Musk sells X to xAI
Elon Musk has sold X, his social media platform, to xAI, his artificial intelligence start-up. The all-stock deal valued xAI at $80-billion and X at $33-billion, according to Musk. He paid $44-billion for X in 2022; while a December 2024 valuation of xAI put it at...
These are the top commercial threats facing sales leaders
As the global marketplace evolves at an unprecedented pace, Gartner, Inc. has identified the top seven commercial threats facing chief sales officers (CSOs) in 2025. The numerous challenges facing CSOs could significantly impact their strategic priorities and...
Executives revise US economic outlook down
A post-election boost in business executives’ optimism about the US economy has moderated, declining from a more than three-year high of 67% last quarter to 47% this quarter, according to the AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The shift reflects growing...
Apple iPad Air available for pre-order now
iStore has announced the latest iPad Air, now featuring the M3 chip and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new iPad Air is available for pre-order today and will be available in-store soon. Key features include: M3 Chip: The new iPad Air is powered by the...
Women entrepreneurs, business owners poised for growth
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Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity
New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. Over two-thirds (71%) report that hybrid work with companies empowering their employees to work across...
These are 2025’s top cybersecurity trends
Gartner has announced the top cybersecurity trends for 2025, influenced by generative AI (GenAI) evolution, digital decentralising, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape. Alex Michaels,...
How long until we see gender parity?
Globally, women currently hold just 34% of senior leadership positions, up 0.5 percentage points from 2024, according to the 2025 Grant Thornton Women in Business report. At this pace, we’ll not see gender parity in senior management roles in mid-market companies...
Air cargo demand rises in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3,2% compared to January 2024 levels (3,6% for international operations) for an 18th...
Global fintech investment hits a seven-year low
2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95,6-billion of investment globally across 4 639 deals. Both global fintech investment and the number of deals fell to levels not seen since 2017, according to the Pulse of Fintech H2’24, a bi-annual report...
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FNB rolls out contactless payment on N3, N4
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Cost / Commercial Analyst
Our client is looking for a Cost/Commercial Analyst to join their growing team. Reporting to the Divisional Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Assisting the Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis and reportsPreparing...
Senior Automation Tester – Gauteng Roodepoort
We are seeking a Senior Automation Tester to lead the automation testing efforts for our software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation frameworks, scripting, and continuous integration processes to ensure the highest quality...
Project Manager: IT at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionManage Information Technology projects for the Operating Systems, Applications and Consumer Facing Technology environment at Famous Brands, according to the Project Management Office (PMO) standards. Effectively manage project objectives and timelines...
Cost / Commercial Analyst – Western Cape Diep River
Our client is looking for a Cost/Commercial Analyst to join their growing team. Reporting to the Divisional Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Assisting the Divisional Executive with cost and sales analysis and reportsPreparing...
Intermediate DevOps Engineer
We arelooking for a dynamic DevOps Engineer with intermediate-level expertise in automating workflows and optimizing system performance. Proficient in CI/CD pipeline development, cloud-based solutions, and infrastructure-as-code practices to enhance scalability and...
Business Systems Analyst at Resourgenix
WE'RE HIRING: JUNIOR / INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST Love data, systems, and problem-solving? This is your chance to make an impact!Location: Cape Town; Salary: Market-related; Contract: Permanent; Salary: R440k per annumWho We Are:We are a dynamic financial...
Delphi Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
A client in the mining space is seeking a Delphi Developer to add capacity to its existing team. The key resource will transition to the IBR Project to enhance the Delphi application based on new requirements, while this additional role will be dedicated to...
Intermediate DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria
We arelooking for a dynamic DevOps Engineer with intermediate-level expertise in automating workflows and optimizing system performance. Proficient in CI/CD pipeline development, cloud-based solutions, and infrastructure-as-code practices to enhance scalability and...
Business Systems Analyst at Resourgenix – Western Cape Constantia
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Delphi Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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