Financial barriers are primary reason for property rentals
The majority of people who rent residential accommodation in South Africa do so for financial reasons - with nearly half admitting they can't afford to buy a property, according to credit bureau TPN's latest Tenant Survey Report. The annual survey provides the...
SA’s online retail market is booming
Kathy Gibson reports - In 2023, the online retail market was worth R71-billion, making up 6,15% of the total R1,1-trillion retail market. "At the current rate, this means online retail will reach 10% of the total retail market by the end of 2025," says Arthur...
Snowden warns against weakening encryption
A global group of civil society organisations and technology companies has come together to promote the use of strong encryption and prevent dangerous attempts by governments and law enforcement agencies to undermine it on the first-ever Global Encryption Day....
FMF urges sound policy choices to improve SA’s trade barrier score
Government-imposed barriers to trade, such as tariffs, duties, and protectionist policies, inhibit the flow of goods and services and hurt low-to-middle income consumers the most. Where trade is more liberalised, people enjoy on average a higher quality of life. These...
Metrofile adds digital services with IronTree acquisition
Metrofile is to acquire 70% of the shares in and claims against IronTree Internet Services, with the remaining 30% to be purchased in 2024. The total consideration for 100% of shares in and claims against IronTree will be for a minimum consideration of R80 000 000 and...
Register now for free-to-attend InterSystems Virtual Summit
The countdown is on for the free-to-attend InterSystems Virtual Summit taking place next week, from 26 October to 29 October. Innovations in Data and Healthcare are among the central themes at this year’s event, with a focus on healthcare systems and how to best...
Technology paradoxes drive digitalisation challenges
Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum SA - Technology has never been more central or more relevant for global progress - but organisations need to learn how to leverage new technologies and make the most of their data assets. This is the word from Michael...
Worldwide IT spending to exceed $4trn in 2022
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4,5-trillion in 2022, an increase of 5,5% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. "Enterprises will increasingly build new technologies and software, rather than buy and implement them, leading to overall...
Customer experience, enterprise intelligence, digital sovereignty key for resiliency
Results from the recent International Data Corporation (IDC) Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending (FERS) survey shed light on several key areas of digital transformation. In this global survey, respondents were asked to identify their digital resiliency...
How CIOs can drive value
To accelerate value creation, CIOs and IT executives should focus on three key areas - leading from anywhere, nurturing connections and reaching beyond, according to Gartner. Mbula Schoen, senior research director at Gartner, says that as organisations continue to...
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Children’s home gets wireless security
Founded in 1959, Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Nylstroom has been caring for children that have been orphaned or taken out of environments where they were not being cared for properly. Situated on 20 hectares of ground donated by the municipality, the Children’s...
Africa well positioned in broadband race
The digital world requires faster broadband delivered on a quality network. MTN is heading the call with plans to connect every customer to the digital space. Broadband is still behind and this requires insurmountable investments to ensure economic growth, improved...
EMC announces XtremIO All-Flash Array
EMC Corporation has announced general availability of EMC XtremIO, the industry’s first and only all-flash array to provide consistent and predictable extreme performance to any application workload over any period of time, regardless of whether the array is idle or...
Incredible Connection uses iGroup solution
iGroup, the innovative technology-driven digital solutions company and provider of e-business solutions, has engineered an e-commerce solution for Incredible Connection, the well-known technology specialist retailer. Incredible Connection aligns themselves as a...
MTN offers new iPhone models
MTN South Africa has announced that the new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are available on its network to customers on affordable packages. The company offers iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s devices with a range of contract price plans to access its world-class network for...
Cloud in Africa: the next big disruptor
The disruptive nature of cloud computing will have far-reaching effects across all continents and industries as global players in the industry scuffle for market share in emerging opportunities for small to medium (SME) enterprises, says Derek Kudsee, CEO at SAP...
Protecting critical infrastructures
Critical infrastructure systems are the backbone for controlling and managing essential services for industries including oil and gas, utilities, healthcare and public sector, says Craig Hockley, regional director for South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, McAfee. Any...
2014 mobile strategies for local retailers
Mobile marketing is near the top of everyone’s priority list right now, says wiGroup CEO Bevan Ducasse. But knowing you should be doing something is not the same as knowing what to do – and with the medium being so new, there are no clear best practice guidelines yet....
The downside of free WiFi
As the public and private sector strive to deliver Internet access to all, WiFi hotspots present a viable solution to the challenge of cost-effectively delivering access to the many. Free WiFi was recently rolled out in parts of Cape Town, for example, with free or...
African households to benefit from solar
Econet Solar International (ESI), a subsidiary of Econet Wireless International, has announced at AfricaCom that it plans to light-up at least 125 000 homes with its Home Power Stations (HPS) across the African continent in 2014. The device, designed to harness solar...
SAP FICO Consultant (Expert) 1480 TT
Understand, enhance and support AP/AR processes and functionalitiesUnderstand, enhance and support Document Management processesFair knowledge across all SAP modulesThe following functional skills are essential:Documentation of as-is and to-be business...
Reference and Master Data Management
The scope will include but will not be limited to: Desired Skills: Planning and organising - Service and stakeholder focus - Conceptual thinking - Drive for results - Attention to detail Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Degree About...
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Our client is in search of both mid-level and senior-level Full-Stack Software Engineers proficient in C#, .NET Core, and Blazor. If you're passionate about crafting innovative solutions, join us in shaping the future of software development. Key Requirements 6+...
Senior Delphi Developer – Gauteng
Senior Delphi Software DeveloperA leadership team that values autonomyOur client, a top National Software and Hardware house is looking for a Senior Delphi Developer to join their team. Minimum Requirements:Relevant Tertiary Qualification in ITAt Least 5 – 8 years'...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a development firm focusing on the advancement of innovative agricultural technologies. They are in search of a proficient and enthusiastic Data Engineer to join their dynamic team in the role of integration specialist. Your duties will...
Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Jnr JavaScript/TypeScript Developer is sought by a provider of cutting-edge Custom Workflow Apps to join its team working on a variety of projects and solving complex challenges. Your role will entail designing,...
Senior .NET Developer – Remote Remote
Our client is looking for a [URL Removed] Developer for an exciting opportunity to join a fully remote leading web and product development company. You will be responsible for delivering functional, beautiful, scalable, secure and user focused...
C++ & Python Developer
ENVIRONMENT:An innovative Software Specialist located in Century City is actively seeking an experienced Intermediate-Senior C++ and Python developer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in crafting dynamic software applications...
PHP Software Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of a skilled PHP (Tall) Software Developer with a strong stature to create software through code composition, rectify code issues, and oversee system testing and validation alongside...
Angular Application Developer
Our client, a market leader in the IT Industry, based in Centurion (Johannesburg), is currently looking to employ an Angular Application Developer.An exciting career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:Previous experience in a similar position / Angular experience is...
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