Mastercard looks to expand financial inclusion with Smile ID
Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID - an identity verification provider in Africa - to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent. The partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money...
Safeguarding the digital ecosystem will take unity
Cybercrime knows no borders and, as criminals exploit digital globalisation, the need for coordinated, cross-sector action has never been greater, according to Binance which says that unity between private enterprises, law enforcement, and global organisations is the...
Surging investment, waves of change for African energy
I’ve said for years that African energy is a vital investment, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Backers clearly agree — to the tune of U$47-billion. That’s how much capital expenditure (capex) 2024 saw in African oil and gas, showing a...
Software-defined, AI powered vehicles coming soon
The automotive industry is grappling with an erratic transition away from current products and business models. An IBM Institute for Business Value study, “Automotive 2035”, highlights that over the next decade, 80% of new cars will have a powertrain that will be...
PSC to investigate SITA’s inability to deliver
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to investigate a range of critical issues affecting the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). This follows Malatsi’s oversight visit to the SITA offices...
Consumers cry foul on dynamic pricing
Sixty-eight percent of consumers report they feel taken advantage of when brands use dynamic pricing, according to a survey by Gartner. A Gartner Consumer Community survey of 303 US consumers conducted in October 2024 found that 80% agreed that brands that have...
Brazilian fintech invests in Tyme Group
Brazilian digital banking group Nubank, a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in South African-born fintech Tyme Group. Tyme, a global digital banking group headquartered in Singapore and backed by South Africa’s Africa Rainbow...
Icasa approves sale of Telkom’s Swiftnet towers
Telkom SA has obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) for the disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet. This is the final major regulatory requirement for the R6,75-billion transaction to a consortium...
Huge growth in abuse of trusted applications
Cyberattackers are leveraging trusted applications and tools on Windows systems, commonly called “living off the land” binaries, to conduct discovery on systems and maintain persistence. This is among the findings from “The Bite from Inside: The Sophos Active...
Wearables start giving way to new form factors
Global shipments for wearables are on track to grow 6,1% by the end of the year, reaching 538-million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. However, growth is expected to slow to 3,9% in...
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Huawei MateBook B Series – Landing Soon
Leading ICT distributor, Pinnacle, recently announced the onboarding of the Huawei Consumer Business Group product stack to their portfolio. The addition of the Huawei Consumer Business Group has elevated Pinnacle’s B2B consumer offering to the next level, creating...
Is ERP out of reach of the SME?
If you think ERP software is too expensive for a SME, think again. That's the word from Heinrich de Leeuw, MD of Seidor South Africa, who points out that ERP technology enables SME owners and directors to have a real time dashboard of important data in the business....
Growing market for personal insurance cover against online threats
Cybercrime numbers are on the up, and South Africans are not immune from this growing threat. Some of the statistics are frightening. Banking app losses increased by more than 88% last year to an average loss of R14 253 per transaction. Online banking losses increased...
New VAT and customs obligations for online marketplaces
The global economy has recently seen a rapid rise in online marketplaces and platforms, whereby sellers can easily connect and transact with buyers. By Prenisha Martin, tax associate at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg This substantial increase in digitisation has led to a...
Cybersecurity: utilities at their most vulnerable
The evolution of technology has brought with incredible advancements, particularly in unprecedented times where both organisations and individuals have had to adapt to stay competitive. By Vladimir Milovanovic, vice-president: power systems for anglophone Africa at...
Is hybrid the way SA should go in 2022?
Thibault Dousson, GM of Lenovo South Africa, discusses whether we are on the hybrid workplace track and what it will take to make this a success. Events of the past 20 months have upended the world of work, with far better outcomes than we could have predicted. Much...
Comstor launches new partner portal
Comstor has launched the Comstor Partner Portal, an interactive platform enabling Comstor to provide improved customer support and drive growth across all Cisco architectures. "The shift in demand on distributors for online tools to facilitate transactions and better...
Cybersecurity risks highlighted by new Windows release
Microsoft's announcement of its new Windows11 operating system, together with its new Server 2022 platform has been welcomed by users who will receive upgrades by mid-2022. However, the availability or new releases has, in many instances, prompted companies to...
Fundi acquires edtech startup
EduOne, a Cape Town-based education technology (edtech) startup, has recently been acquired by education finance and education fund management solution specialist Fundi. Started in 2015 by Jason Basel, who served as the company's CEO since inception, and co-founders...
SA start-up develops interest-free BNPL platform for existing credit
Home-grown fintech start-up Float has launched what it believes to be South Africa's first interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) product that uses a customer's existing credit. The product enables consumers to get their purchases upfront, and use existing credit to...
Reporting Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a global financial services company focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. This is an amazing opportunity to work with a highly successful global team. The environment is flat structured, collaborative,...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Data Engineer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a dynamic IT company delivering innovative, value-driven solutions. Their culture is built on pride in their work, respect for colleagues, partners, and communities, and a commitment to collaborative decision-making. They also believe in...
Back-End Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:Our client is a leading global payments company who is building on their demonstrated success of transforming the payments landscape. Join this winning team to enhance your career and have a really enjoyable work environment. This client invests...
Embedded Software Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in CPT, with expertise in C/C++ or Assembly programming. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]C/C++AssemblyJavaGoWindows OSOODShould you meet the requirements for...
Linux System Administrator at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Linux System Administrator within the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), will be responsible for the efficient management and maintenance of Linux-based systems across the organization's network. Experience in Linux...
Technical Business Analyst (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
Software Developer – Senior (.Net) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client, a specialised IT firm, partners with organisations to tackle substantial enterprise-level business, system, or project challenges. Their approach combines a proactive "start-now" philosophy with agile development and just-in-time design...
Project Manager (Property Development) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:This forward-thinking property developer is highly successful and growing rapidly building on the principles of design excellence, sustainability, and community enrichment, their developments boast beautiful and intuitively designed apartments...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
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