AI vendor race reshapes competition across the whole AI tech stack
The AI vendor race is restructuring the business of tech, and every tech provider must reevaluate what it takes to compete and win in this evolving landscape, according to Gartner. With various AI vendor races taking place across the AI technology stack (see Figure...
Interpol’s pan-African cybercrime operation nets 260 scammers
Authorities in 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects and seized 1 235 electronic devices in a coordinated international operation against cyber-enabled crime. The crackdown targeted transnational criminal networks exploiting digital platforms, particularly...
Black Friday drives traffic to malls
There were 4,3-million vehicle stops at 1 850 monitored malls/shopping centres on Black Friday this year - marginally up by 2,5% on last year - but the 25,7-million vehicle stops during Black Friday week were up by 10% compared to 2023’s Black Friday week, and 12%...
Protect your holiday cheer from cyber criminals
The December holiday season is prime time for cyber criminals and fraudsters, largely because people let their guard down and shop around for bargains more than usual over this period. This is the warning from members of the cyber security special interest group...
Supply chain issues still plague airline performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025 – which will both raise costs and limit growth. IATA quantified the scale of the challenges facing airlines because of supply...
These are the jobs SA companies are battling to fill
2024 has seen a significant surge in demand for tech, data and analysis professionals. Going into 2025, it is crucial that companies budget for attracting and retaining the right talent - especially considering the recent economic trends that have impacted...
Black Friday surprises with lower rate of digital fraud
As millions of consumers worldwide took advantage of deals offered between 28 November (US Thanksgiving) and 2 December (Cyber Monday) – a time broadly known as ‘Black Friday’ across Africa - a new analysis from TransUnion studied retail digital fraud during that...
Cybercrime continues to evolve
Cybercriminals are growing increasingly sophisticated as they evolve their tactics, according to Check Point Software Technologies’ latest threat report. The report highlights the swift ascent of Androxgh0st, now integrated with the Mozi botnet, as it continues to...
What Saffers searched for in 2024
Demure, Malome Victor, Dricus du Plessis, Tshwala Bami, Inside Out 2 and the AFCON. These are the terms for lead this year's trends on search. Google’s 2024 Year in Search [YIS] report for South Africa reveals unexpected trends and fascinating insights into the...
Look out for these trends in 2025
2025 is set to be a transformative year for businesses in South Africa with industries navigating new challenges and opportunities driven by global trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics. From shifts in how people work, to tariffs, and emerging risks,...
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Multi-tiered approach critical in mitigating the risk of ransomware
Ransomware is currently a hot topic, and has become an everyday threat that affects the lives of everyone, not just corporations. By Kate Mollett, regional director of Commvault Africa Case in point is the recent attack on the Department of Justice, which has been an...
How to build better: lessons from building banking platforms
Having gone through the design and redesign of multiple Internet banking systems over the years, I have noticed a few recurring themes, writes Leandré Roux, senior developer at Synthesis. Most of our clients seem to deal with the same pains when modernising their...
Hybrid models will dominate SA’s cloud landscape
Over the past 15 months, we have seen South African organisations accelerate their adoption of cloud-based business models to support work-from-anywhere and digital customer experiences. Yet many enterprises have raced to the cloud with piecemeal, ad hoc approaches...
Is t-commerce the future of shopping?
Television commerce or t-commerce is a growing trend across the globe where consumers can instantly purchase products that appear on TV. Interactive live TV shopping is easy, simply point and click the remote to purchase a product. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass...
PMI launches multi-channelled e-learning solution
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Paratus signs roaming agreement in Namiba
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Digital travel declaration solution supports governments in opening borders
SITA announced that it will make its Digital Travel Declaration solution - which allows passengers to share required travel and health documentation with governments ahead of travel - available to governments free of charge globally. This is aimed at addressing the...
Telkom adds MTN as roaming partner
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Humanising the digital experience will give banks an edge
Rapidly changing customer expectations and steadily increasing competition within the banking sector are forcing financial institutions to digitalise their operations, while at the same time ensuring that they humanise their digital experience to gain a competitive...
How low-code development can help small businesses
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SAP CRM Technical Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a SAP CRM Technical Consultant, based in Midrand (Hybrid), with experience in C4C and S/4HANA. Key Requirements 5+ years' experience overall.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]SAP CRMC4CSAP EEC or S/4HANAWeb UISAP FioriShould you meet the requirements...
Service Desk Analyst (L2)
Service Desk Analyst (L2)Support Escalations and Troubleshooting for a Dynamic Global IT EnvironmentIT Support | Johannesburg, South Africa | Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 08:30-18:00 BST About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing Managed Services Provider delivering expert...
Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
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Senior Python Developer
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Service Desk Analyst (L2)Support Escalations and Troubleshooting for a Dynamic Global IT EnvironmentIT Support | Johannesburg, South Africa | Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 08:30-18:00 BST About Our ClientOur client is a fast-growing Managed Services Provider delivering expert...
Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation – Western Cape Cape Town
Postion Summary: iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Software Engineer within Accelerator Operations and Technical Support (ATS) department, under Control Electronics and Software Engineering (CESE) division. Key Responsibilities: Gather user requirements and develop...
Senior Python Developer – Remote Remote
Senior Python Developer The Role This exciting company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to enhance their products, develop new offerings with banking partners, and explore new opportunities. You'll:Design, test, and deploy code to improve service range, returns,...
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SAP ABAP Developer (Advanced) – 0587
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