oracle
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IT Support Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Responsible for 1st line hardware and software Helpdesk support as well as provide user support in accordance with company policies and procedures.REQUIREMENTS:A+/N+, MCSE or equivalent certification will be an advantage.Minimum of 2 year's appropriate...
Technical Business Analyst (Advanced) 2578 TT – Gauteng Pretoria
Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into detailed technical and/or functional requirements that include process, data, people, and technical workflow specifications.Analyse and understand the end-to-end flow of...
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Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be...
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The role requires a dynamic individual, who can create user information solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining Web-Based Applications, and is adaptive and have a great academic record. Design, develop, and implement applications to support business...
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About our client:If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be...
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Test Automation Engineer – Gauteng Midrand
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