Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...

How AI is transforming digital transformation

Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City - Change has always been a constant – but in the last couple of years digital transformation has been moving at a faster pace than ever before. This is because, today, technology is transforming transformation, says...

Supercomputer aims to accelerate Nobel-worthy science

Doudna is a new supercomputer being built at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. “It will advance scientific discovery from chemistry to physics to biology and all powered by — unleashing this power — of artificial intelligence,” says US...

Channel veteran Gary Pickford leaves Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After more than 24 years in various roles at the group, Gary Pickford, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned from the company. Group chief financial officer Emile Burger will take up the reins of the company from Pickford. “It is with a heavy...

Cash will go on organic growth and acquisitions in 2025

Eighty-seven percent of CFOs are likely, or very likely, to spend on organic growth in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey involving 110 CFOs, conducted in November 2024, across various industries and regions also revealed that 61% indicated that...

Alarming levels of loneliness among SA’s adolescents

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) revealed that loneliness is highly prevalent among South African adolescents. The study found that more than 90% of participants experienced either moderate or severe levels of loneliness,...

Innovation in logistics opens up regional opportunities

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, transformative trends in infrastructure, trade integration, and digital innovation are driving southern Africa’s logistics landscape. This is according to a Reload Logistics...

Freedom gaps threaten free press, speech, Internet

Amid global debates about press freedom, free speech and freedom on the Internet, a new Pew Research Centre report shows there is a disconnect between how people rate the importance of these freedoms and how free they actually feel to express themselves.  Generally,...

Compliance technology key to exit greylisting

South Africa's inclusion on the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list has been a major concern for the country's financial sector. However, with the latest update from the FATF, it seems the country is making significant progress in addressing its action...

MTN says critical infrastructure safe after security breach

MTN has experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorised access to personal information of some MTN customers in certain markets. The group has assured customers that its core network, billing systems and financial services infrastructure remain...

Consistent communication helps compliance leaders to manage risks

Third-party risk management (TPRM) is compromised in many organisations because those holding the relationship with the third-party (relationship owners) don’t escalate red flags to compliance teams reliably, according to Gartner. Relationship owners are most often...

Cyber immunity key to foiling cybercrime

Kaspersky has revealed findings from its latest research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals in South Africa regard cyber immunity as an effective strategy for minimising the capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems....

Passwords still the best frontline defense

Passwords aren’t going anywhere. Even with biometrics and multi-factor authentication gaining ground, most South African, and global, organisations still rely on passwords as a frontline defence – and for good reason. But they’re only as strong as the understanding of...

Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles

At Auto Shanghai, Intel unveiled the second-generation Intel AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC), the automotive industry’s first multi-process node chiplet architecture. Engineered to meet the growing demands of intelligent, connected...

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As technology converges, so does cybercrime    

The globe continues to become more and more connected, and just like legitimate organisations benefit from technological advances, this interconnectedness is allowing criminal and malicious networks to flourish too. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content...

Technology key to AfCFTA success

The establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a monumental step toward reshaping Africa’s economic landscape, writes Meluleki Nzimande, partner at Webber Wentzel. Encompassing 54 of the 55 African Union member states, it aims to create a...

AI, sustainability and resilience top supply chain trends for 2025

Companies across Africa and throughout the world continue to face significant challenges in their supply chains as natural disasters, geopolitical instability and a complex regulatory landscape disrupt supply chain processes. By Fawwaz Mohammed and Morisha Naicker,...

Securing Africa’s manufacturing sector against cybercrime

Connectivity and automation have undeniably revolutionised the manufacturing sector, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, they have also introduced significant vulnerabilities, leaving the industry increasingly exposed to cybersecurity threats. By Andre...

Digital risks and cybercrime trends to be on the lookout for in 2025

Data has become an increasingly lucrative commodity to cyber criminals and businesses worldwide face a growing prevalence of cyber threats fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. Costs following incidents of such a nature can be very high....

Linda Saunders takes the helm at Salesforce SA

Salesforce has announced that Linda Saunders has been promoted to the position of Salesforce country manager and senior director of solution engineering for Africa. Since joining Salesforce in 2022 as Director of Solution Engineering for the African market, Saunders...

IT Asset Disposition key for ESG success

The focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become a critical element in strategic decision-making. CIOs are increasingly aligning their businesses with sustainability, from reducing carbon footprints to fostering social equity. However, a...

NEC XON achieves top Fortinet support certification

NEC XON has achieved the prestigious Fortinet Engage Technical Support Partner (ETSP) designation, making it one of only two companies in South Africa to hold this certification. According to Ian Kruger, presales and engineering manager at NEC XON, who led the ETSP...

Rewiring STEM to accelerate girls and women

The world runs on algorithms. They power economies, industries, and the way we experience daily life, but algorithms are only as good as the data they are built on. By Christina Naidoo, chief operating officer of Huawei South Africa The structures governing STEM have...

How local businesses can harness the power of SDN

Software-defined networking (SDN) is reshaping the landscape of network management, offering local businesses in South Africa a gateway to enhanced efficiency, agility and significant cost savings. By Avinash Gupta, head of the centre of excellence (COE) at In2IT...

Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

This is a remote position.To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify, and implement solutions and actively implement Agile methods and frameworks such as SAFe and Scrum in alignment with the ART Leadership and LACE Team. In accordance with local / global strategic...

Test Analyst – 1355

Test Analyst ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Test Tools used:JIRA, ALM, ConfluenceSelenium / UFTSerenity / CucumberApiumPlaywrightSonar cubeRequirement review, Analyse Test Scripts for feasibility, API Testing, Static and Dynamic analysis, Maintainability Testing,...

Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion

This is a remote position.To improve efficiency, reduce waste, identify, and implement solutions and actively implement Agile methods and frameworks such as SAFe and Scrum in alignment with the ART Leadership and LACE Team. In accordance with local / global strategic...

Test Analyst – 1355 – Gauteng Pretoria

Test Analyst ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Test Tools used:JIRA, ALM, ConfluenceSelenium / UFTSerenity / CucumberApiumPlaywrightSonar cubeRequirement review, Analyse Test Scripts for feasibility, API Testing, Static and Dynamic analysis, Maintainability Testing,...

Data Analyst

Junior Data Analyst - Fintech Startup We're a fast-growing fintech startup building innovative products to reshape financial services. We're looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join our product team and help drive data-informed decisions as we scale. What you'll do:...

Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena)

Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst - Front Arena Role PurposeThe purpose of the Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena) is to provide Capital Markets knowledge and practical application of business analysis to design, develop and implement...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Junior Data Analyst - Fintech Startup We're a fast-growing fintech startup building innovative products to reshape financial services. We're looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join our product team and help drive data-informed decisions as we scale. What you'll do:...

Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena) – Gauteng Sandhurst

Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst - Front Arena Role PurposeThe purpose of the Junior Software Engineer/System Analyst (Front Arena) is to provide Capital Markets knowledge and practical application of business analysis to design, develop and implement...

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