Global cybersecurity and online privacy awareness stalls
The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 28 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords (96%), and they scored worst...
African companies lead in climate risk assessment, adaptation, value creation
From the outside, it may seem like corporate climate action is stalling - only 7% of global and 6% of African companies fully report greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, according to the fifth annual climate survey report – How Companies are Tackling...
Black Friday is the king of retail bonanzas
South African retailers are already planning for a bumper 2025 Black Friday and holiday season. Black Friday, by its very nature, generates hype in the media and among retailers. However, a new index proves it is not hollow hype. South Africa’s first formal Black...
5G, AI to push IoT market past $1,8bn
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,5% from $959,6-illion in 2023 to $1,8-trillion in revenue in 2028. This growth is driven by the rise of enterprise applications, enhanced by new technologies...
Banks double down on risk technology transformation
Having navigated the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption, the banking industry faces a new era of volatility and uncertainty. Soaring interest rate and liquidity risks have toppled eight banks since 2023. Credit risk looms large amidst geopolitical tensions and the...
SA-made AI chatbot improves childhood development
An AI-powered chatbot developed locally by Tregter and the Do More Foundation will be featured at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town in April this year. The Eat Love Play Talk (ELPT) chatbot is designed to effectively collect data...
Citizens take to Gauteng e-panic button
Since the launch of the Gauteng e-panic button in April 2024, the Gauteng e-government department has seen 100 000 downloads from residents, with hopes that the number of downloads will increase in 2025. Since the inception of the panic button, more than 51 000...
Young Africans fare better in mental well-being
Young African adults are showing stronger mental resilience compared to their peers in high-income nations, where youth mental well-being has been in steep decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Sapien Labs’ new Mental State of the World 2024 report, the...
Bitcoin plunges on strategic reserve news
Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, might have been misinterpreted. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. Prices slipped as...
Are MNOs perpetuating the digital divide?
Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA), voices his opinion on mobile network operators and the digital divide. Much ink has been spilled over the so-called digital divide”, “connecting the unconnected”, and “digital exclusion." But...
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January the most popular month to quit your job – but don’t rush
For ambitious financial services professionals lacking development opportunities, January is often the month to quit their jobs, with 21 January the most popular day. Yet, for all the sense of renewal that switching jobs can bring, there are serious costs. The change...
Reimagine public sector cloud services by harnessing shared, private sector skills
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Is data analytics impacting your bottom line or just creating more work?
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Cloud is now an essential business strategy
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Observations on IT in 2023
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Embrace business intimacy to drive growth and efficiency
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The luxury of outsourcing for ‘free’
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Consumers can subscribe to a better life in 2023
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Technology trends affecting the security sector in 2023
The fact that technology has become pervasive in our personal and work lives is not news. This is largely due to the benefits that new technologies bring to business and citizens around the world in delivering new, more effective, and increasingly efficient services....
Top e-commerce trends to watch in 2023
According to Shopify, global e-commerce sales are forecast to reach as much as $5,7-trillion worldwide in 2022. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital While this number is large and impressive, what is most interesting about it is what it means in the context of...
Senior Test Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
To lead and execute testing activities of medium to high complexity, ensuring the quality and successful implementation of business solutions. This includes planning, executing, and maintaining tests (functional, non-functional, regression, and disaster recovery) and...
Senior Business Analyst – Finance – Western Cape Cape Town
Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Western Cape Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanentA leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join their growing team. This is a key on-site...
Oracle PL/SQL Developer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal
We are seeking an experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developer to join our dynamic team supporting agricultural research systems. If you have a strong background in Oracle development and a passion for problem-solving and innovation, we'd love to hear from you! Key...
Senior Analyst Developer
We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to design and build advanced software solutions. You'll work mainly with .NET and AWS, delivering secure, high-quality code aligned with business needs. You'll help set technical standards, guide junior developers,...
Digital Marketer & IT Technician – Rosebank
We are looking for a young, dynamic, multi-skilled Digital Marketer & IT Technician to manage our Digital Marketing campaigns and provide technical IT support in Rosebank.This dual role is ideal for a tech-savvy, creative thinker with hands-on experience. Build...
Senior Analyst Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We're seeking an experienced Senior Analyst Developer to design and build advanced software solutions. You'll work mainly with .NET and AWS, delivering secure, high-quality code aligned with business needs. You'll help set technical standards, guide junior developers,...
Digital Marketer & IT Technician – Rosebank – Remote Remote
We are looking for a young, dynamic, multi-skilled Digital Marketer & IT Technician to manage our Digital Marketing campaigns and provide technical IT support in Rosebank.This dual role is ideal for a tech-savvy, creative thinker with hands-on experience. Build...
Systems Manager
A vacancy is available within a fast paced, progressive division of this well established organisation in the motor sector.The focus will be on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and Truck systems. The role...
Senior Project Manager
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering complex projects within the engineering or construction sector? One of our top clients in the consulting engineering industry is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their dynamic team.Salary:...
Systems Manager – Remote Remote
A vacancy is available within a fast paced, progressive division of this well established organisation in the motor sector.The focus will be on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and Truck systems. The role...
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