SARB becomes 50% shareholder in PayInc
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has subscribed to a 50% shareholding in PayInc, previously known as BankservAfrica. Concurrently, Capitec and Investec have subscribed as direct shareholders of PayInc. In a related transaction, Access Bank, African Bank,...
Charting a more inclusive digital future for Africa
As policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gather for the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Cape Town, new research from the industry body shows how digitalisation across key sectors - from connectivity to manufacturing - can unlock opportunities for millions...
Under pressure, global economic growth could slow to 2,3%
The world economy is on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) alerts in its new report, “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 - Under pressure: Uncertainty reshapes global economic...
Social media faces regulation, user shift toward decentralisation
Regulatory pressure on social media intensified in 2024, signalling a shift in how governments deal with big tech. Upcoming laws such as Australia’s under-16 ban and new antitrust scrutiny could reshape the sector’s structure and revenue models. As users grow wary of...
Tech costs are holding facilities management back
South Africa’s facility managers call for smarter technology and greater support as workloads and budget pressures mount. A new industry report reveals that South Africa’s facility managers are feeling the pressure of heavy workloads, outdated infrastructure, and...
Home cinema experiences drive projector popularity
A study commissioned by Epson has uncovered increasing demand for home cinema experiences, with advancements in technology and a shift in lifestyle preferences driving consumers towards choosing large-screen projectors over traditional television sets for such...
Massive growth forecast for smart home market
The global smart home market size is estimated to reach $537,27-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 27% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The smart home is driven by computing devices and information technology that link smart...
Consumer spending is cautious amid economic uncertainty
The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for February 2025 shows a general decline in card spending across most categories, reducing overall card spending and transaction volumes. However, this card spending drop has slowed compared to the decline experienced in...
Huawei goes green for smart warehouse
Kathy Gibson reports - Huawei has officially opened a green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg – the first of its kind in Africa. Will Meng, CEO of Huawei South Africa, explains that the smart warehouse, equipped with green power, is the central hub for Huawei in...
US blocks Nvidia AI chip sales in China
The US government has blocked Nvidia from selling some of its artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China – including a chip it engineering specifically to comply with a previous US injunction against providing top-end chips to China. In a new move believing to be...
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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
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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...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek
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Data Engineer / Data Scientist
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SharePoint Specialist at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
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Software Developer at The Foschini Group
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Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator
Senior Unix/Linux System Administrator Seasoned Unix/Linux System Administrator with over 8 years of experience administering and maintaining Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and Oracle Linux infrastructures across hybrid environments, including...
Mid-Level Software Engineer
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Software Developer at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
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Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator – Gauteng Braamfontein
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