African countries not leveraging health taxes
As Africa confronts a mounting public health crisis, a simple yet powerful solution is being left on the table: health taxes. While the continent battles the dual burden of rising noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and persistent infectious disease burden, most countries...
Applications open for 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series
Local SMMEs with ambitions to grow are invited to apply for the 2025 Bellville Connect Level Up Series, ahead of this year's Bellville Business Expo (BBExpo), taking place on 28 and 29 October 2025, at the Tyger Valley Centre Arena. Now in its third year, the Level Up...
Insurance industry embraces data analytics to improve risk management
The insurance industry is embracing technological advancements to enhance risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer insights. Insurance data analytics plays an essential role in improving decision-making and optimizing risk management, leveraging predictive...
Power shortages will restrict data centres, AI adoption
AI and generative AI (GenAI) are driving rapid increases in electricity consumption, with data centre forecasts over the next two years reaching as high as 160% growth, according to Gartner. As a result, Gartner predicts 40% of existing AI data centres will be...
Businesses need to be prepared for fraud
As organisations grapple with increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes, International Fraud Awareness Week – which takes place this week (18-22 November) serves as a critical reminder of the significant financial and reputational risks posed by fraud. With global...
Nvidia tops Forbes list
Nvidia is ranked number one on Forbes magazine’s new list, America’s Best Companies, based on more than 60 measures in nearly a dozen categories that cover financial performance, customer and employee satisfaction, sustainability, remote work policies and more. Forbes...
Business value drives GenAI investments
Business leaders are turning their focus from experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) to long-term use cases that transform business performance, workplace culture, compliance, safety and sustainability. This is the key finding from an NTT Data study, "Global GenAI...
SA is Africa’s best investment destination
Africa – and especially South Africa - is a vital destination for investment from European countries, according to presentations at the 11th “TEHA CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa”. The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA) Africa CEO Pietro Mininni says: “We keep saying,...
SA risks losing top tech talent
With South Africa’s unemployment reaching 8,3-million people as of mid-2024, the loss of developer talent to international markets is more than a brain drain - it’s a serious threat to the country’s economic future, based on the insights provided by OfferZen’s 2024...
E-commerce spend surges ahead of Black Friday
Absa has noted a significant increase in the total value of e-commerce transactions over the past year, with total turnover increasing 25% year-on-year in the first quarter, 16% year-on-year in the second quarter and 19% year-on-year in the third quarter. The data...
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Coping with addiction in the workplace
The pandemic lockdowns of 2020 were tough and tight, with the government clamping down on smoking and drinking. As a result, many people turned to other forms of substance abuse as a way of coping. Now, after a more than a year of remote working, employees are...
Hello SASE. Goodbye SD-WAN?
The working environment has been irrevocably changed over the past two years, and the debate rages on as to whether we'll ever go back to a pre-Covid setup. Certain organisations, like PwC, have made decisive moves, with the accounting and consulting firm announcing...
Re-engineering the document management system
As we move further into the digital age, paperless systems are becoming a more appealing way to deal with document management and storage. Instead of physical filing systems and cabinets taking up space, a document management system (DMS) enables you to store and...
All the highlights from Webex One
In line with the defined focus on innovation delivery demonstrated this year, Cisco has, through its annual Webex One event announced significant new features across its Webex ecosystem, the industry's first and most comprehensive end-to-end hybrid work solution. Here...
Remember the human condition when planning the hybrid workplace
As vaccination campaigns ramp up and businesses adjust their work models to adopt hybrid scenarios, the tenacity and adaptability of a mobile workforce are being tested once again. Michaela Voller, chief human resources officer at Dimension Data, discusses why...
New president for SAP EMEA South
SAP has appointed Emmanuel Raptopoulos as the new president for SAP's EMEA South region, which comprises Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will report to Scott Russell, SAP executive board member: customer success. Raptopoulos, who is based in Milan,...
Orange converts African data centre to solar power
The GOS (Groupement Orange Services) is a resource-pooling entity for the 18 Orange Middle East and Africa subsidiaries, which provides hosting and infrastructure operations, service platforms and IT to all the subsidiaries. The data centre was build in 2016 in Grand...
Advice for first-time share traders
Fred Razak, chief trading strategist for CMTrading, shares his thoughts on the evolving trading landscape in South Africa, and a few thought starters for budding local traders. I have seen the South African market galvanize and truly move forward over the past eight...
Altron People Solutions acquisition drives SA growth for iSON Xperiences
Following its acquisition of the business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer experience technology (CXTech) businesses of Altron People Solutions in October last year, global customer experience management firm iSON Xperiences has significantly strengthened its...
Machine learning can solve some of Africa’s biggest challenges
From better healthcare access to improved food security, machine learning could tackle a wide range of challenges in developing countries. In 2020, a study published in Nature showed that Google's machine learning artificial intelligence programme, DeepMind AI,...
Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...
Backend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer for a hybrid role in Pretoria. If you have a strong background in building robust backend systems and enjoy a flexible work setup, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Requirements 5+ years' experience...
Full-Stack Developer (React /Ionic) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Are you a skilled Fullstack Developer looking to make your mark in a dynamic and thriving industry? Join a team at a well-established German IT services provider, with over 25 years of excellence in delivering top-notch solutions. They are seeking a...
Senior Technical Consultant (Risk)
As a Senior Technical Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of solution design sessions, working with clients and contributing significantly to the creation of excellent design documents and technical user stories.Your expertise will be crucial in executing...
System Analyst
SYSTEM ANALYST Location: Sandton (Hybrid working module)Salary: R 75,000.00 - R 85,000.00 CTC per monthSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pmReady to join a high-performance FinTech team shaping the future of SME lending? We're looking for a sharp, solutions-driven...
Technical Lead
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role,...
Senior Project Manager
Ready to shape the future of South Africa's energy landscape?We're partnering with a globally renowned multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy to find exceptional Senior Project Managers who thrive on turning complex energy and infrastructure challenges into...
Front End Developer
Our client is seeking a Front-End Developer for a hybrid position based in Johannesburg, with experience in AngularJS, ReactJS, and SolidJS. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]Angular jsReact jsSolid jsJavaScriptLightningShould you...
Senior Technical Consultant (Risk) – Gauteng Midrand
As a Senior Technical Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of solution design sessions, working with clients and contributing significantly to the creation of excellent design documents and technical user stories.Your expertise will be crucial in executing...
System Analyst – Remote Remote
SYSTEM ANALYST Location: Sandton (Hybrid working module)Salary: R 75,000.00 - R 85,000.00 CTC per monthSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pmReady to join a high-performance FinTech team shaping the future of SME lending? We're looking for a sharp, solutions-driven...
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