700 000 SA merchants now accept crypto via Luno Pay
South Africans can now pay with cryptocurrency at nearly 700 000 merchants across the country using Luno Pay, available at all Scan to Pay-enabled merchants. Together with Scan to Pay’s 650 000 merchants and Luno Pay’s existing network of over 30 000 merchants, this...
AI, cost pressures drive talent acquisition strategies in 2026
Talent acquisition strategies in 2026 are being driven by AI, which is changing nearly every aspect of how business is done, and the need to drive cost out of the business, according to Gartner. The research has identified four trends that will shape talent...
Allianz pegs cybersecurity as top risk
Cyber incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions, such as the CrowdStrike incident, are the biggest worry for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Once again, business interruption is also a main concern...
New poll shows mixed reactions to Trump presidency
Donald Trump’s return to the US White House next week is seen by many – including South Africa - as a “good thing” for peace in the world, American influence, and dialogue between leading powers. However, this feeling is not shared by some of Washington’s closest...
2024 sees rampant ransomware escalation
Ransomware actors ran rampant in 2024 shattering previous records, cementing their place as the most pervasive cyber threat to businesses worldwide. Check Point Software Technologies' External Risk Management research team (formerly CyberInt) has announced the...
JSE kicks off Investment Challenge registrations
Registrations for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s (JSE) flagship financial literacy programme, the JSE Investment Challenge, have officially opened. The competition, which has been running successfully for over 50 years, is set to commence on 17 March 2025 and...
Employee productivity, happiness take centre stage
2025 will be transformative for the world of work as technological advancements continue to shape how businesses of all sizes operate and evolve. While the latter stage of 2024 saw some media commentators increasingly talk about the so-called ‘Return to Office’ or...
Foundational phase learning under the spotlight
As South African Grade 12s celebrate an 83,7% matric pass rate, Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube believes we need to do more to assist children in pre-school and foundational learning. “While good progress has been made in expanding education access, we must...
Top workplace predictions for CHROs in 2025
Gartner has revealed nine workplace predictions that HR leaders will need to take action on this year and beyond to ensure their organisation remains competitive, can attract and retain top talent, and achieve desired business outcomes. “This year’s predictions...
Smartphones defy challenges to post 2024 growth
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 2,4% year-over-year (YoY) to 331,7-million units in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24). This marks the sixth...
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Position your business ahead of the pack in 2022
Delivering innovative digital products can help businesses satisfy customers and create stronger competitive differentiation. Organisations that can take the next step and transform their software innovation into value engines will spawn additional business value such...
Insurance risk managers must embrace technology disruption
The accessibility of sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms, enabled by the high-performance capabilities of cloud-based data centres, mean insurers can more readily embrace a culture of innovation when it comes to their...
AI is always listening, but are we?
Like so many other industries, logistics and supply chain management have had to evolve rapidly over the past year to reflect not only the latest technologies, but also meet the changing demand from stakeholders for more intelligently-driven solutions. artificial...
Renewables sector must educate users or risk their wrath
South Africans have had enough of the electricity crisis. By Lance Dickerson, MD at Revov The anger directed towards Eskom, municipalities and the government is almost palpable. The timing is right for renewable energy - not just at a national and corporate level,...
SA banking needs to create end-to-end SME solutions
While traditional banks express the intention to service SMEs, the inherent challenges faced financing SMEs means that the approval rate of disbursements remains relatively low, with outstanding loans to SMEs lower in 2020 than in 2016. SMEs' access to credit is a...
Hardware-based remote access solutions key to hybrid work security
As South Africa continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, the outbreak of the fourth wave and the discovery of the new omicron variant of the virus have likely scuppered the hopes of businesses seeing their employees return to the office any time soon. By Benji...
2022 and the changing face of IT
Even though most organisations have found the past two years disruptive, their adoption of more agile technologies is positioning them strongly for the opportunities to be gained in 2022 and beyond. By Rowen Grierson, sales director at Nutanix Sub-Saharan Africa With...
The future of collaboration
Collaboration tools are nothing new – they have been around for many years, but the events of the last two years have accelerated their adoption as well as innovation around the offerings. By Ankush Joshi, service delivery manager at In2IT Technologies As the world...
Brickmaking plant boosted by digital upgrade
A local clay brick manufacturer has upgraded its brickmaking plant with the assistance of drive and control technology specialist SEW-Eurodrive. Using advanced digital solutions based on Maxolution for factory automation, a new and optimised plant for making high...
Differentiating from hyperscalers is key to MSP success in the African market
Customers across Africa face the challenge of accessing the technology, skills and services they need to drive their business forward. By Gerhard Fourie, channel lead at Commvault Africa Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are in an excellent position not only to provide...
IT Risk Manager – Western Cape Cape Town
The role of IT Risk Manager resides in the Governance, Risk and Business Engagement function of the company that is responsible for Governance and IT Risk Management within the company. The IT Risk Manager will be actively involved in defining, implementing and...
Senior Systems Analyst
Lead the Next Chapter in Financial Intelligence Systems Innovation Permanent | Hybrid | Based in Centurion, Gauteng | Annual CTC Salary Package A highly strategic and secure government entity entrusted with combating financial crimes and safeguarding South Africa's...
Senior Systems Analyst
Are you a seasoned Systems Analyst with a flair for enterprise-wide solution design? This is your opportunity to make a real impact on national systems, collaborate with expert teams, and play a critical role in high-profile projects that shape the country's future....
Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Lead the Next Chapter in Financial Intelligence Systems Innovation Permanent | Hybrid | Based in Centurion, Gauteng | Annual CTC Salary Package A highly strategic and secure government entity entrusted with combating financial crimes and safeguarding South Africa's...
Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Are you a seasoned Systems Analyst with a flair for enterprise-wide solution design? This is your opportunity to make a real impact on national systems, collaborate with expert teams, and play a critical role in high-profile projects that shape the country's future....
Data Manager (WITS RHI)
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Step into a cutting-edge technology powerhouse driving digital innovation across the global automotive industry We're on the hunt for a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer with a deep love for automation, scalability, and rock-solid infrastructure.This isn't your typical...
Data Manager (WITS RHI) – Gauteng Hillbrow
Background: The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public...
DevOps Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Step into a cutting-edge technology powerhouse driving digital innovation across the global automotive industry We're on the hunt for a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer with a deep love for automation, scalability, and rock-solid infrastructure.This isn't your typical...
Senior Systems Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level Key Performance areas include: • Understand and familiarise with the project's business requirements • Understand and familiarise...
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