SA shoppers swing to alternative payment methods
South African merchants will need to stay agile as consumers increasingly shift towards alternative payment methods, according to the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics report for August, which says the bank’s internal data indicates a consistent and notable slowdown in...
Microsoft doubles down on AI spend
Microsoft spent more than expected on AI in the quarter ended 30 September, shelling our $34,9-billion on new projects associated with building AI-powered data centres. The company’s revenue was $77,7-billion, an increase of 18%. Operating income was up 24% to...
Orange Social Venture Prize supports innovation in Africa, Middle East
The 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East is open for submissions. Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until 18 May to submit their project on the website. Since 2011, the OSVP prize has been rewarding innovative...
Black Friday is the king of retail bonanzas
South African retailers are already planning for a bumper 2025 Black Friday and holiday season. Black Friday, by its very nature, generates hype in the media and among retailers. However, a new index proves it is not hollow hype. South Africa’s first formal Black...
5G, AI to push IoT market past $1,8bn
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13,5% from $959,6-illion in 2023 to $1,8-trillion in revenue in 2028. This growth is driven by the rise of enterprise applications, enhanced by new technologies...
Banks double down on risk technology transformation
Having navigated the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption, the banking industry faces a new era of volatility and uncertainty. Soaring interest rate and liquidity risks have toppled eight banks since 2023. Credit risk looms large amidst geopolitical tensions and the...
SA-made AI chatbot improves childhood development
An AI-powered chatbot developed locally by Tregter and the Do More Foundation will be featured at the BRICS Youth Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town in April this year. The Eat Love Play Talk (ELPT) chatbot is designed to effectively collect data...
Citizens take to Gauteng e-panic button
Since the launch of the Gauteng e-panic button in April 2024, the Gauteng e-government department has seen 100 000 downloads from residents, with hopes that the number of downloads will increase in 2025. Since the inception of the panic button, more than 51 000...
Young Africans fare better in mental well-being
Young African adults are showing stronger mental resilience compared to their peers in high-income nations, where youth mental well-being has been in steep decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Sapien Labs’ new Mental State of the World 2024 report, the...
Bitcoin plunges on strategic reserve news
Bitcoin’s drop on Monday, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the US, might have been misinterpreted. This is according to Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. Prices slipped as...
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Fintechs set to transform cross-border payments in Africa
For centuries people have crossed borders to live, work, and trade. While cross-border payment systems are crucial for financial inclusion and growth in a globalised economy, cost and efficiency challenges remain, particularly in Africa. Mark Dankworth, President...
African innovators invited to enter HVAC Design Award
LG Electronics is partnering with The Society of Air-conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers of Korea (SAREK) to bring this year’s HVAC Design Award to life. The HVAC Design Award is a competitive platform that invites companies, designers, and consultants in the...
New non-executive director for Stanchion
Stanchion Payment Solutions has announced the appointment of Sandy Baker as an independent non-executive director of the company. Baker has more than 30 years’ experience in finance, corporate finance and governance in the fintech, biotech and impact investing...
Look again at security automation
The sheer scale and pace of today’s cyber threats could prove overwhelming for the security department, outpacing its resources. Hila Meller, BT Security, Global Head of Sales shares BT’s own learnings on the top five things to consider for your security automation...
Green building an opportunity for SMEs
The demand for ‘green,’ or environmentally sound buildings has been driven strongly by the global shift towards sustainable development as well as various push and pull factors. Unstable power supply and the opportunity to save on utilities are just two of the reasons...
DCC wins at APC for Schneider Electric MEA Awards
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has been awarded the highly contested Leading Edge Award for Distribution 2021 at the recent APC by Schneider Electric MEA Secure Power President’s Club Partner Awards held in Slovenia. The ICT distributor’s APC by Schneider Electric...
Econz Wireless partners with 4Sight Dynamics Africa
Econz Wireless has appointed JSE-listed 4Sight Holdings as a distributor of its products throughout the Middle East, Central Europe, and Africa regions. The partnership will allow mutual customers to take advantage of already commercially available bi-directional...
CloudSmiths and DotModus merge
CloudSmiths has merged with DotModus to form an omnichannel customer journey company that will operate under the CloudSmiths brand. Launched in 2010, DotModus specialises in Google Cloud Data Analytics and Google Cloud Infrastructure. It is also a Gold Microsoft...
New channel director will help Cybereason expansion
Cybereason, the XDR company, has appointed Chantél Hamman as its new channel director focused on growing the company’s presence across sub-Saharan Africa. Hamman, who has almost 20 years of experience, will work with existing and prospective partners on programs to...
Future of Education summit explores digital future
The past few years have shown that the traditional approach to education is unsustainable, with technology opening up new platforms for learner engagement. On Friday 29 July from 10h30am to 15h30, prominent academics and business leaders will engage with this year’s...
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Power BI Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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ERP Implementation Consultant – Gauteng Braamfontein
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Junior Developer/Intern at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We don't just work in IT — we live it, breathe it, and occasionally dream in binary. We're looking for a bright, driven, and slightly geeky (in the best way possible) interns who are ready to turn their academic knowledge into real-world magic.RequirementsAn IT degree...
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A transformation partner that helps businesses digitize their operations is seeking a driven and collaborative Intermediate Business Analyst to join their Managed Services team. You'll play a key role in supporting their clients by enhancing existing software...
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