Urgent reforms to get SA back on track outlined
South Africa’s transport and logistics sector has long been recognised as a key obstacle to economic growth – but change is underway. In the latest PSG Think Big webinar, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy sat down with award-winning financial journalist Alishia...
TransUnion invests in Omnisient
TransUnion has announced a minority investment and broader strategic partnership with Omnisient, a South Africa-founded fintech operating internationally that offers a privacy-preserving data collaboration and advanced analytics platform. The Omnisient platform...
Climate hazards will slash corporate earnings
Businesses must act now to address growing climate risks or face steep financial losses, according to two new reports released today by the World Economic Forum. Companies that delay could see up to 7% of annual earnings wiped out by 2035 an impact akin to...
BETI moderated slightly in November
The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI), which measures the value of all electronic transactions cleared through BankservAfrica at seasonally adjusted real prices, remained largely unchanged in November, continuing the sideways trend observed since May...
Realtime payments boost African economies
Realtime payments are projected to contribute more than $15-billion in additional GDP growth to Nigeria and South Africa by 2028. This is according to the RealTime Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report published by ACI Worldwide, in collaboration...
Agentic AI fuels enterprise automation
As enterprises seek to scale and innovate in an increasingly complex digital landscape, Agentic AI is emerging as a transformative force, redefining the boundaries of automation. From intelligent decision-making to real-time adaptability, this cutting-edge technology...
African Development Bank accelerates Transnet support
The African Development Bank has released the first tranche of its $1-billion loan to Transnet. This disbursement is the first in a series of four tranches planned for a financing arrangement to support Transnet’s business recovery plan. Approved by the bank’s board...
New board for ISPA
Following the recent annual general meeting (AGM) and fourth quarter board meeting, the Internet Services Providers Association (ISPA) has unveiled its new board line-up for the next three years. The official internet industry body extends thanks to outgoing board...
Slower top line growth, talent issues worry CFOs
Chief financial officers (CFOs) anticipate slower top line growth and talent issues will be the biggest challenges for enterprise performance in 2025, according to December survey by Gartner. The poll of 250 CFOs and finance leaders, taken during The Top Priorities...
Users came under sustained attack in 2024
Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 467 000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw significant growth with experts reporting a 33% surge in Trojan detections compared to...
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Integrate, integrate, integrate …
It is time to adopt a security-focused approach to DevOps, one that integrates the security alarm bells and whistles into the flair and speed of development without the traditional frictions and complexities. A survey undertaken by ESG found that 68% of respondents...
Cloud security is a shared responsibility
With an increasing number of organisations moving their infrastructure and services to the cloud, many are adopting multi-cloud strategies, meaning that a host of different cloud computing and storage services are used in one heterogenous architecture. By Gerhard...
Stolen credentials a flourishing underground market
When you think about your social media accounts - for example, your Facebook password - does it have anything in common with your LinkedIn or bank account credentials? Does it have the same password as your business account? If so, you are not alone. According to a...
Alviva bets on the cloud
Alviva Holdings has invested in a cloud-based disaster recovery (DR) and backup solution. Partnering with VMware Cloud Verified Partner Routed, the IT distribution group is reaping the rewards of a consumption-based DR-as-a-Service (DRaaS) solution hosted on VMware...
Vodacom launches public healthcare services in Northern Cape
Vodacom has launched a patient engagement solution which includes a computer-aided emergency services dispatch system. Together with the Northern Cape Department of Health, and under the leadership of the acting head of the provincial health department, Riaan Strydom,...
SA crypto exchange VALR launches in Zambia
VALR has launched in Zambia, and customers are now able to buy or sell bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC) directly with Kwacha (ZMW), in addition to more than 60 crypto assets already available on VALR.com. VALR was established in 2018 and offers its customers the...
Woolworths Holdings to list on A2X
South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Limited (WHL) will list their shares for trade on A2X Markets (A2X) from 2 December 2022. WHL will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its issued share capital will be unaffected by its...
Let Black Friday stand for great deals, not dark times
Black Friday got its name from the idea that retailers would, in a single day, shift their balance sheets from red to black. Unfortunately, black is now the mood left behind after bank balances and systems have been compromised due to cybercriminals taking advantage...
Cloud is the way to digitise commercial construction
There is a significant increase in investment in cloud computing within the commercial construction industry because the technology is recognised as the best way to facilitate digital transformation. This is according to Morag Evans, CEO Databuild, who says these...
Bridging the digital healthcare divide
The last two years have genuinely ripped the Elastoplast off an inequitable healthcare system that is just not geared to serve all patients, regardless of where they are. By Henry Adams, country manager of InterSystems South Africa As everyone was locked down in their...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Are you a data-driven problem solver with a knack for translating business needs into actionable insights? We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Business Analyst with a strong background in both retail and financial services to join our dynamic team.About...
SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Service Desk Engineer 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...
Integration Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Developer – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...
Data Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
FI/CO ABAP Developer (Contract – Euros) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client is a professional management consultancy and IT services provider, focused on delivering creative and innovative digital solutions. Their client base includes both startups and large corporations, but their mission...
SQL & LINUX Support Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you a problem-solver with grit, guts, and technical chops? We're on the hunt for two dynamic Support Engineers to join a high-performing team tackling international telecom systems. This is your chance to get your hands dirty with SQL, Linux, and live production...
Backend Java Developer (AWS) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Backend Java Engineer to join our dynamic team at Britehouse Consulting. This role is critical as we support our client in the banking sector, where you will contribute to developing and maintaining mission-critical...
System Administrator (IBM Storwize)
These include understanding storage concepts, virtualization, networking, and the specific features of Storwize models and SAN volume controller. They should also be able to manage, configure, and troubleshoot Storwize systems using both the GUI and CLI. Additionally,...
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