Conflict, climate shocks drive African displacement
Conflict and violence remain the main drivers of displacement and movements in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, exacerbated by increasing climate shocks and hazards, according to a new report by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the African Union...
Nampak detects security breach
Nampak has become the latest victim of cybercrime, having detected unauthorised activity on its IT systems last week (20 March 2024). Manufacturing and operations are not affected. The company has made a voluntary disclosure about the attack. "An unknown third-party...
Employees spend hours a week trying to make tech work
Employees spend hours every week trying to make their IT and connectivity work properly - time that could be clawed back if they had the right devices. An Intel-commissioned UK-based survey found that more than 40% of employees polled said they spent two to three...
Developers drive move to containers, Kubernetes
When Linux containers first emerged as an architectural concept for building and packaging applications, they opened the door to a whole new world for developers. By Markus Eisele, developer adoption program lead: EMEA at Red Hat The Kubernetes container orchestration...
Digital wellness takes on new importance
Over the last 17-months, people have had to embrace a more full-on digital lifestyle, and everything that it entails. From shopping to entertainment, working and attending virtual classes, looking for love and even building online communities with friends and family,...
Vehicle sales lose momentum in July
The momentum being gathered in South Africa's new vehicle sales recovery was given a harsh blow during July as civil protests tore through large parts of the country. In addition, the majority of the sales month was spent in adjusted Level 4 lockdown and the ongoing...
MTN anticipates lower six-month earnings
MTN has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to an expected earnings decrease for the six months ended 30 June 2021. The group expects to report a decrease in earnings per share (EPS) of between 75% and 85% (or 506 cents to 573 cents). Considering the EPS...
Voice assistant transaction values set for 320% growth
E-commerce transaction values via voice assistants are tipped to reach $19,4-billion by 2023, rising from just $4,6-billion in 2021. A new study from Juniper Research predicts that the availability of voice assistant devices with screens will be imperative to...
Massive growth for AMD
American multinational semiconductor company, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), recorded tremendous growth in the first half of 2021. According to data presented by Safe Betting Sites, AMD's 2021 Q2 revenue experienced a 99% YoY increase from Q2 2020. AMD went through an...
Business printer sales recover, set for growth
Sales of printers through European distributors were up strongly in June 2021 (by +17,2% in units year-on-year), and revenues grew even more (by +21,8%), according to the latest data published by Context. Consumer printers, which were in very short supply during April...
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Africa also urged to ‘mind the TMG gap’
George Zervos, EMEA sales director at Kemp Technologies, looks at Microsoft’s decision to "end of sale" its Threat Management Gateway and what it means for enterprise users across Africa. In September last year, Microsoft announced that it was discontinuing its...
Vivotek protects hotel guests
Hotels may be places of relaxation, but they require stringent security to protect guests and their valuables. South African Patrol Security, which provides guarding services at various Southern Sun hotels in KwaZulu-Natal, recently upgraded the surveillance system at...
Axesstel diversifies African customer base
Axesstel, a leading provider of wireless voice, broadband access and connected home solutions for the worldwide telecommunications market, launched its new wireless security alert system by shipping 40 000 AG50 Series Axesstel Home Alert systems to two different...
Co-innovation essential in modern world
In today's globalised economy, organisations that want to remain competitive would do well to adopt policies of co-innovation across multiple boundaries, incorporating consumers, suppliers, and partners with like-minded goals into the process. This was key to a...
Transform data centres to boost profits
Transforming and optimising the data centre has benefits across business operations, and can deliver significant bottom line payback, says Brent Lees, senior product manager at Riverbed Technology. Traditionally, data centre management has been the domain of the IT...
Maximise talk time with new Cell C package
Cell C is pleased to announce the launch of its new Straight Up Infinity package, which gives Cell C contract customers great value, for only R999 per month on a 24-month contract. “We have taken a hard look at what our contract customers have been asking for, and we...
Hybrid security solutions are effective
Cloud technologies are an important element of modern security solutions, but cannot protect computers without the support of local security tools. So the best way is to use hybrid solutions that incorporate local anti-malware technologies and simultaneously interact...
IBM, ICT Worx offers skills training
Some 400 students recently graduated from a new training initiative, created to provide participants with cutting-edge knowledge and tools in a variety of IT specialisations. These newly skilled graduates should thus be able to make an immediate impact in a sector...
Intervate to demonstrate enterprise search
Intervate, South Africa’s foremost provider of Enterprise Information Management Solutions (EIM), will host a discussion on the benefits of solution-based enterprise search functionality at the SharePoint Saturday event – due to be held in Northriding, Johannesburg on...
Dis-Chem launches e-store with iGroup
iGroup, the innovative technology-driven digital solutions company and provider of e-business solutions, recently announced that Dis-Chem, the South African pharmacy, health and beauty retailer, has launched a new online store running on iGroup’s zeroPoint enterprise...
Business Analyst (6-Month Contract) – Western Cape Mowbray
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Financial Services Group seeks the expertise of a Business Analyst to fill a 6-Month Contract role where you will effectively manage the gathering and analysis of business requirements from users. You will be expected to negotiate and agree...
Mid C#.Net Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:HELP companies pioneering services in the financial, banking, and Crypto industries & work on cutting-edge projects as your coding expertise as a Mid C# Full Stack Developer is sought by a Cloud Solutions & IT Consultancy to join its team. They...
Senior Data Engineer – Gauteng Randburg
"Fuel your media dreams with cutting-edge tech! ?? Join our dynamic team as a Data Engineer and revolutionize content delivery. Dive into the world of streaming, analytics, and AI-driven experiences. Elevate your career with us - where innovation meets entertainment!"...
Cobol Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Description To design, code, verify, test, document, amend and refactor programs/scripts. Apply agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result. To monitor and report on own progress and proactively identify issues related to software development...
Solutions Architect at Sentech – Gauteng Radiokop
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IT Support Supervisor
Coactivate is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a professional manner and a passion for information technology. The successful candidate must have a sound knowledge of all IT communications terminology and technology and possess strong...
Senior Backend Python Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:Located in Cape Town, a company fueled by a commitment to empower African entrepreneurs in the dynamic landscape of digital commerce and payments is currently in search of a Senior Backend Python Engineer. You will be coordinating closely with the Payments...
.NET Developer at Datonomy Solutions
The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong knowledge and experience in ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core development. They should have hands-on experience in developing ASP.NET Core API's and be proficient in C#. The candidate must have a good understanding of...
Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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IT Support Supervisor – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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