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...
Overpricing costs SA homeowners time and money
South African homeowners risk losing both time and value when they overprice their properties, according to the newly released MyProperty Sentiment Index 2025. The report, based on feedback from over 200 estate agents, reveals that over 75% of homes end up selling...
Legal, risk, compliance to double tech spend by 2027
Assurance leaders are intrigued by the potential to automate their high-volume, low-value tasks and will double their department’s technology spend by 2027, according to a prediction by Gartner. The legal technology landscape is evolving rapidly, largely due to the...
Chrome divestiture proposal a pivotal moment
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google divest its Chrome web browser to restore competition to the online search market. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, comments” With Google Chrome accounting for nearly two-thirds of the...
Local etailers square up against global giants
There is little question that Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms have found favour among South African consumers. Marketing Research Foundation's marketing survey group has found that Shein holds a 35% market share in the country’s women’s clothing sector. Meanwhile,...
SA science stars gear up for Mexico expo
Two local young science stars are set to represent South Africa at the ExpoCiencias Nacional 2024 in the city of Villahermosa in Mexico next week. Aman Pati, a Grade 11 learner at Kingfisher High School in Limpopo, and Raees Khan, a Grade 11 learner at Vryburg High...
Interest rate cut could spark cybercrime increase
The recent 0,25% interest rate cut has seen a sense of cautious optimism in the local market. And, with consumer inflation falling to 4,4% in August 2024, its lowest since April 2021, this could spark interest from first-time buyers to enter the property market. While...
Lack of skills hinders pharma transformation
The rapid pace of technological advancement has outstripped the ability of traditional training programs to keep up, creating a significant skills gap. Without the necessary expertise, companies may struggle to integrate new systems, leading to stalled initiatives....
Cisco deepens AI innovations to transform itself
Cisco – long a leader in the use of AI – has unveiled a wide variety of new and upcoming platform enhancements powered by the technology at its annual WebexOne showcase event to make it clear that the association has deepened, says GlobalData. Gregg Willsky, principal...
AI data centres add new power challenges
Kathy Gibson reports - The sustainable and reliable supply of power is a key concern as rapidly-growing data centres consume more and more electricity. The last 20 years have seen a massive evolution in the data centre, , which has created new challenges for power and...
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The new DDoS ‘normal’ is not normal in any way …
Threat actors will never turn down an opportunity for innovation, and the Covid-19 pandemic has provided an enormous such opportunity. We are seeing this quite clearly in the numbers coming through - and the new 'normal' around distributed denial of service (DDoS)...
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Beware of fly-by-night ITAD service providers
Xperien has warned against fly-by-night uncertified service providers that are taking advantage of unsuspecting customers. The pioneer in the ITAD space has provided a guideline to help companies choose the right ITAD service provider and also a tender outline. This...
#CodeLikeAGirl programme will reach 600 girls
Vodacom has launched a new programme that will see over 600 young girls between the ages of 14 and 18 receive coding training virtually from 4-7 October. Vodacom's #CodeLikeAGirl programme aims to encourage more girls to explore careers that require coding skills to...
Datacentrix signs partnership with OutSystems
Hybrid IT systems integrator and managed services provider Datacentrix has signed a partnership agreement, for both Africa and the Middle East, with the OutSystems application development platform. Ahmed Mahomed, Datacentrix CEO, says: "The OutSystems modern...
Kaspersky releases its first Transparency Report
Kaspersky has publicly shared information on requests received from government and law enforcement agencies, and users for data and technical expertise in 2020 and H1 2021. The Law enforcement and government requests report helps Kaspersky's users understand how the...
App brings health care services to all
With the ever increasing cases of Covid-19 in the country, the Department of Health turned to mobile technology as a solution for improving critical access to healthcare in Gauteng. The solution came in the form of Mpilo, a healthcare app launched in 2019 by Vodacom...
Nokia, ATU to speed digital transformation and the knowledge economy in Africa
Nokia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) to drive digital transformation and the knowledge economy for socio-economic development across the continent. The two parties will leverage the power of...
The importance of accelerating digital enablement in the retail market
A question that retailers are grappling with is where to focus their energy to drive sales: in brick-and-mortar stores or by investing in their online presence. By Hymie Marnewick, MD of XLink and Celine Thungaveloo, head of sales at XLink The simple answer is that...
Disrupting payday debt cycles
Advances in technology can very often meet social needs in such an astounding way that we wonder how we ever coped without it. There are probably hundreds of practical ways that modern medical, communications and banking technologies – to use just three examples –...
IT Developer – Gauteng Randburg
Are you a talented developer with a passion for building innovative digital solutions? Our client is looking for a driven and skilled IT Developer to join their team. If you're fluent in Afrikaans and English with experience in modern development tools, this is your...
Junior – Intermediate .NET Developer – Cape Town (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Senior Linux System Administrator at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you passionate about building secure, scalable, and high-performance Linux systems? We are looking for an experienced Senior Linux System Administrator who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working hands-on with critical infrastructure. You will play a...
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Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly motivated and data-driven Digital Strategist with 1-2 years of experience to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in shaping and executing their digital marketing efforts, driving growth, and...
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Are you passionate about building secure, scalable, and high-performance Linux systems? We are looking for an experienced Senior Linux System Administrator who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working hands-on with critical infrastructure. You will play a...
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Our client in Sandton is urgently seeking a permanent (hybrid) System Analyst. The ideal candidate will apply creative and structured thinking to design, document, and test solutions that meet business needs. This role involves close collaboration with team members to...
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