How to measure data streaming ROI
Organisations measure their return on investment from both operational and business perspectives. This is one finding from a survey of 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50-million or more. The study, which was commissioned...
Climate stress testing an emerging challenge for banks
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with how to turn climate-related risks into credible stress testing scenarios, new guidance on climate stress testing for banks offers a timely roadmap. Climate Stress Testing Methodologies: Current Practices, Challenges,...
Young scientists rise to the challenge at Eskom Expo
This year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF) at Emperor’s Palace saw 319 young scientists from South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, India, and Russia showcase and compete against each other with their STEMI research...
Nominations now open for SAICTA Awards
The South African Information and Communication Technology Association (SAICTA) has officially opened nominations for the 2025 SAICTA ICT Awards honouring the leaders, innovators, and rising stars shaping the future of South Africa’s ICT sector. Scheduled for 14...
700 000 SA merchants now accept crypto via Luno Pay
South Africans can now pay with cryptocurrency at nearly 700 000 merchants across the country using Luno Pay, available at all Scan to Pay-enabled merchants. Together with Scan to Pay’s 650 000 merchants and Luno Pay’s existing network of over 30 000 merchants, this...
AI, cost pressures drive talent acquisition strategies in 2026
Talent acquisition strategies in 2026 are being driven by AI, which is changing nearly every aspect of how business is done, and the need to drive cost out of the business, according to Gartner. The research has identified four trends that will shape talent...
Nobel Prize in Physics goes to quantum mechanics inventors
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 to three scientists for the “discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit”. The laureates are John Clarke, from...
Public advised to just say goodbye to fraud
You are going about your day when you receive an unexpected call from your “bank” claiming there is fraud on your account. The caller tries to pressure you into taking action, but something does not feel right. So what do you do? Just say goodbye. The Southern African...
Key industries targeted by APT groups across META
Kaspersky says that the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) are a focus for 25 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups tracked since early 2024 and which are targeting financial services, critical infrastructure, defence, and government entities – as well as...
Infrastructure: The missing link for local SME growth
As South Africa marks Transport Month, the country’s infrastructure challenges continue to pose serious barriers to the growth and development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), says a leading investment analyst. For years, frequent load shedding and poor...
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How AI can support a growing digital infrastructure
South Africa's need for digital infrastructure is growing. Digital transformation and digitisation trends are reliant on the rollout of infrastructure, including, most notably, data centres, writes Sienna Cana, global enterprise segment marketing manager at Axis...
Sage Intacct expands African footprint
Sage has launched Sage Intacct in Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini. Sage Intacct helps to empower financial teams from repetitive tasks, with key features and benefits including: * Making Informed Decisions: Finance teams will gain clear insights into their financial...
Coming soon: rAge 2024
The 22nd edition of the really Awesome gaming expo (rAge) will run from 29 November to 1 December at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC), Nasrec. This year's ticket options include: * Day Pass: Enjoy a full day of excitement with a one-day pass, giving you access to...
Are legislative delays crippling SA’s online gambling industry?
If you are an avid sports fan, you cannot help but have noticed the rise of sports betting over the past few years. By Sihle Bulose, director: corporate and commercial, and Zanrie Linstrom, candidate attorney: corporate and commercial at CMS South Africa Companies in...
Smart shipping software aids environmental sustainability
The findings of PwC's inaugural Voice of the Consumer Survey paint a clear picture of consumers' changing attitudes towards goods that are responsibly sourced and do no harm to the environment. The findings, released by the professional services multinational in May,...
ISPs are reshaping their relationship with FNOs
Recent studies show that the average internet speed in South Africa is significantly lower than the global average, with rural areas experiencing even worse performance. By Tholo Lerotholi, co-founder of Merge X According to Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, South...
The three Ps of cloud migration
South Africa's public sector is at a critical juncture, facing unique economic challenges while striving for technological advancement. With pressures to reduce costs, improve service delivery, and modernise infrastructure, the adoption of cloud technology has become...
Why you need employees who connect multiple generations
"Cuspers" excel at connecting multiple generations within the workforce. But what exactly is a cusper, and why should organisations pay attention to them? A cusper is someone born at the intersection of two generations, embodying a blend of traits from both. These...
A strong digital core is key to reinvention readiness
Two years ago, Accenture warned that organisations failing to embrace data, artificial intelligence, and technology would risk being left behind by their competitors. By Edna Eason, technology lead for Accenture, Africa A year later this prediction came true as...
NEC XON achieves ServiceNow MSP status
NEC XON has been recognised as a ServiceNow Managed Services Partner (MSP). This achievement also extends to NEC Africa, enabling it to deliver comprehensive, turnkey solutions through a pay-per-use model leveraging the ServiceNow platform. "The recognition once again...
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The Senior Mobile Developer designs, builds, and maintains high-quality iOS and Android applications. They lead development practices, mentor junior devs, and collaborate with product, backend, and design teams to deliver scalable, user-centric mobile...
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Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...
Mobile Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
The Senior Mobile Developer designs, builds, and maintains high-quality iOS and Android applications. They lead development practices, mentor junior devs, and collaborate with product, backend, and design teams to deliver scalable, user-centric mobile...
Data Engineer (Senior) 1236 – Gauteng Pretoria
Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...
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We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...
Mid to Senior .NET Developer
Core Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and Azure Durable Functions.Build microservices and distributed systems with clean, well-tested code.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.Troubleshoot production...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 0720 – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...
Mid to Senior .NET Developer – Gauteng Edenburg
Core Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and Azure Durable Functions.Build microservices and distributed systems with clean, well-tested code.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.Troubleshoot production...
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We are looking for a Splunk developer for the client's Near Real Time Analytics Team.If you are a passionate Splunk developer with a cloud focus, willing to take a lead role, sharing knowledge and giving guidance, are thrilled about latest technologies, full of energy...
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Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks.Define project scope and align business and technical teams.Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.Facilitate collaboration between...
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