Digital inclusion fund aims to power Africa’s digital transformation
Kathy Gibson reports - The B20 South Africa Digital Transformation Task Force has set up a new digital inclusion fund, harnessing more than $100-million to support early stage entrepreneurs seeking to bridge Africa’s digital divide. Shalini Khemla CBE, founder and CEO...
Enterprises look to TrustOps and countering disinformation
By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services and TrustOps strategies, up from less than 5% today, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors Andrew Frank, distinguished vice-president...
Siemens Healthineers adopts medical imaging AI
About 3,6-billion medical imaging tests are performed annually worldwide to diagnose, monitor and treat various conditions. Speeding up the processing and evaluation of all these X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds is essential to helping doctors manage their...
How to deliver marketing excellence in 2025
With increased pressure to deliver growth and support cross-functional work, Gartner has identified three priorities for CMOs to deliver marketing excellence in 2025. These priorities include: Transcending disruption by bridging the gap between marketing strategy and...
Intel launches Arc B-Series graphics cards
Intel has announced the new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards (code-named Battlemage). The Intel Arc B580 and B570 GPUs offer best-in-class value for performance at price points that are accessible to most gamers, deliver modern gaming features and are engineered to...
How high school learners are hooked on vaping
A new study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has uncovered startling levels of vaping among high school learners in South Africa, with nearly 30% of Grade 12 students reporting active use. the research, involving over 25 000 learners across 52 schools, was...
Hydrogen engines face narrowing window of adoption
In 2025, Europe’s second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1g of CO₂/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges up...
UCT, MeerKAT unlock the secret of cosmic gravitational waves
The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and several international institutions, has made groundbreaking strides in unveiling the mysteries of the universe. Harnessing the extraordinary capabilities...
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down
Pat Gelsinger has stepped down as CEO of Intel, retiring after a 40-plus-year career in the industry. Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-CEOs while the board of directors searches for a new CEO. Zinsner...
A 24-hour snapshot of Black Friday shopping trends
Black Friday 2024 delivered a day of exciting deals and shopping activity, performing well above a typical shopping day and marginally higher than the levels in 2023, according to early insights from BankservAfrica. Tracking the 24-hour results, BankservAfrica...
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TransUnion, Fincheck partner to improve access to finance for SA consumers
Information and insights company TransUnion has partnered with South Africa's biggest financial marketplace, Fincheck, to make the credit application process easier and less frustrating for consumers. Fincheck is able to make the process of finding the best-suited...
Playschool startup achieves government accreditation plus international funding
The South African edutech startup Play Sense, which recently raised more than R8-million in international investment from an Africa-focused, gender-lensed venture capital fund, has now also become one of the first registered play-focused preschool franchises in the...
Cybersecurity trends to watch in 2021
In 2020, the world changed overnight in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. As more organisations adopted and accelerated digital strategies - and with most of us relying on the internet to go about our everyday life - cybercriminals were presented with a huge range of...
Communication will determine business success in 2021
The speed with which the C-Suite was tasked with managing monumental change as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold is unprecedented, writes Annelize van Rensburg, director: executive search at Signium Africa. One thing is becoming clear: no "new normal" is possible...
Data Sciences Corporation joins Commvault Authorised Support Program
Data Sciences Corporation has joined the ranks of Commvault Authorised Support Program (CASP) partners, becoming only the second organisation in South Africa to attain this status. "Our CASP partners are effectively an extension of Commvault, allowing us to provide...
How personal short-term insurance will evolve in 2021
The Covid-19 crisis has reshaped every industry in nearly every country in the world, and South Africa's car insurance market is no exception. By Ernest North, co-founder at Naked While short-term insurers have benefitted from reduced claims under the lockdown due to...
Explore Data Science Academy debuts Data Engineering course online
Explore Data Science Academy has added Data Engineering to its online training offerings. The 12-month course will provide applicants with the specific skill set required to become data engineers - a key role in the successful digital transformation of a business....
RoomRaccoon named world’s Best Hotel Management System
For the second year in a row Hotel Tech Report announced that RoomRaccoon has been awarded the prestigious HotelTechAward as Best Hotel Management System in the World. Besides being recognised as the number one Hotel Management System, RoomRaccoon was also awarded...
AI changing dynamics of healthcare
Globally, healthcare organisations have accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with the ones still implementing frameworks planning to go live within 24 months. Hardly surprising given the improved consumer engagement that result from the technology. By...
CIOs should digitally remaster their supply chains for resilience
Forrester research has found that companies with high levels of digital maturity are four times more likely to achieve double-digit revenue growth. To meet the challenges of a second wave of digital disruption, where technologies like mobile, cloud and analytics are...
C# .Net Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: C#.Net Software DeveloperLocation: Johannesburg, OnsiteAbout the RoleAre you a seasoned C# .Net Developer looking to make a real impact in the financial services sector? Join a high-performing Agile team in the financial services sector, where innovation,...
Senior Technical Architect
Senior Technical ArchitectWe are seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade architecture across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. You'll work across multiple domains-from microservices to...
Analyst Developer
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Analyst Developer to join them on a fixed term contract. IT / Finance Responsibilities Advanced technical solution design, code, test and debug software according to the functional...
Senior Technical Architect – Gauteng Braamfontein
Senior Technical ArchitectWe are seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade architecture across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. You'll work across multiple domains-from microservices to...
Analyst Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Analyst Developer to join them on a fixed term contract. IT / Finance Responsibilities Advanced technical solution design, code, test and debug software according to the functional...
Data Engineer
Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...
System Analyst
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid working conditionsWork Location: SandtonSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmAn innovative FinTech SME Lender on a growth trajectory, powering up the local economy one ambitious business owner at a time are looking for a very smart System...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Braamfontein
Data EngineerA leading financial services and insurance organization is seeking an experienced Data Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps to join its Data Engineering Department. This role is instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data...
System Analyst – Remote Remote
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid working conditionsWork Location: SandtonSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pmAn innovative FinTech SME Lender on a growth trajectory, powering up the local economy one ambitious business owner at a time are looking for a very smart System...
Test Automation Engineer
Job Summary: The Test Automation Engineer at our client plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of our software products by building and maintaining robust automated test frameworks. This individual collaborates closely with...
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