xAI responds to Grok’s ‘white genocide’ remarks
xAI has updated the AI-powered Grok chatbot after it posted comments about white genocide in South Africa without citing research or sources. The company found that, on 14 May, an unauthorised modification was made to the Grok response bot’s prompt on X. “This change,...
IIoT market set to boom
The global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market size is estimated to reach $1 693,44-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 23,3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market growth is being driven by a significant focus on...
Amazon aims to connect rural Africa with Kuiper
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – Amazon is on track to launch its Kuiper satellite connectivity service within the next year, with the aim of give all Africans access to affordable connectivity. Naveen Kachroo, chief product and commercial officer at...
Security is key to building trust
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – As African businesses shift to digitalisation, it’s important to build trust. Security is a vital element in the hyperconnected world, says Dr Pascal Andrei, chief security officer at Airbus. And, along with physical...
5G FWA key to connecting the continent
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco – When we talk about using technology to unlock Africa’s potential, we can’t lose sight of the fact that this simply won’t be possible without better connectivity across the continent. Fixed wireless access (FWA) on 5G...
Can AI help to boost African economies?
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa 2024 – As the world’s economies become increasingly digital, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to play a major role in boosting GDPs around the globe. Lavina Ramkissoon, UN University Centre of Policy Research, points out...
AI and a question of ethics
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI), ethics is a key issue, and organisations are advised start formulating clear policies around trusted and responsible AI. Rohan Patel, senior vice-president:...
New report unpacks Russian influence in SA
Three prominent X/Twitter accounts appear to be behaving as information bridges or conduits between a Russian online community and communities that regularly interact on topics of political and social importance in South Africa. This is according to a new report -...
Geopolitics and domestic politics will drive economic volatility this year
There is a growing sense of cautious optimism about the global economy in 2024, according to the latest Chief Economist Outlook, with more than eight in 10 chief economists expecting the global economy to either strengthen or remain stable this year - nearly double...
Apple Mac loses race with Dell and HP PCs in US
As of January 2024, there were roughly 331-million Internet users in the US and nearly 40% of them have at least one desktop PC in their household, while 68% own a laptop. But although US consumers are spoiled for choice when shopping for a PC, Apple`s Mac is rarely...
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Cloud and the accelerated move to digital transformation
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Experian appoints new CEO for Africa
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Facebook launches campaign against false news
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Pandemic renders construction industry vulnerable to scams
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InterSystems introduces certification program
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Selecting products for evaluation in the software review process. Defining appropriate test scenarios, including the selection of test data. Managing test data by documenting test cycle results to identify defects. Collaborating with developers and analysts while...
Senior Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1071) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...
ABAP Developer (Contract) (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Automation Test Analyst (LW) – Gauteng Pretoria
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Full Stack .Net Developer (Senior & Intermediate roles) (CH1091)
Our client, who developed a financial wellness and inclusion platform that allows employees early access to already earned wages, is looking to for Full Stack .Net Software Developers to build software using languages and technologies of the .NET framework and JS...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands
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Data Engineer
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Full Stack .Net Developer (Senior & Intermediate roles) (CH1091) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
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Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
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