ESA tracks rare interstellar comet
Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of a rare celestial visitor: a comet from beyond our Solar System. Officially named 3I/ATLAS, the newly-identified interstellar object is only the third of its kind ever observed, following the famous 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and...
How AI factories can help relieve grid stress
In many parts of the world, including major technology hubs in the US, there’s a years-long wait for AI factories to come online, pending the buildout of new energy infrastructure to power them. Now Emerald AI, a US startup, is developing an AI solution that could...
How neural networks are being manipulated
A new study by Kaspersky reveals a growing trend toward "indirect prompt injection" - a technique used to manipulate the outputs of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and search chatbots powered by AI. While no instances of serious destructive actions by...
Africa under pressure as cyberattacks escalate
Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for July 2024 reveals a concerning rise in cyber threats across the African continent, with several countries now among the most attacked globally. The recent exploitation of a security flaw in the CrowdStrike...
Google challenges Apple and OpenAI with Gemini Live for Pixel 9 devices
Google has introduced the Pixel 9 series of phones, the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the 45mm Pixel Watch 3. Anisha Bhatia, senior technology analyst at GlobalData, unpacks the news: "In a move aimed directly at Apple's gradual integration of AI into the Apple ecosystem,...
Learners invited to code for a greener future
Sifiso EdTech has launched its Innovation Challenge 2024, a nationwide coding and robotics competition designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking and technological innovation among learners across South Africa. This year's theme, "Sustainable Development and...
Vodacom to boost network in KwaZulu-Natal
Vodacom is investing over R800-million this financial year on building new network sites, modernising its mobile networks, full fibre broadband rollout, and energy projects to accelerate its broadband connectivity throughout KwaZulu-Natal - including new sites in deep...
Phil Duff to step down as SA’s Syspro is sold
Syspro, the South African software company that became a global success story, has been sold to private equity investor Advent International for an undisclosed sum. Syspro was founded in September 1978 by brothers Phil and Chris Duff, who spotted a gap in the market...
AI key for effective security
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...
Data resilience at the heart of business survival
Kathy Gibson reports – There are four key structural trends in the industry today, shaping the industry and making the role of IT more challenging. The first is explosion of data. “In the digital-first world, every company is a software business,” says Brendan...
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Emtel and NEC XON deploy Mauritius’ biggest SD-WAN
Emtel, the telecom operator in Mauritius, has partnered with NEC XON to deploy the biggest SD-WAN in the country, which has reduced the corporate customer’s connectivity costs by between 30% to 40%, together with the provision of a secured network. The SD-WAN serves...
Avoiding common mistakes while crafting the ultimate customer experience
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PayFast launches new funding service with Retail Capital
Online payment gateway, PayFast has launched a new merchant-financing service in partnership with local fintech lender, Retail Capital, called Easy Advance. The service is designed to help merchants leverage short-term working capital to grow their business, without...
Mineworkers Investment Company commits U$10m to Knife Capital fund
Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) has committed $10-million to venture capital firm Knife Capital’s new African Series B expansion fund, Knife Fund III. The Fund’s aim is to invest behind the aggressive expansion of African innovation-driven companies and fill a...
SA digital startup adds concierge service
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KID Group establishes Cape & Coastal presence
South African data specialists the Knowledge Integration Dynamics Group of companies (KID) has opened a new office in Cape Town, to serve clients in the Cape & Coastal region. Yolanda Komen, now GM: KID Cape & Coastal, says the move brings more personal...
ACSA outlines plans to improve liquidity
The adverse impact of Covid-19 on global aviation led to Airports Company South Africa revising its strategy and financial plan as far back as April 2020. This was because of global travel bans and border closures which led to no passenger flights for a period of four...
Social innovation award winners announced
Meat Naturally and Agricool Finance were awarded joint first place in the 10th Annual Social Innovation Awards, while Leafline Washable Sanitary Wear scooped first place in the Disability Empowerment Awards. All three winners were awarded R1.3 million in grant...
SARS’ lifeline can save SMEs from drowning in tax debt
In these uncertain times many small to medium enterprises (SMEs) do not have the financial means to settle large debts which have accrued to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), be it in light of the crippling Covid-19 pandemic, or due to long outstanding debts....
Crosscall seals distribution agreement with Kemtek
Crosscall has signed a distribution agreement with Kemtek, which will see Crosscall's range of durable mobile phones and accessories available to Kemtek's more than 700 South African resellers and distribution network across the SADC region. Kemtek, which was founded...
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ENVIRONMENT: For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives,...
CLO Unit Specialist at GEMS
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Bid Specialist – Gauteng Turffontein
An established and values-driven education and training organisation is seeking a highly organised and strategic Bid Specialist to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage the full bid and tender process—from opportunity identification through to...
Low Code Developer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT: For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives,...
CLO Unit Specialist at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionThe position of CLO Unit Specialist is vacant. The CLO Unit Specialist reports directly to the Senior Manager: Client Liaison Office and forms part of the Member Service and Experience Division. The position is based at the Head Office in Pretoria.The...
Full-Stack Developer (3 Month Contract) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
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Our client is seeking an experienced IT Support Analyst to join the Port Elizabeth team, · Support and maintain applications within the scope of the position,· Diagnose and analyse problems· Execute tasks received by management· Monitor all business application...
Full-Stack Developer (3 Month Contract) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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Data Engineer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives, and...
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