Gaming GPU helps crack a ceramics code
Ceramics - the humble mix of earth, fire and artistry - have been part of a global conversation for millennia. From Tang Dynasty trade routes to Renaissance palaces, from museum vitrines to high-stakes auction floors, they’ve carried culture across borders, evolving...
Counting the real cost of sand and dust storms
Sand and dust storms are exacting an increasing toll on our health and economies, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which underlines the need for continued improvements in monitoring, forecasting and early warnings. The...
Every third mobile POS payment in 2028 will be made in China
Although mobile POS payments have become widely adopted among tech-savvy consumers worldwide, no country comes even close to China - the world's largest mobile payments market. In 2024, almost 570-million Chinese will use mobile wallets for POS payments - twice the...
Open Society Foundations commit $400m for Global South
The Open Society Foundations will commit $400-million over eight years to support the development of green industrial policies that contribute to economic growth in the Global South, significantly scaling up its support of economic development. The new Economic and...
EV charging points on growth trajectory
Berg Insight has just released new findings about the market for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Europe and North America, with the number of connected EV charging points in the regions reaching an estimated 7,4-million units in 2023. Europe represents the...
Disparity in cyber protection between HQ, SA branches flagged
According to the latest Kaspersky study, 46% of geo-distributed businesses surveyed in South Africa identified a disparity between the levels of cyber protection across all sites - 30% of these companies admitted this problem, but didn't think it was critical; the...
Kaspersky bows out of the US market
Security software vendor Kaspersky is closing its US office. This follows last month's decision from the US Commerce Department to ban the sale of Kaspersky software in the US from the end of this week (20 July). The Russian company, which has been operating in the US...
Insurance enhances cyber resilience for SA organisations
South African companies have made a proactive shift towards enhancing cyber defences as a key to optimising insurance outcomes. This is among the findings of a new Sophos study that highlights the increasing integration of cyber insurance into the risk management...
Momentum builds in global smartphone market
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6,5% year over year to 285,4-million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth...
Sextortion epidemic demands urgent action
Just hours before his untimely death, the life of 16-year-old Murray Dowey from Scotland seemed ordinary--a night of family bonding over television and plans for an upcoming holiday with friends. Little did his parents know that the following morning would shatter...
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Shift Fund reopens applications for funding
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Vox launches Kaspersky Total Security
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Arcserve simplifies cloud migration
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Live online coaching helps adult learners
The government remains deeply invested in the encouragement of ongoing adult education programmes in the workplace, with the aim of continuing to open doorways for people who were previously disadvantaged during their schooling. And, while education has been hard hit...
No business without compliance and risk officers
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Nissan SA adopts WesBank’s online digital finance application
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Ericsson to deliver SoftBank’s 5G Core
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Capitec goes paperless
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Diabetes telemedicine attracts local investment
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Could agile data infrastructures save the retail sector?
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Technical Services ITSM Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a Technical Services Consultant specializing in CA Service Management (CA SM) to join our ITSM consulting team. The role requires in-depth knowledge of CA Service Management (formerly known as CA Service Desk Manager) to assist clients in implementing,...
Solution Architect – 0408 – Gauteng Pretoria
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Front End Developer (Focus; BI) (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
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Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment
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Lead Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
iOCO is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge applications using .NET, Blazor and/ or Angular. What you'll...
Full-Stack Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Remote Remote
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IT Supporter at DSV – Gauteng Kempton Park
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