High demand drives new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales were up 24,3% in September to 54 700 units, by some margin (2 820 units) the highest-selling month so far this year. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50 000 units and rounded out 12 months of continual growth for the new...
Technology, geopolitics, environment add to business risk
There has been a sharp rise in risks associated with geopolitical volatility and a broader shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise risk, according to AON’s 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for...
Xerox buys Lexmark for $1,5bn
Xerox Holdings has reached an agreement to acquire Lexmark International from Ninestar, PAG Asia Capital and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1,5-billion, including assumed liabilities. The acquisition will enhance Xerox’s core print portfolio...
Ruby the Robot puts in the Xmas shift
While you’re enjoying your roast turkey and plum pudding tomorrow, spare a thought for Rudy the Robot, JLR’s automated colleague who is working hard this Christmas in minus 40-degree conditions to test the durability and quality of JLR vehicle doors. Based at JLR’s...
ACSA says OR Tambo facilities are working
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a statement to address reports circulating on social media regarding the state of facilities at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), with particular reference to the people movers. “OR Tambo International Airport is a...
Beware of these evolving holiday scams
With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains. Amid the sparkle of year-end celebrations, cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky have identified...
How 2024 reshaped digital assets
The crypto industry in 2024 was marked by new record-breaking highs and a flood of institutional participation fueled by ongoing regulatory progress. Luno shares its 2024 highlights: ETFs and the continued rise of digital assets in traditional portfolios...
Hydrogen startups accelerate clean energy innovations
The global hydrogen market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, supportive government policies, and advancements in hydrogen technology. Startups in the sector are addressing critical challenges such as hydrogen...
These were the largest service outages in 2024
Ookla has released its latest analysis on the largest internet outages during the first nine months of 2024. The report, based on Downdetector data, aims to analyse the largest challenges associated with service disruptions, as dependence on digital services...
Campus switch market drops again
According to a recently published report from Dell’Oro Group 3Q 2024 worldwide Ethernet Campus Switch revenues dropped by 24% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the fourth consecutive quarter of Y/Y contractions. The Americas region dragged down market results, after...
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Building long-term power partnerships
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Humanising the digital experience will give banks the edge
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Things to consider when it comes to home security cameras
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The greatest barrier to education
More than 70% of disadvantaged students lost learning due to limited or no access to digital devices, this is according to a report by Oxford University Press (OUP) titled Education: the journey towards a digital revolution, which reflects on how schools can embrace...
BidAir Cargo adds data backup from DMP SA
BidAir Cargo, a wholly owned subsidiary of the BidVest Group, offers an express cargo airline service from airport to airport to 37 destinations in Southern and Eastern Africa. When the company split off from BidAir Services, which was sold out of the Group in 2020,...
Building personal connections in the era of a disconnected workforce
In August 2021, a record 4,3-million workers quit their jobs in the US. It's a harrowing statistic that speaks to the phenomena known as the 'Great Resignation', which has seen employees from around the globe leave their jobs in droves during the pandemic. As...
Comstor named Cisco 2021 SA Distributor of the Year
Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa's Comstor business has been named the South African Distributor for the Year 2021 by Cisco. "We are absolutely delighted to receive this award from Cisco. The company is a core partner to our business, and its support over the last...
Imperial makes strategic investment in salesforce automation provider
Imperial'a Market Access business has made a strategic investment in FIGJAM, a sales force automation solution provider in Africa. The investment gives Imperial a 24% stake in the business and was effective 1 November 2021. FIGJAM was founded in 2013 to create an...
Airtel Money, Mastercard launch new digital payment solution
Airtel Money has today launched the Airtel Money Mastercard virtual payment solution in Zambia, that allows all Airtel Money customers in the country, even those without a bank account, to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely, underpinned by a growing...
Act now to prevent skills shortage becoming a crisis
More than 18 months into the global pandemic one can find hundreds of analyses about how Covid-19 has affected the country's economy. By Emma Durkin, head of human capital at Altron Karabina Most of these focus on specific economic sectors such as tourism,...
Technical Support Agent (Solar Energy) – Western Cape Woodstock
Introduction Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled solar professional as a TechnicalSupport Agent role. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering sustainableenergy solutions while helping clients optimise their solar systems. Acting...
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IntroductionOur client is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in IT operations and infrastructure management. They are seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their team and lead the management of their Microsoft Server environments...
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Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. ( onsite)What you...
System Administrator – Gauteng Centurion
IntroductionOur client is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in IT operations and infrastructure management. They are seeking a highly skilled System Administrator to join their team and lead the management of their Microsoft Server environments...
Data Scientist – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to join one of our top-tier clients in the financial services sector in JHB North. ( onsite)What you...
Junior IT Support Technician
IntroductionOur client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior IT Support professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and possess the skills necessary to set up, configure tenants,...
BI Data Engineer (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
Junior IT Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion
IntroductionOur client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior IT Support professional to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and possess the skills necessary to set up, configure tenants,...
BI Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Travel Tech company in Cape Town is seeking a BI Data Engineer to optimize its data infrastructure and turn raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will manage the full data pipeline—from ingestion and transformation...
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