High demand drives new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales were up 24,3% in September to 54 700 units, by some margin (2 820 units) the highest-selling month so far this year. It was also the third consecutive month of volumes above 50 000 units and rounded out 12 months of continual growth for the new...
Technology, geopolitics, environment add to business risk
There has been a sharp rise in risks associated with geopolitical volatility and a broader shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise risk, according to AON’s 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for...
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...
Advanced mobile robots a boon for supply chains
Several mobile robotics technologies for supply chains will mature within the next two to five years, creating an accelerating market for increasingly capable mobile robots and drones, according to Gartner. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Mobile Robots and Drones is a...
Brisk Black Friday sales tipped for further growth
Black Friday this year is set to highlight the major shopping shifts, including online vs in-store spending trends and the impact of the move from single-day deals to 'Black November' promotions. Sales are expected to reflect renewed economic optimism as the country...
Black Friday launches festive season sales
New retail statistics highlight a significant opportunity for South African retailers to build on the momentum of Black Friday and end the year on a high note. The research, commissioned by Capital Connect, shows total retail sales for 2024 are forecasted to be 19%...
New focus on customer-centric strategies
International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced new insights into the expanding role of the chief experience officer (CXO) as a driving force in shaping customer experience strategies across industries. As organisations face increasing competition and evolving...
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Insights into cloud security 2021
With cloud security continuing to be a hot topic in 2021, Fortinet and Cybersecurity Insiders decided to ask cybersecurity professionals around the world and across all industries for their latest insight. By Doros Hadjizenonos, regional sales manager at Fortinet The...
Health trends and the impact on workforces
The concept of workforce resilience is not new, although the pandemic has forced organisations to focus on their key people-related risks, such as employee wellbeing, talent retention, implementing operational improvements and new, innovative working models and...
Hyperpersonalisation, increased customisation, reinvigorate ERP
The accelerated digitisation of 2020 has seen a rapid increase in the adoption of digital products and services, creating a surge in customer touchpoints that has caused an exponential data explosion. By 2025 the volumes of data that human and machine interactions...
InnoVent expands into Nigeria
IT financing and leasing specialists, InnoVent, has opened its third African office in Lagos, Nigeria. The opening of the new West African office follows only months after the successful opening of an office in Nairobi, Kenya, to serve the East African market. With a...
Remote working is here to stay: but is your company protected?
Every business has to protect three critical assets - its staff, customers and its data. With six-foot walls around our homes, we protect our physical property and household goods, but our defences are woefully inadequate when it comes to our digital property. By...
Cybersecurity threats don’t care where you are
Global connectivity has meant that, more than ever before, South Africa is a part of the global village - and while that certainly comes with myriad benefits, it also comes with the need for an increased focus on cyber security for the state, enterprises, and home...
How can telcos deploy next-generation networks effectively?
Next-generation networks (NGN) promise to combine the best of Internet Protocol (IP) and traditional telephony networks, a convergence that will deliver flexible, efficient, innovative, and high-quality telecommunication services. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT...
Smart, intuitive tools for an enhanced multiparty collaborative experience
We are halfway into another pandemic year; it is evident that work styles adopted during the current period are here to stay. Whether working from home or with a gradual return to the office, many workers across the globe have learnt one thing – the urgent need for...
Huawei pens deal with African Telecommunications Union
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei that will see African countries and organizations build capacity for ICT transformation. Under the agreement, Huawei will provide training on skills development,...
Is it time to upgrade to ERP?
There are a few clear signals indicating that the current software solution may be holding back business growth. Making the move from an accountancy solution to an ERP system, designed specifically for small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), is a valuable and...
XR Simulation Developer – (Freelance – 3 month – 12 months)
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a pioneering EdTech startup revolutionizing STEM education through cutting-edge technology, is seeking a skilled XR Simulation Developer to lead the immersive development of their AVR Content Development Project. In this role, you'll be...
Test Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Contract /Woodstock / Retail / Fulltime Onsite / South African Citizen Industry: Supply Chain Job category: QA Test Analyst...
Senior Oracle DBA at IT Company – Gauteng Midrand
senior oracle DBA Available for a 12 months contractCan do both core and apps DBA tasksIn core - must have RAC and Rman with perf tuning in Apps must have experience in cloning and patch man.Cloud SaaS exp or OCI - will be advantagoes Desired Skills: DBA RAC Rman SaaS...
XR Simulation Developer – (Freelance – 3 month – 12 months) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a pioneering EdTech startup revolutionizing STEM education through cutting-edge technology, is seeking a skilled XR Simulation Developer to lead the immersive development of their AVR Content Development Project. In this role, you'll be...
Test Analyst at QES – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis (12 months) Contract /Woodstock / Retail / Fulltime Onsite / South African Citizen Industry: Supply Chain Job category: QA Test Analyst...
Embedded Software Development Engineer
An opportunity exists for an individual who is passionate about software development for embedded systems in C++ and has some experience. Become an expert in real time operating system configuration and development. Key Requirements University Degree that as a minimum...
Software Developer – C# or Python – (Western Cape or Gauteng)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or the Western Cape. You will be...
Embedded Software Development Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
An opportunity exists for an individual who is passionate about software development for embedded systems in C++ and has some experience. Become an expert in real time operating system configuration and development. Key Requirements University Degree that as a minimum...
Software Developer – C# or Python – (Western Cape or Gauteng) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. This role is open to candidates based in either Gauteng or the Western Cape. You will be...
Senior QA Tester
Our client is looking for a skilled Senior QA Tester to join their team! If this sounds like you, apply today! Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)5+ years of experience in...
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