Defences improve, but ransomware still threatens SA businesses

Almost two-thirds (63%) of ransomware incidents in South Africa resulted in data being encrypted over the past year, according to the new State of Ransomware in South Africa 2026 report from Sophos. This is above the global average of 56% and an increase from the 60%...

20 years on and gender gap parity is fracturing

Twenty years after the World Economic Forum first measured the global gender gap, the world is closer to parity than ever, but progress is fragile, with gains reversing in some areas, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2026. Women now reach senior leadership in...

Unemployed are least likely to prioritise betting spending-limit tools

The online betting group most likely to prioritise debt repayment with a windfall is also the group least likely to ask regulators or operators for spending controls, according to new research from Softswiss. Fewer than four in 10 unemployed South Africans think...

AI-first enterprises will win big if they do it right

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises that are reshaping and reinventing business domains around artificial intelligence (AI) are on track to experience great return on investment (ROI) and become more competitive. But there is a currently a big disconnect between AI...

Newer treatment options offer hope in tackling obesity

Minimally invasive and scarless endoscopic procedures are expanding the range of treatment options available for patients with the complex, chronic disease of obesity, offering hope where other weight loss methods have failed or where surgery is not an option for...

Microsoft launches new initiatives in support of African startups

Under the remit of its recently established Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10 000 African startups and fast-track investment in Africa's startup ecosystem over the next five years. Microsoft's...

Innovation will drive sustainable development

At the height of #FeesMustFall, disgruntled students challenged leaders of the University of Johannesburg on what it is that universities are doing to decolonise knowledge. When they started discussing it, it became obvious that there was no consensus on what students...

Mapping the future of transport in SA

Ride-sharing has triggered a revolution in the transport industry, with new and intelligent systems set to shake up all aspects of transportation for people and goods. Uber recently hosted a Urban Mobility Summit where over 30 changemakers in transport, tourism,...

Pick ‘n Pay cuts costs with personalised loyalty

Kathy Gibson at Saphila 2017 in Sun City - 50 years after it was founded, Pick ‘n Pay remains faithful to its core values of consumer sovereignty, business efficiency and doing good. Revamping its loyalty programme is part and parcel of driving these values. The group...

Analytics tell a compelling HR story at De Beers

Kathy Gibson at Saphila 2017 in Sun City - De Beers subscribes to the concept that information and insight must be delivered in a user-friendly and compelling way in order to drive evidence-based decision-making. Dominic Podmore, programme manager at De Beers, points...

Leonardo adds application intelligence

Kathy Gibson at Saphila 2017 in Sun City - By 2025, we will live in a networked intelligent world - but this will only happen if existing IT systems are fundamentally changed. Raphael Perez, vice-president: SAP Leonardo EMEA, believes new technologies will lead to a...

How Goldfields is standardising global HR

Kathy Gibson at Saphila 2017 in Sun City - When Goldfields realised it needed to standardise human resource (HR) systems across the group, it looked to SAP's SuccessFactors. Angela Nell, vice-president: performance and learning and development at Goldfields, explains...

Synnex snaps up Westcon for $830m

Datatec has finally confirmed that it is to sell its North American and Latin American Westcon-Comstor business to US distribution and logistics giant Synnex for $800-million. Synnex will also acquire 10% of the remaining Westcon International organisation for...

Wearables market swells healthily in Q1

The worldwide wearables market maintained its upward trajectory during the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) with Xiaomi and Apple leading all companies and multiple products experiencing double- and triple-digit growth. According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Wearable...

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SAP Business One Consultant (CH880)

Our client logistics company with offices in various African countries, is looking for a SAP Business One consultant in their Sandton, South Africa office.The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the company's SAP Business One maintenance, improvements, and...

Senior Network Administrator – Gauteng Menlyn

Do you have the required skills listed below, if so, the position of Senior Network Administrator working with the largest and most experienced end-to-end FINTECH service provider in South Africa, could be yours. ABOUT THE POSITION: Manage the core network...

C# Developer – Gauteng Sandton

C# Software Engineers My client builds world-class Software Architecture that solves real-world problems. They are currently looking for people with 3 years plus C# experience to join a company that will invest in training you and building your career. What can we...

Technical Architect – Western Cape

Are you a rare combination of advanced technical skills and incredible managerial abilities? My international client - a larger than life player in their field - wants your skills!What you will be doing :Communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the...

Senior BI Developer at Datafin Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A leading Healthtech company is looking for a Senior BI Developer to join their Johannesburg team. Senior candidates, ideally with a minimum 5 years' experience in development. This role is an end-to-end role where the incumbent will be involved in both BI...

SAP Business One Consultant (CH880) – Gauteng Randburg

Our client logistics company with offices in various African countries, is looking for a SAP Business One consultant in their Sandton, South Africa office.The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the company's SAP Business One maintenance, improvements, and...

Scrum Master

We are looking to hire a Scrum Master with a minimum of 5 years' experience within an Agile environment.The successful Scrum Master for our client will be responsible for Bespoke Software Development Integration project delivery;Delivering high-pressure SDI projects...

Technical Project Manager (Remote/Hybrid) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:Define and administer the technical aspects of one or more program areas while managing a variety of Healthcare, Information Systems, Technology and Development projects within the Public Healthcare ecosystem in South Africa as the next Technical Project...

Scrum Master

We are looking for a Scrum Master with a minimum of 5 years' experience within an Agile environment.The successful Scrum Master for our business will be responsible for Bespoke Software Development & Integration project delivery;Delivering high-pressure SDI...

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