Bitcoin rallies on US government shutdown
Bitcoin will continue its upward price momentum as the US government shutdown grinds on. This is the prediction of Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who points out that the cryptocurrency pushed higher as the US Congress failed to secure a deal on funding,...
Ombud opens eFiling profile hacking report for public comment
To curtail ongoing eFiling profile hacking, the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) recommends that all stakeholders adopt enhanced security practices. The OTO yesterday (1 October 2025) published the Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking for public...
GenAI, data-driven decisioning are key competitive advantages
Experian’s latest research report investigates different perspectives from senior decision-makers in four key areas: strategic priorities, data and analytics, technology, and risk. Conducted by Forrester Consulting, the research surveyed 1320 Financial Services and...
Supply chain organisations not ready for the future
Just 29% of supply chain organisations have developed at least three of the key five competitive characteristics needed for future readiness, according to a survey by Gartner. These characteristics will be needed for chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to manage the...
SA employers, school leavers paint a gloomy picture
Only around one-fifth (21%) of employers in South Africa feel optimistic about the future of the African economy, ranking the lowest any country polled. This is among the findings of the ALU 2025 Africa Workforce Readiness Survey, published by the African Leadership...
Africa’s economy shows signs of strengthening
Africa’s economic performance is showing signs of improvement but remains vulnerable to global shocks, according to the 2025 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report from the African Development Bank. The report, unveiled on the sidelines of the 38th...
Despite noise, Trump’s key economic policies may be milder than expected
Amidst all the noise, the signs suggest key US economic policies will be milder than those promised on US President Donald Trump’s campaign trail, clearing the way for solid global growth. David Rees head of global economics at Schroders, George Brown, senior...
MTN Partners with the Eastern Cape SAPS
MTN has announced a strategic partnership with the Eastern Cape Provincial Police Board and Eastern Cape Community Police Forum (CPF) to protect critical network infrastructure which has seen an average of 71 vandalism incidents over the past six months. The...
Quality management software market set to hit $20,66bn
The global quality management software market size is projected to reach $20,66-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10,6% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. This growth can be attributed to various factors such as controlling...
What businesses expect from the Budget
With just hours to go until the Minister of Finance delivers the much-anticipated 2025 National Budget Speech, a KPMG South Africa social media poll provides key insights into the expectations of business professionals across the country. The survey, conducted on KPMG...
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A single pane of glass critical for effective security management
Ransomware is a pressing threat to business. It is everywhere, and the likelihood of being attacked continues to increase almost by the day, which makes it more important than ever for organisations to ensure their systems and data remain secure and resilient. By...
A successful ERP transformation starts with the end result in mind
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5G expansion of 5G helps mark a turning point for SA consumers
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) recently concluded a spectrum auction and opened the floodgates for mobile and Internet network operators to accelerate their expansion and adopt new technologies for service delivery. For many, the...
Key considerations for agritech
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A minefield of taxes lies ahead for crypto asset transactions
A gain on the disposal of crypto assets may be taxed as either revenue or capital, in line with the same income tax rules that apply to the disposal of shares or unit trust, writes Joon Chong, partner at Webber Wentzel. The gyrations of cryptocurrency markets have...
Financial management, skills key to municipal service delivery
Municipalities are not only service delivery centres that provide citizens with basic service such as safe water supply, electricity and health services, but are also accountable for maintaining healthy living conditions and bettering the quality of life for...
Esports team heads to the Commonwealth Esports Championships
Acer Africa is sponsoring the ATK Rocket League team in their bid to represent South Africa at the first-ever Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham, England, from 6 to 7 August 2022. As well as covering the gamers' flights, accommodation and living...
Data protection must be part of the culture
For years the privacy sword of Damocles hung precariously over South African businesses, threatening severe consequences and penalties for non-compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). By Imraan Kharwa, data protection officer at...
How to beat the talent migration bug
The global phenomenon dubbed the "Great Resignation" has South Africa firmly in its grasp, but the profile of workers resigning from jobs differs from the rest of the world. By Dalya Ketz, MD of Gcubed Boutique Recruitment Where other countries experienced a mass...
Practical implications of government interventions in the security crisis
On 25 July 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the government's intention to implement various "bold, courageous and decisive action[s] to close the electricity gap" in South Africa and bring an end to loadshedding. Jason van der Poel, partner; Mzukisi Kota,...
Test Analyst (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
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Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to define and lead the organization's infrastructure strategy across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments. This individual will...
Test Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Lead Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Lead Developer Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader Remote (South Africa-based preferred) | Salary: Market-related, negotiable About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionizing the travel industry through...
Infrastructure Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions ArchitectWe are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions Architect to define and lead the organization's infrastructure strategy across data centers, cloud platforms, and edge environments. This individual will...
Test Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Full Stack Developer (JavaScript & Angular)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a leading, cutting-edge health tech software company based in Pretoria, is seeking an exceptional developer with a strong command of various skills. If you excel in 2-3 of the following technologies: JavaScript (including Node.js, [URL Removed]...
Senior Software Engineer
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Data Engineer at The Foschini Group
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