Ambitious reforms needed to boost productivity, employment
South Africa has extraordinary growth potential, though low public investment and high costs of doing business have been holding back growth. Major structural reforms are needed to boost productivity and advance the country towards meeting its goals of durably...
Don’t be fooled by fake AARTO news
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has noted with concern the proliferation of fake news and misinformation surrounding the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act rollout. The agency urges members of the public to exercise caution...
What kind of salary increase can you look forward to?
South Africans can look forward to an average salary increase of 6% in 2024/2025. This is the word from Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and executive committee member of the South African Reward Association (SARA), who says: “There is a glimmer of hope...
Google, ALX host hardware hackathon
Google has partnered with ALX South Africa to kick-off the sub-continent’s first Hardware Hackathon on 1 November at ALX’s hub in Braamfontein. Looking to foster innovation in the hardware and networking industry, the initiative is part of Google’s broader outreach...
The metaverse, NFTs and the New World Order
The transformative power of the metaverse, blockchain, and NFTs are revolutionising product authenticity, digital ownership, and the convergence between real-world and digital assets. This is the word from Evan Luthra, tech maestro, non-fungible token (NFT)...
Datatec celebrates 30 years on the JSE
Datatec is celebrating its 30th anniversary of being listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) which its CEO, Jens Montanana, says is a significant milestone that underscores the company’s growth, innovation, and resilience. Since its listing in 1994, Datatec...
Government departments owe SABC R30m
Government departments have been flouting the law by failing to pay their television licenses - with their outstanding bills topping R30-million. Solly Malatsi, deputy minister of communications and digital technologies, is taking up the fight to get the public sector...
These are the top 10 strategic tech trends for 2025
Gartner has announced its list of 10 top strategic technology trends that organizations need to explore in 2025. “This year’s top strategic technology trends span AI imperatives and risks, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy,” says Gene Alvarez,...
Cybercrime rises while cybersecurity market slows
Although organisations worldwide are putting maximum effort into preventing cyberattacks, the global cybercrime cost remains enormous compared to total cybersecurity spending - over the past six years, the global cybercrime cost has grown 12 times faster than total...
EU’s new cybersecurity directive raises stakes for African businesses
The European Union’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent, says cybersecurity firm Check Point, which urges African businesses with strong ties to the EU to take steps to comply with this new,...
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Blockchain: remittance and payments opportunities in Africa
Blockchain technology has burst onto the African fin-tech scene over the past two years as adoption on the continent has skyrocketed. By Ian Putter, head of blockchain for Africa at Standard Bank The distributed ledger technology creates new possibilities for...
Westcon-Comstor wins Juniper Networks accolade
Westcon-Comstor has been recognised as a Partner of the Year by Juniper Networks, in the category of Global Distribution for its ability to leverage its worldwide partner network and deliver Juniper Networks technologies to both existing markets and new ones, further...
Addressing harassment in the modern office
New legislation released by the government and gazetted in March 2022 has changed the law around harassment in working spaces. This new code of good practice doesn't just look at the overt forms of harassment that have been traditionally associated with unfair...
Why we need to rethink the meeting room
Investing in employee experience is more important than ever, as the workforce collectively ponders what it wants. After a tumultuous couple of years, record numbers are reconsidering their values, lifestyles and goals. By Sujit Menon, display and client peripherals...
How retailers can retain customers amid a worldwide buying slump
Due to the pandemic, the global economic climate has remained unstable and volatile during the last two years. Global inflation is expected to increase by around 10%, and with supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty on the rise, consumer purchasing power is...
Storage lies at the heart of effective XaaS delivery
Today's digital businesses run on data, and persistent storage of that data is at the heart of most service offerings. Yet many service providers spend unnecessary resources mitigating challenges that fundamentally stem from storage, including efficiency, integration...
Reimagining email customer service
Email customer service is something of a misnomer. We all know too well the pain of mailing a company, getting an automated message with all the heart of a cast iron block, saying "Thank you for getting in touch. We will get back to you in 48 hours". Ryan Falkenberg,...
Synthesis continues growth streak
JSE-listed fintech group Capital Appreciation has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2022. It has experienced a strong acceleration in business activity in the past year and a substantial demand for its innovative technology products and...
Yena Ngidi is new Kyocera hardware product manager
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa has appointed Yena Ngidi to the position of Hardware Product Manager. Ngidi was previously at ICT distribution company Pinnacle, where he was the senior SADC external, account manager. Prior to that, he was a key account manager...
Free fibre for fifty
The Fibre Network Operator (FNO), Evotel, has connected and activated 50 schools across the country as part of its Schools Programme - providing these 50 schools with free fibre to connect them to the internet through the fastest connection available at present. The...
SAP Solutions Architect – Retail | S/4HANA Migration Expert at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Seeking an experienced SAP Solutions Architect with deep expertise in SAP Retail and a strong track record of leading migrations to S/4HANA. The role is responsible for designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that align with business strategy, technology...
Tester/Test Analyst (Automation & Manual) hybrid (contract) 1355 (TB)
Exploratory testing. QA Team coaching. Autonomous and willing to take ownership. Understanding of systems engineering concepts. The ability to analyze a process from start to finish. Modelling techniques and method. Reporting. Defining and implementing test plan on...
SAP Solutions Architect – Retail | S/4HANA Migration Expert at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Seeking an experienced SAP Solutions Architect with deep expertise in SAP Retail and a strong track record of leading migrations to S/4HANA. The role is responsible for designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that align with business strategy, technology...
Tester/Test Analyst (Automation & Manual) hybrid (contract) 1355 (TB) – Gauteng Midrand
Exploratory testing. QA Team coaching. Autonomous and willing to take ownership. Understanding of systems engineering concepts. The ability to analyze a process from start to finish. Modelling techniques and method. Reporting. Defining and implementing test plan on...
SQL Developer
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...
Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...
Business Analyst/BA (hybrid) contract (1857) TB
Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog. Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc. Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
SQL Developer – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...
Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...
Business Analyst/BA (hybrid) contract (1857) TB – Gauteng Midrand
Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog. Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc. Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
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