Visa modernises payment processing for acquirers
Visa has launched Visa Intelligent Authorisation, a new capability on the Visa Acceptance Platform that enables acquirers (banks and other financial institutions that process payments for merchants) to modernise their payment processing through a single API...
Volvo ups customer experience with over-the-air update
Volvo Cars is launching its largest over-the-air software update ever as it rolls out a new, more intuitive user experience to millions of customers - around 2,5-million Volvo cars across 85 countries around the globe will receive the new user experience - Volvo Car...
NTT Data partners with Google Cloud
NTT Data has announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to drive industry-specific cloud and AI solutions. According to Gartner, worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to reach $723-billion in 2025, up from $595,7-billion in 2024. The...
Absa adds Home Affairs services to banking app
Absa has joined the Department of Home Affairs initiative to bring Smart ID and Passport services to the Absa Banking App for the bank’s clients. The collaboration is an overhaul of the existing pilot project that has been in existence since 2016. Absa was part of the...
Take control with the SCAM framework
With cybercrime surging across Africa and sophisticated scams targeting everyone from job seekers to business executives, the need for fraud awareness has never been more critical. South Africa is amongst the most targeted countries on the continent when it comes to...
African Development Bank backs AI training for Agenda 2063
The African Development Bank is supporting a new artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative to advance the implementation of Africa’s continental development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. Through its joint secretariat support office (JSSO), the...
Calls for investigation into cable dumping
South Africa’s key industries including mining, construction, solar and manufacturing are facing an escalating threat from the influx of substandard imported power cables, jeopardising safety, employment and the economic viability of the local cable manufacturing...
How chip research is shaping physical AI
AI and graphics research breakthroughs in neural rendering, 3D generation and world simulation power robotics, autonomous vehicles and content creation. Physical AI — the engine behind modern robotics, self-driving cars and smart spaces — relies on a mix of neural...
Call for better digital rights protection
South Africa should consider tighter legislation similar to a ground-breaking proposal by Denmark to respond to the challenges of Generative AI by ensuring the protection of individual rights and mitigate AI-enabled social engineering. This has become even more...
Turning geography into opportunity: new priorities for landlocked economies
A United Nations summit focused on the future of landlocked developing countries aims to address the persistent barriers these economies face in trade, logistics and investment. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), led by Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, laid out a...
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Predictions for last mile delivery tech
Transport and logistics are soaring in Africa, with further rapid growth predicted for years to come. That's the word from the World Economic Forum and African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) organisation in a new forecast report released in Davos, Switzerland in...
Traditional banks missing opportunities to compete with newcomers
The combination of fintechs, retailers and telcos pivoting to find new lines of revenues, as well as the growing impact of open banking practices, should have made it clear to banks that they can't adopt a business as usual approach. By Chris Wood, regional MD:...
Data privacy and protection priorities in 2023
World Privacy Day, observed annually on 28 January, serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting personal data in today's digital age. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa Data privacy also provides individuals with control over how their...
Software is our most promising business opportunity
As digital transformation continues across South Africa, the focus is on how software and IT-related services can play a role in transforming enterprises and entire industries. By Brendan Cuthberson, head of private sector sales: South Africa at Cisco The country...
Top data privacy and protection trends that will take shape in 2023
Prompted by the dramatic global upswing in cybercrime, an increasing number of businesses across the industry spectrum are coming to a better understanding of the importance of managing and protecting data. By Astrid Gobardhan, data privacy officer at VFS Global...
Climate technology is about so much more than just saving the planet
We live in a rapidly warming world. Whatever the shrinking number of climate change sceptics might try and tell you, that's no longer in doubt. Globally, 2022 was the sixth warmest year on record. It was also a year in which a number of places recorded their...
Business email compromise could cost you dearly
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ISO 27001 compliance a must have in the digital era
There are various reasons why a company might want to comply with ISO 27001, with some looking to provide assurances to customers and partners that they are aligned with international best practices. Others want to show that they promote organisational improvement for...
Banking and payment security threats and trends to watch
The digital pendulum is swinging back to pre-pandemic agendas, offering security leaders in the banking world a chance to revisit longer-term projects and take advantage of the tech crunch layoffs to bolster their security teams. This will be especially important as...
What lies ahead for security in 2023
If the past 12 months are anything to go by, the biggest cybersecurity prediction for 2023 is to keep the hatches battened down and prepare for the worst. In 2022, the number of data breaches went up by 167% in the third quarter compared with the second, and the...
Senior Network Engineer – JHB – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Digital Solutions Provider is on the hunt for a talented Network Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. This isn't just about keeping the lights on—it's about building next-gen network infrastructure that drives innovation and...
Back-end Java Developer (Advance) 2179 – Gauteng Pretoria
Requirement Analysis.Development and maintenance on platform/application.Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.Testing and defect resolution.Involvement and support in Deployment...
NPD & Project Manager
New Product Development (Manager)Our client in the food and packaging industry is looking for an experienced New Product Development Project Manager. Candidates must hold a tertiary degree with prior experience in an FMCG or packaging industry, and have a strong...
Senior Automation Tester
This is a 12 month contract role that can be extended/renewed as the project duration is 5 years. Job Purpose The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions across business processes and systems. This role...
NPD & Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
New Product Development (Manager)Our client in the food and packaging industry is looking for an experienced New Product Development Project Manager. Candidates must hold a tertiary degree with prior experience in an FMCG or packaging industry, and have a strong...
Senior Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a 12 month contract role that can be extended/renewed as the project duration is 5 years. Job Purpose The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions across business processes and systems. This role...
Systems Programmer z/OS System Support
Title: Systems Programmer z/OS System SupportDuration: 12 monthsThe position is hybrid model, 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Description: 4+ years' experience in z hardware and z/OS softwareThe day-to-day operation of the Mainframe environment. Implementation,...
AI Tester
This is a 12 months contract role which can be extended/renewed as project duration is 5 years. Job Purpose: The AI Tester will be responsible for validating the functionality, performance, and reliability of AI-driven systems and applications. This includes designing...
Full Stack Developer (AngularJava) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a dynamic IT team with our client who is booming in the automotive space in Gauteng. The role involves developing, maintaining, and operating frontend and backend applications, delivering seamless user...
Systems Programmer z/OS System Support – Gauteng Johannesburg
Title: Systems Programmer z/OS System SupportDuration: 12 monthsThe position is hybrid model, 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Description: 4+ years' experience in z hardware and z/OS softwareThe day-to-day operation of the Mainframe environment. Implementation,...
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