Gold price tops $4 000 … can it go higher?
Gold has broken through $4 000 an ounce for the first time and Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, says the rally underlines investors’ unease about debt, inflation, and policy direction - though questions are now emerging about how much further it can go. “Gold at $4...
SOLA accelerates SA’s grid modernisation
The SOLA Group has powered up Africa’s first multi-buyer virtual wheeling facility – the Springbok Solar Power Project – considered a major breakthrough for large-scale renewable energy procurement on the continent. Delivered ahead of schedule, the 195-megawatt (MW)...
Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity
New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. Over two-thirds (71%) report that hybrid work with companies empowering their employees to work across...
These are 2025’s top cybersecurity trends
Gartner has announced the top cybersecurity trends for 2025, influenced by generative AI (GenAI) evolution, digital decentralising, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape. Alex Michaels,...
How long until we see gender parity?
Globally, women currently hold just 34% of senior leadership positions, up 0.5 percentage points from 2024, according to the 2025 Grant Thornton Women in Business report. At this pace, we’ll not see gender parity in senior management roles in mid-market companies...
Air cargo demand rises in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3,2% compared to January 2024 levels (3,6% for international operations) for an 18th...
Global fintech investment hits a seven-year low
2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95,6-billion of investment globally across 4 639 deals. Both global fintech investment and the number of deals fell to levels not seen since 2017, according to the Pulse of Fintech H2’24, a bi-annual report...
FNB, Standard share top spot for customer experience
FNB and Standard Bank have been named joint winners of the inaugural Customer Experience (CE) Index for the consumer banking industry for 2024. Developed and managed by Professor Adré Schreuder, head of the industry Chair in Customer Experience at the University of...
RCS sees five-fold adoption increase in 2024
Adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging has rocketed, according to Infobip’s latest Messaging Trends Report. Infobip analysed more than 530-billion interactions on its platform between businesses and consumers in 2024 to identify the latest global...
Android powers the bulk of mobile Web traffic
For years, Android has been generating the lion's share of mobile web traffic, thanks to its massive global user base, which grew even more with the rise of Chinese smartphone vendors. But in 2024, its dominance surged to new heights, reaching its highest share in...
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BCX, Alibaba Cloud forge partnership
BCX and Alibaba Cloud have formed a partnership to bring the best-in-class cloud technologies to local businesses in South Africa to drive local digitalisation. The two parties signed an exclusive distribution contract today to grant BCX exclusive rights and authority...
Loadshedding and its impact on gate motors
Electric gate motors in homes, complexes and business parks are being compromised by the frequency of load shedding. Gate motors using a lead acid battery, which is the most common gate motor battery in South Africa, are not capable of being completely discharged and...
Understanding cybersecurity in the post-pandemic era
Prior to the Covid pandemic, employees would access data from within the office environment through a secure, centralised on-premises network. By Ian Engelbrecht, system engineering manager at Veeam Africa As remote and hybrid work became the norm, the attack surface...
Rebooked app offers students relief from high book prices
For thousands of local university students, financial challenges become hard choices when they need to buy expensive textbooks. Sacrifices, including food, must be made to get the specialised textbooks needed to continue studying. For a student from Molteno in the...
Technology Education Day: teaching younger generations about cybersecurity
Technology Education Day (today, 23 September) assumes more significance than ever as so much course work and classroom teaching relies on digital platforms. No matter what field of study they choose, be it engineering or business, there is no way students can...
Investing in software development skills a strategic imperative
Rather than being concentrated in certain industries, coding is crucial across the economy, writes Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy. The highest unemployment rate in the world, where almost three in five youth are unemployed, and a crippling skills shortage -...
Balance is key in breaking down the gender gap
The fact that there is a gender gap problem at an international level is by now well-known and unfortunately too often accepted. By Kate Mollett, senior regional director at Commvault, Africa Specifically, in South Africa, according to a recent statement by UASA, it...
Data-driven agriculture helps to improve operations
Industries across the board are increasingly taking a data-driven approach to drive efficiency and proactivity. With the proliferation of affordable monitoring devices and connectivity, they are using this data to enhance decision-making and overall operations....
Manage cybersecurity in a risk-averse world
In its African Cyberthreat Assessment Report for 2021, Interpol found that at a conservative estimate, cyberattacks are costing the country about R2,2-billion annually. Research by anti-virus provider Kaspersky also found that ransomware attacks in South Africa...
How hybrid cloud strategies help master emerging technologies
New technologies can propel efficiency and business performance to new levels. However, adoption is not always straightforward. By Shunsuke Takagi, head of global hybrid IT offerings at Fujitsu New Research from Fujitsu shows that organisations with a strategic...
Full Stack Python & Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join a dynamic tech-driven team as a Full Stack Python & Angular Developer, working on cutting-edge solutions in a hybrid model from Midrand, Menlyn, or Rosslyn. Be part of innovative projects that push boundaries in automation, AI, and smart technologies, while...
Senior Back-End Developer
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Business Analyst
Division: IT / Business Analysis Position Purpose: The Business Analyst will serve as a critical link between business stakeholders and technical teams, eliciting, analysing, and documenting business requirements to support project delivery and operational...
Technical Administrator
Job Objective: The purpose of the Technical Detailer and Administrator role at the Company is to use draughting and administrative expertise to assist the engineering department in achieving smooth and efficient workflow. This encompasses the drawing of products,...
Senior Back-End Developer – Gauteng Centurion
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Division: IT / Business Analysis Position Purpose: The Business Analyst will serve as a critical link between business stakeholders and technical teams, eliciting, analysing, and documenting business requirements to support project delivery and operational...
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Alberton
Job Objective: The purpose of the Technical Detailer and Administrator role at the Company is to use draughting and administrative expertise to assist the engineering department in achieving smooth and efficient workflow. This encompasses the drawing of products,...
Senior Back-End Developer
An established technology company is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to join our dynamic Development and Engineering Department in Centurion, Gauteng . This is a rewarding opportunity for a solutions-driven individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and...
Project Manager
Division: IT / Project Management Position Purpose: The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that align with organisational goals. This role will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while...
Business Application Specialist
Business Application SpecialistWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Business Application Specialist to support the stability and performance of critical business and POS applications. The successful candidate will ensure seamless operations across...
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