Regional factors set to disrupt vendor engagement
Fifty percent of CIOs and technology executives outside the US anticipate changes in vendor engagement due to regional factors - compared to only 31% of their US-based counterparts, according to an annual global survey of more than 2 500 CIOs and technology executives...
FirstRand takes 20% stake in fintech Optasia
Coinciding with the IPO of Optasia – one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms providing financial access to people in emerging markets - FirstRand says it is acquiring 20,1% of the firm. “FirstRand believes that this investment in Optasia represents an...
IITPSA Talent Search participation soars
The number of participants in the 2025 Talent Search soared by 35% compared with 2024, with nearly 20 000 learners participating in this year’s event. The Talent Search is part of the Computer Olympiads - a key initiative by the Institute of Information Technology...
AliExpress extends local payment option to SA
International online retail marketplace AliExpress has announced a significant expansion in its payment options for shoppers across Africa to elevate online shopping in the continent. The initiative follows AliExpress’ introduction of various local mobile payment...
JSE kicks off trading game, investment challenge
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced that the 2025 edition of its annual Virtual Trading Game (VTG) and Investment Challenge (IC), its flagship financial literacy initiatives aimed at enhancing financial literacy among South Africans, have kicked off....
Africa’s Business Heroes crowned
The grand prize winner of the sixth annual competition Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has been announced, along with the first and second runners-up. The ABH...
Budget does little for under-pressure SMEs
Kathy Gibson reports – The budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday offers very little benefit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Despite the fact that SMEs provide about 60% of the private sector jobs in South Africa, tax increases in the...
Phishing campaign targets Booking.com users
Starting in December 2024, leading up to some of the busiest travel days, Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a phishing campaign that impersonates online travel agency Booking.com and targets organisations in the hospitality industry. The campaign uses a social...
Hire for promise not proficiency to close skills gaps
Organisations lose out on performance gains when they require employees to demonstrate proficiency in all skill requirements before moving them into critical roles, according to a survey by Gartner. In fact, employees hired based on promise are 1,9-times more likely...
YouTube creators blackmailed to spread crypto malware
Cybercriminals are targeting popular YouTube creators with fake copyright claims, forcing them to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as Internet restriction bypass tools to thousands of viewers. Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT)...
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What the rest of 2022 has in store for the tech industry
Since the beginning of 2022, several trends have emerged as newsworthy front-runners. Wayne Yan, chief technology officer, and Saša Slankamenac, architect at Dariel, take a closer look at Web3, passwordless authentication, artificial intelligence and machine learning...
Ecobank opens 2022 fintech challenge with $50k up for grabs
Ecobank Group has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge and encourages African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the competition. Fintechs that are aligned with the bank's strategic objectives stand a chance to win an overall cash prize of $50 000...
SA’s biggest LAN is back this December
After a Covid hiatus, Africa's biggest LAN is back, with rAge 2022 taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre from 9 to 11 December. This year, pre-registration will open before ticket sales go live, to allow more gamers to secure their spots. Pre-registration is...
Absa Corporate and Investment Bank selects TCS BaNCS for custody business
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that Absa Corporate and Investment Bank has selected TCS BaNCS Global Securities Platform to transform and modernise its investor services offerings and enrich customer experience across the trade and corporate actions...
Metaverse elevates the employee experience
Critical technologies underpin the metaverse and how it impacts the enterprise and its' employees. By Lebogang Chaka, principal director for talent and organisation at Accenture in Africa Extended Reality (XR) for instance, promises to provide enterprise with the...
These are the mid-year storage trends
We kicked off 2022 with a strong list of the much-anticipated trends in the storage market. By Eric Herzog, chief marketing officer at Infinidat It has now been six months since we released our annual trends update for the year, and we want to pause for a moment at...
Data prices may fall if spectrum allocation drives more competition
When South Africa completed its latest, long overdue, radio frequency spectrum auction in March, it created an expectation in the minds of consumers that mobile data costs will be reduced. By Sihle Bulose, partner: corporate/M&A, and Savanna Stephens, senior...
Is your retail business ready for the Amazon effect?
With Amazon reportedly set to launch in South Africa next year, forward-thinking retailers are starting to position themselves to defend and extend their share of the R30-billion per year retail e-commerce market. Those that are agile and innovative enough will...
Putting safety at the heart of the city
The access and use of public spaces by women without risk is a fundamental human right, and yet it remains an elusive one. For most women, moving around the city at night, or in secluded spaces, is often unsafe, if not downright dangerous. While no technology in the...
We cannot afford not to teach math and science in SA
Matrics in more than 1 100 South African schools did not write science or mathematics in 2021. Of those matrics who did write the exams in 2021, only 23% scored above 50% for maths and 27% got 50% or more for science, according to the Department of Basic Education's...
Training & Support Engineer – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a qualified professional with a Degree or Diploma in Surveying or relevant engineering/technical fields? Do you have hands-on experience with road construction and design? If so, this role could be your next career milestone.We are seeking a skilled Training...
Senior Android Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to join our mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Android application development and a strong understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the...
Server Engineer – Western Cape Parow East
Summary: PeopleSolved is currently recruiting for a Server Engineer, for a 6-month CONTRACT opportunity in Cape Town, to join one of SA''s leading retail companies. Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Server Engineer with strong operational experience and...
Senior Software Developer (C#, TypeScript, React) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:THE Can-Do attitude of a highly self-driven Senior Software Developer is sought by a provider of Tailored Management Software Solutions to join its team where you will develop high-performance, robust, quality, and scalable features. You will diagnose and...
Software Engineer / Developer (Ref: 24146)
Overview An established solar group is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Software Engineer/Developer to join their innovative team. This role is ideal for a passionate and driven individual who enjoys working with diverse technologies in the renewable energy sector. Key...
Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Senior Software Developer (C#, TypeScript, React) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Bellville
ENVIRONMENT:THE Can-Do attitude of a highly self-driven Senior Software Developer is sought by a provider of Tailored Management Software Solutions to join its team where you will develop high-performance, robust, quality, and scalable features. You will diagnose and...
Software Engineer / Developer (Ref: 24146) – Gauteng The Willows
Overview An established solar group is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Software Engineer/Developer to join their innovative team. This role is ideal for a passionate and driven individual who enjoys working with diverse technologies in the renewable energy sector. Key...
Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. It is preferred that the individual be skilled in Angular and Native android development as the team is cross skilled and multi-functional. We are...
Power BI Specialist
Power BI Specialist with expertise in developing interactive dashboards, complex data models, and insightful analytics solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of data visualisation best practices and the ability to work with multiple data sources....
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