Global recruiters set their sights on SA skills

International companies are increasingly looking to South Africa for new skilled employees. Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for February, including an analysis of trends in international...

Cyber risks increase as Middle East war escalates

The Sophos X-Ops Counter Threat Unit (CTU) has issued a cyber advisory warning of increased cybersecurity risks as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues and escalates. Historically, periods of direct military escalation in the Middle East have correlated with...

Lost in translation: What the AI code debate keeps getting wrong

AI has sparked a new round of conversation about Cobol, with tools emerging that claim to translate legacy code and, with it, solve the modernisation challenge. It is worth being precise about what that means and what it does not, writes Rob Thomas, senior...

Digital, AI, crypto-led payments set to transform SA shopping

South African consumers are increasingly embracing innovative payment technologies such as digital wallets, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, according to new survey data from Visa. “While traditional payment methods continue to play an important role –...

GenAI could transform core functions

NTT Data has introduced new data that shows manufacturing organisations worldwide are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to establish smart factories, spur innovation, improve productivity, build resilience and gain competitive...

Calls for Icasa to stop mobile number abuse

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), has again requested the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to take firm action to prevent the unlawful use of mobile numbers by call centres operating from fixed...

Payfast by Network partners with JP Morgan Payments

Network International has extended its partnership with JP Morgan Payments to facilitate e-commerce transactions for South African customers. This will be accomplished by leveraging Payfast, Network's online payments solution, so JP Morgan Payments can strengthen its...

Young Saffers still battle to access finance, despite fewer defaults

As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to leverage credit as a tool for empowerment. Experian's Consumer Default Index (CDIx) for Q1 2024 reveals a complex picture for young South...

AI key to Africa and the future of work

Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa...

Lack of AI skills slows innovation

There is a vital human skills gap when it comes to maximising the potential of AI and cloud, with almost all organisations recognising that they have to prioritise workforce upskilling. This is among the findings from SoftwareOne's Cloud Skills Report, which...

AI both a security solution and a risk

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone's lips in 2024. In the context of cybersecurity, AI is a greater threat than ever before, while also providing new tools for combatting attacks. Cybersecurity companies need to shift from...

Inadequate or outdated technology stymies innovation

A vast majority of global organisations (80%) agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organisational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 89% of C-suite executives in South Africa believe legacy infrastructure is greatly hindering their...

AI plays a bigger role in security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in the field of cybersecurity. It has the potential to enhance organisations' incident response capabilities. Cybersecurity companies have been discussing incorporating AI capabilities in various areas,...

In South Korea, more than 1% of workers are robots

Although China has made huge investments in industrial robotics over the past two years, it is still not the most automated nation on the planet. In fact, four other countries have a much higher number of operational robots in their manufacturing industries, and South...

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Imaging trends set to shape what we see and create in 2021

2020 was an unprecedented year. How we live, work and interact has fundamentally changed and the repercussions of 2020 will be felt for years to come. So, with unpredictability and uncertainty set to remain key fixtures in people's lives but with hope now on the...

What does augmented analytics mean for small businesses?

From digital transformation to big data and analytics, the internet is littered with buzz words and promises that technology is the answer to revolutionising business and delivering better results. By Malebona Mokhutsoane, solution advisor for analytics, and Dumisani...

How digital partnerships can enable business development

Gone are the days when small businesses need to sell their products to just the people who live or work in the immediate vicinity. Kevin South, head of digital and customer experience at Seacom Digital platforms and partnerships are now empowering micro-companies to...

Kaspersky iHub, G-Core Labs team up to support gaming startups

Kaspersky Innovation Hub (iHub) and edge cloud provider G-Core Labs have joined forces to search for and support promising gaming projects. The partnership between the global companies will provide expertise, infrastructure and resources to prospects that have the...

Remote work culture boosts teamwork of at-home workers

Remote work is here to stay for the time being with 33% of the US and approximately 50% of the UK workforce currently working at a distance. Although 77% of remote workers state they are more productive outside the company's office, there are several other aspects to...

Why application security should be on your business radar

As more companies embark on a digital transformation journey to be able to compete in the digital economy, application development is becoming an important business differentiator. By Glenn Morgan, security pre-sales consultant at Puleng Technologies Yet, in this race...

Lessons from Beitbridge delays critical for AfCFTA

Transport and freight bodies are calling on government for a public-private partnership (PPP) to prevent future disasters similar to the chaos taking place at the Beitbridge border post on the Zimbabwe border. The call comes from the Federation of Eastern and Southern...

What the US political transition might mean for Africa

2021 could be the beginning of a much needed reset for US relations with Africa and its various countries and regions. By Jude Kearney, chairman of the US/Africa Committee of the Africa Energy Chamber To date, most African governments have responded positively to the...

A goal without a plan is a wish …

If there is one thing 2020 has shown it’s that the late Romantic poet Robert Burns was right, when in the 1700s he wrote, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry". Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on our ability to predict the “what’s next” factor in our business...

E-learning trends that can help businesses in 2021

Thanks to the global pandemic and savvy, forward-thinking key decision-makers, many businesses have embraced e-learning to ensure they remain competitive. The global consultancy firm McKinsey observed that business learnings were one of the most affected activities...

IT Technical Assistant – KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal

Kloof - Office Based - We're looking for a sharp, solutions-focused Technical Support Practitioner to join a growing digital solutions company making waves in the software development and IT services space. This is an urgent hire—don't wait!This forward-thinking...

IT Support Assistant

Kickstart Your Tech & Business Career in Cape Town! Are you a young, energetic, tech-savvy go-getter ready to launch your career? Do you dream of blending IT skills with business acumen? We're looking for YOU! We're searching for a dynamic Junior IT & Business...

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ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Senior Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our dynamic team based in Cape Town. This is a 12-month contract position- hybridThe ideal candidate will have extensive experience working closely with C-suite executives, possessing strong analytical...

IT Support Assistant – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Kickstart Your Tech & Business Career in Cape Town! Are you a young, energetic, tech-savvy go-getter ready to launch your career? Do you dream of blending IT skills with business acumen? We're looking for YOU! We're searching for a dynamic Junior IT & Business...

Data Engineer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company seeks to fill the role of a Data Engineer with a knack for data analysis to join its team. It is a remote role that includes data manipulation, modelling and being responsible for the understanding of inter-dependencies between...

Senior Software Developer II Angular/.net

Job DescriptionOur client is looking for an exceptional individual to build web applications using Angular 13+ with an enthusiasm for building web front end applications. Must be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning,...

Junior UI/UX Designer (CH1117)

Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages (EWA), is looking for a junior UI/UX Designerto join their Stellenbosch-based team.Requirements:Minimum of 1 year of experience in UI/UX...

Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer (Stellenbosch Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A Mid-Senior C# Full Stack Developer is sought by a Cloud Solutions & IT Consultancy to join its team. They help companies in the financial, banking, and Crypto industries scale new and existing systems by assisting with key architecture, development,...

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