The next evolution of banking in Africa
Changing consumer expectations, technological advancements, and regulatory reforms have seen digital transformation become an integral part of the modern banking industry and, to discuss how banks in the region need to respond to these rapid and evolving changes,...
General counsel should focus on sourcing and recruiting
Only 38% of company boards of directors have high levels of director quality and positive social dynamics, according to a survey by Gartner, which surveyed 92 general counsel (GC) to provide GC with unique benchmarking information about the corporate governance...
SA’s jobs recovery stalls
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported yesterday (1 June) that employment in South Africa declined by 28 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2021. The data indicated that after the country lost 2,2-million jobs in 2020Q2 and regained 876 000 of these during the...
Cybercriminals are coming for your brand …
If you're a marketer or brand owner in 2021, it's not enough to protect your brands and trademarks in real life. You have to build a fort around your online assets too, writes Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast. Brand marketers are increasingly losing...
Cybercriminals up their attacks on cryptocurrency
Miners are malicious programmes designed to steal cryptocurrency from infected devices. They're often installed without users' knowledge and then begin slowly siphoning off various types of cryptocoins; in some cases the miners walk away with millions. While miners...
Dell reports a record year
Dell Technologies has announced record financial results for its fiscal 2022 first quarter, with revenue up 12% to $24,5-billion. The company generated operating income of $1,4-billion, a 96% increase over the same period in the prior year, and non-GAAP operating...
Innovation and tech critical to get vaccines into hard-to-reach places
As South Africa's Covid-19 vaccination programme ramps up, with a target to vaccinate 41-million people by the end of March next year, health NGO Right to Care is deploying teams to vaccinate people living in hard-to-reach places in remote parts of the country. Dr...
Electronic payments at the epicentre of industry transformation
The financial-services industry is in the midst of a significant transformation, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Given the key role digitisation plays in the financial lives of more and more of the world's population, electronic payments are at the epicentre of...
Insights into Africa’s infrastructure finance
Infrastructure remains a top priority for economic and social development for Africa. The Africa Infrastructure Development Index (AIDI), which tracks the progress of infrastructure development across the continent, shows that sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest stock...
EMEA smartphone market retains shine despite lockdowns
The EMEA smartphone market grew to a first-quarter record of 93,06-million units, according to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker from International Data Corporation (IDC). This was a 20,9% increase over 1Q20, while the value increase, at...
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Citrix, VMware opt for NetScaler integration
At VMworld, Citrix announced Citrix NetScaler Control Center for VMware. Citrix is automating deployment and configuration of NetScaler functionality within networks that will use the new VMware NSX network virtualisation platform and other VMware virtualisation...
POS struggles to meet customer demands
Many retailers are still grappling with what has been dubbed “the era of the customer experience”, says Ian Steyn of Innervation. Companies have to find ways to serve their customers more efficiently, whilst offering an increasing number of diverse value-added...
FDI and local partnerships grow Africa
While foreign direct investment (FDI) into Africa dipped somewhat over the past two years, it is forecast that it will increase by more than 10% in 2013. Investment into Angola, Mozambique and South Africa appears to be the most prominent, according to the African...
Schneider launches innovative DCIM solution
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the first data centre infrastructure management (DCIM) software solution that provides server access without the need for additional hardware. This new product module for StruxureWare Data...
BlackBerry 9720 launches in South Africa
BlackBerry has introduced the new super social BlackBerry 9720 smartphone in South Africa. Designed for a premium look, the new BlackBerry 9720 smartphone takes everything you would get from a feature phone, a starter smartphone or existing BlackBerry Curve smartphone...
BDS launches new press at Africa Print
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the authorised Xerox distributor in 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, showcased the new wide format Xerox IJP 2000 at the Africa Print Expo, held from 21 to 23 August, 2013 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, and also...
Huawei benchmarks FusionSphere
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, announced that its cloud operating system, FusionSphere 3.0, scored a total of 4 687 points in the SPECvirt_sc2010 benchmark of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation...
execMobile launches Unlimited solution
execMobile has launched Unlimited, a solution which gives business travellers an uncapped data solution when travelling overseas in 110 countries. Craig Lowe, execMobile founder, says Unlimited is a subscription product which gives business uncapped Internet for R349...
Eight MDM worst practices
Master Data Management (MDM) is a key foundation for trusted data and core business processes, says Johan Jurd, MD of InfoBuild, representing Information Builders in SA. It covers almost every important activity in a company.Using this data strategically can...
Far South Networks offers Com.X5 gateway
Far South Networks, the Cape Town-based developer of next generation communication solutions, has added new features to its Com.X5 integrated access gateway which has been specifically designed for small to medium sized enterprises. The ComX.5 platform now includes an...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment
Client Details:Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...
Android Developer
We are seeking a talented Android Developer to join our team. As an Android Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for the Android platform. What you'll do:Proficient with Swift and Cocoa Touch....
Intermediate Software Developer
Our client is looking for a software / I.T. Developer to work on their current systems and to improve on them.We are looking for someone with the following:Self-starter, self-motivated, team player.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong attention to...
Software Engineer (Snr) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
This is a remote position. About our client: Headquartered in the USA, our client offers a great remote work opportunity. Embrace work-from-home flexibility and long-term prospects, including overseas opportunities. Benefit from learning from the best in the field at...
Developer – Java (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Role: Our client develops exciting software using modern tools, techniques and methodologies. Responsibilities: Build and support applications in a technically exciting and challenging industry. Design, develop, test, document and support applications written...
Developer – Front-End at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Client Details:Our client is the leading provider of telco, payments, retail software - they have a global and local footprint. This client is very R&D focussed, they are great believers in continuous improvement and fast adapters to new tech and constantly...
Android Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a talented Android Developer to join our team. As an Android Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for the Android platform. What you'll do:Proficient with Swift and Cocoa Touch....
Intermediate Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client is looking for a software / I.T. Developer to work on their current systems and to improve on them.We are looking for someone with the following:Self-starter, self-motivated, team player.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong attention to...
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