Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

Bright future for smart glass market

The global smart glass market is expected to be worth $12,76-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says the sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9,9% from 2023 until then. The growth of the market can be attributed to the growing...

Privacy predictions for 2024

AI-enabled wearables could spark debates about privacy, and the anticipated proliferation of AR and VR is likely to set new standards regarding privacy in 2024. At the same time, the significance of data breaches containing passwords is expected to diminish as...

Nobel laureate urges more action on African debt

Nobel laureate Joseph E Stiglitz has called for a comprehensive global plan to help countries cope with mounting debt that has been compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. Stiglitz, a recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2001, was speaking on...

Covid-19 drives new self-service initiatives

Customer service and support leaders are accelerating self-service initiatives to mitigate potential negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Gartner. More than 40% of customer service and support leaders have experienced increased service contact...

Enterprise external OEM storage revenue declines

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Storage Systems Tracker, global market revenue for enterprise external OEM storage systems declined 2,1% year over year to $7,8-billion during the fourth quarter of 2020 (4Q20). Total...

Precision agriculture market to reach € 3,7bn

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the global market for precision agriculture solutions is forecasted to grow from € 2,7-billion in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6,8% to reach about € 3,7-billion in 2025. A...

Open, honest communication key for young employees

South Africa's young people prefer to work for organisations that have business leaders who are open and honest in their communication with employees. In the eyes of younger generations, transparency has become an important factor that needs to be ensured by...

AI, automation take off as expectations shift

Customer expectations are growing amid the transition to all-digital experiences. And employees - who are already stretched thin - are feeling more pressure to meet demand. In response, many business leaders are turning to AI and workflow automation. These are among...

DSA believes SA could double SMME growth

South Africa can easily double the number of small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) if sufficient attention is paid to the direct selling industry, says Rajesh Parshotam, chairperson of the Direct Selling Association of South Africa (DSA). A report by the Small...

SA accelerates digital transformation pace

South Africa is driving forward with digital transformation at around the same pace as the rest of the world. New research shows that local organisations have grown dx adoption by 20% between 2018 and 2020 - with 43% of organisations now identifying as digital...

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Technical Support Specialist (Engineering Graduate)

ENVIRONMENT:A prominent global corporation that specializes in cutting-edge Security Software Solutions is currently in search of a Technical Support Specialist. This role involves tasks such as creating support materials, offering advanced technical support to both...

MIS Specialist at Old Mutual Finance – Western Cape Pinelands

This role is responsible for collating statistical information into daily, weekly and monthly formats/reports and the maintenance and enhancement of databases when required. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts. Collates...

Developer C#.NET – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg

Our client is looking for an individual with a problem-solving mindset and willingness to go the extra mile as a Developer.Requirements:3-5 years' development experienceBSc IT, Computer Science or similarSoftware development from design to development and testing.NET...

Software Developer at Omega HR Solutions – Gauteng Willow Park Manor

We are looking for a full stack developer to join our HR team. The successful person will have experience in C# (at least 5 years)Angular 2Ms SqlA huge advantage would be if the person has experience in working with HR/ Payroll systems. The position is on-site and is...

Field Technician

A Technical & Sales background and the ability to develop and support clients would be advantageous.To assist with products, onsite advice and remote troubleshooting. Main Requirements for the role : Knowledge of water treatment and basic fundamentals...

Software Developer

Our client is looking for a passionate and skilled C# Software Developer to join their growing team. Requirements:3+ years' proven experience and knowledge.Relevant degree, diploma, or certifications (Computer Science Degree is preferred).Good knowledge of innovative...

DevOps Engineer

Our client is on the lookout for a seasoned DevOps Engineer who's a maestro with Container orchestration services like Docker, Kubernetes, and Elastic Beanstalk! If you thrive on Infrastructure as Code tech such as Terraform, Ansible, and love diving into Agile...

Intermediate Java Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:An organization that specializes in producing custom software and products for established and emerging enterprises is currently searching for a highly skilled Intermediate Java Engineer to join their committed group of professionals. The ideal candidate...

Field Technician – Gauteng Kempton Park

A Technical & Sales background and the ability to develop and support clients would be advantageous.To assist with products, onsite advice and remote troubleshooting. Main Requirements for the role : Knowledge of water treatment and basic fundamentals...

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