Mental disorders shorten life expectancy of people with HIV
A new international study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Bern has found that people living with HIV who also have a mental disorder live, on average, three to five years shorter than people with HIV who do not have a...
BankservAfrica rebrands as PayInc
BankservAfrica has launched its new identity, marking a decisive shift in its role at the centre of South Africa’s payments landscape. Now PayInc, the rebrand represents more than a change of name. It reflects a renewed purpose, positioning the leading payments...
Demo shows holographic calls with a smartphone dialer
Integrating holographic calls directly into dialer apps would allow users to access and use this advanced communication technology seamlessly without the need for additional applications. Now, Telefónica, Ericsson and Matsuko have successfully completed one of the...
Seabirds show sea plastics are close to 1980s levels
A new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology shows that the amount of plastic in petrels breeding at Inaccessible Island in the central South Atlantic Ocean has remained constant since the 1980s. The findings...
FNB to sponsor App of the Year
FNB has officially taken over as headline sponsor of the App of the Year ecosystem, the largest app development and tech challenge of its kind in the African continent. FNB App of the Year recognises and celebrates local-game changers while championing app development...
TechNvst looks to transform Africa’s AI landscape
South African innovation commercialisation firm, TechNvst, is collaborating with Microsoft through the African Transformation Office (ATO) to launch the TechNvst AI Startups Uhuru Program. It says this new initiative is set to transform the landscape for AI-focused...
Modest Q2 growth for SA economy
The South African economy strengthened by 0,4% in the second quarter (April–June) of 2024. The finance, manufacturing, trade, and electricity, gas & water supply industries drove most of the economy’s momentum on the production (supply) side. On the expenditure...
Scientists report on last week’s meteorite that blew up over Gqeberha
Kathy Gibson reports - Scientists have confirmed that a big meteorite exploded close to Gqhberha last week (25 August), with witnesses reporting the flash and sound from hundreds of kilometres away. Researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand, Nelson Mandela...
SA children face big school readiness challenges
A major global survey of primary school teachers has revealed that a significant proportion of South African children are starting school without being developmentally ready, placing them at a disadvantage compared to their international peers. The survey, conducted...
UIF online platforms are down
The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF's) online platforms are currently down. On 30 August 2024, the Pretoria High Court issued an interim interdict preventing, with immediate effect, a new service provider from rendering services for the UIF online portal. As a...
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HPE completes Silver Peak acquisition
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FuseForward achieves AWS Advanced Consulting status
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Check Point redefines secure remote access
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Businesses lag in cyber protection
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Netstar expands customer experience
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Ericsson to acquire Cradlepoint
Ericsson has agreed to acquire Cradlepoint, the US-based market leader in Wireless Edge WAN 4G and 5G Enterprise solutions, for $1,1-billion. The investment is key to Ericsson's ongoing strategy of capturing market share in the rapidly expanding 5G Enterprise space....
Trend Micro achieves AWS Outposts Ready designation
Trend Micro has announced that its hybrid cloud security offerings have received the AWS Outposts Ready designation, part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Ready Program. This designation recognizes that Trend Micro has demonstrated successful integration with...
Red Hat advances cloud-native analytics with Kubernetes
Red Hat has released Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage 4.5, delivering Kubernetes-based data services for modern, cloud-native applications across the open hybrid cloud. Tightly integrated with the Kubernetes platform Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, the new...
BBD achieves AWS Advanced Partner status
Software development firm BBD has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced Consulting Partner status in the Amazon Partner Network (APN). After meeting rigorous requirements, achieving this status comes in recognition of BBD's proven track record in expertly...
Commercial Analyst at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Kempton Park
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Commercial Analyst to join our client's dynamic team in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in evaluating commercial vehicle dealers, assessing financial and...
AI Specialist – 2078 – Gauteng Pretoria
Would you consider yourself an AI Guru?If your answer is yes, we need you!My global client, with operations based in SA, is looking for a dynamic AI Specialist to join their growing team!Gather, analyse, and document business needs for Conversational AI...
Backend Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
Our client is looking for a technically exceptional Senior Backend Developer with a deep understanding of modern PHP development (Laravel), SQL optimization, API design, and systems integration. You'll be responsible for building high-performance backend systems,...
DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Resource Assignment) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation Join Our Client in the Motor Industry and Help Drive Smart, High-Performance ProductionAre you ready to be part of a dynamic, international IT...
Technical Azure Business Analyst (12-Month Contract)
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Azure Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...
DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Resource Assignment) Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation Join Our Client in the Motor Industry and Help Drive Smart, High-Performance ProductionAre you ready to be part of a dynamic, international IT...
Technical Azure Business Analyst (12-Month Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A well-established Independent Asset Management Firm seeks the expertise of a highly skilled & proactive Technical Azure Business Analyst with experience in data integration, process automation and product support. Your core role will be to deliver...
Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native and C#)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...
IT Project Manager
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Stakeholder management planning and engagementUnderstanding business strategy and project...
Full Stack Mobile Developer (React Native and C#) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading Rental Service Provider in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Mobile App Developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, with expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and a solid...
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