AI deployments drive significant productivity gains
A new study from IBM reveals that enterprises across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are already reporting significant productivity gains from using AI, with many expecting returns on their investments (ROI) within the next year. However, the findings...
King V will refine technology governance, not reinvent it
As the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) prepares to launch King V at the end of October, it is expected that the new code will strengthen rather than radically reshape corporate governance in South Africa. “From a technology governance perspective, I...
Investing in the future with girls in ICT
As the world marks Girls in ICT Day on 24 April, attention turns once again to the critical question: are we doing enough to ensure that girls are not only included in the digital future, but leading it? As a woman in tech and a director at women-led company Bizmod...
Warp Development buys Xibon AI
Warp Development, a South African software development consultancy specialising in custom software, e-commerce platforms, and system integrations, has acquired AI company Xibon AI. Headquartered in Cape Town with offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Adelaide, Australia,...
SAP signs up cloud hyperscalers
SAP has strengthened its enterprise cloud ecosystem through partnerships with major cloud hyperscalers including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and recently Google Cloud. Nazia Pillay, ad-interim MD of SAP Southern Africa, says African enterprises now have...
CEOs say cybersecurity is critical for business growth
A massive 85% percent of CEOs say cybersecurity is critical for business growth, according to a survey by Gartner. The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024....
Microsoft dominates in phishing trends
These are the brands most tPhishing still targets major brands In Q1 2025, Microsoft maintained its position as the most targeted brand, accounting for 36% of all phishing attempts. Google surged to second place with 12%, while Apple remained in the top three with 8%....
SA sees massive increase in leaked accounts
Surfshark’s global data breach analysis ranks South Africa as the 27th most-breached country in Q1 2025, with 205 900 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 68,3-million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 25% of all breaches from January...
Summit to examine the impacts of online fraud
South Africans have become accustomed to the narrative that fraud surrounds them, and the fraud landscape is growing significantly as the country attempts to break its bonds of low economic growth. “The public is often unaware of how sophisticated criminals are and...
4Sight Holdings acquires HR specialist XFour Group
Global artificial intelligence (AI) technology group 4Sight Holdings has announced its acquisition of XFour, a fast-growing human resource (HR) and payroll technology services provider, in a deal worth over R40-million. Founded in 2017 by Clark Fourie, Jaco Smit and...
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New earnings threshold gives employees more protections
The earnings threshold will increase to ZAR 241 110.59, representing a ZAR17 030.11 increase from the earnings threshold that currently applies. By Brett Abraham and Mehnaaz Bux, partners at Webber Wentzel The earnings threshold, a determination in terms of section...
Growthpoint Properties signs up Parket
Growthpoint Properties is trialling Parket, a digital parking management platform, at its Longkloof Office Park in Cape Town. Parket founder and CEO Joshua Raphael says: "We are proud to sign Growthpoint Properties. It is especially rewarding that we will be able to...
Why humans should lead your business cybersecurity strategy
How do you get staff on board with security? By making it personal, writes Kevin Halkerd, senior risk and security analyst at e4. Most successful cyber breaches have one thing in common: People. Your company can be protected from every tech angle, with the latest...
Email still tops in lead generation and sales
With the rate (and ingenuity) with which technology and communication is constantly evolving, you'd be forgiven for thinking that social media, robo-calling, and chat bots would dethrone email, but think again. By David Lichtenstein, co-founder and CEO of Superhuman...
E-Prix during load shedding a symbol of hope
Formula E takes to the streets of Cape Town to the backdrop of the longest daily bout of load shedding ever, and the weekend after a week of stage 6 load shedding, which saw some areas experience up to 11,5 hours of no electricity. By Lance Dickerson MD of Revov The...
Budget 2023 deals a blow for South African’s abroad
On 22 February 2023, the 2023 Budget Review was presented, mainly focusing around the energy crisis in South Africa. By Jonty Leon, attorney and tax practitioner, and Reinert van Rensburg, attorney and tax practitioner at Leap Group However, as usual, there are...
Serious consequences for companies that invoice via email
Law firm ENSafrica was recently ordered to pay a cybercrime victim R5,5-million after a syndicate successfully hacked into a client's email during a property transaction. The hackers altered the bank account number in a PDF invoice sent by the law firm, resulting in...
Ecosystem thinking: fraud and risk approach protects from every angle
Financial services firms face a global threat environment that is constantly evolving as new technologies, adversaries, and criminal techniques emerge weekly. Todd Schoeman, BT client business director in South Africa, explains how ecosystem thinking can help...
Conflict costs SA companies billions and could stunt growth
In the wake of tighter budgets, and even potential layoffs, many businesses will be starting the year with restructured or entirely new teams. A big part of ensuring that they perform optimally will be identifying and de-escalating any workplace conflict. And, with...
Business, IT synergy key to harnessing Africa’s potential
The African continent is poised for economic growth, rapid urbanisation and increasing incomes with its population expected to reach about 1,7-billion people by 2030, making it crucial for businesses to fast-track data strategies if they are to remain competitive and...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per...
Data Engineer / Data Scientist
One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating...
Feature Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're hiring Feature Analysts in Cape Town, with two (2) contract roles available. These positions are ideal for professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of business and technology, and who want to contribute to agile product delivery in a growing...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a SharePoint Specialist. The candidate will be responsible to provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users and designing, coding and implementing SharePoint applications as per...
Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region
One of our clients is looking for a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating...
Project Manager (Treasury Technology Solutions)
Join a focused, intelligent team delivering mission-critical solutions that touch billions in financial flows. This is not a generic IT project role - it's treasury, finance, and digital transformation at its best.You will own full-cycle delivery of treasury...
Migration Business Analyst
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key responsibilitiesElicit requirementsAnalysis of business, system and functional requirements including as-is to-be...
Project Manager (Treasury Technology Solutions) – Gauteng Pretoria
Join a focused, intelligent team delivering mission-critical solutions that touch billions in financial flows. This is not a generic IT project role - it's treasury, finance, and digital transformation at its best.You will own full-cycle delivery of treasury...
Migration Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Key responsibilitiesElicit requirementsAnalysis of business, system and functional requirements including as-is to-be...
Intermediate Software Developer
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