Are you prepared for a Covid-19 in the workplace?
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa have surpassed the 200 000 mark and, with more workplaces re-opening, it is inevitable that a worker may present with symptoms related to the virus. It is imperative that employers are prepared for such an event...
Siemens, SAP join forces on industrial transformation
Siemens and SAP have announced a new partnership that will leverage their industry expertise and bring together their complementary software solutions for product lifecycle, supply chain and asset management so their customers can deliver collaborative business models...
Businesses and individuals need to plan for the next disaster
The Covid-19 pandemic might be easing around the world, but it holds lessons to be learned for the future. One lesson is that even households need to do scenario planning, where they make assumptions on what the future is going to be and how their environments might...
Intel unveils new Thunderbolt specs
Intel has revealed new details about Thunderbolt 4, the next generation of its universal cable connectivity solution, delivering increased minimum performance requirements, expanded capabilities and USB4 specification compliance. For the first time, Thunderbolt 4 will...
Early detection key in combatting cyber threats
More than a quarter (28%) of global companies that have implemented an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution have been able to detect cyberattacks in just a few hours or even almost immediately after an incident happened. This overall result is higher than...
New verification for TERS aims to curb fraud
In a bid to ensure the Unemployment Insurance Fund's Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme does not fall prey to criminal elements as has happened, new and more stringent controls to verify banking details have been introduced. As a result of these changes, the...
Booze ban and the knock-on effect for etailers
President Ramaphosa's surprise reinstatement of South Africa's booze ban on Sunday night has been met with mixed emotions as various sectors debate the timing and lack of notice for industry and stakeholders. Local ecommerce website OneDayOnly.co.za spokesman Matthew...
Travellers urged to complete health forms ahead of time
Management of OR Tambo International Airport has appealed to passengers to ensure that the required traveller health questionnaire is completed before arrival at the entrance to the domestic terminal. Airport spokesperson Samukelo Khambule says the airport is...
Global IT spend set for 7,3% decline in 2020
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3,5-trillion in 2020, a decline of 7,3% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While the global economy is expected to witness a ‘swoosh’ recovery, IT spending will experience more of a ‘swoop’ recovery....
Healthbot aids in meds delivery for high-risk patients
A University of Pretoria (UP) accelerator programme start-up, Aviro Health, has developed an automated chatbot app, Pocket Clinic for the Western Cape Department of Health which works via WhatsApp and confirms delivery of chronic medication to patients’ homes. Pocket...
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Lombard Insurance improves cash flow reporting
Decision Inc has assisted South African insurer, Lombard Insurance, to overhaul a manual cash flow process with an automated one based on Workday Adaptive Planning, providing Lombard Insurance with an accurate and immediate overview of the financial status of their...
Enhance employee performance in a remote world
Covid-19 forced a work from home explosion that many businesses were not entirely prepared for. A big fear for managers was whether staff would buckle down and work or swap the desk for the couch to Netflix and chill. While there will always likely be employees who do...
In West Africa, harnessing the youth workforce could speed recovery
West Africa's burgeoning youth population offers a strategic workforce which can be harnessed for employment and economic growth, despite a Covid-19 pandemic that is devastating the continent and global economies, the African Development Bank said in its regional...
East Africa holds its ground as Africa’s fastest growing region
Economic disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed East Africa's growth projection for 2020 down to 1,2%, a rate that outstrips other African regions and is forecast to rebound to 3,7% in 2021, according to the African Development Bank's East Africa...
Fasta, Mastercard launch virtual credit card
Fasta, a digital lending fintech, has partnered with Mastercard to launch FastaCard, a virtual Mastercard credit card. The FastaCard gives South Africans access to instant credit loaded on to a secure digital card that can be used online and in-store. An authorised...
Standard Bank launches paper on Africa’s platform economy
Many African organisations are well placed to drive the next wave of innovation in the global platform economy, according to the findings of a report by platform economy expert Sangeet Paul Choudary and Standard Bank's Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) digital...
ContinuitySA debuts SME-targeted recovery as a service
When disaster strikes, is your business ready to cope? To date, only bigger South African companies have enjoyed access to structured disaster recovery solutions which keep the wheels of commerce turning in the event of the unexpected. But disasters don't...
Why it’s time to invest in executive talent
There's never been a better time to invest in executive talent. This is the word from Annelize van Rensburg, director of Signium Africa. She adds that this statement may seem counter-intuitive given current circumstances, but there's sound logic behind it. She...
Fintech, financial institutions find new ways to dance
Tom and Jerry. David and Goliath. Fintechs and financial institutions. I've watched this 'plucky underdog takes on industry giant' movie several times, writes David Reynders, chief technology officer at Merchant Capital. In 2020, it's profoundly different, though. 10...
Maintain business value while working remotely
Enterprises of all sizes are finding themselves in uncertain times. With the current Covid-19 pandemic sweeping the world, businesses are questioning how this will impact their future existence or how they will even be able to operate in the future. By Biase De...
Senior Technical Lead – 6+ years experience
Senior Java Technical LeadJob Title - Senior Java Technical LeadJob Type - Permanent/ ContractLocation: Pinelands, Cape Town About the Client:Are you wanting to work for a forward thinking consultancy with an above-market rate salary? Are you wanting to share your...
Senior Mobile Developer – 5+ years experience
Senior Mobile DeveloperJob Title - Mobile DeveloperJob Type - PermanentLocation: Cape TownAbout the Client:Do you want to work for an innovative and creative company working with the latest computer vision and machine learning? Do you want to help resolve identity...
Project Manager IT
Co-ordinates all the project activities and keep all project documentation and inform identified stakeholders of progress. Strategic Planning - Defines the product to be delivered, including businesses current and future needs - Scope, time and Interdependency...
BPC Specialist
Job Advert SummaryThis exciting opportunity exists within the Information Systems Division based at our Support Office in Kenilworth, Cape Town. The successful candidate will form part of the Business Intelligence team, responsible for streamlining and supporting...
MySQL DBA
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Expert .NET Developer – 100% remote
Expert .NET Developer Cape TownTayla Allan(email address)Our client, who specialises in Solar Energy platforms, is looking for an Expert .NET Developer to join their team - working 100% remote.They are always busy creating game changing applications and systems while...
Server Administrator
IT division for a large retail concern based in Bellville in Cape Town requires a Server Administrator.Minimum requirements3-6 years’ relevant experienceDesign, install and support VMware and ensure optimal efficiency of VMware systemsManage support callsVMware...
Information Security Analyst
Job Advert SummaryThis exciting opportunity exists in the Information Systems Division based at our Support Office in Kenilworth, Cape Town. The Information Security Analyst is responsible for operationally supporting Information Security efforts by executing the...
Senior .Net Developer
Job Advert SummaryJoin the largest supermarket retailer on the African continent as a Senior .Net Developer. We are a business with over 147 000 employees, thousands of stores, and a network of distribution centres across 15 countries. You will be required to develop,...
Senior QA Engineer (2 Month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:My client, a Software Solutions Service Provider requires a Senior QA Engineer (2mth Contract) to form a part of the Quality Assurance Team. Your main functions will be that of a QA Analyst and Test Automation Engineer where you will be working in the...
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