Political interference is collapsing state-owned companies
With economists warning that South Africa is on the brink of an economic crisis, new research has backed this up stating that state-owned companies (SOCs) are “on a direct path to collapse” unless urgent reforms end political interference, hold shareholder...
Uncertified imports undermine SA’s electrical sector
Recent raids by the South African Police Service’s Anti-Counterfeit and Illicit Trade Unit and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) uncovered thousands of rands worth of non-compliant electrical goods. But this represents only a fraction of the...
Financial pressures weigh on South Africans
The current situation of working South Africans is characterised by major financial pressures. But despite these considerable pressures, a strong sense of determination and optimism prevails. The use of earned wage access, buy-now-pay-later services, having...
Android growth in emerging markets fuels smartphones
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 6,2% year-over-year in 2024 to 1,24-billion units, according to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This strong growth follows two years of steep declines and is...
Metrics, analytics and reporting top priorities for CFOs
CFOs and finance leaders rate metrics, analytics and reporting as their top focus area for 2025 reflecting an emphasis on delivering insight to improve business performance, according to Gartner. The research group’s latest October 2024 survey of 251 CFOs showed that...
Why SA businesses need to prioritise cybersecurity
Eighty percent of South African businesses say they have experienced a cyberattack in the past year – but only 32% prioritise cybersecurity training among employees – according to new research from Vodacom Business. The company’s latest report, “Cybersecurity as an...
AI boosts Cyber Week sales
Cyber Week is expected to drive $311-billion in global sales as consumers eagerly await holiday deals - with the use of AI and agents set to influence up to 19% of those orders – according to a new report from Salesforce. The Salesforce Shopping Index - which analyses...
Device spending to hit all-time high next year
After fluctuating over the past three years, global spending on IT devices - including desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers - has surged in 2024, rising by 6% year-over-year to $735-billion, according to research from Stocklytics.com. And this...
How spatial computing trends are unfolding
Spatial computing is transforming how businesses integrate digital and physical environments, propelled by advancements in immersive technologies, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). The growing interest is evident in company filings, which showcase a...
Gaps in law enable Africa’s rapists
Heinous as it is, rape across Africa is one of the continent’s most common crimes – and new research has revealed how the inadequate criminalisation of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that...
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New Kyocera solutions enable digital transformation
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Earning a university degree is crucial in today’s economy
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Creating sustainable data centres through energy-efficient solutions
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Building trust in government through digital transformation
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Why co-sourcing is a smart choice for cybersecurity now
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Use technology to become POPI compliant
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Troye achieves highest Citrix partnership level
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Africa Cup Awards accolade for CIRT’s Q-Hop
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One of our clients is seeking an experienced Senior SAP ABAP Developer. Looking for someone proficient in SAP ABAP programming and strong understanding of SAP modules and architecture. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree or similar in Computer Science, Engineering, or...
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