New report to inform policy changes for 400m young Africans
Caribou Digital, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has released a new report on young African people and their digital technology experiences - Youth in Digital Africa: Our connections. Our Choices. Our future. The report, a compilation of personal...
Africa keeps position of second-fastest growing region in the world
African economies remain resilient, despite challenges that are testing economies worldwide. According to the latest African Development Bank Group’s African Economic Outlook, 41 countries on the continent are projected to experience stronger growth rates in 2024 than...
Massive growth ahead for mobile money transactions
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total value of mobile money transactions in emerging markets will exceed $870-billion in 2026, up from $555-billion in 2021; respresenting growth of almost 60%. Mobile money in emerging markets includes...
Standard Bank introduces Covid-19 vaccine policy
Standard Bank South Africa has introduced a Covid-19 vaccination policy, which requires all employees of the Standard Bank Group who work from the premises to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The policy will be implemented in South Africa in the first instance and will...
Critical infrastructure organisations can expect more security breaches
By 2025, 30% of critical infrastructure organizations will experience a security breach that will result in the halting of an operations- or mission-critical cyber-physical system, according to Gartner. Critical infrastructure security has become a primary concern for...
Predictions for the future of industry ecosystems
International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, a "digital divide" emerged where companies that invested in digital before 2020 progressed more quickly...
Home-grown software vital to swift Omicron detection
An online software platform developed by Hyrax Biosciences, a company that spun out of the University of the Western Cape (UWC), played a critical role in South Africa's early detection of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. South Africa has been recognised...
Data points to SA shoppers moving online
Leading up to Black Friday 2021, there was widespread speculation about what South African retailers should expect from what is traditionally America's biggest shopping day, but which has now been widely adopted locally. There were two schools of thought. The first...
Wireless LAN out of stock as WiFi 6 orders grow
WiFi 6 orders were "through the roof' but the wireless LAN market is "out of stock", as supply constraints hampered 3Q 2021 sales of several US-based wireless LAN manufacturers. This is according to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group. "The appetite for the...
Double-digit decline for hardcopy peripheral shipments
The worldwide hardcopy peripherals market declined 20,4% year over year in the third quarter of 2021 (3Q21) to nearly 21-million units shipped. Manufacturing constraints and logistical issues were the main causes for most brands to not have enough inventory to fulfill...
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McMethod.net improves business operations
A South Africa-based medical aid, insurance and investment giant has optimised its project and portfolio operation using the McMethod.net project management system provided by McManus Consulting, in association with their development partner Dac Systems. The client...
Mentoring can retain talent
Talented and engaged employees are a valuable asset to any company, yet as many employers will tell you, good employees are hard to find - and keep. Most likely that’s because talent goes where talent can prosper, seeking escape from what holds it back. "Nurturing...
RSA grows managed security services
RSA has announced a new program designed to enable a new generation of managed security services, leveraging intelligence-driven security solutions such as RSA Security Analytics, to help enterprises better detect and mitigate advanced threats. RSA also announced it...
XDSL revamps its Diginet, MPLS VPN products
XDSL has revamped its Diginet and MPLS VPN products and pricing. XDSL’s pricing, still some of the best in the sector, is accompanied by a clear service level agreement (SLA) matrix which customers can select from. It’s a model that will meet the needs of all market...
Be prepared for the Internet of Things
ICT analysts have emphasised how 2014 will see the execution of data management strategies, including analytics, volume control and application, says Bennie Strydom, chief sales officer at Integr8. The prediction is that businesses will aggressively begin to extract...
Hisense releases 4G smartphone at MWC
At the kick-off of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 24 February, Hisense officially released the long-awaited 6.8-inch 4G smartphone, which received much attention when it was previewed at CES 2014. Named as MAXE X1, this 4G smartphone is the only smartphone to...
Mobility influences BYOD policies
In a recent CIO survey conducted in Middle East, India and Africa, when asked what will be the "next big thing" that will impact the role of the CIO the resounding answer was mobility, says Sanjay Ejantkar, senior manager Product Marketing, Epicor Software...
CCTV can boost restaurant industry
Owners and managers of restaurant chains, especially franchises, face many challenges including monitoring the many branches. This is time consuming and requires much travel. Furthermore, ensuring productivity of staff is in line with the establishment’s standards,...
Fortinet upgrades NGFW with authentication
Fortinet – a world leader in high-performance network security – announced a significant update to the company’s FortiOS network security operating system, along with new releases for integrated reporting, advanced threat protection (APT) and strong authentication....
Itec launches solution suite for SMEs
SMEs make up roughly 91% of the formal business entities in South Africa, contributing between 52 and 57% to the GDP. Yet, many of these organisations are still faced with massive challenges, particularly relating to access to the infrastructure that they need. In...
Senior Mobile Developer
Overview: We are seeking a skilled Mobile Developer with experience in Xamarin and a strong focus on modern frameworks like Flutter and React. The ideal candidate will be passionate about crafting elegant, efficient, and maintainable code for mobile applications. They...
Project Manager (Wits Ezintsha) – Gauteng Parktown
Main purpose of the job:To drive the development and implementation of pharmacy PrEP ProjectsLocation:Ezintsha – Parktown, JohannesburgKey performance areas:Develop a work plan and other strategic project documents for the effective implementation of the projectWork...
Fixed Income Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Join one of South Africa's premier Asset Managers, leading the charge in today's dynamic market. As part of their growth strategy, we are seeking a skilled investment professional with a strong statistical/mathematical background to join them as a Fixed Income...
Junior Support/SQL Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of tailored Workforce Management and Software Solutions seeks a talented & ambitious a Junior Support/SQL Developer who will primarily be responsible for the Customer Support function. You will also assist with Software Development...
Senior Mobile Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Overview: We are seeking a skilled Mobile Developer with experience in Xamarin and a strong focus on modern frameworks like Flutter and React. The ideal candidate will be passionate about crafting elegant, efficient, and maintainable code for mobile applications. They...
Software Engineer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle may be encountered).Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms,...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript, Angular)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...
Mid-Senior Backend SQL Developer
ENVIRONMENT:ARCHITECT robust and scalable applications as your coding expertise as a Mid-Senior Backend SQL Developer is sought by a dynamic provider of tailored Workforce Management and Software Solutions. You will take on exciting projects from inception to...
Junior Software Developer
Software Developer - Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company! Hybrid working opportunity where coding meets excellence ?? 1-2 years Software Development Experience required! ?? We are looking for an enthusiastic Intermediate...
Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life cycle may be encountered).Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms,...
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