New tools could catalyse response to TB deaths
As the United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on tuberculosis (TB) approaches, a new report from the Lancet Commission, co-authored by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) researcher, released recommendations which provide a path forward to turn the tide on this...
Tech competition aims to empower small credit providers
The National Credit Regulator (NCR), in partnership with the Government of Japan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have come together to launch an innovative TechSprint competition (also known as the Hackathon) designed to support the digitisation and...
Renewed spending in luxury market
The pre-owned luxury market saw an uptick in growth last year fuelled by the surge in "revenge spending" post the Cboid-19 pandemic. Now, as 2023 unfolds - a year defined by economic challenges, sociocultural shifts, higher inflation, and a weakening Rand - the State...
Is AI a game-changer for anti-money laundering compliance?
In the aftermath of South Africa's recent greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), companies are now confronted with the imperative to address eight identified strategic deficiencies while simultaneously reducing their financial crime risk through...
The end of employer interim reconciliations?
It's that time of the year: companies must get their information together and submit mid-year/interim employer reconciliations. But this process will soon become irrelevant, as it will be replaced by realtime submissions mandated by the South African Revenue Service...
Retailers embrace fintech to supercharge cash management
The fundamental principles around cash management in retail haven't changed much over the years. Retailers of all shapes and sizes need to securely manage and process cash, card and electronic payments flowing into their business, manage working capital in an...
Protecting modern systems through XDR cybersecurity
With the ongoing advancement of South Africa's economy, infrastructure, digital systems and strategic global relevance, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the country's various public and private institutions. Carlo Bolzonello, country lead for Trellix South...
SA built environment closer to adopting national BIM code
The South African built environment is seeing real progress towards adopting a national standard for Building Information Modelling (BIM) in South Africa. This is according to Richard Matchett, digital practice lead at consulting engineering and infrastructure...
New head of operations for Tarsus On Demand
Cloud platform enablement partner Tarsus On Demand has appointed Landie Uys as its head of operations. For the past eight years, Uys has been a key member of Tarsus On Demand and contributed to various teams, including sales, operations, and technical. Tarsus On...
MTN partners with Eseye
MTN South Africa has announced a new partnership with Eseye, a global provider of IoT services, that will see Eseye's IoT solutions deployed in South Africa and later extended to 18 MTN operating companies across Africa. This involves integration with MTN's current...
Van Dijk exits Naspers, Prosus
Bob van Dijk will step down from his position as chief executive and board member of Naspers and Prosus, effective 18 September 2023. Van Dijk has been the chief executive of Naspers since 2014 and of Prosus since its listing in 2019. Ervin Tu will assume the role of...
Senior Data Analyst
Location - Woodstock, Cape Town (Onsite)Job DescriptionOur client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Analyst to join their team to work within their Internal Audit Department.Report to: Audit Manager (IT)Job PurposeTo support the department goals to increase efficient...