Africa rallies innovative financing for climate-driven health crises
As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a recent two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by...
IBM, NASA debut open source AI model for solar observation
IBM and NASA have unveiled the most advanced open-source foundation model designed to understand high resolution solar observation data and predict how solar activity affects Earth and space-based technology. Surya, named for the Sanskrit word for the Sun, represents...
Gartner identifies key supply chain planning issues
Composite AI and supply chain data governance are now among the highest impact technology trends for supply chain planning (SCP) leaders, according to Gartner. "SCP leaders are in the process of developing transformation roadmaps that will prioritise delivering on...
Europe has fastest-growing robotics industry in the world
Although the US and China have been in a tech race for decades battling for supremacy in critical areas of technology that will shape the future of the global economy - including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics -the two countries lose the race with Europe...
Eskom Expo ISF honours top young scientists
An array of prizes from full bursaries to cash, laptops and tablet computers were awarded to top performing innovators at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. The fair is being held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 23 to...
Used smartphone shipments still flourishing
More than 195-million used smartphones - including officially refurbished and used smartphones - were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6,4% compared to 2022. The value of these shipments was $72,9-billion, up 12,4% year over year, according to data from...
Three-quarters of cars shipped with embedded telematics
The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,6% from 239,7-million subscribers at the end of 2023 to 473,8-million subscribers by 2028, according to research from Berg Insight. Shipments of...
Alcohol industry’s significant role in SA’s economy
A new report from The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) - The Contribution of the Alcohol Beverage Industry to the Economy of South Africa - highlights the alcohol industry’s significant role in advancing the nation's economic development through tax...
Economists warn on debt and political polarisation
Easing inflation and strong global commerce are fuelling cautious optimism for recovery - but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in both advanced (53%) and developing (64%) economies, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook from the World...
Take-home pay improves again in August
The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) - which tracks the average nominal take-home pay among an estimated 4-million salary earners in South Africa - improved for the fifth consecutive month in August. “The average nominal take-home pay reached R16 582 showing...
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Tshimologong announces fifth edition of Digital Lab Africa
The fifth edition of Digital Lab Africa (DLA), the first mentorship and incubation program for African creatives in innovative and digital content, has launched its next call for applications. DLA is calling on artists, producers, designers, collectives, students or...
Mancosa offers forgery-proof blockchain certificates
In an effort to tackle the fake qualifications threat and to protect its brand reputation, higher education institution Mancosa is introducing a blockchain-based diploma certification service. The BCdiploma dematerialises and automates the issuance of certified...
SA private equity firm seeks investment opportunities of up to R350m
Private equity company Moshe Capital Fund Managers is actively seeking to invest R350-million into diverse companies with a solid presence in their sectors. The firm has secured a funding commitment from FNB Commercial and has entered into a partnership agreement with...
Beachhead Solutions partners with ITBlue Solutions
Beachhead Solutions, provider of cloud-managed PC & mobile device encryption, security, and data access control for businesses and managed service providers (MSPs), has announced a strategic partnership with ITBlue Solutions. Pairing Beachhead's built-for-MSP...
FirstWave signs partner agreement with Moja Access
Australian-headquartered, FirstWave has signed a three-year Level 1 Partner Agreement with Moja Access, part of pan-African technology company CSquared Group. FirstWave provides safety through the most accessible and adaptive cloud-based cybersecurity solutions that...
Is the agile approach right for your organisation?
The agile approach was initially applied to new software development but as time has moved on and, especially in the current environment, businesses are finding that this approach can be applied to a variety of scenarios. Anne-Marie Pretorius from Bizmod Consulting...
Higher ROI, lower risks when the people side of change is managed
Companies that prioritise their employees' change journeys during digital transformation projects, such as the remote working initiatives seen in 2020, are less exposed to risk and more likely to realise the return on their investments. This is because all change...
IBM, Junior Achievement expand access to digital skills
IBM and Junior Achievement (JA) South Africa have announced the Open P-TECH for Africa program which will provide South Africa's youth with skills relevant to the digital era and marketplace. As the Covid-19 pandemic leads to an unprecedented shift to online learning...
Altron Karabina achieves Azure Advanced Accreditation
Following a Microsoft initiated third-party audit of its cloud migration practices and after meeting stringent criteria including demonstrable global customer success stories, proven upskilling of staff and best practice frameworks and architecture, Altron Karabina...
Thales appoints new African distributors
Cyber Security Africa Distribution (CSAD) and Cyber Security South Africa (CSSA) have been appointed as distributors of Thales access management and data protection solutions across the African continent. CSAD and CSSA are sister companies dedicated in the...
Business Intelligence Analyst
Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in BI tools and data management, a deep analytical mindset, and a passion...
Business Intelligence Analyst – Gauteng Centurion
Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst to join their dynamic BI team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in BI tools and data management, a deep analytical mindset, and a passion...
Senior SQL Server Developer (Sandton – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A prominent company in mining technology, focused on advanced analytics and solutions, is seeking a Senior SQL Server Developer to join their team in Sandton. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, optimizing, and maintaining...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced/consumed in/by the division. Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement. Provide...
Senior Full Stack Web developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our leading client in the financial space has an exciting position available for a Senior Full Stack Web developer. Objective of the Role:The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within your team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional...
Project Manager (IT Infrastructure Domain) – Western Cape Cape Town
Job DescriptionOur client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure-related projects. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, ensuring...
PHP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT: Our client seeks a PHP Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate will have a solid...
Data Scientist – Credit Optimisation at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION The opportunity: A challenging opportunity is available within the Credit optimisation and VAS analytics department of TFG Financial Services. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to develop analytical...
Oracle Developer at QES
My client based in Cape Town (North) is currently looking for a Junior PL/SQL Developer to join them on a permanent basis Cape Town / Permanent / Hybrid work model/ Retail & IT We are seeking a motivated and skilled programmer to contribute to our projects with...
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