Views on US economy improve, but concerns remain
Business executives have a slightly improved view of the economy but continue to be wary of inflation and tariff impacts. This is according to the third-quarter AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey that polls CEOs, chief financial officers, controllers and other...
The increasing influence of AI on ESG strategies
Companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, according to new research from GlobalData. This integration of AI into ESG practices is transforming how organisations approach...
Digital fraud has hit most South African users
In the first half of 2024, 4,9% of all attempted digital transactions where the consumer was located in South Africa were identified as suspected digital fraud, according to TransUnion analysis, which also determined telecommunications, financial services, and...
Poor security awareness drives risk up
Fortinet has released its annual 2024 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report which highlights the crucial role a cyber-aware workforce plays in managing and mitigating organisational risk. “As threat actors harness new technologies like AI to augment...
Southern Africa a hotspot for cyberthreats
There has been a continued increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks across southern Africa, marking the region as a growing hotspot for cyberthreats, according to Netscout’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report for the first half of the year. This trend is...
New cyber campaign targets PC users
A new wave of the malicious campaign that is spread through web ads and aimed at Windows PC users was discovered by Kaspersky. While browsing the web, users may unknowingly click on an ad that invisibly covers the entire screen, redirecting them to a fake CAPTCHA...
Fibre operator ratings improve slightly
South Africa’s Internet service providers (ISPs) have a slightly better perception of the country’s fibre network operators (FNOs) compared to six months ago. This is according to the results of the latest six-monthly Internet Service Provider Association (ISPA) FNO...
Vodacom, Maziv respond to Competition Tribunal ruling
The Competition Tribunal yesterday (29 October 2024) prohibited Vodacom’s proposed R14-billion investment into Maziv, the fibre holding company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA). Maziv has responded that it is disappointed by the outcome but respects the...
Euro spending on AI to hit $133bn
According to a new forecast from the Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach $133-billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate...
Expect short-term market volatility after US elections
Despite the hype around the widely-publicised build-up to the US election, numerous analysts and high-profile investors are downplaying the impact of the election outcome on global markets. Speaking on whether he thinks the ripple effects will be large enough to...
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The changing face of education
The South African education sector has had to rapidly embrace online learning during the past year. But with schools, colleges, and universities quick to use new pathways to continue with class, there is increased pressure on their IT environments, especially given...
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
Cybercrime taps into the vulnerability of business systems and can pose a real threat to a robust supply chain. By JP van Loggerenberg, chief technology officer at Syspro A sophisticated ransomware attack recently targeted the world's largest meat processor. Following...
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...
What’s the difference between lithium iron and lithium-ion batteries?
Lithium iron phosphate batteries are part of a group of batteries called lithium-ion batteries. Specifying that a battery is a lithium iron, or lithium iron phosphate, battery implies a host of characteristics which are important when choosing a battery type and...
sefa encourages young entrepreneurs to access funding
The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) believes that assisting young entrepreneurs is vital for South Africa's economy, and will boost efforts to achieve the country's National Development Plan 2030 goals. It is important for sefa to empower youth-owned businesses...
Fintech makes investment into FundingHub
Finch Technologies, a Cape-based fintech, has made a further significant investment to become the majority shareholder in South Africa's leading business finance marketplace, FundingHub, following a previous investment in 2019. "We made a second investment into...
SA first in line to experience new medical consultation technology
Conducting consultations and working through that waiting room queue is being disrupted with the introduction of uConsult, a multi-sided virtual consultation platform that home-based care accessible in South Africa. According to Dr Johan Pretorius, CEO of Universal...
Senior Software Quality Engineer
To lead quality assurance efforts across projects, mentor junior and intermediate QA engineers, and drive innovation in testing strategies and automation. The role ensures high-quality software delivery through effective testing approaches in collaboration with...
Database Specialist at Placement Dynamics – Gauteng Pretorius Park
The purpose of the job is to lead the integration and management of digital systems, particularly the SARITA database in ensuring data accuracy and compliance with certification and legislative requirements, providing strategic support to the Technical Operations...
Senior Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
To lead quality assurance efforts across projects, mentor junior and intermediate QA engineers, and drive innovation in testing strategies and automation. The role ensures high-quality software delivery through effective testing approaches in collaboration with...
Junior Analyst (investment industry)
Job spec - Analyst Job type PermanentReports to Head of OperationsJob location Cape TownQualifications- Bachelor's or Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Finance or a related field. Inclination to complete the CIPM, FRM...
DevOps Engineer (Rust/AI)
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This is an on-site role best suited for a candidate with a strong foundation in DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure. In addition to the listed...
Junior Analyst (investment industry) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Job spec - Analyst Job type PermanentReports to Head of OperationsJob location Cape TownQualifications- Bachelor's or Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Finance or a related field. Inclination to complete the CIPM, FRM...
DevOps Engineer (Rust/AI) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. This is an on-site role best suited for a candidate with a strong foundation in DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure. In addition to the listed...
IT Project Manager
6-month contract with possibility of extension. Location: Western Cape, South Africa- Onsite Reports To: PMO Manager, in America International agribusiness company focusing on trading and grain processing worldwide Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and...
B-BBEE Analyst
This consulting company is looking for a B-BBEE Analyst to join their dynamic team in Pretoria.Role and ResponsibilitiesInformation gathering, analysing and reporting of B-BBEE information.Support Pre-audits and on-site co-ordinationRequirementsOne to two year...
IT Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town Region
6-month contract with possibility of extension. Location: Western Cape, South Africa- Onsite Reports To: PMO Manager, in America International agribusiness company focusing on trading and grain processing worldwide Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and...
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