Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...
Cybercriminals exploit social networks to target businesses
Kaspersky has detected a complex attack sequence that involved retrieving information from legitimate services such as GitHub, Microsoft Learn Challenge, Quora, and social networks. The attackers did this to avoid detection and run an execution chain to launch Cobalt...
Decarbonisation boosts bottom lines, but progress has slowed
Despite the escalating climate crisis and 2023 marking the hottest year on record, corporate progress on decarbonisation has slowed. A new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and CO2 AI reveals that companies have made minimal progress on climate issues over the...
Legal reforms needed to unlock wind energy future
As South Africa continues its journey toward a sustainable energy future, wind energy has emerged as a crucial element of the country’s renewable energy mix. With its rich wind resources and increasing demand for clean energy, the sector is well-positioned to...
RAG gains prominence in GenAI discussions
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is becoming a critical focus in company discussions about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), as organisations look to leverage real-time external data to contextualise and refine the accuracy of generated responses....
Temu app racks up 735m downloads
Since its launch in September 2022, the Chinese shopping app Temu has been gaining share in the global ecommerce market, successfully competing with industry giants like Amazon, eBay, and Shein. With its aggressive pricing and discounts, wide product selection, and...
Slump continues – but AR/VR headsets set to soar
The decline in worldwide shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets continued during the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) as volumes contracted 28,1% YoY to 1,1-million units, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual...
Vuma rolls out affordable unlimited fibre to underserved areas
Following a successful pilot in Alexandra in 2023, Vuma has launched Vuma Key, an uncapped fibre service priced at just R99 per month. Vuma Key is a prepaid service with no penalties for missed recharges, designed specifically for low-income households earning less...
Play the long game for AI success
Kathy Gibson reports from Qlik AI Reality Tour - Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. We’ve moved beyond the hype and companies are now ready to use AI in real business scenarios. This is according to James Fisher, chief strategy officer at Qlik, who points...
Resilience of SA SMEs testament to their adaptability
As South Africa continues to navigate the outcome of a watershed election which saw the formation of a government of national unity (GNU), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated resilience and maintained confidence in their future despite persistent...
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SA fintech enabler Ukheshe Technologies confirms global expansion
South African digital fintech enablement provider, Ukheshe Technologies has confirmed it is expanding its operations internationally. Having established itself as a formidable payment technology specialist within the B2B sector, the company has set its sights on the...
The era of feminine leadership has arrived
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Let’s celebrate our women scientists and engineers
Let me ask you a question. When you think of a scientist, who comes to mind? Is it Albert Einstein, the founder of the theory of relativity? Or Sir Isaac Newton, who gave us the concept of gravity? And then there's Louis Pasteur, who invented the process of...
On-demand delivery on the rise
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The sustenance of job creation during a digital evolution epoch
As the future pushes ahead unabated, the set of circumstances emerging spark a lot of imagination. By Tau Mashigo chief technology officer: group IT at Standard Bank We no longer just rely on linear cognitive capabilities that give rise to incremental change, but...
Think tech, STEM when you #ChooseToChallenge career options
As the CEO of AgendaWorx and founder of inSite Innovative Education Solutions, Zeldeen Muller understands the importance of innovation in technology as perhaps few can - from personal experience as a woman, a colleague and a manager. Noting how important it is for...
Personalising the customer experience important for insurers
Personalising the insurance experience is not a new concept. In fact, insurers' ability to understand their customers on an individual level has long been considered the panacea for the sector. By Nelson Camara, go-to-market executive at SilverBridge Holdings Evolving...
Uber drivers in SA: employees or independent contractors?
Uber drivers are currently classified as independent contractors in South Africa, but there are plans to launch a class action to compel Uber SA to confer several key rights on its drivers, which, if successful, will affect the rights of platform workers. By Kirsten...
Infinidat expands strategic alliance with VMware
Infinidat has expanded its strategic alliance with VMware, broadening its VMware capabilities with new support for vSphere Virtual Volumes (vVols). In addition, InfiniBox is now the first petabyte-scale storage platform available in the VMware Cloud Solutions Lab. "We...
Bolt gets €20m investment from IFC
Bolt is partnering with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to promote access to on-demand mobility services in emerging economies. IFC's €20-million investment and advisory services will help Bolt expand mobility solutions that create earning opportunities,...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer
Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...
Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Randpark Ridge
B.Eng / BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Degree essentialAt least 8 - 10 years strong project management skillsWith particular focus on industrial, mining and or water projectsProven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplinary projects on time and within...
Pre-Sales Solution Architect (Cloud) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Position open to all races, female applicants only. We looking for a Cisco certified Engineer that will support the sales team in leading the development of complex architectural solutions for deals from pre-sales to proposal and delivery, stitching together...
SAP CRM Technical Consultant / Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Seeking an SAP CRM Technical Consultant to implement, customize, and maintain SAP CRM solutions with expertise in ABAP programming and integration with SAP ECC and S/4HANA. Key Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience in SAP CRM developmentSAP CRM certification and...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – KZN Durban
Provide onsite technical support across the Companies suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain Companiesproducts and optimize client service. Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment,...
Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.Our client in the consulting space on the hunt for an Intermediate Business Analyst skilled with testing for a permanent hybrid role based in the Gauteng or Western Cape [URL Removed] in a dynamic environment and grow your skill sets...
Intermediate Business Analyst
Requirements ManagementConduct structured and semi-structured requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders (individuals and small groups) using appropriate techniques to gather clear and complete information.Analyse and document business processes, data flows,...
FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN – KZN Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Provide onsite technical support across the Companies suite of products, outsourced services, and customer solutions, to maintain Companiesproducts and optimize client service. Responsible to assist with hardware problems, removing and replacing faulty equipment,...
Intermediate Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a remote position.Our client in the consulting space on the hunt for an Intermediate Business Analyst skilled with testing for a permanent hybrid role based in the Gauteng or Western Cape [URL Removed] in a dynamic environment and grow your skill sets...
Intermediate Business Analyst – Western Cape Somerset West
Requirements ManagementConduct structured and semi-structured requirements elicitation sessions with stakeholders (individuals and small groups) using appropriate techniques to gather clear and complete information.Analyse and document business processes, data flows,...
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