New battery factory drives industrialisation, job creation

Kathy Gibson reports - Actom has opened a new assembly line for locally-assembled LiFePO₄ battery energy storage systems (BESS). Yesterday, the company also announced that is expanding manufacturing capacity for its high voltage equipment. These moves are significant...

Herotel brings Amazon’s Leo satellite services to SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Herotel has signed a distribution agreement with Amazon to bring its Leo Constellation satellite service to South Africa. Set to go live in 2027, South Africa will be among one of the first countries in the world to connect to the low earth...

Social media the top culprit as deepfake fraud grows

Deepfake attacks are growing, and costing people more. Scial media is the main culprit

Muse highlights privacy, copyright issues in AI training

Copyright and privacy issues under the spotlight as Meta withdraws Muse feature

Modest growth for African passenger air travel

Africa accounted for 2,2% of the total global passenger air travel market in June, with a 0,8% overall rise in demand. At the same time, the combined African international and domestic passenger market had a 1,5% increase in capacity, for a -0.6ppt easing in the...

Latin American banking trojan in expansion mode

The Grandoreiro banking trojan, which has been targeting financial institutions and users across Latin America, is expanding globally. It presents as sophisticated phishing campaigns impersonating government tax agencies and law enforcement, with geofencing ensuring...

New insight into paediatric pain practices in SSA

Valuable insights into the management of paediatric pain in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been highlighted in a survey conducted by Anisa Bhettay, a specialist anaesthetist affiliated with the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and the University of Cape Town...

Hybrid working levels the playing field for women

The widespread adoption of hybrid working has opened the door for women from minority backgrounds to apply for senior positions within their companies, according to a new report released ahead of Women’s Day. IWG’s 2024 report Advancing Equality: Women in the Hybrid...

Women unemployment still too high

There is still a massive problem with women unemployment in South Africa - and a significant number of women have given up looking for work. This is among the findings of the the Fundza Literacy Trust's annual digital survey results. With more than 4,1-million site...

Drone flights and 3D scans used to protect vulnerable forests

Drones are being used to help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestation. Research published in the journal Plants, People, Planet focused on the Ambohimahamasina humid forest in the southeast of the island, based on a series of 19...

Ransomware groups weaponise stolen data to force payment

Sophos has released a new dark web report, "Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs," which details how cybercriminals are weaponising stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This includes sharing the contact details or...

How much value is in your email address?

With the number of global email users projected to hit 4,73-billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity - and fraudsters can do a lot with...

Tablet market finally moves past pandemic era

Worldwide tablet shipments recorded year-over-year growth of 22,1% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), totaling 34,4-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The...

Intel brings discrete GPU muscle to the vehicle cockpit

In a strategic move to empower automakers with groundbreaking opportunities, Intel has unveiled its first discrete graphics processing unit (dGPU), the Intel Arc Graphics for Automotive, at its AI Cockpit Innovation Experience event. To advance automotive AI, the...

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Tips to enhance resilience

2020 has seen more people speaking of "resilience" than ever before. While some organisations are well underway on their resilience journeys, others still ponder what resilience really means and how to start building it, writes Padma Naidoo, GM: Advisory Services at...

Facebook opens new office in Lagos

Facebook has announed that it will open its second office in African in Lagos, Nigeria. Aimed at supporting the entire sub-Saharan Africa region, the office is expected to become operational in H2 2021 and will be home to various teams servicing the continent from...

Pinnacle extends Huawei distribution agreement further into Africa

Leading ICT distributor Pinnacle has extended its Huawei distribution agreement to include Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia. Huawei and Pinnacle initially commenced their partnership in 2015 and have seen some terrific growth in the past five...

Alternative power solutions to mitigate load shedding

While South Africa continues to feel the effects of load shedding, resulting in a decrease in productivity and disruption to business operations, now more than ever, South Africa is in need of reliable, high-end technology to mitigate the impact of rolling blackouts...

Pandemic spurs need for digital ID

Digital ID systems, a prerequisite for developing functional e-governance platforms, have been on the agendas of many emerging economies for quite some time. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has reemphasized the importance of eIDs in providing social, medical and...

What recent data breaches tell us about cybersecurity in SA

The past couple of months should lay to rest any doubt over whether South African organisations are under sustained attack from cybercriminals. By Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast Over the past three months we've seen well-known local healthcare and...

SA’s top-ranked alcohol delivery app scales up

When your business is based on the nationwide delivery of alcohol to homes, the banning of liquor sales, for several months, during the Covid-19 pandemic, should signal the death of your enterprise. To emerge from a reality like this, with more than 160 000 new...

ContinuitySA receives three awards from BCI Africa

ContinuitySA has been recognised for excellence at the annual Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Africa awards ceremony. The awards were announced on 17 September as part of the ongoing, virtual BCI Africa Conference. ContinuitySA was awarded the coveted title of...

Oracle Developer at QES – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Oracle PL / SQL Developer to join them on a contract basis. IT / Finance Responsibilities Provide Technical Guidance and SupportOffer expertise and support to the product team, assisting with...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – PYTHON-DJANGO NOT NEGOTIABLE

THE POSITION IS OPEN TO THE JOHANNESBURG REGION A cutting-edge web-based application that gives companies all the tools to manage their share incentive plans. Our client has an exciting position for a go-getter and highly-motivated individual who is a self-starter and...

Senior Developer (Front Arena Principal Engineer)

A leading force in the Financial and Banking sector is offering a permanent opportunity for a Front Arena Principal Engineer to join their growing team.This role presents a fantastic pathway toward a Head of Development position.The ideal candidate will provide...

IT Support Administrator (Procurement)

We are seeking a IT Support Administrator (Procurement) to provide administrative support to the Technical Team, from initial enquiry, through the processing of quotations and sales documentation, to order, procurement and completion. Liaising with other departments...

IT Business Analyst

IT Business AnalystUnlock your potential in a tech-savvy team- Fully remote!R 760,000 - R 1,020,000 CTCJoin a leading company that offers a wide range of products focusing on customer service and expertise. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills in a...

IT Support Administrator (Procurement) – Eastern Cape East London

We are seeking a IT Support Administrator (Procurement) to provide administrative support to the Technical Team, from initial enquiry, through the processing of quotations and sales documentation, to order, procurement and completion. Liaising with other departments...

IT Business Analyst – Remote Remote

IT Business AnalystUnlock your potential in a tech-savvy team- Fully remote!R 760,000 - R 1,020,000 CTCJoin a leading company that offers a wide range of products focusing on customer service and expertise. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your IT skills in a...

Senior Software Engineer (SAP BW4HANA ) at The Foschini Group

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Provide on-going support of the existing BPC Embedded Reporting, Data Services and BW systems SAP BEX Query Design and Analysis for Office reporting Working closely with other development teams Develop...

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