Watch out for these festive season scams
As the season of giving unfolds, cybercriminals are taking advantage of holiday stress and the rush. In 2025, scams are not only more common, they’re powered by AI and automation, making them harder to spot. Researchers at Check Point detected 33 502 Christmas-themed...
Key AI insights we gained in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, African businesses can look back on one of the most pivotal years in AI adoption to date, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho Southern Africa. Across South Africa, Lagos, and Nairobi, organisations tested, deployed, and learned from...
In SA, small businesses celebrate their successes
South African small businesses celebrate their milestones the most out of seven countries surveyed in a recent poll by Xero. South Africa topped the charts for recognising achievements with 92% reporting they currently celebrate, or plan to celebrate milestones well...
Fraudsters honing in on specific targets with AI
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting money itself - and AI is making it easier than ever for them, according to new research from Riskified. New financial platforms for cryptocurrency, remittances, and precious metals have made moving money faster and more...
Self-service and live chat to be top customer service technologies by 2027
Technologies that support digital-first service will overtake traditional channels such as phone and email as the most valuable technologies for customer service and support leaders in the next two years, says Gartner. A survey of 265 customer service & support...
FNB warns about new fraud
FNB has warned the public about a fraud that involves criminals selling FNB Business Accounts to individuals who reside outside the borders of South Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB...
Mental disorders shorten life expectancy of people with HIV
A new international study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Bern has found that people living with HIV who also have a mental disorder live, on average, three to five years shorter than people with HIV who do not have a...
BankservAfrica rebrands as PayInc
BankservAfrica has launched its new identity, marking a decisive shift in its role at the centre of South Africa’s payments landscape. Now PayInc, the rebrand represents more than a change of name. It reflects a renewed purpose, positioning the leading payments...
Agentic AI to dominate IT budget expansion
Year-over-year (YoY) spending, between 2025 and 2029 for artificial intelligence (AI) will grow by 31,9%, according to data from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Artificial Intelligence IT Spending Market Forecast. This investment, driven by the...
Global gaming PC spend set for growth
The world is spending more on gaming PCs and laptops than ever, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. A massive gaming user base and the growing esports audience have kept demand strong even when global PC sales hit the brakes. Cutting-edge...
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Autopilot Workflow makes IAMCP finals
Autopilot Workflow Solutions has been names as a global finalist in two categories at the 2024 IAMCP Partner-to-Partner (P2P) Awards for its successful collaboration with Greenlight Solutions on an automation project for Talksure Financial services. Greenlight worked...
2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists named
Four innovators from Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda have been selected from a shortlist of 16 to compete for the £50,000 Africa Prize in its tenth anniversary year. Their innovations address recycling in construction, AI tools for healthcare and farming, and...
AI, phygital experiences to reshape the customer journey
With brands recognising the power of conversations, AI-driven solutions, and phygital experiences, consumers can anticipate more personalised, seamless, and satisfying engagements with businesses this year. By Andrew Egan, Africa regional sales director at Infobip As...
Taking the hype out of hybrid
Hybrid working has racked up its fair share of debate since it was shoved into the limelight in 2021. According to Gallup, it has been painted as a power struggle scenario between those who want remote work and employers who want them in the office. However, the truth...
Airlink to implement new distribution capability
Airlink will begin introducing new distribution capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024. The transition and implementation of NDC (version 21.3) follows over a year's work by Airlink's commercial department to refine and enhance...
Virtual commissioning a new frontier in legal proceedings
Technological innovations continue to play a critical role in how business is conducted, hence the notable surge in the integration of technology into business practices, including the execution of contracts through electronic means. In 2023, the Canadian ruling on...
HR analytics and its role in enhancing HR functions
Human resources (HR) analytics has become an essential tool in transforming traditional HR functions, providing invaluable insights that bolster decision-making processes. This data-driven approach equips HR professionals with the knowledge to make well-informed...
Key considerations for cybersecurity and the future of work
The last few years have changed all aspects of working and we're now embracing a very different workplace where industries have implemented flexible working models as they move towards a more permanent hybrid state. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell...
Upgrade your skills and close the digital divide
Do you have the skills to pay the bills? You need digital skills to succeed in your career or get the most from your own business or side hustle. Yet, many of us lack some of the basic digital skills, creating a divide between our dreams and our opportunities. What...
Why delivery times are important in e-commerce
One reason that big-name online retail stores like Amazon enjoy the market share they do is because of the speeds at which they deliver. In 2023 the company delivered goods to members using its Prime service at faster-than-ever speeds globally, with 7-billion items...
JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN – BELLVILLE at Competent Candidates
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
JUNIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN – BELLVILLE at Competent Candidates – Western Cape Bellville
An established company with national footprint within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled Junior IT Support Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to grow their career within...
PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates
An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...
PROJECT MANAGER at Competent Candidates – Gauteng Bryanston
An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to grow their career...
BI/Reporting Specialist
Our client is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist based in Johannesburg, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTechSQLT-SQLSSIS/SSRS/SSASPower BIDBA PracticesShould you meet the...
BI/Reporting Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a BI/Reporting Specialist based in Johannesburg, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans. Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTechSQLT-SQLSSIS/SSRS/SSASPower BIDBA PracticesShould you meet the...
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR – 24 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
To plan, manage, administer and secure system databases as well as troubleshoot any database issues affecting system performance and ensure data quality across the databases.JOB DESCRIPTION Managing SQL Server databases.Configuring and maintaining database servers and...
SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR – 24 MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT – Gauteng Centurion
To plan, manage, administer and secure system databases as well as troubleshoot any database issues affecting system performance and ensure data quality across the databases.JOB DESCRIPTION Managing SQL Server databases.Configuring and maintaining database servers and...
Senior SQL Developer
Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...
Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and optimise robust data solutions that enable exceptional customer experiences and operational efficiency. The Senior SQL Developer will work collaboratively across business and technology teams to...
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