Greylisting not the only test of SA’s financial system
With FATF’s review imminent, the country faces more than the risk of remaining greylisted. Outdated and costly international money transfers are undermining competitiveness, increasing trade risks, and deterring investment. By Harry Scherzer, founder and CEO of Future...
A primer on essential first aid skills
World First Aid Day – taking place on September 13 this year – is a reminder that the first few minutes of an emergency are the most critical. Every year, thousands of preventable deaths and injuries occur simply because people don’t know what to do in these moments....
Surge in demand for AI in contact centres
Contact centres are under increasing pressure to improve customer experiences despite having fewer resources and, while 100% are turning to AI and automation for help, many face challenges due to limited in-house expertise. This is one of the key findings of a new...
Non-access to clean cooking poses deadly risks for millions in Africa
African policy makers and international partners meeting at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 - have highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2-billion people across Africa and leading to millions...
IBM, SEforALL launch new AI for energy and urban development
At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) have announced new, publicly available artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to inform more sustainable urban development for cities and communities around the world - enabling decision-makers and policy...
What financial cyberthreats to expect in 2025
Kaspersky experts have shared their vision for the financial cybersecurity landscape evolution in 2025 in the company’s latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin: Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2025 report. One of the trends indicated in the report is that as the...
Understanding the severity of TB in children
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and the University of São Paulo has revealed a critical gap in understanding the risk of...
Africa could unlock potential with AI
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa, rich in culture and human potential, is standing at the cusp of an artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Large language models, blockchain, and the Internet of Things all hold out immense potential to propel...
In Africa, poor infrastructure is compounded by operational inefficiencies
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Infrastructure gaps inhibit access for hundreds of millions of unconnected Africans – but the bigger issue is our inability to orchestrate the networks that we do have. That’s the word from Funke Opeke, MD of MainOne,...
Global solutions needed for global issues
Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Governments around the world, civil society, and private companies need to work together to enable ubiquitous and secure global connectivity. This is the word from Jessica Rosenworcel, chairperson of the US Federal...
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Legal startups proceed to HiiL Justice Accelerator
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has announced the four startups that will go on to the prestigious HiiL Justice Accelerator. The four innovators are part of a global cohort of 18 organisations who will receive EUR 10 000 funding and business...
Post-pandemic prosperity demands supply chain collaboration
Today, well into our second year of the Covid-19 crisis, it is evident that the world has changed. The way that we do business has changed. Communicating and collaborating with suppliers and customers, and ensuring that supply chains are efficient, resilient and...
Tecno Mobile, itel Mobile double market share
Smartphone brands Tecno Mobile and itel Mobile have doubled their cumulative market share in the second quarter of 2021. The latest research report from Counterpoint Technology Market Research's Market Pulse service shows the Transsion Holdings-owned brands grew from...
Revlon selects SAP for e-commerce acceleration
Revlon plans to use the RISE with SAP offering to expedite the company's strategic cloud migration. Revlon, which last year saw e-commerce net sales soar approximately 40%, remains focused on enhancing its end-to-end digital capabilities to support continued...
UNHCR implements workforce development program in Kenya
The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, in Kenya has finalised a workforce development program for young refugees in Kenya, in collaboration with Oracle University. The UNHCR delivers professional learning courses on Oracle Cloud technologies to refugees with a core background...
Hollard digitalises customer onboarding
SilverBridge Holdings has replaced the manual- and-paper based process of onboarding new customers at Hollard Namibia with a digital environment across its intermediary and call centre channels to improve new business turnaround times and conversion rates at the...
IoT tracking technology keeps airline cargo flying
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air cargo transports over $6-trillion worth of goods, accounts for approximately 35% of world trade by value, creates millions of jobs, and contributes to global economic development. Yet, despite the...
Kaspersky recognised for mobilising partners during the pandemic
Kaspersky has scooped the award for Best Managed Services Partner (MSP) Program - for a second year running - at the 2021 European MSP Innovation Awards from Channel Partner Insight. With the pandemic putting pressure on every business to perform and succeed in an...
Financial services need to keep improving the customer experience
Financial services continue to be one of the most competitive markets, especially now that it has opened its doors to a global audience via the Internet. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass Digital With many clients having already moved to a digital environment, they...
Key considerations in the world of hybrid working
The work from home (WFH) model has become a staple for many companies as the pandemic and lockdowns continue to be a way of life. But is this going to be the default way we work going forward, or will we be returning to the office post-Covid? Neither, says Brendan...
Project Analyst – Remote Remote
Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Analyst to support the successful delivery of IT and business projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with cross-functional teams, and is...
Cyber Security Specialist – Cloud – Gauteng Pretoria
To research, design, develop, implement and mature technologies and solutions related to Cyber Security Operations (CSO) within the Department.JOB DESCRIPTIONProvide technical expertise as input into cloud security capabilities and appropriate controls for...
Data Scientist
Seeking a Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision-making by building and deploying AI and BI solutions. Key Requirements Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fieldMinimum 3 years' experience in data science and machine...
Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications)
Job OverviewThe Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure, devices, operating systems, and applications that support the organization's operations. This role involves...
IT Projects Manager
Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate strategic transformation projects across the business. This role is pivotal in driving visibility, alignment, and delivery of key initiatives that support the company's...
Data Scientist – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Seeking a Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision-making by building and deploying AI and BI solutions. Key Requirements Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fieldMinimum 3 years' experience in data science and machine...
Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) – Remote Remote
Job OverviewThe Solutions Architect (Infrastructure, Devices, OS, and Applications) is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the infrastructure, devices, operating systems, and applications that support the organization's operations. This role involves...
IT Projects Manager – Remote Remote
Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate strategic transformation projects across the business. This role is pivotal in driving visibility, alignment, and delivery of key initiatives that support the company's...
DevOps Engineer
Seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong experience with infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and containerization technologies. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience3+ years in a DevOps or similar roleProficient in Docker,...
System Analyst
SYSTEM ANALYST Location: Sandton (Hybrid working module)Salary: R 75,000.00 - R 85,000.00 CTC per monthSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pmReady to join a high-performance FinTech team shaping the future of SME lending? We're looking for a sharp, solutions-driven...
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