Why dropping the luxury tax matters for digital inclusion
Digital access starts with affordability - and government has finally listened, writes Ernst Wittmann, TCL regional manager for southern & east Africa and global operator account manager for Africa. In a bold and commendable move, South Africa's government has...
Siemens exec dies in New York helicopter tragedy
Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River yesterday. Witnesses say they heard a bang, then saw the aircraft crash into the water without at least one of its rotor...
SMB cyber infections via Excel are up
This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...
Green building revolution could be a $1,8trn market opportunity
A new World Economic Forum report outlines a roadmap for transforming the global building sector to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Amid rapid urbanisation worldwide, primarily driven by emerging economies, the report presents a timely case for the...
Global miners need to invest for growth and transformation
The global mining industry faced a challenge in 2023 that was both unprecedented and familiar. The financial performance of the world's Top 40 mining companies was squeezed by falling commodity prices and rising costs which resulted in revenues falling more than 7% -...
Campus Ethernet switch revenues hit two-year low
Worldwide Campus Switch revenues dropped by 23% year-over-year (Y/Y) in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. The only two vendors that grew Campus Switch revenues Y/Y in 1Q 2024 were Arista and Ubiquiti. "Vendor backlogs of campus...
Browser battle heats up
When it comes to the battle of the browsers, user preferences in dynamic nature and the tech landscape's ongoing evolution have seen Chrome's usage surge by 13% and Apple's Safari experience a 10% drop in user bases in the past year, according to Stocklytics.com....
Dubai, Mauritius top destinations for SA travelers
The travel sector in 2024 is breaking boundaries. This year consumer spending on travel is robust with significant increases in passenger traffic, according to the latest global report from the Mastercard Economics Institute. Despite fluctuating exchange rates and...
Vodacom reaches 1m free education users
Through a partnership with online education provider Upskillist, Vodacom has surpassed 1-million customer activations of free online courses. Forming part of the VodaBucks Rewards Programme, the Upskillist offering gives eligible Vodacom customers access to a free...
#cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024 launches
The Mission Network of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa (#cocreateSANL), in collaboration with the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), has launched the #cocreate Circular Design Challenge 2024. The Challenge invites all passionate Cape Town innovators,...
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MTN partners with IFC to grow Mobile Money network
MTN South Africa has announced a $2 000,000 partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to expand MTN's Mobile Money (MoMo) business in South Africa. The partnership will target the unbanked and underbanked...
Fujitsu accelerates channel digitalisation projects
Fujitsu is investing EUR 3-million in its Select Partner Program to enable channel partners to better serve customers navigating the complexity of digitalisation. Significant program enhancements include new user-friendly tools, the introduction of improved rebates,...
African industrialisation, intracontinental trade can lead to employment boom
Africa has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Asia's manufacturing giants over the next decade, using industrialisation as a strategy to uplift millions of people from poverty and create jobs for its burgeoning young population. In doing so, it could...
A successful omnichannel strategy should be customer obsessed
The consumer industry is in a state of constant disruption. Along with advances in technology, more informed and sceptical consumers are holding business to higher standards. According to Reynhardt Uys, chief experience officer of the Immersion Group, an...
Harness the power of a UCX to meet modern customer demands
The change in how customers and brands interact over the past decade may seem gradual, until we look back and actually see how drastic this transformation has been. By Jeremy Osborne, strategic account manager at Infobip SADC This change was especially profound during...
VoIP, cloud-based contact centres could enable SA’s BPO sector
South Africa has been a major destination for global business services -- often called business process outsourcing (BPO) -- for a few years now. In particular, the country has steadily climbed the ranks when it comes to contact centre operations. Among the factors in...
The different approaches to metadata management
Metadata management, the ability to provide context and meaning to data, is a foundation of many other data management disciplines. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management The broad range of applications for metadata mean that approaches to metadata management...
How maternity, parental leave structuring impacts your salary
Despite years of progress and an increased awareness surrounding gender equity in the workplace and society in general, women bare a disproportionate responsibility when it comes to childcare. By Muhammed Goolab, executive committee member of the South African Rewards...
Businesses running SAP must get ready for S/4HANA
Many South African enterprises have not yet begun the process of migrating from legacy SAP to SAP S/4Hana - and, without a clear roadmap, these businesses may not have enough time to complete a successful migration before SAP's 2027 deadline. "With a little over six...
Insurers urged to focus on digital customer communication
Traditional insurers have never faced as much competition for their customers' attention as they do now. A whole litany of tech-centric startups are coming for their lunch and they're doing so by making life much simpler for customers. By Ross Sibbald, commercial...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is seeking a skilled Business Analyst with experience in the transport and logistics industry. The ideal candidate will analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data to support the optimization of their logistics operations. This role involves...
Business Analyst (QuickSight) 2825Evdb
Requirement Management Update and maintenance of product documentation Engagement with stakeholders Translate business problems into technical requirements Support architecture User stories Promote optimisation.Minimum Requirements:Degree / Diploma in IT or Business...
Senior PHP Developer – Remote
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is hiring a Senior PHP Developer to join a leading medico-legal service and technology provider based in the UK. With a multi-national team of developers, clinicians, and customer service specialists, they are at the forefront of the UK market,...
Security Specialist
We are recruiting a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist on behalf of one of our clients. This role is focused on safeguarding critical information systems, identifying and mitigating ICT security threats, and implementing robust security measures to protect the...
Business Analyst (QuickSight) 2825Evdb – Gauteng Johannesburg
Requirement Management Update and maintenance of product documentation Engagement with stakeholders Translate business problems into technical requirements Support architecture User stories Promote optimisation.Minimum Requirements:Degree / Diploma in IT or Business...
Senior PHP Developer – Remote – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client is hiring a Senior PHP Developer to join a leading medico-legal service and technology provider based in the UK. With a multi-national team of developers, clinicians, and customer service specialists, they are at the forefront of the UK market,...
Security Specialist – Eastern Cape Eastern Cape
We are recruiting a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist on behalf of one of our clients. This role is focused on safeguarding critical information systems, identifying and mitigating ICT security threats, and implementing robust security measures to protect the...
Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071)
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
ABAP Developer (Contract) (Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Boutique Consulting and Development Firm seeks a highly skilled ABAP Developer for a 12-Month Contract (Rolling). You will develop and maintain software solutions within the SAP environment, including writing custom code, reports, interfaces, and...
Automation Test Analyst (LW)
Selecting products for evaluation in the software review process. Defining appropriate test scenarios, including the selection of test data. Managing test data by documenting test cycle results to identify defects. Collaborating with developers and analysts while...
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