Draft tax bill hides a ‘stealth tax’ in unit trust investments
For millions of South Africans, a unit trust or a portfolio of a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) is one of the pillars of their financial future, serving as a vehicle for retirement savings, children's education funds, and long-term wealth creation. By Joon Chong,...
Smarter school admissions platform unveiled
The upgraded Online Admissions platform for the 2026 school year, developed by Vodacom Business with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), has proved to be smarter and simpler, providing a more transparent admissions experience for both parents and department...
AI plays a role in protecting biodiversity
AI and biodiversity both thrive on complexity. For AI, massive amounts of data fuel machine learning models, helping them to recognise patterns, make predictions and solve problems. In most cases, the richer and more diverse the data, the smarter and more adaptive AI...
Absa PMI paints positive picture
Following a strong close to Q3, the seasonally adjusted Absa PMI dipped slightly by 0.7 points to 52.6 in October, down from a revised 53.3 in September. Although the PMI fell, it remained above 50 for the second consecutive month, indicating continued expansion in...
AI drives a surge in skills development needs
As digital and AI trends continue to disrupt work, 85% of business leaders agree that the need for skills development will dramatically increase over the next three years, according to Gartner. According to a June 2024 Gartner survey of 330 business leaders, 93%...
IT distribution revenues remain stable
Distributor revenues inched up from the previous quarter to $20,2-billion in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker. Year-over-year growth was down a fraction of a percent with...
Robotics industry set to bounce back
The global demand for robotics has been shifting back and forth over the past few years with the pandemic-driven sales boom followed by stagnation in 2024. However, after a year of stagnant sales, the entire industry is set to witness a significant recovery – with...
As delinquencies grow, lenders look to alternative credit data for help
As visibility into consumer risk provided by traditional credit data shifts, financial institutions worldwide are expanding their use of alternative data throughout the consumer lending journey, according to Lexis Nexis’ inaugural Global Consumer Lending Confidence...
Strong outlook for global sensor market
The global sensor market is well established, with hundreds of millions of sensors produced yearly. Yet the market remains in flux, with trends in future mobility, edge computing, AI, and digital healthcare continuously evolving and reshaping sensor technology...
Telematics credited with big drop in road incidents
Commercial transport operators in South Africa have reported a 78% reduction in road incidents - from 1 313 last year to 286 this year – according to the third annual Webfleet Road Safety Report 2024. Enhanced driver training, increased adoption of telematics, and...
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Telco innovation good news for SMEs
Covid-19 has hit SMEs hard with drops in revenue and staff layoffs the most common impacts of the pandemic for small businesses, according to a recent metasurvey by the Small Business Institute (SBI). Trabel, a Cape-based technology development company, says...
Cybercrime an existential threat to West Africa’s economic growth
While organisations across West Africa work to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic, the global cybercrime industry is going into overdrive. By Titilayo Adewumi, regional sales director: West Africa at SAP An increasingly sophisticated cybercrime industry...
Key considerations when embarking on your modernisation journey
Some old technologies still have a purpose, grudgingly so, rather than by design. A number of organisations have what is now deemed 'legacy' technology, but in some cases there-in lies the 'heritage' for those organisations as those core applications hold the logic...
Chatbots: the solution to SA’s service delivery woes?
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni recently said that communities and businesses are becoming increasingly intolerant of municipalities that can neither deliver basic services nor conduct their administration effectively. With lack of employee capacity being one of the...
SMS firewalls the golden standard gateway for securing A2P SMS
Despite the influx of over the top (OTT) messaging solutions in recent years, application-to- person (A2P) SMS messaging remains the most widely used channel by businesses across the African region. SMS reach, ease of use and guaranteed high ROI are top reasons for...
BCX is McAfee’s Managed Services Partner of the Year
McAfee has named BCX as the Managed Services Partner (MSP) of the Year. The award recognises BCX as a trusted McAfee partner, and its ability to build strong ecosystems while demonstrating its technical competence in managed services when it comes to software...
MIC launches R150m early-stage investment vehicle
Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has launched MIC Khulisani Ventures, a R150-million early-stage investment vehicle targeting black-owned innovative, high growth businesses in South Africa. MIC Khulisani Ventures will invest in promising high-growth potential...
Pick n Pay adds capacity
Pick n Pay has opened additional capacity in response to the high demand in online shopping on its scheduled delivery platform www.pnp.co.za. In Gauteng particularly, where the third wave is resulting in more people distancing and isolating, Pick n Pay has increased...
SWIFT eliminates friction in international payments
SWIFT has announced the go-live of a service that will enable banks to verify payee account details before an international payment is sent, removing a key point of friction in cross-border transactions. The new Payment Pre-validation service is a core building block...
Fujitsu debuts 11th generation desktops, workstations
Fujitsu has announced new generation desktops and workstations designed for home office workers in need of agility, power and flexibility. With a focus on the needs of millions of people around the globe, whether working from an office or home, Fujitsu has created a...
Senior Project Manager – Madagascar – Remote Remote
Hire Resolve's client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Project Manager in Madagascar. Key Requirements: +10 years experience in project management specialising in hotel constructionDegree in Construction Management or similarRegistration with the PMI is...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 6 month Contract to go perm)
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
Devops Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Are you ready to accelerate your career in the dynamic world of automotive technology? Join a global industry leader where cutting-edge manufacturing meets digital transformation. We're looking for a versatile and driven Devops Analyst with strong application support...
WordPress Developer (CPT – Onsite – 6 month Contract to go perm) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A prestigious digital command hub situated in Cape Town is in search of an experienced WordPress Developer. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. You will collaborate with their creative and...
Devops Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you ready to accelerate your career in the dynamic world of automotive technology? Join a global industry leader where cutting-edge manufacturing meets digital transformation. We're looking for a versatile and driven Devops Analyst with strong application support...
Cabling- CCTV Camera Technician
We are looking for technician will be responsible for the installation of cables and cameras at client's premises. Maintains quality levels according to set standards. Maintains and monitors interface stock levels. Completes administrative documentation as and when...
Software Developer (Python)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a 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 should have a strong...
Cabling- CCTV Camera Technician – Gauteng Vereeniging
We are looking for technician will be responsible for the installation of cables and cameras at client's premises. Maintains quality levels according to set standards. Maintains and monitors interface stock levels. Completes administrative documentation as and when...
Software Developer (Python) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a 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 should have a strong...
Data Analyst at PnP
IntroductionThe Space & Range Data Analyst is responsible for extracting, collating, analysing, auditing, and reporting KPIs, Master data, Metadata and Customer data pertaining to company space and range ecosystem, in support of the Commercial strategic objectives...
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