CEOs cite growth as their top priority for 2024
A massive 62% of CEOs selected growth as their top business priority in 2024, according to a new survey by Gartner. This is the highest level since 2014, and an increase from last year's survey where 49% of CEOs said their top business priority was growth. "Along with...
Election fever brings on cyberattack headaches
With only a week to go before national elections, South Africa is facing an increase in cyberattacks - evidenced by recent breaches at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa (CIPC), and...
Alliance aims to accelerate transition to renewables
The new Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has been launched at COP26 to accelerate investment in green energy transitions and renewable power solutions in developing and emerging economies worldwide. Over the next decade, the Alliance aims to unlock...
It’s clear we need to adapt to climate change
As society experiencees increasingly frequent and severe natural hazard events and environmental stressors -- while making little progress at reducing carbon emissions -- the need to adapt to the changing climate has become starkly clear. But what actions are we...
Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) occurs at a critical time for Africa. The continent is particularly vulnerable to the threat of climate change and is already susceptible to some of its adverse effects. By Dion Shango, CEO of PwC Africa Across the...
SA’s female tech founders are powerful job creators
Across Endeavor's portfolio of 30 tech-enabled entrepreneurs, six are female founders in business ranging from education, home and business services, mining compliance and contact centres. In the last three years these founders have created over 5000 jobs, close to...
Climate seen as a bigger threat to tourism than Covid
The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has warned that the "climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid". Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of UNWTO, says the pandemic has hit tourism harder than any other sector. Tourism needs...
Cloud, open source come to the fore
Kathy Gibson reports from Red Hat Summit - A move to cloud computing and open source solutions is underway as CIOs rethink their IT systems in the wake of the pandemic. Jonathan Tullett, senior research manager: cloud/IT services at IDC South Africa & Sub-Saharan...
Climate change will severely impact maize crops within 10 years
Climate change may affect the production of maize (corn) and wheat as early as 2030 under a high greenhouse gas emissions scenario, according to a new NASA study published in the journal, Nature Food. Maize crop yields are projected to decline 24%, while wheat could...
Despite increased workloads, SA IT workers prefer remote work
According to a recent Kaspersky survey of 4 303 IT workers, 57% of employees have reported an increased workload since switching to remote working, with 24% describing the increase as significant, while 23% did not notice a change in volume, and far fewer noted a...
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Sage Pastel wins at Channelwise Awards
Sage Pastel, comprising Sage Pastel Accounting and Sage Pastel Payroll & HR, racked up impressive achievements this year in the software category of the fourth annual Channelwise Awards. Impartial online surveys were conducted with SME and consumer resellers, as...
Clickatell PIN-less airtime booms in Nigeria
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Telecom Namibia partners with Jasco
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Fujitsu releases new Eternus CS8000
At last week’s Fujitsu Forum 2013, Fujitsu introduces a major step forwards for businesses trying to tackle ever-increasing data volumes. The new generation of Fujitsu’s hugely-successful Eternus CS8000 provides complete consolidation for all unified data backup and...
idu-Concept available in the cloud
Budgeting and reporting software solution idu-Concept is now available in the cloud, making its benefits available to medium-sized businesses without the expense and hassle of a major implementation project, the company has announced. “idu-Concept is an easy-to-use...
Facial recognition gaining traction in HR
Whilst biometric technology, based on fingerprint identification, is considered the most accurate in terms of access control in commerce, HR experts believe facial recognition has captured the attention of decision- makers. Security remains a priority for South...
Repair, replace or refund defective goods
With Christmas coming up, consumers will be shopping up a storm for their loved ones. But what are your rights when you find that the tablet, earrings or toy you bought doesn’t even last six months? Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman, Advocate Neville Melville says...
Predictive analytics delivers marketing edge
Effective use of data, and predictive analytics, can give businesses a strong competitive advantage, SAS has told the business community in Kenya. Speaking at a SAS Integrated Marketing Management forum hosted recently in Nairobi, SAS experts highlighted numerous ways...
Corporate SA should adopt hybrid cloud
On 1 October, the Gartner Group released a report entitled Private Cloud Matures, Hybrid Cloud is Next. In it analyst Thomas Bittman says that 50% of enterprises will have a hybrid cloud solution by 2017 so they can enjoy the speed of provisioning, automatic response...
Chemosol named Epson specialist reseller
Epson SA has appointed Chemosol as a specialist reseller of its first direct-to-garment T-shirt printer, the Epson SureColor SC-F2000. “Chemosol has been supplying quality equipment and consumables to the South African screen printing industry for more than 40 years,...
Data Analyst at Reverside
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Data Analyst...
Network Support Engineer
Exciting opportunity for a Network Support Technician.The company is a well-established ICT service provider who have invested substantial capital and resources into next generation voice and data network architecture, enabling them to deliver quality,...
SAP ABAP Developer
A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant, located in Gauteng. ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: SAP ABAP knowledge in FI/COGeneral LedgerAsset AccountingAccounts PayableAccounts...
Application Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand
To design, program and test programs new or modifications to existing applications within the BAS client server Architecture To provide production support for a specific application or group of applications To ensure data integrity and fix data integrity through data...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Project manager with experience in the FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) industry Desired Skills: FMCG Learn more/Apply for this position
System Developer – Western Cape Bellville
JOB PURPOSEThe Systems developer will play a key role in the documentation, development, installation,testing and maintenanceof software systems, including integration related projects. The systems that the systemsdeveloper create will help the business be more...
Data Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a Data Analyst...
Network Support Engineer – Remote Remote
Exciting opportunity for a Network Support Technician.The company is a well-established ICT service provider who have invested substantial capital and resources into next generation voice and data network architecture, enabling them to deliver quality,...
SAP ABAP Developer – Gauteng Midrand
A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant, located in Gauteng. ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: SAP ABAP knowledge in FI/COGeneral LedgerAsset AccountingAccounts PayableAccounts...
Sharepoint Specialist
The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support Desired Skills: SharePoint applications Java scripts HTHML4 CSS XML JQUERY SQL Server Microsoft Sharepoint Development Desired Qualification Level: Honours About The Employer: SOE...
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