Avanti bridging connectivity gaps with Türksat
Avanti Communications is boosting satellite connectivity across southern Africa by securing additional capacity on the Türksat 5B satellite. The new agreement, building on a partnership established in 2019, strengthens Avanti’s ability to serve underserved regions and...
There’s a deepening food insecurity problem in SA
New research paints a stark picture of hunger and hardship across South Africa prompted by rising food prices, high unemployment, and stagnant wages. FoodForward SA (FFSA), the country’s leading non-profit fighting hunger and food waste - in partnership with the...
SA consumers are still under pressure
South African consumers remain under financial pressure, spending less and even dipping into savings for everyday expenses. These are among the finding from the new SpendTrend25 report from Discovery Bank and Visa, the third annual collaborative report of South...
DBSA finances SA’s largest wind farm
The first phase of the Overberg Wind Farm project has successfully reached financial close with Red Rocket a renewable energy independent power producer. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), alongside Absa Bank and Standard Bank, has played a pivotal role...
Cleantech fund secures R2,4bn commitment
New GX Capital, co-founder of Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), and RMB Ventures (RMBV) have announced the first close of Airnergize Capital Fund I, focused on accelerating clean technology solutions in renewable energy, gas and water infrastructure across South Africa. It has...
Researchers sound alarm on teen vaping crisis
As vaping rates among South African teens surge to alarming levels, public health researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling on the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb what they...
Why dropping the luxury tax matters for digital inclusion
Digital access starts with affordability - and government has finally listened, writes Ernst Wittmann, TCL regional manager for southern & east Africa and global operator account manager for Africa. In a bold and commendable move, South Africa's government has...
Siemens exec dies in New York helicopter tragedy
Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River yesterday. Witnesses say they heard a bang, then saw the aircraft crash into the water without at least one of its rotor...
Tech4Good Award for GirlCode leader
GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, was awarded the Tech4Good award at the prestigious Wired4Women event. The Wired4Women awards honour exceptional women who are using technology to make a positive impact. Zandile was recognised in the Tech4Good category for...
How geopolitics is shaping AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...
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CISO role is more important then ever
The chief information security officer role has leapt from backroom to boardroom, just like the ever-evolving security threat, writes Wayne Olsen, managing executive: cybersecurity at BCX. The role of the CISO has traditionally been behind the doors of the Security...
Navigate the cloud with confidence
The 2022 Veeam Data Protection Trends Report found that 97% of South African companies have experienced unexpected outages within the last 12 months. This has spurred 84% of local businesses to indicate that they will increase their data protection budgets this year...
Tackle mental health issues in the tech industry
The rise in remote working has meant many in the tech industry are prone to working longer hours. This leads to less time spent relaxing and socialising, which can increase the risk of stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. By Craig Williams, technical director at...
Get ahead with differentiated customer experience
In today's connected world, those companies capable of creating a unique experience for their customers and exceeding their expectations, are the ones that differentiate themselves and set the bar for their competitors to follow. By David Steyn, business manager:...
Insurtech makes regulatory compliance real in a data-driven world
The looming January 2023 deadline for compliance with the latest evolution of the International Financial Reporting Standard, IFRS 17, has brought the critical issue of visibility of data to the forefront for many insurance companies. "Insurance companies still...
Shift to clean air tech can slash energy costs
As commercial property owners and managers look for every available competitive edge to attract and retain good tenants, great indoor air quality (IAQ) has become more than just a compelling sales point. UV-C disinfection systems are not only delivering cleaner,...
Online grocery shopping fast becoming the norm
Online grocery purchasing has gone through the roof, traditional offline shoppers are now discovering and switching to online. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital Many consumers started buying groceries online over the past two years and will continue to do so...
The road to zero-carbon-ready buildings
According to the IEA (International Energy Agency), building operations, which include electrical and HVAC systems, contribute approximately 30% to greenhouse gas emissions globally. It is therefore imperative for South African property owners to adopt a new way of...
How debt can hurt your mental health
In a world where we face mounting financial pressure, it becomes increasingly difficult to stick to the confines of our budget and keep our spending in order. Rising interest and inflation combined with skyrocketing fuel costs have knocked the finances of South...
Kaspersky patents technology for analysing relationships between electronic devices
Kaspersky's latest invention is intended for logically linking various electronic devices into a single network around the account of the owner and identifying similarities between device configurations. The technology will help to prevent any user devices from...
Software Developer – Gauteng Bryanston
Sales Force DeveloperDepartment: Business TechnologyWork Location: Johannesburg, Bryanston (Office-based) Job Summary:Seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer to design, customize, and maintain our Salesforce instance while ensuring compliance. You'll collaborate with...
Software Application Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Software Application Support Specialist to join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new and enhanced products and solutions. Work closely with various team members to...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team, based in Cape Town (onsite).The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...
Software Tester
Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionality of the CRM platform, client portal and Android Apple appsApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works but works intuitively.You'll run functional tests, customer scenario...
Software Application Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a Software Application Support Specialist to join our dynamic team to assist with ongoing maintenance of existing products and to participate in the development of new and enhanced products and solutions. Work closely with various team members to...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team, based in Cape Town (onsite).The role requires expertise in finance and project management as relates to Financial Consolidation, Financial Planning, and Analytics.The assigned project manager will be...
Software Tester – Western Cape Cape Town
Responsibilities:Create test cases and test the functionality of the CRM platform, client portal and Android Apple appsApply a client services view to testing to ensure the application not only works but works intuitively.You'll run functional tests, customer scenario...
IT Technical Manager
A dynamic IT services firm is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its operations team and serve as the final escalation point for complex technical challenges. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives on solving problems, mentoring engineers,...
Senior C# Developer
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Senior C# Developer to join them in on a contract role. Candidate MUST BE based in Cape Town and Must have C# experience! IT / Finance Responsibilities Database design and developmentUser interface design and...
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