Bitcoin breaks record at $125k
Bitcoin has broken through $125 000 for the first time in its history, and deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts the cryptocurrency will climb to $150 000 before the end of the year, supported by a weaker dollar, sustained institutional inflows, and political backing...
Listen to municipal engineers to prevent infrastructure collapse
Marking Transport Month, the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is calling for urgent reform in how infrastructure decisions are made - warning that many ongoing failures in transport and public infrastructure are rooted in one critical...
WLAN market set to surge in 2025
Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue is expected to grow 11% in 2025 after the 2024 contraction finally comes to an end, according to Dell’Oro Group, with WiFi 7 adoption shooting up and representing over a third of Indoor AP revenues. “The growth of WiFi 7 shipments has been...
These are SA’s best cities for tech jobs
Stellenbosch has been named the country’s up-and-coming technology powerhouse, boasting the highest number of tech jobs per capita. With an average of 36 tech-related jobs per 100 000 people, it has surpassed major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town as a leading...
Heightened geopolitical tensions increase security risk ratings
While South Africa has a low rating for medical-related risk, mental health, climate change and security risks continue to rise. This is among the trends shown in the annual interactive Risk Map 2025 launched by Internation SOS. As global security and health risks...
Finance app usage, revenue on the rise
There is a growing trend in finance app installs in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting the region’s strides toward economic recovery following a general rise in inflation and macroeconomic instability. This is among the findings a new report from AppsFlyer and Google....
DFA invests close to R1bn to upgrade network
DFA has invested over R800-million to upgrade and future-proof its national fibre network to address the growing demand for reliable, high-speed internet. DFA is part of the Maziv group, and DFA’s national network delivers connectivity and backhaul for mobile...
DeepSeek set to drive changes in AI and energy
It’s not just tech stocks that have been impacted by the popularity of the new DeepSeek AI model, energy stocks are tumbling because the new tool requires a fraction of the computing power of competitors. But Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group says this isn’t a sign of...
Discovery Bank analyses festive spending
Discovery Bank has released an analysis of its client transaction data during December 2024, highlighting interesting festive spend behaviours. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, comments: “The December holiday period is known as a time of increased spending. So...
Hackers shut down SA Weather Service
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) web site (weathersa.co.za) is still down following a cyberattack on the weekend. The agency says its systems went down on Sunday evening (26 January 2025) following a security breach. This was the second attempt in two days,...
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A balancing act as financial organisations compete in a technology-driven world
Digital acceleration is impacting how we work, live, and consume services. In addition, the digital evolution of Financial Services Organizations (FSOs) raises essential questions about the future of banking. By Ricardo Ferreira, field chief information security...
Discover the gems hidden within conversations
It's time to use the data, the insights and the analytics to see inside customer minds. Wynand Smit, CEO of Inovo, digs down into conversations to find the nuggets of information. What do customers want? What makes them irate? What inspires them to loyalty? These are...
Keep your smart home devices out of the hands of hackers
In an increasingly connected world, it's becoming harder to find a home that doesn't have at least one smart device. In fact, research shows that, by 2026, there will be three million smart homes in South Africa. Whether it's a smart TV, a smart plug that lets you...
New fund targets early stage African AI start-ups
The Swedish AI Fund (SAIF) is an NGO with the purpose of providing financial aid, grants, and scholarships globally to those who are working, researching, and/or involved in the AI industry towards equality, safety, and security in the field of AI. To achieve this...
Digital platform launched for Miss SA 2022 entries
The Miss South Africa Organisation has launched the Miss South Africa App as the new content hub for all exclusive content, voting, and entries for Miss South Africa 2022. Entries for Miss South Africa 2022 open today (1 April 2022) and close at 23h00 on 30 April...
Chatbots could revolutionise retail and e-commerce
Considering that the retail industry is so competitive, a retailer's (in)ability to automate is often an indicator of their success or failure. By James Bayhack, sub-Saharan Africa director at CM.com And, even though retailers realise the importance of providing a...
Stop losing your customers
To stop losing customers and to succeed in an increasingly competitive B2B buying environment, ecommerce businesses need to focus on providing their customers with the right information that is specifically designed to enable them to buy. Today, sellers have far fewer...
Small shifts for big change …
In his number on New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits, author James Clear talks about incremental shifts for massive outcomes. It is the tiny improvemen¬ts, he says, that aren't even noticeable at first, that create incredible change. By Chris Buchanan, client...
Enterprise networking and the rise of SD-WAN for the hybrid office
A fresh era of networking has arrived, introducing the hybrid framework and the hybrid office while reviving the capabilities of the software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN). By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president: pre-sales at In2IT Technologies So, what does...
Tech meets physical security
Violent crime still plagues many South African businesses and homes despite the proliferation of security companies. This is mainly due to the mismatch between the product offering of the security company and the needs and requirements of their customers, says George...
Technical Support Manager – Gauteng Benoni
Hire Resolve is working with a leading innovator in the renewable energy sector to find a Technical Support Manager with a strong electrical engineering background and a passion for solar technology, to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng. If you're looking for a...
Business Process Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Our client is recruiting for a highly skilled Business Process Analyst (Marketplace Finance) to join their dynamic and fast-paced team. This critical role is focused on optimizing financial workflows, enhancing visibility and controls, and supporting scalable growth...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript-Focused) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript-Focused) Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer with serious JavaScript chops? Ready to build innovative tech in the automotive space with a forward-thinking client that's driving the future of mobility?We're looking for a dynamic,...
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript-Focused) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Full Stack Developer (JavaScript-Focused) Are you a passionate Full Stack Developer with serious JavaScript chops? Ready to build innovative tech in the automotive space with a forward-thinking client that's driving the future of mobility?We're looking for a dynamic,...
Back End Developer (Focus: Java) (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Title: Back-End Java Developer (Entry Level) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid RemoteIndustry: Motor Industry Work Type: Contract (Flexible Resource Assignment) About the OpportunityOur client in the Motor Industry is seeking a passionate and motivated...
Back End Developer (Focus: Java) (Entry) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Back-End Java Developer (Entry Level) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid RemoteIndustry: Motor Industry Work Type: Contract (Flexible Resource Assignment) About the OpportunityOur client in the Motor Industry is seeking a passionate and motivated...
Technical Administrator
A leading medical company based in Midrand North is looking for an experienced Technical Administrator to join their team.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the Team or standard service hoursEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling...
UX Designer
Role overviewThe role of the intermediate UX Designer is responsible to work closely with their assigned squads and the associated Design Lead from those squads to deliver on objectives.Design visually appealing and user friendly (digital) interfaces for the new...
Technical Administrator – Gauteng Midrand
A leading medical company based in Midrand North is looking for an experienced Technical Administrator to join their team.Quotes:Process quotations as per RFQ's received from the Team or standard service hoursEnsure correct pricing quoted per modality, obtain selling...
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