NYDA and NSFAS in strategic partnership
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has announced a new strategic partnership with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marks a significant commitment to expanding...
Openserve connects SATA to the World Broadband Association
Telkom fibre provider Openserve has successfully facilitated the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Southern Africa Telecommunication Association (SATA) and the World Broadband Association (WBBA). Beauty Apleni, the current chair of SATA and...
Enterprise risk management processes still undervalued by execs
Business risks are increasing globally in volume and complexity - regardless of geography - but business leaders are not sufficiently investing in their organisation’s risk oversight despite the hazards posed to business models by not doing so. This is according to...
Microgrids step up to mitigate IT power issues
Gartner predicts that through 2027, Fortune 500 companies will shift $500 billion from energy operating expenditure (opex) to microgrids to mitigate chronic energy risks and AI demand. “We are seeing warning signals that electricity demand is outstripping supply due...
Paratus rolls out Starlink in Eswatini
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group has launched Paratus Eswatini through a joint venture with Mbabane based IT and ISP company, Real Image. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services initially. ...
Vodacom partners with Circular Energy to reduce e-waste
As technology proliferates today’s society, e-waste has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world – and South Africa is no exception. Looking to combat this burgeoning challenge, Vodacom SA has partnered with non-profit producer responsibility...
Apple’s $1,5bn Globalstar deal set to change direct-to-device satellite game
Apple plans to invest $1,1-billion in satellite communications company Globalstar alongside a further $400-million for a 20% equity stake in the business. Emma Mohr-McClune, chief analyst: technology at GlobalData, offers her view: “According to GlobalData, this...
Blockchain once again the darling of venture capitalists
After a significant slowdown last year, blockchain has again become an attractive sector for VCs in 2024, with the total value of deals outperforming 2023 figures two months before the end of the year. AltIndex.com says blockchain companies raised $10-billion in...
Two-phase liquid cooling the future of GPUs
As of 2024, single-phase direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling dominates the high-end GPU thermal management market, according to new research from IDTechEx – however, with the increasing thermal design power (TDP), two-phase D2C cooling will be required and is expected to...
CIOs must overcome challenges to deliver AI value
A Gartner survey of 451 senior technology leaders in the second quarter of 2024, found that 45% of CIOs in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) said they are tasked with leading an artificial intelligence (AI( strategy in their enterprise. However, four emerging...
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Six Olympic lessons for working life
The Olympics are the coalescence of excellence across countries and cultures - a showcase of the best doing their best. However, this year is tinged with something different - a world shaken by a pandemic, a fervent longing to see human triumph and athletes without...
SA’s BPO sector surges on the back of global recovery
As world economies drive their Covid recovery plans and reopen markets, South Africa's business process outsourcing (BPO) sector has surged on the back of steps taken by global businesses to mitigate their location and overhead risks by offshoring to the country. With...
EOH to list on A2X
EOH Holdings has been approved for secondary listing on A2X Markets and its ordinary shares will be available for trade from Friday 13 August 2021. EOH Limited will retain its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its issued share capital will be...
Homegrown battery manufacturer secures R20m investment
I-G3N, a black empowered female-owned SME that has successfully developed lithium-ion batteries specifically for the African continent, has successfully raised R 20 million from Edge Growth and the ASISA ESD initiative. Edge Growth and the ASISA ESD initiative have...
Tips for women on building a career in cybersecurity
Representation of women in the cybersecurity industry has grown over the past years and, while this is positive, there is still room for improvement. Growth and success in this area requires that everyone work together to amplify but this is easier said than done. How...
A reactive approach could leave your data vulnerable
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) is now in full effect, after a lengthy introduction phase. This, added to the pressure of ongoing lockdowns necessitating continued remote working, is putting a lot of pressure on organisations when it comes to data...
Colocation an ideal stepping stone to the cloud
Driven by the ongoing global pandemic as well as long-standing loadshedding concerns, increasing numbers of South African organisations have had to enable remote working. By Barry Kemp, head of managed IT at Vox While moving to the cloud is often presented as the...
Cloud monocultures elevate risks of cyberattack, service outages
The mass adoption of cloud services and the pressure to consolidate vendors along with the tightening of budgets due to the ongoing COVID pandemic is creating the risk of security monocultures that could put organisations at greater risk. By Brian Pinnock,...
Advanced reporting: the unsung hero of a modern data-driven contact centre
With research showing that up to 96% of customers would consider switching from a business after a single bad service experience, there can be no doubt that service is a key differentiator for today's customers. By Anne-Meine Gramsma, chief commercial officer of...
What is an omnichannel customer engagement hub and do I need it?
By now, most organisations know how important it is to engage with their customers on the right channel at the right time with the right information. But, when communication channels are owned and managed by different areas of the business, it's hard to create a...
Senior Systems Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
Reverside is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior System Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. This role requires a seasoned professional who can transform complex business initiatives into world-class IT solutions. The senior systems analyst is responsible to...
BI Developer at Ntice Search
Our client, a recognized leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their expanding teamThis is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining...
Project Manager – Software Development at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex software development projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), exhibit mastery in...
BI Developer at Ntice Search – Gauteng Gauteng
Our client, a recognized leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a skilled and motivated Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join their expanding teamThis is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining...
Project Manager – Software Development at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex software development projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), exhibit mastery in...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with a focus on front-end applications. The role requires strong...
Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Role PurposeAs an Intermediate Business Analyst, you'll bridge business needs and technology, driving value for The Client. Your expertise will transform complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Eastern Cape Bethelsdorp
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, with a focus on front-end applications. The role requires strong...
Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
Role PurposeAs an Intermediate Business Analyst, you'll bridge business needs and technology, driving value for The Client. Your expertise will transform complex business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration and...
Data Administrator (12 Months Contract – WHC)
Background:Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research...
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