Technology and data are Africa’s most in-demand skills
The need for agility, cost flexibility, and access to critical skills became increasingly important in the 2023 talent landscape. As a result, Outsized, an on-demand talent platform that operates in Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, has seen a surge of demand...
R2,2bn shopping boost expected this Easter
Easter shopping season is expected to signal the start of a turnaround for retail in South Africa, according to a mixed method research study conducted on behalf of Capital Connect. The research forecasts that the total retail sector will benefit from a R2,219-billion...
SA riots: Does force majeure apply?
Businesses experiencing disruption from the recent events in South Africa may be able to invoke force majeure clauses in contracts, or the law of supervening impossibility, depending on the circumstances, write Webber Wentzel's Michael Straeuli and Dominic Harris. The...
Will SANDF protect vandalised telecoms infrastructure?
The civil unrest has resulted in numerous telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructure being destroyed. By Peter Grealy and Nozipho Mngomezulu from Webber Wentzel South Africa's telecommunications and broadcasting Regulator, the Independent Communications...
100 years of TB vaccines and it’s still killing people
On the 100th anniversary of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, experts from the Stop TB Partnership, researchers and civil society representatives have called on world leaders to deliver new, effective, safe, equitable and affordable tuberculosis (TB)...
Global sickle cell disease registry to improve African outcomes
Approximately 400 986 babies are born with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) globally per year, with almost 75% of these births in Africa. Despite this high incidence resulting in high mortality rates, there are currently no effective SCD-focused public health programmes in...
How to guard against supply chain disruption
Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) can strategically reduce the rate of disruption to their supply chains by reducing their surface areas. Research by Gartner shows that disruption-shaping organisations are likely to experience less than one-third of disruptions than...
Banking customers urged to remain vigilant
South Africa is in the middle of one of the most trying times in the country's history. Unemployment was on the rise which will only worsen in the aftermath of the current situation. In addition, tensions are boiling over turning into violent acts and destruction...
Ransomware could close your company
After falling victim to ransomware, many companies are forced to close their doors. The vast majority of firms have experienced substantial business impact due to ransomware attacks, including revenue loss and brand harm, unforeseen personnel cutbacks, and even the...
Worldwide PC shipments continue to grow
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 71,6-million units in the second quarter of 2021, an increase of 4,6% from the second quarter of 2020, according to preliminary results by Gartner. While PC demand remained above pre-pandemic levels, this was a marked deceleration in...
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eScan launches Version 14 for SOHO
eScan, one of the leading antivirus and content security solution providers announced the launch of eScan Version 14 for SOHO editions with cloud security this month. With eScan’s constant efforts in improving the product in accordance to the feedback from its global...
iLearn provides business tuition for ATKV
Members of staff from the ATKV (Afrikaanse Taal- en Kultuurvereniging) have broadened their knowledge and their value to the company having recently completed a comprehensive business course, involving two key interventions, delivered by iLearn, a national specialist...
WiFi offloading eases congested networks
With South African cellular networks in the major urban centres straining under rapidly increasing data usage, the time is ripe for the country's mobile operators to adopt aggressive WiFi offloading as a strategy. That's the word from Quentin Joubert, product manager...
A new way of managing credit
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Business to assess climate change risk
Companies listed on the JSE are required to provide integrated financial, social and environmental reporting. The JSE is the first stock exchange globally that requires an integrated report as part of the listing requirements. Lois Guthrie, executive director of the...
Simple and secure wins the BYOD race
Driven by the consumerisation of IT, user-owned devices are increasingly used for business purposes, forcing significant changes in organisations. Now, more than ever, businesses in South Africa need to consider bring your own device (BYOD) policies to empower people...
New wireless backhaul solution from Cambium
Cambium Networks, a leading provider of wireless broadband solutions for reliable connectivity in any environment, has launched the Cambium PTP 810, a new point-to-point (PTP) wireless backhaul solution. “There is an ever-increasing demand for converged voice, video...
Huawei debuts industrial switching router
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, unveiled its first industrial switching router AR530, boosting enterprises’ management efficiency and accelerating the development of the machine-to-machine (M2M) industry...
Check Point reinvents compliance monitoring
Check Point Software Technologies, the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, has introduced the new Check Point Compliance Software Blade, an integrated real-time compliance monitoring solution that leverages an extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and...
Windtown resort installs RoomMaster, POS
Windtown Beach Resort and Spa, situated at Langebaan on the West Coast – and part of an international chain of hotel resorts - has installed the RoomMaster 2000 hotel management software and point of sale (POS) solutions from NFS Technology. A spokesman for Windtown...
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A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System Engineer.Qualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experience OR;B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of...
SQL Database Administrator
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree of equivalent IT qualification or DiplomaMin of 3 years in similar positionMandatory: Microsoft Training and Certification in Data Management ITIL CobITDUTIES: The DBA role serves as a "go-to" technical resources and advisor who offers...
Project Manager
Our client, a large South African retailer, is looking for a seasoned Project Manager with experience in managing different project types including E-commerce/B2B implementations as well as CRM projects Responsibilities: Manage large, complex CRM and E-Commerce...
Containerization Specialist (.Net) Contractor | Consultant
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Senior System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior System Engineer.Qualification:B.Tech (Eng) with 13+ years of relevant experience OR;B.Eng/B.Sc (Eng) with 9+ years of relevant experienceM.Eng with 7+ years of relevant experiencePhD/D.Eng with 5+ years of...
SQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Randburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree of equivalent IT qualification or DiplomaMin of 3 years in similar positionMandatory: Microsoft Training and Certification in Data Management ITIL CobITDUTIES: The DBA role serves as a "go-to" technical resources and advisor who offers...
Project Manager – Gauteng Germiston
Our client, a large South African retailer, is looking for a seasoned Project Manager with experience in managing different project types including E-commerce/B2B implementations as well as CRM projects Responsibilities: Manage large, complex CRM and E-Commerce...
Containerization Specialist (.Net) Contractor | Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:An IOT technology provider based in Johannesburg is in search of a proficient Containerization Specialist with ample experience to spearhead containerization endeavors for both new and existing software products within the .NET ecosystem. This role is...
IT Business Analyst
REQUIREMENTS: A B-Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or EngineeringBusiness Analyst Certification At least 8 years experience as a Business AnalystFinancial Services sector experience is essential Desired Skills: Financial Services Business Analysis Learn...
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