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...

Massive growth forecast for data lake market

The global data lake market size is anticipated to reach $59,89-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise of data lake house architectures is a significant trend in the...

Intel powers China’s intelligent cockpit market

Intel will collaborate with Neusoft and ThunderSoft to develop new solutions based on Intel's AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC) to power the intelligent cockpit of next-generation vehicles for automakers. The efforts will combine each...

Black Friday to provide R11,3bn retail boost

South African retailers are expected to ring up around R11,3-billion rand in additional sales over the period of November as consumers splash out on Black Friday deals, with general dealers expected to capture a 55% (R6,2-billion) share of the value. That's according...

Cybersecurity recognised as a business risk

Eighty-eight percent of Boards of Directors (BoDs) view cybersecurity as a business risk, as opposed to a technology risk, according to a new survey from Gartner. However, only 12% of BoDs have a dedicated board-level cybersecurity committee. "It's time for executives...

What the future looks like for African banks

African finance has so far proved resilient to the challenges brought by Covid-19, although future business investment is threated by reduced demand and asset quality. A new study also finds that African banks are harness digital technology and scaling up green...

Calls for African brand, collaboration

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the creation of an emblematic Made-in-Africa brand that will promote intra-African trade and boost the international export of African products. Speaking at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF2021), Chief...

Curiosity emerges as an important work skill

In the age of the Great Resignation, curiosity is increasingly recognised as a valuable skill by business leaders. Curiosity is increasingly sought by employers to address some of the biggest challenges facing organisations today - from improving employee retention...

Slow recovery, but future is bright for African tourism

Latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the African travel and tourism sector is set to experience a year-on-year growth of just 27,7% this year, below the global average. WTTC says travel restrictions imposed by key source markets...

Embedded car OEM telematics subscribers reached 133m in 2020

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% from 132,8-million subscribers at the end of 2020 to 376,8-million...

MEA IT market set for new growth wave

Kathy Gibson reports - The IT market in Middle East and Africa (MEA) is almost certainly poised for a strong recovery, with a rebound already apparent in many parts of the region. Alistair Edwards, chief analyst at Canalys, says the uptick is driven by a shift to...

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Facilities management trends in 2014

As we move into 2014, the workplace and industry in general is bombarded by new buzzwords and trends that can sometimes be over-used yet not fully understood, says Phil Gregory, senior regional executive: Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions, Middle East &...

Cloud service just theory without satellite

Without satellite, cloud service is just a theory. That is the view of Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON, who says that cloud services are entirely dependent on reliable networks and none of the current available options - including ADSL, 3G or satellite on its own -...

Making WiFi work for business

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg may have raised some eyebrows when he said that connectivity should be a human right, but many smart device users would agree. Research has shown that as many as 32% globally rely on more than one device during the average working day...

Citrix releases XenApp update

Citrix has announced the next generation of the Citrix XenApp product, the market-leading app virtualisation solution. As the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, businesses are struggling with how to deliver core Windows apps to an ever wider variety of devices....

CA Nimsoft app gets 5 000 downloads

CA Southern Africa has announced CA Technologies free CA Nimsoft Monitor Snap solution - released at the end of last year - has already been downloaded by 5 000 customers – including SMBs, Fortune 1000 companies and IT service providers – in 147 countries. These...

Meganews Magazines wins with Ricoh

Meganews Magazines – the world’s first print on demand news stand and based on Ricoh technology – has been awarded The Swedish Business Model Challenger of the Year by Cordial Business Awards. Cordial Business Awards 2013 is awarded in two categories: Best Business...

The hard drives of the future

There can be no doubt that hard drives are essential in today’s digital world, and demand for even more storage capacity is driving technological innovation that provide more space, more speed and greater efficiency, says Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager – Components, WD...

BDS launches new Xerox digital press

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) has announced the availability of Xerox’s latest light-production colour printer/copier, the Xerox Color 570. The printer makes it easier to produce a range of applications – from rugged polyester labels and signs, to window clings,...

XON wins Juniper Networks partner award

XON, the pan-African ICT group, has been awarded Partner of the Year by Juniper Networks at its Third Annual Global Partner Conference held in Las Vegas. The award is in the Middle East, Africa (MEA) Regional or Vertical Market segment and XON was one of about 800...

Business leaders must take note of BYOA

Far from being settled, done and dusted, the BYOD (bring your own device) trend is an undeniable influence in business today and has forced decision-makers in business to rethink their strategies governing access to information and mobility. However, the market has...

Full-Stack Java Developer – Remote – Remote Remote

Our client is seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join their growing team servicing localand offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skillsand the ability to add value to existing product lines and develop...

Solutions Architect

Contract: 12+ monthsIndustry: RetailHybrid: 3-4 days a week on site in Cape TownPosition Overview:As a Warehouse Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge warehouse management solutions tailored to the unique needs of our...

Systems Administrator

An exciting opportunity for a Senior System Administrator to join a fleet management solutions company. The ideal candidate will need to be comfortable with traveling to the office daily.Responsibilities:Monitor and manage the company's corporate and commercial...

Database Administrator at Datonomy Solutions

Are you ready to take your database skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Database Administrator!Job Description: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance,...

Business Analyst (SNR) at Datonomy Solutions

This position requires an experienced person who has a solid understanding of Business Analysis and Enterprise Business Processes.Responsibilities include:Assessing, analysing, optimising, documenting, implementing, and testing end-to-end enterprise business processes...

Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Contract: 12+ monthsIndustry: RetailHybrid: 3-4 days a week on site in Cape TownPosition Overview:As a Warehouse Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge warehouse management solutions tailored to the unique needs of our...

Systems Administrator – KwaZulu-Natal Kloof

An exciting opportunity for a Senior System Administrator to join a fleet management solutions company. The ideal candidate will need to be comfortable with traveling to the office daily.Responsibilities:Monitor and manage the company's corporate and commercial...

Database Administrator at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Johannesburg

Are you ready to take your database skills to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Database Administrator!Job Description: To manage, monitor and support mainframe IDMS and DB2 database objects and ensure their availability, performance,...

Cloud Solution Architect

Join Africa's leading banking institution at the forefront of digital transformation as a Cloud Solution Architect. Based in the vibrant business district of Sandton, this role offers the perfect blend of innovation and tradition, with a hybrid working model that...

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