$277bn a year needed for Africa to achieve 2030 SDGs
Boasting 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa's solar power potential presents multiple opportunities for investors seeking long-term, scalable financial prospects. A panel session during this year's Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum explored...
Digital economy outperforms overall growth across OECD
The information and communication technology (ICT) sector grew by an average of 6,3% between 2013 and 2023 - about three times faster than the total economy across the 27 OECD countries analysed. The first volume of the newly-released OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024...
Active cargo tracking units to reach 29m by 2025
The number of active tracking devices deployed for cargo loading units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, air cargo containers, cargo boxes and pallets reached 9,3-million worldwide in 2020, according to a Berg Insight report on trailer...
Connector managers key to driving sustainable performance
In today's rapidly changing work environment, Connector managers are critical to helping organisations achieve long-term success, according to Gartner. Gartner experts explained that organisations that are most successful at developing their employees have focused on...
Half of business technologists aid users outside their departments
Half of business technologists produce capabilities for users beyond their own department and/or enterprise, according to a new survey from Gartner. They are primarily responsible for building analytics capabilities (36%), but are also involved in building digital...
Altron delivers solid performance
Altron has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2021, which saw revenue up by 2% to R3,5-billion. The company saw cash generated from operations up 79% to R527-million and an interim dividend of seven cents per share declared. Headline...
NASA fully stacked for Moon mission, readies for Artemis I
NASA's Orion spacecraft is secured atop the agency's powerful Space Launch System rocket, and the integrated system is entering the final phase of preparations for an upcoming uncrewed flight test around the Moon. The mission, known as Artemis I, will pave the way for...
How to ensure resiliency during digital transformation
Improving the customer experience (CX) directly impacts an organisation's bottom line, according to a new International Data Corporation (IDC) Future Enterprise Resiliency and Spending (FERS) survey. In this global survey, respondents were asked to identify their...
Risk appetite to grow in 2022
A significant 57% of boards of directors (BoDs) have increased or expect to increase their risk appetite heading into 2022, according to a new survey from Gartner. BoDs cite economic uncertainty (38%), disruptive business models from competitors (35%) and cost...
New ransomware models the top emerging risk
The threat of new ransomware models is the top concern facing executives in the third quarter of 2021, according to Gartner's latest Emerging Risks Monitor Report. Concerns about ransomware topped pandemic-related concerns, including supply chain disruptions,...
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MER boosts Ivory Coast postal services
MER Group has announced that its telecom division has successfully delivered its Mobile FinaGate solution to La Poste, a crown corporation in Côte d’Ivoire that provides traditional post office services with the exception of postal banking services. The solution has...
Zetes solutions drive optimisation
Zetes was quick to recognise the need for efficient cooperation between supply chain stakeholders, in particular with respect to delivering quality and traceability, ensuring consumer protection and enabling anti-counterfeiting of brands and products. To answer these...
Preparing private clouds for a hybrid future
The value of hybrid cloud environments continues to grow for enterprises as services are becoming more and more refined. While perceived risks still remain, new management tools are quickly closing the gap allowing for data and applications to be managed seamlessly in...
Fujitsu strengthens solutions portfolio
Fujitsu has announced at Fujitsu Forum 2013 that it is significantly minimising customer implementation risks and shortening information and communications technology (ICT) project times by further strengthening its global solutions portfolio and allying with software...
DiskShred warns of PCI DSS rule changes
Data storage destruction specialist DiskShred has warned UK companies that process credit card transactions - which accounts for almost all SMEs and larger businesses - of plans to dramatically ramp up the security requirements under Version 3 of the PCI DSS rules due...
DiData named outsourcing leader by Gartner
Dimension Data has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services (COPS) 2013 report for the third consecutive year. Compiled by Gartner analysts, the Magic Quadrant...
Cloud computing to change SMME solutions
Local and globally aligned provider of secure online transaction processing services, Sage Pay, says the industry faces an “interesting period” over the next five to 10 years. “A new set of entrepreneurs is emerging in South Africa,” says Sage Pay MD, Charles...
Google Play offers e-books in South Africa
Book lovers in South Africa can now buy e-books on Google Play. Apps are already available on Google Play, and the launch will give users access to hundreds of thousands of e-books, including bestsellers and classics from hundreds of publishers. With the launch of...
Telkom Business launches security offering
Telkom Business has introduced Consolidated Threat Management (CTM) to the market. CTM is a comprehensive security service offering for perimeter and branch office networks. “CTM is a leading-edge, all-inclusive offering that sets the benchmark in the South African IT...
LG named global market leader
According to a report released by leading market research institute Strategy Analytics, LG is one of the leaders in the global mobile market. LG Electronics marked the biggest growth rate in the smartphone market during the third quarter, by shipping 12-million units....
RPG Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO is a leading technology and services company committed to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking skilled RPG Developers to join us on a contract basis (12 months Fixed Term Contract). What you will do:Design, develop implement,...
SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT
A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...
Junior Networks Consultant at Construct Executive Search
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Networks ConsultingMust have 1 - 3 years of experience in network consulting within the financial services sector.Must have a RE5 Certificate.Must have experience in the healthcare industry,...
SAP ABAP Developer at Sabenza IT – Gauteng Pretoria Region
A thrilling opportunity awaits with our client in the automotive sector, who is in search of an SAP ABAP consultant proficient in SAP S/4 HANA, located in Gauteng. Key Skills Requirements: Proficient in ABAP Development, with expertise in: HANA development experience...
Junior Networks Consultant at Construct Executive Search – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Networks ConsultingMust have 1 - 3 years of experience in network consulting within the financial services sector.Must have a RE5 Certificate.Must have experience in the healthcare industry,...
Developer at BMW Group
Join Our Team: NodeJS Developer Extraordinaire Are you a coding wizard with a passion for crafting seamless user experiences? Do you thrive on the challenge of turning complex requirements into elegant solutions? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team!...
Database Administrator
Database AdministratorBe part of a winning team!Join a company that has built an outstanding reputation for its capability to render expert knowledge and delivery in the Database Management arena. The opportunity to work across different sites and honing your skills...
Developer at BMW Group – Gauteng Midrand
Join Our Team: NodeJS Developer Extraordinaire Are you a coding wizard with a passion for crafting seamless user experiences? Do you thrive on the challenge of turning complex requirements into elegant solutions? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team!...
Database Administrator – Gauteng
Database AdministratorBe part of a winning team!Join a company that has built an outstanding reputation for its capability to render expert knowledge and delivery in the Database Management arena. The opportunity to work across different sites and honing your skills...
Enterprise Security Architect
Our client in the Financial Services industry is looking for a highly skilled Enterprise Security Architect to develop and implement robust security frameworks aligned with stringent security standards. Key Responsibilities: Developing Enterprise Security...
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