Brands that don’t prioritise Gen X could be losing out
South Africa’s Gen X is an economic powerhouse accounting for 21,4% of the country’s total spending – and it’s an influential segment that brands can ill-afford to ignore. This is according to research from NielsenIQ (NIQ), in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL),...
Key African industries dangerously overestimate their cyber defences
There is a distinct mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in some key African industries – with potentially costly consequences, according to a new report from KnowBe4. The report - Africa Human Risk Management...
AI infrastructure spend on track to pass $100bn
The global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is on track for unprecedented growth, poised to surpass $100-billion in spending by 2028, according to the latest findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Artificial...
Slight downturn for take-home pay
The upward momentum reflected in average salaries over the past months slowed marginally in October 2024, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks the average nominal take-home pay among an estimated 4-million salary earners in South...
Manufacturer confidence at two-year high
Confidence levels among local manufacturers increased by a healthy 8 points to reach 36 index points during the fourth quarter – the highest level since the first quarter of 2022. According to the Q4 Absa Manufacturing Survey, production, domestic and export sales, as...
Data centres drive big jump in IT spend
The surging demand for cloud computing, increased data volumes, and the widespread use of AI technologies have helped the data centre market not only to recover from the 2023 slowdown but to hit record highs. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, global...
FMF urges monetary policy reform
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has called on South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) to urgently adopt a broad agenda of sound money reforms to reverse decades of economic decline and to restore prosperity. This follows the release of its latest policy...
Tech delivers on human-centric work
By 2025, 60% of enterprise organisations will adopt a responsible AI framework for their HR technology and achieve greater employee experience and trust in the organisation, according to Gartner. With this rapid adoption of AI, the Gartner Hype Cycle for HR...
Kaspersky joins Interpol-Afripol operation
Kaspersky recently assisted its partner law enforcement agencies Interpol and Africapol in a joint effort to disrupt cybercrime across the African region. Dubbed “Serengeti”, the operation has led to the arrest of more than 1 000 individuals suspected of links to...
Sales uptick for hardcopy peripherals
The global HCP market rebounded in the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 3,8% year-over-year (YoY) growth to approximately 20,3-million units shipped in. This marks a positive shift following five consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to the IDC Worldwide...
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CX trends you need to be aware of this year
It's no secret that customer experience (CX) is a major point of differentiation between organisations. By Prashanth Krishnaswami, head of CX market strategy and thought leadership at Zoho "One in three consumers (32%) say they will walk away from a brand they love...
The evolution of the African payment landscape
While South Africa may lag behind other countries in some areas, its banking and payments industry is rated among the best in the world. The entire continent has needed to be resourceful to innovate with payment methods, to serve the banked, underbanked and unbanked....
What businesses need to know about the end of third-party cookies
In a move to charter a "course towards a more privacy-first web", Google announced plans to phase out third-party cookies in their Chrome browser by mid-2023. By Matthew Campbell, head of SME and FTTH at Seacom This comes as part of their broader Privacy Sandbox...
iOCO and Skywind partner to deliver GRC solutions
iOCO, part of the EOH group, has partnered with Skywind Software Group, a leading Israeli provider of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software, to help international and domestic clients in the fight against fraud. "The partnership with iOCO has created a real...
Roses are red; violets are blue; this sweet hack, I give to you
Valentine's Day is one of the biggest retail days of the year. According to Statista, the average spend per person in South Africa is R700. In short, big hearts equal big business. But not only for the retailers, says Stephen Osler, co-founder and business development...
Renewable energy project Redstone CSP achieves first debt draw down
South African Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) project has achieved its first debt drawdown on the largest renewable energy investment in South Africa to date. The African Development Bank acted as the Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) and Coordinating Bank for the...
Acronis opens first cloud data centre in Nigeria
Acronis has announced the availability of a new Acronis Cyber Cloud Data Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The new data center, one of the 111 new data centers being deployed by the company, gives service provider partners access to a full range of cyber protection solutions...
Liquid Intelligent Technologies partners with Teridion
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with cloud-based global connectivity platform Teridion. Teridion’s multi-cloud-based solution has been added to Liquid’s backbone services as part of their efforts to offer internet service that...
Seacom acquires Africell Uganda assets
Seacom will acquire selected infrastructure assets from Africell in Uganda. “East Africa has been an important market for Seacom ever since we first arrived on the shores of Mombasa in 2009,” explains Tejpal Bedi, MD and regional head of sales for Seacom ENEA. “By...
IBM, SAP strengthen their partnership
IBM is teaming with SAP (NYSE: SAP) to provide technology and consulting expertise to make it easier for clients to embrace a hybrid cloud approach and move mission-critical workloads from SAP solutions to the cloud for regulated and non-regulated industries. With the...
IT Support Engineer – Gauteng Illovo
We are a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) with an expanding client base and a great team. We currently have several openings due to expansion and we are looking for skilled, dynamic, and passionate IT Support Engineers to join our technical team in Johannesburg,...
Senior Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg
As a Senior Solutions Architect:You are responsible for leading the design and assisting with the implementation of complex technology solutions that meet current and future business needs.In addition to technology components, solution architecture advises on changes...
Business Analyst (SAP Manufacturing & Production) – Remote Remote
Our client is looking for a proactive and technically skilled Business Analyst SAP (Manufacturing, Production) to join their dynamic team. This role is key to enhancing the company's production operations by leveraging SAP PP, PM, and related modules to streamline...
C# Developer (Junior – Mid-Level – Senior) (George)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic company, dedicated to transforming the insurance industry with innovative and customer-centric solutions, is based in the scenic city of George. They are currently seeking C# Developers at various experience levels: Junior (2 years), Mid-Level,...
Senior Angular Developer
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Angular Developer to join their dynamic and collaborative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and maintenance of their enterprise-level insurance software...
Talent Analyst (6 month FTC)
Responsibilities: Drive Cultural Transformation: Implement and analyze culture surveys to identify systemic trends and partner with senior leaders to develop interventions that foster a high-performance, high-trust environment.Champion Talent Intelligence: Utilize...
Business Analyst (SAP Integrations and Best of Breed)
Our client is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Business Analyst to join their team and lead the integration of SAP and third-party applications. This role is essential in enabling seamless operations, analytics, and mobility across the company enterprise...
Cloud Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a tech-savvy Cloud Engineer ready to take your skills to hyperscale? We're looking for a passionate and experienced Cloud Engineer to help shape the future of cloud transformation.Key Responsibilities: Assessing technology and preparing for cloud...
Automation Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Qualifications and expertise required:BEng in Mechatronics or equivalent is necessary.3 - 5 years' experience in automation engineering and development of new systems in a highly technological environment.Understanding of electronic system design.Understanding of...
Senior Angular Developer – Johannesburg
Senior Angular DeveloperLocation: Woodmead, Johannesburg (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office) Salary: R50 000 – R80 000 per month (depending on experience) Experience Required: 7+ years Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in IT or related fieldWe are seeking a skilled and...
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