Why cybersecurity matters
Kathy Gibson reports – As digital transformation rolls out across Africa, cybersecurity is coming to the fore as an issue that affects all governments, organisations, and ciizens. Mondli Gungubele, deputy-minister of communications and digital technologies, tells...
Economic activity accelerated in October
The PayInc Economic Index continued its upward trend in October, coinciding with a record high for electronic transactions processed through PayInc. Yet, despite this stronger activity, economic growth remains constrained, among others, a symptom of anaemic investment...
Mixed results for hardcopy peripherals
The global HCP market grew year-over-year (YoY) for the third consecutive quarter in Q1 2025, recording a 2,7% growth to approximately 19,4-million units shipped. Shipment value, on the other hand, saw a YoY decrease of -3,2% to roughly $9-billion, according to...
Caution urged as Truth Social enters crypto ETF space
US president Donald Trump’s Truth Social has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) – a move that has sparked concern from at least one financial advisory organisation. The proposed fund,...
Scammers use Labubu doll hype on multilingual scam websites
The rocketing popularity of Labubu dolls has triggered a wave of scam websites targeting enthusiastic collectors worldwide, with cybercriminals deploying fake online shops in multiple languages to steal payment details. Kaspersky detected fraudulent platforms, often...
UAE drives AI, PC growth in emerging MEA markets
market intelligence company Context, in its latest monthly analysis across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, highlights robust IT distribution sales growth in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, continued pressure in Turkey, and surging demand for AI-capable...
The quiet rise of Chinese cloud in SA
Chinese cloud providers are becoming a rising force in South Africa’s digital infrastructure race. While global cloud narratives often spotlight American providers, the likes of Alibaba Cloud and Huawei Cloud are quietly changing the equation through local presence,...
Supply chain organisations lack formal AI strategies
Just 23% of supply chain leaders report having a formal supply chain AI strategy in place within their organisations, according to Gartner, which adds that, driven by pressures to demonstrate return-on-investment (ROI) in the near-term, chief supply chain officers...
Meta invests $14,3bn in AI startup
Meta is investing $14,3-billion for a major minority stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Scale AI, that works with data to train AI systems. The company’s 28-year-old CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta as part of the deal. The acquisition forms the...
UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds
Eighteen United Nations (UN) entities have joined forces at the second UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for...
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Customer touchpoints add insurance personalisation
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How should African companies approach fintech?
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Navigate the complex landscape of sustainability
It's no longer a surprise to hear organisations pushing their ESG credentials, particularly around sustainability. It's become part of the corporate lexicon and so it should. In the aftermath of Cop26, keeping a 1,- degree increase in global warming within reach has...
Prevent conversations sucking up time and productivity
"Hey Steve, it's Thandi from Sales again. I wanted to follow up on that order I sent through last week. How close are we to fulfilling it? The client's starting to ask questions again." If you've worked in an office job for long enough, chances are you're familiar...
Business sector needs to get its compliance ducks in a row
South Africa is in a race against time to fix its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations so that the period spent on the Financial Action Task Force's dreaded "greylist" is as limited as possible. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) -...
Backup alone is no longer enough
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Vertiv debuts partner programme for Africa
Kathy Gibson reports – Vertiv Africa has launched its new partner programme, tailored for the African market. Speaking at the company’s first Africa PowerUp webinar series, Vertiv Africa MD Wojtek Piorko says the company’s Africa for Africa programme is expected to...
Are you getting maximum value from your software?
Many organisations spend significant amounts on software that is designed to boost productivity and help employees to be more efficient in their day-to-day jobs. However, without appropriate training on the software, these benefits can often be eroded. By Raeford...
Telematics protect trucks against expanding risks
South Africa's road freight transport sector currently accounts for about 85% of all goods transported in the country, and is growing rapidly each year. To ensure that goods are delivered safely, promptly, and affordably - all without interfering with traffic - it is...
Embrace the digital native culture
The digital native culture and the rapid pace of technological advancements have triggered a revolution in the way we communicate, with the proliferation of online platforms and digital communication channels. It has brought about a significant transformation, leaving...
Senior Frontend Software Engineer (React/Angular/Vue & JavaScript/TypeScript) (CPT Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:BUILD & lead a Frontend team while raising the bar on customer-facing interfaces as the next Senior Frontend Software Engineer wanted by a cutting-edge FinTech company providing cloud-native software to optimise the processing of financial...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a contract basis. IT/ Finances Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification or certification/diploma in Business Analysis (industry recognised)Additional studies in...
Senior Backend Software Developer
Senior Backend Software DeveloperShape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systemsClaremont, Cape Town | R100,000 - R125,000 p/mAbout Our ClientA pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and...
Infrastructure Architect
Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role will see you shaping the infrastructure strategy, engaging with vendors and partners, and ensuring...
Senior Backend Software Developer – Western Cape Claremont
Senior Backend Software DeveloperShape the future of sports technology with cutting-edge backend systemsClaremont, Cape Town | R100,000 - R125,000 p/mAbout Our ClientA pioneering sports technology company is redefining how professional sports leverage data and...
Infrastructure Architect – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role will see you shaping the infrastructure strategy, engaging with vendors and partners, and ensuring...
Front-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Business Process Analyst at GEMS
IntroductionThe position of Business Process Analyst is vacant. The Business Process Analyst will report directly to the Business Process Manager and forms part of the Office of the Chief Operations Officer Division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office in...
Front-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Business Process Analyst at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionThe position of Business Process Analyst is vacant. The Business Process Analyst will report directly to the Business Process Manager and forms part of the Office of the Chief Operations Officer Division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office in...
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