Cape Town ranked as one of the best workcation cities
In its third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, International Workplace Group (IWG) has named Tokyo as the world’s leading workcation city for 2025, overtaking strong competition from the likes of Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest. Cape Town features...
AI companies account for 40% of the most valuable unicorns
Over the past three years, the AI sector has produced more unicorns, companies valued at over one billion dollars, than any other industry, and that trend has continued into 2025. Of the 50 new companies that joined this prestigious list, 28 operate in the AI space....
Economists warn on debt and political polarisation
Easing inflation and strong global commerce are fuelling cautious optimism for recovery - but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both advanced (53%) and developing (64%) economies, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook from the World...
Take-home pay improves again in August
The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) - which tracks the average nominal take-home pay among an estimated 4-million salary earners in South Africa - improved for the fifth consecutive month in August. “The average nominal take-home pay reached R16 582 showing...
Rising cost of living drives move to credit
The number of overall credit originations (a measure of new accounts opened) increased by 15,2%, as South Africans increasingly used new and existing credit products to meet their rising consumption needs via credit cards, personal loans, and retail revolving loans,...
Shift to cloud reinforces the need for enhanced security
An increasing number of organisations are shifting towards hybrid cloud environments and adopting containerisation technologies, resulting in a pressing need for enhanced cloud workload security solutions, according to a new study from Kaspersky and ISG. The research...
Data centres and the electricity conundrum
Data centres are the heart of the digital economy and the demand for them is expected to rise substantially, positioning them as a primary focus for growth and investment. But the cost of operating data centres is also rising substantially due to rising electricity...
AI PCs set to boost PC sales
Although traditional PCs remain the number one choice for most consumers buying a new device, the surging demand for AI-driven applications has boosted the popularity of AI PCs - both in the consumer and professional sectors. This trend is expected to continue,...
When it comes to ‘litter’, start with a ‘little’
South African communities are increasingly becoming aware of how their own actions and projects can add value to their surroundings - not only in terms of improving the environment, but also in creating safer, cleaner neighbourhoods with better property values....
New round of resignations at OpenAI
Some of OpenAI’s top executives have announced that they are leaving the artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Chief technology officer Mira Murati resigned after more than six years with the company, saying she would be doing her “own exploration” according to a...
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Eutelsat, Vox sign distribution agreement
Eutelsat Communications and Vox have reached a multi-year distribution agreement to extend high-speed network connectivity to South Africa. As of June, Vox will leverage the unmatched operational flexibility and power of Eutelsat Konnect, the new-generation high...
Ecobank Transnational opens the market at the London Stock Exchange
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HPE brings multi-cloud data centre solution to SA
HPE has brought a new multi-cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) data centre solution to the South African market. The multi-cloud data centre model is all about leveraging the cloud to define the customer experience, while underpinned by HPE's GreenLake platform. The...
Cloud migration saves NGO from infrastructure disaster
Millions of people around the world trust the certification issued by ICDL, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) that provides training and verification for ICT skills. The organisation, which offers 24 training modules ranging from basic skills to high-level...
The changing face of education
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POPIA compliance: critical steps to take before 1 July
The eleventh hour is upon businesses who are not POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) compliant. By Rian Schoeman, head of legal and chief privacy officer at LAWtrust The effective date of 1 July is upon us. Your business should have already started its...
Protect your ERP system from cybersecurity breaches
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Can you meet POPIA conditions before it becomes enforceable
From 1 July 2021, the substantive implementation of key provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) will finally become enforceable. By Janet MacKenzie, partner and head of the technology, media and telecommunications practice; and Reinhardt...
Getting what you pay for when it comes to home fibre
That frustrating moment when the connection drops in the middle of an important Zoom meeting with a client, or your favourite TV show fails to stream after a long, tiring day. Having a slow Internet connection is a pain we've all had to deal with. But why should we,...
Myths that employee tax training can dispel
When it comes to employee tax, a little training goes a long way towards restoring productivity. This is the word from Tanya Tosen, tax and remuneration specialist at Remuneration Consultants, who says many employees don't understand the complex tax calculations...
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Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The Business Analyst is responsible for building and demonstrating expertise in retail operations, processes, and systems. They identify, create, and facilitate process design changes through in-depth business and systems...
Commercial Analyst – Gauteng Kempton Park
Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Management. NCR Certification (essential) Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar commercial or financial analysis role. Experience working with commercial vehicle dealerships (essential)...
BI Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
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Technical Test Analyst
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify how the project and test team align within the organisation and to determine how they would...
Test Analyst
Our client is a leading provider of cutting-edge payment application solutions, offering high-performance software products for a dynamic and fast-paced market. The company has a strong track record of delivering reliable, secure, and innovative payment systems to...
Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify how the project and test team align within the organisation and to determine how they would...
Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
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Project Manager - Relocation to Ireland (Full Time, Permanent, On Site)Maximise your career growth potential in a collaborative, high-impact role based in DublinConstruction & Civil Engineering | Salary DOE + Performance Bonus | On-site in Dublin About Our...
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