AI-based supply chain forecasting will predict future demand by 2030
Seventy percent of large-scale organisations will adopt AI-based forecasting to predict future demand by 2030, according to Gartner. Achieving touchless forecasting that eliminates the need for frequent manual inputs and regular human interventions provides a unique...
Green steel and hydrogen key to decarbonisation
Sustainable technologies are generating a record amount of interest across many sectors. With the rising adoption of low-carbon hydrogen and its use for applications like green steel, as well as the development of other clean energy forms, new technologies are...
Lorna Hardie to lead Check Point in Africa
Check Point Software Technologies has announced the appointment of Lorna Hardie as regional director for Africa. In this role, Hardie will be responsible for expanding Check Point’s market share across the continent by strengthening its extensive distribution and...
SA most targeted in fraud attacks
Almost half (47%) of the 13 500 people polled in the SAS “Faces of Fraud” consumer study say they have experienced more fraud in 2022. South Africans were the most severely impacted, at 65%, following by Portugal at 62%. To counter rampant AI-fuelled scams, data and...
Identity threats top of mind
South Africans are growing more concerned over identity fraud threats, with 56,7% of businesses expressing concern or strong concern about future threats. This is among the findings of a new study by iiDENTIFii, “The Identity Index 2024: South Africa Edition”,...
Brace for fewer Black Friday bargains this year
South African shoppers may want to dial down their Black Friday expectations this year, with market data indicating a slowdown in consumer enthusiasm for the annual global shopping frenzy while retailers adjust their strategies toward a month-long approach that...
Retail threats surge ahead of Black Friday
In 2024, cybercriminals launched over 38-million phishing attacks, impersonating major marketplaces, banks, and tech retailers. Stolen payment card data is actively traded on dark web forums, with prices ranging from $70 to $315 per set. As shoppers prepare for major...
Call for Earthshot Prize 2025 entries
Following a record-breaking year for nominations, and a historic first awards ceremony on the African continent, The Earthshot Prize (TEP) is officially open for entries for its 2025 cohort. TEP seeks innovative solutions across five critical Earthshots: Protect and...
Businesses face increasing threats
Businesses are facing increasingly sophisticated threats from ransomware groups, hacktivists, and individual attackers. The 2024 Arctic Wolf Security Operations Report sheds light on the key trends shaping the modern threat environment and provides actionable insights...
Satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the researchers...
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Confronting the ‘glass cliff’ could accelerate female leadership
Appointing women leaders only during a crisis should trigger introspection and open opportunities to address gender bias head-on, argues Prabashini Moodley, MD of Old Mutual Corporate. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the topic of leadership to the fore again. In...
Board changes at Net1
Net1 has appointed Kuben Pillay as chairman of the board, effective 18 August 2021. Pillay has been a non-executive director since June 2020 and fills this role as a result of the death of Jabu Mabuza who passed away as a result of Covid-19 complications earlier this...
Wits DigiMine to host annual digital mining seminar
Mining's digital future comes under the spotlight again at the University of the Witwatersrand in September, with the Wits Mining Institute's annual digital mining technology seminar. Hosted by the Wits Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory (DigiMine), the...
WeThinkCode_ seeks volunteer mentors
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President’s defence of cadre deployment criticised
According to a report in Business Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa ended his recent testimony to the Zondo Commission with a defence of the government's transformation policy, and urged Deputy Chief Justice Zondo not to order that the ANC's deployment committee be...
Manage post-Covid multi-cloud complexity
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Zoho, Entrepreneurs’ Organization aim to accelerate SA’s digital adoption
Zoho has entered into a strategic partnership with Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) to support South African businesses in their digital transformation journey by providing easy access to enterprise-grade technology. Through the partnership, EO's member organisations...
Prevent escalating business fraud with robust KYC
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SA mental health support platform launched
A new online platform designed to make mental health support and therapy accessible to as many people as possible was launched in South Africa at the start of the country's Mental Illness Awareness Month in July. Called Obuntu (www.obuntu.co.za), it was developed by...
Nokia, Safaricom, UNICEF connect primary schools in Kenya
Nokia has come together with multiple stakeholders, including Safaricom, UNICEF and the Kenyan Ministries of Education and ICT, to connect close to 90 schools to the Internet in Kenya. Both rural and disadvantaged urban settlements have benefitted from the initiative,...
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Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West) – Western Cape Somerset West
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role,...
IT/OT Infrastructure Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Specialist Product Applications Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a highly skilled and reliable COBOL Application Support Analyst to join the Everyday Banking Core Technology Support team within the Core Banking Division. This role focuses on providing production application support for Cheques and Pricing...
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ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
Specialist Product Applications Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a highly skilled and reliable COBOL Application Support Analyst to join the Everyday Banking Core Technology Support team within the Core Banking Division. This role focuses on providing production application support for Cheques and Pricing...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
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We are seeking an experienced SAP Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, integrated, and high-performing SAP solutions that align with business goals and enterprise architecture standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across...
Junior JavaScript/TypeScript Developer (Stellenbosch Onsite) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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