A ‘risk reflex’ key to handling unpredictable scenarios
To thrive in today’s rapidly evolving risk environment, risk, audit and compliance leaders must develop "reflexive risk ownership” - a future state where business leaders instinctively and automatically recognize, respond to, and manage risks, according to Gartner....
SA’s banks still resilient and growing
The first half of 2025 was a period of strategic navigation for South Africa's major banks. Operating against a backdrop of mixed global growth, persistent geopolitical tensions, major trade uncertainties and gradual shifts in monetary policy, the major banks results...
Google invests in local startups
Google has unveiled the 2024 cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Black Founders programme with each of them set to receive up to R1-million in non-dilutive funding, as well as up to R3,6-million in Google Cloud credits. “We are acutely aware of the...
In Africa, the time for talking is over
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Too often, African leaders and policy makers talk about the opportunities we could grasp – but fail to take the action needed to make those opportunities a reality. The importance of broadband connectivity in today’s economy...
Collaboration key for African connectivity
Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Africa is a land of opportunity, gifted with young people with great passion. Mohamed Madkour, vice-president: ICT strategy and marketing at Huawei, shares that Africa’s development in terms of connectivity has been impressive,...
SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide
Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...
Digitalisation could help Africa to thrive
Kathy Gibson reports - Africa lags much of the world in connectivity and access to the digital economy – and its people are missing out on opportunities as a result. It’s no secret that the continent is falling behind on its sustainable development goals (SDGs) and is...
Voting for Channelwise Awards closing soon
Voting for the prestigious Channelwise Awards survey will close at midnight on 14 November 2024. The Channelwise Awards give South Africa’s IT reseller partners the opportunity voice their opinion and vote for the vendors and distributors they most enjoy working with....
The astronomical cost of crypto crime
For the past four years, the annual cumulative value of illicit activities in the crypto space - including hacks, frauds, scams, money laundering, and ransomware - has regularly exceeded $1-billion. And this hasn’t changed in 2024. Although the total number of crypto...
The ‘greener side’ of hybrid work models
Businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies have experienced an average drop of 19% in their energy consumption, according to a new survey from Regus parent company IWG. The research, covering more than 500 business leaders and facilities managers, reveals...
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Telco industry needs a solution against ID and SIM swap fraud
South Africa's mobile service providers continue to face pressure from new and existing clients to tighten up their data security, as fraudsters continue to take advantage of false identities and SIM swap scams. Gur Geva, founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii, a market leader...
Why cybersecurity is vital for POPIA compliance
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has come into full effect since 1 July 2021. Following the ongoing debate amongst industry leaders about being POPIA compliant, businesses should take stringent cybersecurity measures when becoming compliant....
Wits turns to AWS cloud for uninterrupted learning and working
Humans are infinitely adaptable, and the Covid-19 pandemic very quickly showed that we are able to pivot when necessary. Nowhere was this more pronounced than in the world of work and learning: when the severity of the virus became known and countries went into severe...
The rise of the modern intranet
Does the term "intranet" conjure up nightmares of cluttered file-sharing or a never-ending page of links that makes it impossible to find what you need? By Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay According to Forrester, many employees consider intranets to be their...
Intelligent automation drives operational insurance improvements
Insurers looking toward digital innovations to drive operational improvements in their processes would do well to consider the benefits of intelligent automation (IA). By Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge Holdings For example, the recent...
How RPA can benefit your organisation
The digital age has brought us many beautiful things, but it has also brought digital drudgery. Where we once filled out forms in triplicate, we now copy and paste the information with hundreds or thousands of mind-numbing, repetitive keystrokes. By Rudolph Janse van...
What to do if you’re hit with a ransomware attack
Ransomware attacks have increased in volume, morphing and evolving through the years, especially recently, into the debilitating attacks we see today. By Anthony Giandomenico, practice director: digital forensics and incident response at Fortinet, and Aamir Lakhani,...
Data management a necessity, not a nice to have
There is a perception among Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that data, while important, is not as critical as it is for a larger business. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies However, this could not be further from the truth. Data is literally the lifeblood...
Better connected: the pathway to a tech-driven future
In the past year, connectivity has taken the spotlight. It turbo-charged our resilience and accelerated digital adoption bringing much needed services and resources to people during the most challenging period in recent history. By Mohammed Amin, senior...
DataOps – moving beyond DevOps for a healthy data pipeline
The mission of DataOps is to create agile, scalable, and controllable workflows to feed data consumers the reliable data they need when they need it. By Gary Alleman, MD of Master Data Management The desire for insights to inform decision making remains a primary...
Senior Business Analyst
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a fast-growing international startup consultancy, specializes in delivering tailored implementations of their digital transformation platform for financial institutions and multinational enterprises. They are seeking a Senior Business Analyst...
Test Automation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...
Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a fast-growing international startup consultancy, specializes in delivering tailored implementations of their digital transformation platform for financial institutions and multinational enterprises. They are seeking a Senior Business Analyst...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Join one of the world's biggest automotive giants!We're seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to innovate our digital platforms.Design cutting-edge web applications using modern frameworks and cloud tech.Collaborate with global teams to shape the future of...
Systems Analyst – Payments I Contract at IQbusiness
Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for contract opportunities within the Financial Services sector. We're looking for professionals with a strong background in technical analysis and proven experience delivering successful...
Full Stack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Join one of the world's biggest automotive giants!We're seeking a talented Full Stack Developer to innovate our digital platforms.Design cutting-edge web applications using modern frameworks and cloud tech.Collaborate with global teams to shape the future of...
Systems Analyst – Payments I Contract at IQbusiness – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our Innovative Analysis Team is seeking experienced Systems Analysts for contract opportunities within the Financial Services sector. We're looking for professionals with a strong background in technical analysis and proven experience delivering successful...
Data Engineer
Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...
.NET Developer
Our client is looking for a skilled Intermediate .NET Developer to join our R&D team. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications and services, utilizing AWS cloud services. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you...
Senior Mobile App Business Analyst (UX & PWA Focus)
Our Client is looking for a seasoned and self-sufficient Mobile App Business Analyst to lead the analysis of lightweight mobile applications, predominantly focused on progressive web apps (PWAs), that operate as a subset of a more complicated application. We require...
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