Emirates taps SA tech talent for IT careers
The Emirates Group is inviting interested local IT professionals to attend recruitment information sessions in Johannesburg and Cape Town on 27 and 28 September. More than 200 future-focused tech roles are available, spanning software engineering and technical...
Solar Orbiter traces superfast electrons back to Sun
The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has split the flood of energetic particles flung out into space from the Sun into two groups, tracing each back to a different kind of outburst from our star. The Sun is the most energetic particle accelerator in the...
Businesses face increasing threats
Businesses are facing increasingly sophisticated threats from ransomware groups, hacktivists, and individual attackers. The 2024 Arctic Wolf Security Operations Report sheds light on the key trends shaping the modern threat environment and provides actionable insights...
Satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the researchers...
Advanced mobile robots a boon for supply chains
Several mobile robotics technologies for supply chains will mature within the next two to five years, creating an accelerating market for increasingly capable mobile robots and drones, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones is a...
Brisk Black Friday sales tipped for further growth
Black Friday this year is set to highlight the major shopping shifts, including online vs in-store spending trends and the impact of the move from single-day deals to 'Black November' promotions. Sales are expected to reflect renewed economic optimism as the country...
Black Friday launches festive season sales
New retail statistics highlight a significant opportunity for South African retailers to build on the momentum of Black Friday and end the year on a high note. The research, commissioned by Capital Connect, shows total retail sales for 2024 are forecasted to be 19%...
New focus on customer-centric strategies
International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced new insights into the expanding role of the chief experience officer (CXO) as a driving force in shaping customer experience strategies across industries. As organisations face increasing competition and evolving...
Lack of budget for talent hinders security
Despite all the efforts companies and organizations worldwide put into preventing cyberattacks, global cybercrime has snowballed to $9,2-trillion in 2024 and is expected to grow by another 70% to $15,6-trillion by the end of a decade. This shocking figure is more...
GNSS satellite receivers remain vulnerable to cyberattacks
Almost 4 000 global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) satellite receivers were vulnerable to attacks on the Internet in 2024, according to new analysis from Kaspersky, putting both organisations and users at risk. This can be mitigated, the security firm adds, by...
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Open source: what vaccines taught us about its importance for innovation
Mention open source to most people and they'll probably conjure up images of geeks in Linux shirts working on operating systems that are unfathomable to the average person. But in truth, open-source is crucial to so much of the way the world operates, writes Greg...
Digital gateways the new normal for SA travellers
The recent move to Level 1 lockdown and the announcement around South Africa's (SA) removal from the United Kingdom's 'red list' is very likely to have spurred a surge in online travel bookings, writes Benjamin Boesch, chief digital officer of VFS Global. While this...
Municipal payments essential for SA’s future cities
The urban population in Africa has swelled from 15% of the total population in 1960, to over 40% in 2010 and is set to exceed 60% by 2050. It is anticipated that South Africa will follow suit. In fact, current projections indicate that an additional 19-million to...
E-sports gold rush could be an investment game-changer
The question as to whether investors should be looking to esports for their next big investment opportunity shouldn't be 'why', but rather 'why not' write Sally Jukes, partner, and Carl Bosma, director at BDO South Africa. No longer the simple video gaming and...
These are the most favourable MEA countries for DCB growth
Analysts from Evina and Telecoming have developed the first Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) Index. This rating aims to provide market players with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the DCB business and its overall potential. Bahrain, Egypt, and Qatar lead...
Cybersecurity covered on a small business budget
Just because you're a small business doesn't mean you won't be a target for cyberattacks. In fact, small businesses can be particularly vulnerable because they lack the cybersecurity resources of larger businesses. With the increasing shift to remote and roaming work...
Online community scheme meetings are legal, viable
The ongoing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have forced the community scheme property industry to embrace digital solutions to ensure that meetings, whether governing body or general meetings, can continue. With physical or face to face meetings becoming more difficult...
DHL to operate Honor distribution hub for Middle East and Africa
DHL Global Forwarding will operate the smart devices distribution hub in Dubai for Honor, a leading global technology company. The hub will distribute Honor's products to more than 30 countries across the Middle East and Africa. Ralf Schreiber at DHL Global Forwarding...
HP ProBook with AMD Ryzen the ideal work from home choice
If there is one lesson the world will take out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s that work isn’t just the place you go to anymore. Indeed, work from home and remote working have highlighted how important it is to employ devices that move easily between work and home. The...
Direct selling industry shows resilience
Latest figures released by the Direct Selling Association (DSA) of South Africa reflect that the country's direct sellers, who are entrepreneurs in their own right, have collectively earned R2,1-billion during the year, 2020. This but must be seen against the backdrop...
Business Analyst (Finance /COPA) – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst SAP (Finance, COPA) to join their team. This role is essential in bridging the gap between finance users and SAP support teams to enhance financial reporting, controls, and profitability analysis....
Project Manager
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...
Senior Scrum Master
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...
Project Manager – 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...
Senior Scrum Master – Gauteng Sandton
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.JOB DESCRIPTION Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Coach team members on...
ServiceNow Technical Architect (CPT)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Investment Management Firm seeks a highly skilled ServiceNow Technical Architect to take the lead on the implementation and optimisation of ServiceNow modules, including ITSM Pro, ITOM (Discovery), HRSD, APM, and SPM. You will guide...
Software Engineer (React & Node)
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
ServiceNow Technical Architect (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Investment Management Firm seeks a highly skilled ServiceNow Technical Architect to take the lead on the implementation and optimisation of ServiceNow modules, including ITSM Pro, ITOM (Discovery), HRSD, APM, and SPM. You will guide...
Software Engineer (React & Node) – Remote Remote
Want to work from home?! Our client develop software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, and build upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT they take real-time data...
Software Application Support Specialist – Remote at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Now Hiring: Software Application Support SpecialistRemote (Based in Gauteng) | Permanent PositionAre you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for helping others? Our client, a dynamic player in the tech industry, is on the hunt for a Software Application Support...
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