Greenwashing prompts calls for higher ESG data standards
A new report has exposed a torrent of greenwashing in South Africa’s fossil fuel industry, a dire warning for major polluters more invested in burnishing their image than reducing emissions. The Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) report documented over 200 misleading...
Google ups African funding
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37-million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships...
Telcos targeting ‘attractive’ SMB market
Telecoms service providers globally are upping their game to capture market share, grow revenue, and increase profitability by growing business in the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market, according to new research from GlobalData. "Given the historical fact...
SA’s first solar façade skyscraper is generating power
Energy Partners, in collaboration with Fairvest, has completed the Metalbox skyscraper solar project in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, featuring building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) that generate up to 300MWh annually, making it South Africa's first solar facade...
Intel AI pioneers 8K OTT broadcast at Paris Olympics
Watching live Olympic sport from the comfort of your home in 8K video resolution - the highest broadcast-grade viewing quality - would, before today, have been something of a pipe dream. At the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Intel will demonstrate how this vision is...
Hybrid working can help bridge the gender gap
Research shows that women are more likely to return to full-time work when empowered to go hybrid, and that this work model can level out workplace opportunities. In August, a study by Public First found that hybrid working has encouraged many professionally educated...
More space junk clutters Earth’s orbit
Planet Earth is surrounded by spacecraft carrying out important work to study our changing climate, deliver global communication and navigation services and help us answer important scientific questions - but some of their orbits are getting crowded and increasingly...
CrowdStrike CEO must answer to Congress
As the dust starts to settle after Friday's global IT outage, the US Congress is looking for answers from the company that caused the issue. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz has been called to testify about how the incident happened, and what mitigating steps the company...
New attacks personalise bulk campaigns
Kaspersky experts have identified a new phishing attack trend where elements of spear phishing are being used in bulk campaigns. Traditional bulk phishing emails target large audiences with generic messages, often rife with typos and simplistic formatting. In...
Europe faces severe skills shortage
Despite the continuous decline in European unemployment, the challenge of finding and retaining skilled workers is escalating for employers across Europe. The issue has reached a critical level with Europe's largest economy, Germany, facing a severe shortage of...
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Payroll and HR compliance across borders
'Africa is not for sissies,' is a phrase often used by businesses who are operating in various regions on the continent. Africa is made up of many different countries, each with their own culture, as well as rules and regulations that present both challenges and...
Hippo.co.za partners with MortgageMe
MortgageMe is partnering with Hippo.co.za, an online information and quotation comparison platform, to provide home loan comparison services on its portal. Effective from 1 August, visitors to the Hippo website will be able to apply for home finance through...
All the winners from Veeam’s partner awards …
Veeam Software has announced the winners of the 2020 Veeam Partner Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the commitment and success of eight Veeam ProPartners and Veeam Cloud & Service Providers (VCSP) partners who have not only demonstrated success in...
Dell maintains Level 1 B-BBEE status
In line with its commitment to helping build an inclusive South Africa and foster social development, Dell Technologies has received a certificate acknowledging its level 1 B-BBEE contributor status. A Level 1 B-BBEE status, the highest that can be attained, means...
Schroders launches offshore fund
Global asset management firm Schroders is launching an FSCA-approved international fund designed for South African investors wanting to access a flexible multi-asset portfolio. According to Schroders multi-asset Fund and product manager Tim Carr, the new International...
ABM rebrand to reinvent Digital Inc in Australia
ABM Systems is rebranding as Decision Inc Australia from 1 August 2020 transforming into a fully-fledged digital technology platform business. By fully embracing the Decision Inc organisation, it can leverage the global expertise of the group which has been a majority...
Mimecast acquires MessageControl
Mimecast has acquired eTorch, a messaging security provider with solutions designed to help stop social engineering and human identity attacks with the use of machine learning technology. The acquisition of MessageControl strengthens Mimecast's Email Security 3.0...
Liquid Telecom rebrands to Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Liquid Telecom has announced a strategic re-positioning as Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Liquid Telecom South Africa, part of the pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom, has been on a journey to adapt its operating model since 2018. The company has built a...
Shift Fund reopens applications for funding
Enygma Ventures' sub-fund, Shift, has opened for a second round of funding for entrepreneurs and innovators in Africa who either have existing businesses or new business ideas. Applications for Shift, a partnership between Enygma Ventures and Startup Circles, reopened...
Vox launches Kaspersky Total Security
Vox has announced the launch of Kaspersky Total Security, a cost-effective solution that blocks viruses, secures your passwords, and helps manage internet access for children, providing the ultimate level of protection for families in the digital age. "Kaspersky Total...
Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Coloured and Indian Males applicants in line with our Employment Targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce.JOB PURPOSECollect basic tactical and operational...
Data Scientist
Design and implement data-driven solutions that improve equipment performance, support operational decisions, and drive business efficiency through analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence tools. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree...
Information Security Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are seeking a detail irentated and proactive Information Security Analyst to monitor, assess and ensure the intergrity, confidentiality and availabilty of our organisation digital assets. This role involes analsing security measures, identifying potential threats,...
Junior analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Coloured and Indian Males applicants in line with our Employment Targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce.JOB PURPOSECollect basic tactical and operational...
Data Scientist – Gauteng Kempton Park
Design and implement data-driven solutions that improve equipment performance, support operational decisions, and drive business efficiency through analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence tools. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree...
Business Intelligence (BI) Developer at Mancosa
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Business Intelligence (BI) DeveloperCORE PURPOSE...
Junior Frontend Developer (React & TypeScript)
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE visually appealing and seamless user interfaces as the next Junior Frontend Developer sought by a cutting-edge FinTech platform. Working closely with Senior Developers, Designers, and Product Managers, you will help implement clean, responsive, and...
Network Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation
Postion Summary: The Network Engineer is critical in ensuring continuous operations and providing support, implementation and management of SARAO's organisational-wide network, including high-capacity science data and office networks, High-speed networks and...
Business Intelligence (BI) Developer at Mancosa – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
IntroductionMANCOSA, a DHET-registered and CHE-accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available. Business Intelligence (BI) DeveloperCORE PURPOSE...
Junior Frontend Developer (React & TypeScript) – Western Cape Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE visually appealing and seamless user interfaces as the next Junior Frontend Developer sought by a cutting-edge FinTech platform. Working closely with Senior Developers, Designers, and Product Managers, you will help implement clean, responsive, and...
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