Visa-free movement key for African transformation agenda
On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels. The high-level dialogue, convened by...
Marketing organisations lag in GenAI adoption
Twenty-seven percent of chief marketing officers (CMOs) report that their marketing organisation has limited or no GenAI adoption in marketing campaigns, according to a survey by Gartner. A survey of 418 marketing leaders conducted in July through September 2024 found...
Battery prices are still dropping: but for how long?
The Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell market is forecast to reach over $400-billion by 2035, with costs continuing their downward trend. These are among the findings from a new IDTechEx report, “Li-ion Battery Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Players, Applications,...
PMI rebounds in September as manufacturing recovers
Following the contraction in August, the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased significantly by 9.2 points to 52.8 in September, up from 43.6 in August. This bounce indicates improved conditions, driven by stronger demand, easing...
Growth in IoT drives up risk
As the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market continues its exponential growth, projected to reach R223,07-billion by 2029, the Communications Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) is raising the alarm over increasing security risks associated with the proliferation...
Industrial systems under increasing ransomware, spyware attacks
Kaspersky’s report on the cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS) in the second quarter of 2024, revealed a 20% increase in ransomware attacks compared to the previous quarter. The report underscores a growing threat to critical infrastructure...
Gaming PCs on the road to recovery
At approximately 10,6- million units shipped, gaming PCs saw a modest YoY recovery of 2,4% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker. Despite economic uncertainty that continues to...
Shopping apps skyrocket … and surge set to continue
Shopping apps, the third-largest segment of the app industry, have surged in popularity over the past five years fuelled by the growing number of companies that have embraced a mobile-centric approach. And they are now the number one choice for millions of shoppers...
European companies drag feet on new cybersecurity regulation
Organisations are navigating a landscape of mixed emotions as the Network and Information Security Directive 2022/2555 (NIS2) enforcement date approaches. NIS2, a regulation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the EU by expanding the scope and increasing the...
Richard Firth wins 2024 Conscious Companies Award
Richard Firth, chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, has won the 2024 Conscious Companies Award. Every year Conscious Companies, an organisation dedicated to supporting leaders in reshaping the landscape of business and society to actively create a more sustainable,...
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I am the CEO; no, I am the CEO
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Looking beyond gender in ICT skills development
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Our ambitious – and expensive – energy transition
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The changing role of CIOs in modern business
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Applications Architect
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Degree in Computer ScienceTOGAF...
Project Manager
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
Commercial Analyst
Job Title: Commercial Analyst Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R24 000 Reports to: Head of Merchandising Team: Merchandising Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home) Company Overview Our client is a leading e-commerce...
Software Engineer (Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Applications Architect – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Applications ArchitectTo design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures and policies.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Degree in Computer ScienceTOGAF...
Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is a specialist management consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within the asset management, banking and retail industries. Their experienced consultants work closely with clients in South Africa and the UK to offer expert advisory...
Commercial Analyst – Western Cape Century City
Job Title: Commercial Analyst Location: Century City, Cape Town Salary: R24 000 Reports to: Head of Merchandising Team: Merchandising Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home) Company Overview Our client is a leading e-commerce...
Software Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
Junior Application Specialist – Capital Equipment
Well known medical supplier requires an Application Specialist for a 1 year contract position. You will cover the Public Sector within Gauteng.The purpose of this position is to focus on long-term relationships with end-users in Public sector and to provide clinical...
System Engineer (Graduate)
An exciting opportunity has become available within the energy industry, for a System Engineer (Graduate) role based in Bellville, Cape Town. The System Engineer is responsible for implementation of systems to enable data integration for various clients. The nature of...
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