Uber and Harambee look to address youth unemployment
With one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, South Africa stands at a critical crossroads - because the crisis is most deeply felt by young people. Today, according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 58,7% of youth between the ages of 18 to 35 are...
Call for removal of cross-border trade barriers
SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa's economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial for their success. Cross-border payments provider Verto South Africa says local businesses should be able to compete on a level...
SA auto market adapts to economic challenges
There was a 6% decline in new vehicle sales and a 6,1% drop in total vehicles financed in the second quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) from TransUnion. Despite this, the market is showing signs of...
Clean energy needed to boost fragile global systems
Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner and more secure technologies....
ESA’s Moonlight heralds new era in lunar exploration
In a landmark initiative to create a satellite constellation orbiting the moon for communications and navigation services, the European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its Moonlight programme. With over 400 planned lunar missions by space agencies and private...
SA poised to leverage digitisation for economic growth
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa leads the sub-Sahara Africa region in digitisation, with the highest Internet penetration rates in Africa. As such, it is in a good position to drive economic growth through the use of technology. Google South Africa’s Economic...
PMI calls for new definitions of project success
Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a research initiative that challenges long-standing views on what defines project success and the role of project professionals. PMI aims to ignite a global movement by shifting the focus from traditional metrics like...
85m EVs will be on the road by end of 2025
By the end of next year, 85-million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Despite several hurdles affecting the EV market over the past few months, we are...
Data insights accelerate SME growth and success
In today’s digital age, data-driven insights have become the cornerstone of business success - from better understanding customer needs for a greater competitive edge or diving deeper into financial data to help businesses plot their business growth and fulfil their...
AMD looks to power the next generation of commercial PCs
AMD has launched its third generation commercial AI mobile processors designed specifically to transform business productivity with Copilot+ features including live captioning and language translation in conference calls, as well as advanced AI image generators. The...
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Optimizely named a leader in Agile CMS
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LAWtrust joins Cloud Signature Consortium
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MTN partners with IFC to grow Mobile Money network
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Fujitsu accelerates channel digitalisation projects
Fujitsu is investing EUR 3-million in its Select Partner Program to enable channel partners to better serve customers navigating the complexity of digitalisation. Significant program enhancements include new user-friendly tools, the introduction of improved rebates,...
African industrialisation, intracontinental trade can lead to employment boom
Africa has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Asia's manufacturing giants over the next decade, using industrialisation as a strategy to uplift millions of people from poverty and create jobs for its burgeoning young population. In doing so, it could...
A successful omnichannel strategy should be customer obsessed
The consumer industry is in a state of constant disruption. Along with advances in technology, more informed and sceptical consumers are holding business to higher standards. According to Reynhardt Uys, chief experience officer of the Immersion Group, an...
Harness the power of a UCX to meet modern customer demands
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VoIP, cloud-based contact centres could enable SA’s BPO sector
South Africa has been a major destination for global business services -- often called business process outsourcing (BPO) -- for a few years now. In particular, the country has steadily climbed the ranks when it comes to contact centre operations. Among the factors in...
The different approaches to metadata management
Metadata management, the ability to provide context and meaning to data, is a foundation of many other data management disciplines. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management The broad range of applications for metadata mean that approaches to metadata management...
How maternity, parental leave structuring impacts your salary
Despite years of progress and an increased awareness surrounding gender equity in the workplace and society in general, women bare a disproportionate responsibility when it comes to childcare. By Muhammed Goolab, executive committee member of the South African Rewards...
Front-end Web Developer (CH1137) (FULLY REMOTE) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is an innovative technology company focused on transforming how small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. They design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows — all...
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A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project Manager The purpose of this role is to provide infrastructure planning expertise and support services to the planning teams and clients involved in the development of infrastructure plans in the company's...
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Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand
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Test Analyst at QES – Western Cape Woodstock
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Our client is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to transforming the way small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. We design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows —...
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We are seeking a motivated and target-driven Programme Advisor to support the growth of our Open Programmes (Corporate Education) division. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and selling our leadership and business skill development programmes...
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