Threat to dissolve SA Tourism board raises governance red flags
According to a recent media report, the Minister of Tourism has allegedly threatened to dissolve the SA Tourism board over what has been described as an unlawful meeting during which it appears to have been resolved that the CEO of the organisation would be suspended...
Nominations open for 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards
The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has opened nominations for the 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards which, this year, will celebrate “Excellence in an AI-Driven World”. The IITPSA President’s Awards recognise outstanding...
Campus NaaS startups poised for bigger share of the pie
Projects that Campus Network as a Service (CNaaS) startups with LAN-as-a-Utility offer will grow faster than other types of CNaaS offerings and represent a third of all CNaaS revenues by 2028, says a new report from Dell’Oro Group. “Startups such as Nile, Meter, Join...
Fast, inexpensive cross-border payments with FNB’s TCIB
Kathy Gibson reports – First National Bank (FNB) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) have launched the BankservAfrica Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) payment network for cross-border payments in collaboration with the Reserve Bank. The TCIB is a...
Hole in the ozone layer continues to heal
Healing continues in the atmosphere over the Antarctic: a hole that opens annually in the ozone layer over Earth’s southern pole was relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. Scientists with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
Enterprise risk management processes still undervalued by execs
Business risks are increasing globally in volume and complexity - regardless of geography - but business leaders are not sufficiently investing in their organisation’s risk oversight despite the hazards posed to business models by not doing so. This is according to...
Microgrids step up to mitigate IT power issues
Gartner predicts that through 2027, Fortune 500 companies will shift $500 billion from energy operating expenditure (opex) to microgrids to mitigate chronic energy risks and AI demand. “We are seeing warning signals that electricity demand is outstripping supply due...
Paratus rolls out Starlink in Eswatini
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group has launched Paratus Eswatini through a joint venture with Mbabane based IT and ISP company, Real Image. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services initially. ...
Vodacom partners with Circular Energy to reduce e-waste
As technology proliferates today’s society, e-waste has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world – and South Africa is no exception. Looking to combat this burgeoning challenge, Vodacom SA has partnered with non-profit producer responsibility...
Apple’s $1,5bn Globalstar deal set to change direct-to-device satellite game
Apple plans to invest $1,1-billion in satellite communications company Globalstar alongside a further $400-million for a 20% equity stake in the business. Emma Mohr-McClune, chief analyst: technology at GlobalData, offers her view: “According to GlobalData, this...
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SA poised for rapid surge in containerisation
The emergence of Kubernetes and containerisation is arguably more important for the evolution of computing than virtualisation about 15 years ago and is poised to see massive uptake in the coming years, providing an attractive skills investment for those looking to...
Managing hearings in the remote workforce
Hearings are a critical part of the business machinery. They provide parties with an opportunity to resolve conflict, and they can mitigate risk for employee and organisation alike. However, the past 18 months have not been ideal for organisations undertaking...
In the cloud economy, reskilling is key to sustainable growth
As we emerge from the global pandemic, the need for connection and collaboration in every sphere of life is fuelling the expansion of cloud computing. By Richard Chambers, area vice-president: Africa & MED at Salesforce Companies are looking for new ways to...
A strategic approach to backup and data protection
If there is one thing the past 18 months have taught us, it's that the future is by no means set in stone. When it comes to ensuring business continuity, it pays to be prepared. By Lourens Sanders, solution architect at Infinidat One of the most important aspects of...
The role of the consumer in the creation of insurance products
Traditional insurers are under greater pressure today than ever before, writes Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay Africa. Even before the pandemic, South African insurers were facing a whirlwind of claims, raising questions about the long-term viability of the...
Why SMB food and beverage manufacturers need industry-relevant ERP
ERP adoption has accelerated since the 1990s, and with this came the opportunity to focus on particular industries. This development recognised that to drive high performance in the face of increasing complexity and uncertainty, businesses need tools and...
Citrix, Google cloud team to deliver future of hybrid work
Citrix Systems and Google Cloud are expanding their strategic partnership to deliver the future of hybrid work for enterprise customers. The companies have announced a new collaboration which will include Citrix launching a new Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) offering on...
First Technology completes multi cloud strategy with First Horizon
More South African organisations than ever before are moving to the cloud as they accelerate their digital transformation strategies – and they are looking for a trusted advisor and partner to help them do it right. First Horizon, a new operating company within the...
Go beyond the game with the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9
For gamers in the know, there are certain numbers and descriptors that trigger an instant response. Samsung’s 2021 Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor serves up exactly the right formula to achieve this electrified reaction, and here it is: Expect an industry defining 49”...
Datacentrix Mining Indaba 2021 focuses on extending local mining longevity
The critical role technology is playing in mining's transformation, and the importance of the sector's contribution towards rebuilding South Africa's post-Covid economy, were central themes at hybrid IT systems integrator and managed services provider Datacentrix'...
Network & Systems Engineer at Ntice Search
Our Client is looking for a Service, Networking & Connectivity Engineer with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to infrastructure management. You'll play a critical role in monitoring and maintaining our IT systems, ensuring high availability and...
Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Century City
About the RoleWe are seeking a talented and driven Full Stack Developer with hands-on experience in modern JavaScript development and containerized cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across the stack, from building responsive UIs to...
Network & Systems Engineer at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our Client is looking for a Service, Networking & Connectivity Engineer with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to infrastructure management. You'll play a critical role in monitoring and maintaining our IT systems, ensuring high availability and...
Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager - Remote Moderation (Multilingual)Help shape online communities with a digital agency committed to quality, safety, and inclusivity.Content Moderation | Remote (UK Hours) | R35,000-R45,000 per monthAbout Our ClientOur client is a global social...
Senior Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Project Manager - Remote Moderation (Multilingual)Help shape online communities with a digital agency committed to quality, safety, and inclusivity.Content Moderation | Remote (UK Hours) | R35,000-R45,000 per monthAbout Our ClientOur client is a global social...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town, on an initial 12-month contact onsite.Responsibilities:Establish necessary Program/Project Governance and structures.Facilitate the process for Business Case development and approval.Ensure...
Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town, on an initial 12-month contact onsite.Responsibilities:Establish necessary Program/Project Governance and structures.Facilitate the process for Business Case development and approval.Ensure...
Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA)
ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...
Senior PHP Developer (Hybrid) (PTA) – Gauteng Pretoria
ENVIRONMENT:Join a High-Impact Development Team Working on Scalable, Modern Web Platforms. They are an experienced Laravel Developer to join their core engineering team working on a national-scale emergency response dispatch platform used across mobile and web...
Senior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:LEAD the technical modernisation of a Django-based insurance platform of a well-established Financial Services provider seeking the coding expertise of a Senior Python Developer. You will help drive this transformation, working on meaningful technical...
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