Webb finds carbon molecules around a young star
An international team of astronomers has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to study the disk of gas and dust around a young, very low-mass star. The results reveal the largest number of carbon-containing molecules seen to date in such a disk. These findings have...
Technology seen as key to expanding economic opportunity
Global leaders are keen to use technology including AI to advance key impact goals, according to a new study from HP Inc with Oxford Economics. The study of business executives and government officials in 10 countries found three out of four leaders believe technology...
Eskom Expo regional science fairs showcase young talent
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is set to host a series of regional science fairs across South Africa, providing a platform for the country's most talented young scientists to showcase their scientific brilliance. These regional science fairs will offer learners in...
Google Play apps have declined by thousands
Google's tighter regulating policies have significantly reduced the number of available apps in its Play Store, pushing the total number of apps to the lowest point in years. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com, the total number of Google Play apps has...
Generative AI the dominant emerging technology
Generative AI will begin to deliver significant return on investment (ROI) for most enterprises in the next two to four years, according to a new Forrester report, "The Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2023". To fully benefit from generative AI's applications, firms...
BLSA and government plan to save SA – but will it work?
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) was approached by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter to help fund an investigation into alleged corruption within the company and, since then, SA Inc. has proved that it means business in its efforts to enable a capable state....
Gartner sees stabilisation in PC market
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59,7-million units in the second quarter of 2023, a 16,6% decrease from the second quarter of 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner. After seven consecutive quarters of YoY decline, the PC market is showing initial signs of...
Top priorities for chief audit executives
The top focus areas for chief audit executives (CAEs) in 2023 are advancing data analytics, providing assurance on proliferating digital risks, and talent management, according to Gartner. "In 2023 most CAEs are focusing on organisational and departmental digital...
Crypto exchanges targeted by hackers
The blockchain industry has lost a whopping $30-billion to hacking incidents since 2012 - and 36% ($10,95-billion) of these losses occurred through exchange hacks, says a BanklessTimes report. This growing menace raises concerns about the vulnerability of exchanges...
William Mzimba retires from Vodacom Business
William Mzimba, chief officer of Vodacom Business, has elected to retire from Vodacom after his five-year tenure and will leave the company at the end of September 2023. Sitho Mdlalose, CEO of Vodacom South Africa, comments: "I would like to offer my gratitude to...
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2020 ushers in new era for HR and payroll data
This year will see HR and payroll data play a pivotal role in business, becoming an increasingly valuable asset that provides a snapshot overview of the current status of the business. This is according to Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies. "Beyond the nuts and...
Successful launch for Eutelsat Konnect
The Eutelsat Konnect satellite was successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by Arianespace using an Ariane 5 rocket that lifted off from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, on January 16. The separation of the all-electric satellite...
iHealthcare Group listings live on 4AX
iHealthcare Group and iHealthcare Group Holdings have successfully listed on the 4 Africa Exchange (4AX), effective 17 January 2020. Both listings were geared up in December 2019, though due to an unexpected delay and the holiday season, the decision was taken by the...
Angola Cables trials direct US-Africa optical connection
Angola Cables is trialling Nokia's Photonic Service Engine 3 (PSE-3) chipset for the first direct optical connection between the US and Africa. The route provides direct, low-latency trans-Atlantic routing and greatly simplifies the turn-up of services to better serve...
40m affected in US health data breaches
Data gathered by PreciseSecurity shows that in 2019 health records for 40-million Americans were breached. This is the highest number of health data breaches since 2015. From the data, over the last decade, exposure of health records has been rising steadily. Only...
Privacy debate set to shift in 2020
Data privacy and protection are likely to be high on the agenda for 2020 in the wake of Facebook-Cambridge Analytica and other data scandals. By Grant Lapping, MD of DataCore Media These controversies have prompted regulators and consumers alike to question how much...
2020 cybersecurity trends predictions
The realities of the negative impact of modern cyber threats arguably hit home for South Africans in 2019 more than any other year in memory. By Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast The country fell victim to several high-profile breaches, including a...
Cloud can help educational institutions cut costs
With the highest youth unemployment rate in the world, paired with worrying skills shortages, the pressure is on universities and other tertiary education institutions in South Africa to admit more students. By Gomedi Makhongoana, technology public sector director at...
Set goals for career resolutions in 2020
Self-improvement is about developing healthy habits - including ways to improve your career path. The New Year is a great time for self-improvement. Along with your personal goals, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy van den Barselaar, suggests that you include ways...
Trends that will shape travel experiences in 2020
Travelport has shared its 2020 trends that will shape travel experiences as we start the next decade. Through independent research with thousands of global travellers - including 500 in South Africa, , Travelport has uncovered the major forces that will become the...
Power BI Developer – Western Cape Somerset West
Our client is looking for a Dynamic POWER BI Developer to join their team in Somerset West. The Business Intelligence (BI) Developer is responsible to create and manage Business Information and analytics solutions that turn data into knowledge. The role will have a...
Application Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion
A company in the Fintech space is looking for a Application Support Technician to join their team on a Hybrid work model in Centurion.Qualifications & Requirements: Matric (Grade 12)3 year Undergraduate degree in IT or related field3+ years working experience in...
Cloud Devops Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
The teamYou will be part of a multi-disciplinary technology team, and work closely with our customers (business, software vendors and partners). Within the team, you will be responsible for operations engineering and willparticipate in all aspects from design to...
Full-stack Developer – R300K – R240K – Gauteng Sandton
Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a skilled Full-stack Developer to join. As a Full-stack Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on various projects and collaborate with a team of experienced developers.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and maintaining web...
VILT Stack Developer
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Audit Data Analyst (SQL) (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:PERFORM data analysis and interpret results to identify anomalies, trends, and patterns, and communicate findings as the next Audit Data Analyst (SQL) sought by a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent. You will focus on IT...
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To grow existing business and acquire new business so that the bank achieves its revenue, profitabilityand market share objectives.Job ResponsibilitiesAchieve all targets and standards by implementing sales strategies and plans and by using resources...
Full Stack Developer – JHB
DescriptionHire Resolve's client, a renowned technology company located in Johannesburg, is seeking a highly skilled and creative Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing robust...
VILT Stack Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Hillcrest
Are you a VILT Software Stack Specialist looking for your next venture? We have an amazing opportunity nestled in the heart of KZN that will make for not only much better work week views, but also weekend views with the beaches a stones throw away. The right candidate...
Audit Data Analyst (SQL) (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:PERFORM data analysis and interpret results to identify anomalies, trends, and patterns, and communicate findings as the next Audit Data Analyst (SQL) sought by a fast-growing FinTech company with a footprint on the African continent. You will focus on IT...
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