Biology model IDs more than 1m species, and counting
Tanya Berger-Wolf’s first computational biology project started as a bet with a colleague: that she could build an AI model capable of identifying individual zebras faster than a zoologist. She won. Now, the director of the Translational Data Analytics Institute and a...
COP30 delivers benefits for Africa
The COP30 conference in Belem, Brazil showed that climate cooperation is producing results that matter for people’s lives, with real benefits across African nations. One hundred and ninety-four countries, representing billions of people, concluded that the Paris...
Election outcome boosts US economic outlook
Business leaders registered a huge shift in positive sentiment about prospects for the US economy and their own organisations in the wake of the recent presidential election, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The quarterly...
SA young scientists impress at Türkiye science fair
Two South African learners from Eskom Expo for Young Scientist International Science Fair were awarded medals after successfully showcasing their research projects at this year’s İzmir International Innovation Science Energy Engineering Fair (IISEEF) in Türkiye....
FNB customer spend passes R3,2bn on Black Friday
FNB customers exceeded last year’s highest spend peak, going over R3,2-billion in Black Friday purchases this year. Black Friday spending has increased by 11% year-on-year with transactions worth over R5,4-billion processed on FNB Speedpoint devices. Overall,...
Black Friday sees big rebound in consumer spend
Despite coming off the back of a prolonged period of economic headwinds and difficult conditions, South African consumers bounced back during this year’s Black Friday week. Users clocked up massive year-on-year increases in spend on every day of the week, peaking at a...
These are the top business travel tips
A new survey reveals tension among business travellers as cost pressures and other factors create friction in the business travel market. According to the findings of the SAP Concur Global Business Travel Survey, two-thirds of business travellers feel that traveling...
SMEs should get ready to adapt
2024 is ending the year better than it began, with improved consumer and business sentiment largely attributed to the election outcome, a suspension of loadshedding for over eight months and a significant drop in inflation. In October South Africa’s annual inflation...
Matric Live wins FNB App of the Year 2024
The 2024 FNB App of the Year winner is Matric Live, an educational app designed to empower Grade 10 to 12 learners. Announced yesterday (4 December), the winning app impressed the judges with its dynamic approach to learning through interactive video lessons, gamified...
Bitcoin dip expected before it soars further
Bitcoin has breached the $100 000 mark for the first time, driven by expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under Donald Trump’s incoming US presidency. However, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green predicts a short-term sell-off before Bitcoin rallies...
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Guard against identity theft in times of increasing online fraud
“Why would cybercriminals want to steal my identity? I’m a nobody.” You’re not. Everyone is fair (and likely) game when it comes to identity theft. By Debbie Walkowski, security threat researcher at F5 Labs Statistically, most cybercriminals tend to eschew “important”...
Relief for expats confirmed
South African expatriates have been kept in suspense regarding a proposed law change aimed at providing relief to those who could not leave the country under lockdown. By Jean du Toit, head of tax technical at Tax Consulting SA This amendment was confirmed with the...
Is your business equipped to handle a third wave?
Without rapid immunisation, many experts believe that South Africa will experience a third wave of Covid-19 by the coming autumn or winter. By Lyndy van den Barselaar, MD of ManpowerGroup SA Although there is no clear-cut definition of what could constitute this...
2021 trends in cloud computing
When it comes to the world of work, 2020 will be remembered as a year that accelerated technological change. By Matt Wright, chief technology officer of BlueSky Forced out of their comfort zones, companies either adopted or more fully embraced technologies that they...
What does equal access to education mean in the digital age?
The Covid-19 crisis, and the impact it has had on learning across the world, has highlighted many of the digital disparities which exist in today’s world. By Zohra Yermeche, program director of Connect to Learn at Ericsson At a time when many of the world’s students...
Ushering in an era of remote healthcare
With social distancing being the new normal in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many activities, from sermons to shopping, have gone online. This acceleration of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing the way people care for themselves, communicate...
PAYE errors that could cost you dearly with SARS
With Covid-19 burdening the economy and SARS seeking to increase its revenues however it can, organisations with misconceptions about how certain payroll elements should be taxed may unknowingly be exposing themselves financially. Tanya Tosen, tax and remuneration...
Energy efficiency becomes a priority for SA businesses
In the face of the worsening effects of climate change, increasing energy prices in South Africa, and a more challenging business environment, companies have been left with no choice but to improve their operations and strive to become more energy efficient. The South...
Outlook and challenges for data science as a career post-Covid-19
It’s universally agreed that one of the most significant changes that have been brought about by the Covid-19 is the shift in the way people will live and work in the years to come. By Dr Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics, insights and research at FNB Business...
SA startup CIRT signs global strategic alliance with Microsoft
South African Internet of Things (IoT) startup Consumption Information Real Time (CIRT) has entered into a multiyear strategic alliance with Microsoft. As part of this agreement Microsoft will provide technical guidance, support and access to engineering resources,...
Project Manager (Senior) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team based in JHB.12-month contract, Hybrid (onsite 3 days per week) To plan; direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project...
SAP Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.Join Our Tech Revolution as a SAP Business Analyst! Ready to shake up the world of tech and business? We're on the hunt for a rockstar Technical Business Analyst to join our vibrant, fast-paced team! If you're passionate about blending...
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...
SAP Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
This is a remote position.Join Our Tech Revolution as a SAP Business Analyst! Ready to shake up the world of tech and business? We're on the hunt for a rockstar Technical Business Analyst to join our vibrant, fast-paced team! If you're passionate about blending...
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...
Firmware Engineer
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
Senior Systems Developer
Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...
Firmware Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our global client who produce cutting edge security products is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. You would be joining as a firmware engineer where you will get to work with the teams in a Scaled Agile environment. The primary focus of this role is...
Senior Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a Senior Systems Developer in Cape Town (Bellville) for software development, integration, mentoring, and maintaining code standards. Key Requirements 5-10 years' experience in full lifecycle software developmentStrong in C#, .Net, .Net Core, WebAPI/REST, and...
Test Automation Engineer
Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very...
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