Cyber resilience the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth

Building strong cyber resilience will be the key to sustaining the current remarkable growth of Africa’s digital economy, according to a new white paper from Mastercard. The report – Africa’s Digital Defence Race - highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money...

Underfunding a leading cause of AI failures for SA firms

South African organisations whose AI ambitions outrun their budgets are seven times more likely to say AI has fallen short, according to preliminary results from DayOne’s State of AI Delivery in South Africa survey. Of the more than 170 employees, founders, managers...

Revenue to hit $1bn as quantum breakthroughs advance

Worldwide, quantum computing revenue is projected to total $1,1-billion in 2027, according to Gartner. “Nations and businesses have scaled spending in quantum literacy, patents, partnerships, and early use-case exploration,” says Gaurav Gupta, vice-president analyst...

Fuel price shock will hit supply chains hard, driving prices up

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at...

IT and business services show signs of recovery

Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow by 3.4% (in constant currency) in 2021, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. In nominal dollar denominated revenue based on today's exchange rate,...

South Africans keep their cash stashed

South Africans have become more dependent on cash during the Covid-19 pandemic. "In South Africa, cash has proven to be a resilient medium of payment in uncertain times, but its increased use also indicates a need for greater inclusion in the digital payments...

Green solutions need financial innovation

South Africa has the one of the highest solar indexes in the world, only behind the likes of the Mojave desert in the USA and Namibia. Clearly this means we have the perfect conditions to embrace solar energy, so what is delaying our uptake? This was the discussion at...

Two more bronze medals for SA

While all the attention was on South Africans winning medals at the Olympic Games in Rio, the country has bagged another two bronze medals:  this time at the International Olympiad in Informatics. The medals were won by Ulrik de Muelenaere from Gauteng and Yaseen...

SA consumers learn before they buy

At a time when most consumers are spending conservatively, with a hawkish eye on every last rand, value for money has become paramount. Long gone are the days when people sign on to mobile contracts on a whim, or buy insurance products at the behest of a smiling...

Now you can buy a domain with SnapScan

Domains.co.za joins 25 000 businesses across South Africa as a SnapScan merchant able to receive cardless and cashless secure payments for domain name purchases and hosting services. "Financial security is the number one concern in online purchasing. Clients can now...

Brexit and the risk to sub-Saharan Africa

Operational risk for companies doing business in sub-Saharan Africa is on the increase as the slump in global commodity prices and the slowdown in emerging markets continue to weigh on export revenues and the fiscal positions of key countries within the region. Supply...

Intelsat launch expands Multichoice services

Intelsat has announced the successful launch of the Intelsat 36 satellite, designed to extend Multichoice coverage. Intelsat 36 was launched from French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle. Liftoff occurred at 6:16 p.m. EDT. The satellite separated from the...

IBM opens research lab at Wits

The opening of IBM’s second research location in Africa – at the Wits University Tshimologong campus – marks a world first in that it is the only world-class research facility that is housed within an innovation hub. The two organisations have also announced several...

Microsoft lauds its partners

Identity and security solutions specialist, BUI, was the belle of the ball at Microsoft's annual partner awards at Gallagher Estate last night scooping four trophies, including the prestigious Managing Director's Partner of the Year Award for "exceptional...

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Clinical Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion

As a Clinical Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing assigned client projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals of providing quality and service in the highest CGMP standards....

Tax Business Analyst – Gauteng Centurion

Amazing opportunity in the insurance industry available for a Tax Analyst!!!Job Description This concern dominating in the insurance industry is on the lookout for a number crunching tech savvy individual to join their finance department as a Tax Business Analyst. The...

Test Automation Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Description:We're searching for a Lead Automation Test Analyst who will take the responsibility of the Testing process, tools, techniques and standards that meets business requirements on the Client's environments. Responsibilities: Analyses and develops proper...

Senior Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

To supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences,...

Software Developer at Financial Technology

Leading Multinational in the Financial Technology industry requires your expertise to join them as a Senior Developer. Qualifications and Experience BSc Information Technology/Computer Science degree or similarMinimum 4 years hands on programmingExperience Extensive...

Security Senior Analyst

The Security Senior Analyst works within the Security business unit and deals with the most complex security and cyber threats. The primary responsibility of this position is to research and identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in order to minimize the...

IT Systems Administrator

Role PurposeThe IS / IS Team will be responsible for implementing and overseeing both the IT and IS operation and infrastructureHe/she will ensure reliability and functionality of the infrastructure including software applications and hardware equipment.In addition to...

BI Developer

My client in Pretoria is without a doubt the most exciting place to work for!They are currently looking for a BI Developer in the Microsoft stack.You will get exposure to ETL, BI as well as building dashboards. You will need to have excellent SQL and Power BI skills...

Technical Agent at Afrizan

The purpose of the role is to resolve customer queries and facilitates the vehicle maintenance process. The Fleet Managed Maintenance Contact Centre Agent resolves customer queries and provides technical advice as the maintenance subject matter expert The incumbent...

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