Why microlenders are under the regulatory spotlight
Microlenders face two regulators and one big risk, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. Microlending is the practice of providing small loans to individuals or groups who can’t access traditional financial services. In South Africa, microlenders have become a...
Watch Blue Origin’s all-female flight launch
At 15h30 this afternoon, Blue Origin’s 11th human flight, NS-31, will lift off with an all-female crew – the first in almost 60 years. Watch the launch here. The launch window opens today at 15h30 South African time (08h30 CDT). The mission includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda...
How open source is key to mapping Mars
Mars rovers can only make exciting new discoveries thanks to human scientists making careful decisions about their next stop. The Mars 2020 mission is aimed at exploring the geology of Jezero Crater and seeking signs of ancient microbial life on Mars using the...
No policy changes on the cards, says Lesufi
By Kathy Gibson - The seventh administration has no intention of changing any of the policies set by the previous administration. This is the word from Panyaza Lesufi, premier of Gauteng Province, who says the new government of national unity will not entertain any...
Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability
As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...
The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa
By Paul Colmer - Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding who gets to use it and for what purpose. One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz...
Cybercriminals hit new company hires with swift strikes
Cybercriminals have become so vigilant that they now launch attacks on companies and their employees within minutes of a new hire or big company news going public. The first attacks came right after the announcement. No sooner had a new team member shared their...
Consumers will drive growth of next-gen storage
The global next-generation data storage market will reach $116,69-billion by 2030 - with a projected CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research which says that market growth will be driven chiefly by rising consumer needs for...
Affordability chokes new vehicle sales
With yet another year-on-year decline in new vehicle sales, WesBank says affordability is the biggest factor limiting growth. This view is supported by the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index that showed that new vehicle prices rose 4,7% for the first quarter of 2024...
Nvidia has an outsize impact on S&P index
Nvidia has significantly boosted the S&P index, contributing 33,73% of its returns this year with its soaring stock price. Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "Nvidia's significant contribution to the S&P 500's growth in 2024 highlights its...
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Understanding your credit score and how it works
What is a credit score? A credit score, also known as a credit rating, is a number that reflects the likelihood of you repaying money you want to borrow. By Annelene Dippenaar, chief legal and compliance officer at Experian Africa Lenders like banks and credit card...
Altron CFO resigns
Allied Electronics (Altron) has announced the resignation of Cedric Miller, chief financial Officer and executive director of the board, effective from 30 June 2021. Miller will continue to support the group until 31 July 2021, during which time he will provide a...
How POPIA will affect outbound contact centres
On 1 July, the grace period for compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) will come to an end. That means organisations found to be in breach of the act will be liable for fines and even criminal persecution. By John Woollam, CEO of Euphoria...
Dealing with a crisis? Don’t forget your employees
In the first South African study to explore the crisis communication needs of employees specifically, University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) MBA graduate Leana Kotze highlighted that, in an organisational crisis, "an employee-centred approach is good for...
Why ‘castle-and-moat’ protection is no fairy tale
Our changing world, with its more distributed infrastructure and new applications and workloads exposing a larger attack surface, means that perimeter security, while still an important element within an enterprise's cybersecurity arsenal, is simply no longer enough....
Find the right cloud strategy for your business
2021 will be the year defined by business' attempt to recover, build better resilience and restructure their operations following a tumultuous year of change as a result of the global pandemic. By Dr Setumo Mohapi, chief go-to-market at Dimension Data The ability to...
Can you hack-proof the cloud?
For someone not working in cybersecurity, the most high-profile case of cloud hacking is, arguably, "celebgate" - or the 2014 breach of several device-storage accounts that saw hundreds of personal photos of celebrities stolen and published online. For cybersecurity...
BPO critical to ensuring business continuity
As companies attempt to recover after a rough 2020, their main objective is to do more, with less. By Gean Botha, MD of Programmed Process Outsourcing Budgets are stretched, human resources are stressed and the toll of working through a pandemic is evident in the...
Signium Africa’s Annelize van Rensburg to chair global board
Global executive search and leadership consulting firm Signium has announced the election of its 2021 board of directors and Annelize van Rensburg, director of executive search at Signium Africa, has been elected the first female chair. Piotr Pilecki, managing partner...
Lenovo SA mirrors global success
Lenovo Group has announced record results for the Group for both its fourth quarter and fiscal year, with phenomenal growth across all parts of the business. The results demonstrate the group's resilience and ability to achieve balanced, consistent, and sustainable...
SAP ABAP Developer – 2318
SAP ABAP Developer with 3-5 years' experience in ABAP Development including ABAP Objects and distribution technology IDOC/ODATA required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng2-5 years' experience as an SAP ABAP (Fullstack) developerSAP ABAP Certified...
Front-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced Front-End Developer to join our team in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate should have strong system analysis and design skills, object-oriented programming (OOP) experience, and expertise in modern front-end technologies. You will...
Data Analyst
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented and motivated Data Analyst to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive business decisions and improve overall performance. This...
Back End Developer (Focus: BI) (Advanced) 2826 – Gauteng Pretoria
Back End Developer (Focus: BI) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Oracle & ETL (Extract, Transform and Load)AWS (Glue, PostgreSQL RDS, Athena, S3, Lambda, Monitoring and Support)Terraform (IAAS)FlywayGithub (source/version control)Database Tools (DBeaver / pgAdmin /...
SAP ABAP Developer – 2318 – Gauteng Pretoria
SAP ABAP Developer with 3-5 years' experience in ABAP Development including ABAP Objects and distribution technology IDOC/ODATA required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng2-5 years' experience as an SAP ABAP (Fullstack) developerSAP ABAP Certified...
Front-End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Eastern Cape East London
We are looking for an experienced Front-End Developer to join our team in the Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate should have strong system analysis and design skills, object-oriented programming (OOP) experience, and expertise in modern front-end technologies. You will...
Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandton
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented and motivated Data Analyst to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive business decisions and improve overall performance. This...
Mobile Application Developer
Job Title: Mobile Application DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote We are seeking an experienced Mobile App Developer with a strong background in Apache Cordova to develop and maintain secure,...
Senior Systems Analyst
Senior Systems Analyst Pretoria Permanent Overview: The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level. Key Performance areas include: Understand and familiarise with the project's...
System Administrator
Job Advertisement: System AdministratorLocation: Saudi ArabiaExperience Required: 5 – 10 yearsJob Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Administrator to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in...
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