Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

SA must put jobs at the centre of its AI future

South Africans are embracing AI, but turning that appetite into economic opportunity will require trained educators, reliable Internet, affordable access, recognised skills pathways, scaling of existing financing models, and investment in the country’s own languages,...

SA’s data centre boom starts to raise questions

South Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre sector is highlighting a fundamental gap in how the country plans and regulates major digital infrastructure: there is no comprehensive public record of how many facilities are operating, where they are located, or how much...

CFOS play an outsize role as AI scales enterprise-wide

As AI becomes more integrated into enterprise operations and decision-making, chief financial officers (CFOs) are taking on a larger role in shaping enterprise priorities around AI, helping turn strategy into execution, and determining how investments and capital...

Apple Mac loses race with Dell and HP PCs in US

As of January 2024, there were roughly 331-million Internet users in the US and nearly 40% of them have at least one desktop PC in their household, while 68% own a laptop. But although US consumers are spoiled for choice when shopping for a PC, Apple`s Mac is rarely...

Consumers will drive rapid growth in customer experience market

The global customer experience management market will reach $32,87-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to market researchers Grand View Research. Customer experience management (CEM) solutions are gaining widespread popularity in diverse...

First test mission to defend Planet Earth launches

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), the world's first full-scale mission to test technology for defending Earth against potential asteroid or comet hazards, launched yesterday (Wednesday) on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at...

AI software market to reach $62bn in 2022

Worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software revenue is forecast to total $62,5-billion in 2022, an increase of 21,3% from 2021, according to a new forecast from Gartner. "The AI software market is picking up speed, but its long-term trajectory will depend on...

SA needs to develop future-fit cities

The persistent global economic and social threat posed by Covid-19 has overlapped with the increasingly urgent need to address climate change to ensure our societies and economies remain stable. What is required is robust long-term planning to ensure that economies...

Black Friday drives higher credit usage

Despite struggling with increasing debt burdens, South African consumers can't resist the lure of a good deal. According to TransUnion data, consumers who open new credit facilities during the Black Friday period every year end up spending more than consumers with...

Bigger Black Friday expected this year

This year's Black Friday event, which has emerged to become a major highlight on the South African calendar, is expected to bring in higher sales volumes than last year as many retailers that were hard hit by decreased consumer spend in 2020 have started offering...

2021 a record year for Windows attacks

According to data analysed and presented by Atlas VPN, 2021 marks a record year for the development of new Windows malware. Even though 2021 has another month to go, cybercriminals have already developed a whopping 107,28-million unique threats targeted at Windows...

Pick n Pay adds chat commerce with WhatsApp

Pick n Pay has selected Clickatell to manage its WhatsApp customer communication channel. Customers can access Pick n Pay services by sending "Hi" to +27 60 070 3037. The easy to navigate menu then allows shoppers to choose which action they want to perform. The Pick...

Business confidence flat as shocks take their toll

After falling from 50 to 43 in the third quarter, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) remained unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2021. The outcome could easily have been better were it not for a variety of special factors that kept sentiment subdued. The...

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Norcros plans for growth with Infor

Infor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70 000 customers, has announced that Norcros, a manufacturer of showers and bathroom accessories has implemented Infor business intelligence (BI) to consolidate its group reporting. Delivered...

Enbu Consulting, Sage announce agreement

Enbu Consulting, the leading Dublin-based specialist in CRM software, has finalised an OEM agreement with Sage ERP Africa, with the scope of the agreement also including the Middle East. In force since late January, the agreement is worth an estimated €500 000 to Enbu...

FNB adds Sony Xperia to offering

Sony Mobile has announced a partnership with First National Bank (FNB) that will see a range of Xperia smartphone devices added to their existing tablet and smartphone offering. The FNB range will include Sony Mobile’s flagship device, the Xperia Z1 as well as the...

JUMIA launches in Uganda

JUMIA has extended its services to Uganda. As the company enters the new market it will be able to provide its new customers with a wide range of products, including fashion, electronics, home appliances, mobile devices and beauty products, online. After the purchase...

Ruckus app simplifies LAN management

Ruckus Wireless has unveiledZD (ZoneDirector) Remote Control, a new mobile application that now gives IT administrators the ability to remotely manage, monitor and configure Ruckus Smart WiFi LANs, simplifying the maintenance of routine and frequent wireless...

Data visualisation improves decision-making

Chances are that you have heard about big data, perhaps even worked with it, and even tried to make sense of it in a business context. And when it comes to business intelligence (BI) and relational databases, the ability to make realtime decisions is critical. Now...

Mascor harnesses the power of Nashua

Mascor, a group of franchised motor and agricultural equipment dealers, has recently partnered with Nashua to streamline how it provides support to its dealerships whilst improving the reliability of its printers, saving time and reducing costs. Mascor has 11...

MAP, Productivity SA energise manufacturing

The Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (MAP) has signed a memorandum of agreement with Productivity SA to revitalise the South African Manufacturing Industry by implementing the MAP programme in manufacturing companies. The initiative was launched to 20 make-to-order...

Skills are needed to grow WiFi in Africa

2014 is said to be the year that WiFi takes its rightful position in the industry – benchmarked on estimations that 1.9-billion WiFi devices will hit global networks by the end of the year. Further research suggests that global public WiFi hotspot numbers could reach...

10 tips to improve reliability

Ian Huntly, CEO of Rifle-Shot Performance Holdings, official representatives of SoftExpert in South Africa, and Ricky Smith, maintenance consultant and specialist and well-known published author, look at the ways businesses can improve reliability. * Purchase a copy...

Scrum Master at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

About our client:Join a thriving community of individuals transforming lives through direct selling. Since 1998, people have been changing their lives with our client, taking ownership of career opportunities provided, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and...

Strategic Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is a frontrunner in the FMCG industry, renowned for their exceptional products and commitment to innovation. As a global leader, they are seeking a Strategic Business Analyst to join their dynamic finance team and contribute to their legacy of excellence....

Odoo Developer – Remote Remote

Our client, a leading IT Consulting Company, is seeking an experienced Odoo developer to join their team. As an Odoo developer, you will be responsible for developing and customizing Odoo modules to meet the needs of our business. Additionally, you will be responsible...

Enterprise Architect – Western Cape Somerset West

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall enterprice systems design, balancing requirements against resource utilisation, architectural factors and provisioning cloud-based security architecture solutions for clients that meet regulatory...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Sandown

Our client is a leading player in the retail industry, dedicated to providing exceptional solutions to their customers. With a commitment to innovation and technological advancements, we are seeking a skilled Junior Automation Tester to join our dynamic team. As an...

Business Systems Analyst

Hire Resolve, a leading recruitment agency, is currently working with a reputable mining company based in Mpumalanga. Our client is in need of a Business Systems Analyst to join their team of professionals and contribute to various projects.The successful candidate...

SQL Production Developer (T-SQL)

Role Research, analyse and evaluate requirements for existing or new softwareapplications and operating system. Design, develop, test, and maintain softwaresolutions to meet the clients' requirements.Who we are looking for: We are looking for strong SQL (T-SQL)...

Junior Software Developer (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious & strong problem-solving Junior Software Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Financial Tools to join its Joburg team. Your core role will include participating in every stage of the development...

Senior Business Analyst

GoldenRule is in search of a Senior Business Analyst to join a leading Digital Business Giant.A Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in identifying business needs, analysing processes, and developing solutions to drive organisational success. Business Analysts...

Data Analyst

GoldenRule is in search of a Data Analyst to join a leading Investment Giant.Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to identify and build exceptional business models that...

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