TikTok scrubs over 1-million offensive videos in SA
TikTok has removed more than 1-million videos in South Africa for violating community guidelines between January and March 2025 - a 17% increase in removals compared to videos removed in the last three months of 2024. This is according to its latest Community...
Gates Foundation boosts women-centred research, innovation
The Gates Foundation has announced a $2,5-billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on women’s health. It will support the advancement of more than 40 innovations in five critical, chronically underfunded...
NASA in quantum memory first
Researchers have developed technology that will store information within a cloud of atoms. Together with Infleqtion, researchers at NASA’s Glenn Research Centre have produced NASA’s first-ever quantum memory. This technology is NASA’s first step in creating a...
Oracle expands AI offerings with new Nvidia GPU
Enterprises are rapidly adopting generative AI (GenAI), large language models (LLMs), advanced graphics, and digital twins to increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and drive innovation. However, to adopt these technologies effectively, enterprises need...
Cassava spins out separate AI business unit
Systems integrator Cassava Technologies, which specialises in emerging markets, has announced that all its AI activities will now operate as a separate business unit - Cassava AI. Since the advent of Generative AI (GenAI), Cassava says it has forged strategic...
30 years of the co.za domain
The ZA Registry Consortium (ZARC), South Africa's domain name sector and Registry Operator for four .za second-level domains such as co.za, org.za, web.za and net.za is celebrating 30 years of service. Over three decades, co.za has evolved through various...
African Development Bank looks to catalyse continental development
The African Development Bank has signed a $20-million equity investment in the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4), reinforcing the Bank's commitment to fostering private sector development and boosting infrastructure across the continent. Africa's...
Telecoms are cyber attackers’ prime targets
Telecoms, mass media and construction development companies were the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, says Kaspersky, with telecoms facing the greatest number of incidents - likely due to attackers' interest in sensitive data and trusted...
New report delves into quantum trends
Quantum technology exists in unsuspecting places, including cameras, computers, and smartphones. While quantum technology research has existed in various forms for over a hundred years, the 21st century has an increased effort towards commercialisation, and the market...
July 2024 sets new heat records
Earth's hottest day since records began in the 19th century was 22 July 2024, according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data. The previous two days, 21 July and 23 July of this year, also exceeded the previous daily record, set in July 2023. These...
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The role of tech in the return to normality
As South Africa braces itself for the peak of the Covid-19 infection curb, technology could be the solution to help safeguard us from a resurgence of the virus - as and when more industries fully open. This is the word from Steven Curzen, chief operating officer of...
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Best crime fighting weapon is predictability
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Vox introduces Microsoft Teams Voice
Vox, through its Braintree consulting and integration division, has introduced Microsoft TeamsVOICE, bringing phone calling to the Microsoft Teams platform. "With this new feature, Microsoft 365 will become the unified communication environment of choice for...
Effective workforce management in the new normal
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First Distribution expands Kaspersky distribution to West Africa
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New chief supply chain officer for KFC
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Kaspersky expands product portfolio for security researchers
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Workonline grows West African footprint
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Top benefits of ERP
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ENVIRONMENT:Our client seeks a Software Developer to join their team in Cape Town. They are a dynamic Software Development company specializing in bespoke software solutions, architecture consulting, and systems integration. The ideal candidate should have a strong...
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Job Title: Senior Security EngineerCompany: NTT DataLocation: Johannesburg (Hybrid: 3 days in-office Tuesday–Thursday, 2 days remote Monday & Friday) Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2026 (with potential extension)Role Overview:We are urgently seeking a highly...
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Job Title: CCIE-Level Network EngineerCompany: NTT DATALocation: Johannesburg (Hybrid: 3 days in-office Tuesday–Thursday, 2 days remote Monday & Friday) Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2026 (with potential extension)Role Overview:We are urgently looking for an...
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Our client is looking for a Systems Developer who will play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of software systems, including integration-related projects. The systems that the Systems Developer creates will help the...
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Job Title: CCIE-Level Network EngineerCompany: NTT DATALocation: Johannesburg (Hybrid: 3 days in-office Tuesday–Thursday, 2 days remote Monday & Friday) Contract Duration: Until 31 March 2026 (with potential extension)Role Overview:We are urgently looking for an...
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Our client is looking for a Systems Developer who will play a key role in the documentation, development, installation, testing, and maintenance of software systems, including integration-related projects. The systems that the Systems Developer creates will help the...
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