Goal of eliminating malaria by 2030 is in jeopardy
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Paratus Zimbabwe, Powertel sign long-distance fibre deal
Paratus Zimbabwe has signed a deal with PowerTel to launch a high-capacity national fibre network across Zimbabwe. PowerTel is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) and is licensed to operate an optic fibre backbone network. ...
E-waste to exceed 100m metric tons by 2030
The global e-waste management market will reach 101,3-million metric tons by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 6,6% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a recent report from Grand View Research. The rapid pace of technological advancements significantly drives the growth of the...
Boosting consent and collaboration is key to ethical ancient DNA research
In a paper recently published in a peer-reviewed journal, Communications Biology, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Yale University have argued for the implementation of informed proxy or relational autonomy consent in ancient human DNA research...
Strong growth predicted for AI in video surveillance
The global AI in video surveillance market will reach $28,76-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research by Grand View Research. Rapid advancements in deep learning and computer vision technologies have significantly improved the...
Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal
Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...
ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...
Behind the screens at the Las Vegas Sphere
Sphere is a new kind of entertainment medium in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with spectacular LED displays that cover nearly 750 000 square feet inside and outside the venue. Behind the screens, around 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs help power visuals on...
Serious concerns raised over 2022 census data
Professor Tom Moultrie and Emeritus Professor Rob Dorrington, demographers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Actuarial Research (CARe), have identified significant issues with the 2022 South African census. Their expertise, particularly in analysing...
Olympics will drive increased spend on cybersecurity in Europe
While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad - Paris 2024 - will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest degree of ease for threat...
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Work from home has fundamentally redefined the eight-hour workday
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VMware unveils Modern Network framework for data centre, cloud
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Data can help business recovery
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How to nail Black Friday during a pandemic
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Prevent a disaster from becoming a catastrophe
Every year, companies spend millions of rands mirroring their IT operations as a precaution against the possibility that their main data centre will fail. By Niël Malan, managing partner at Tangent Solutions The entire system is often replicated in a second physical...
Technical Support Manager (Renewable Energy Sector – Johannesburg/Hybrid)
Job SummarySeeking a Technical Support Manager with a solid background in electrical and solar systems. The role involves leading the technical support team, resolving complex technical issues, collaborating with operations, and ensuring excellent customer service.Key...
Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Midrand
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Database Administrator and Initiative Lead – Gauteng Braamfontein
Design and assess SQL Server environments for high availability and redundancy.Automate tasks like indexing, patching, and backups.Identify and recommend redesigns for performance-heavy applications.Audit and secure external access to production databases.Collaborate...
Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
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Technical Support Manager (Renewable Energy Sector – Johannesburg/Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Junior IT Helpdesk Support
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