Trade reform key to overcoming development challenges
The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) has unveiled a bold new vision for reforming the international financial architecture. The Sevilla Commitment or Compromiso de Sevilla – endorsed by over 190 nations – resolves to mobilise finance at...
Data centres look to fusion power
On 30 June 2025, Google signed a deal to purchase 200MW of power from Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), which expects its first commercial power plant, ARC, to come online in the early 2030s. This announcement shows that fusion is now being taken seriously as a...
Serverless computing now fastest-growing cloud service
New analysis from Omdia’s Cloud Software & Services Intelligence Service shows that serverless computing has become the fastest-growing cloud service – with revenues now reaching $19-billion - and with public cloud hyperscalers taking the largest share of this...
Spend on cybersecurity set to skyrocket
Organisations worldwide have significantly increased their cybersecurity budgets, but research firm Stocklytics.com says that total spend on cybersecurity tools and services will skyrocket in the next few years - jumping by 50% and reaching $272-billion in revenue by...
Geo-distributed companies likely to have network problems
Fifty-nine percent geo-distributed businesses globally - and 60% in South Africa - have experienced network problems related to their multi-site structure at least once a month. This is according to a Kaspersky survey of Network and Information Security decision...
ISPA welcomes new ICASA chair, calls for red tape reduction
ISPA, South Africa's official internet Industry Representative Body, has welcomed new Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) Chair, Mothibi Ramusi, to the hot seat and called on him to prioritise making life easier for SMME licensees in the electronic...
New Champions 2024 targets next frontiers for growth
Amid economic uncertainty and an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, over 1,600 global leaders from business, government, civil society and international organizations gathered at the World Economic Forum's 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in...
Technology changes how fans consume sport experiences
As sports fans worldwide tune in to a myriad of athletic events this summer, new research commissioned by IBM reveals a growing generational shift and acceptance of technology-driven experiences that will impact the future of sports consumption. The international...
Healthcare is in a cybersecurity crisis
Hospitals have become increasingly attractive targets for ransomware attacks due to their comprehensive patient databases, sensitive information, and their interconnectedness between systems and equipment. Moreover, poor security measures have made hospitals...
SMB cyber infections via Excel are up
This International SMB Day (today, 27 June), a Kaspersky report reveals that the number of infections experienced by the sector has risen by 5% over the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The number of users who encountered malware and...
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Capitec’s bank app available on Huawei AppGallery
The Capitec Bank app is now available on Huawei's app store, Huawei AppGallery. The announcement comes a few weeks after the company revealed Entersekt's software optimisation onto the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem, which brought digital banking software to...
Sophos advances endpoint detection and response
Sophos has unveiled an updated version of its Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), the first solution designed for both security analysts and IT administrators, available now in Sophos Intercept X Advanced and Intercept X Advanced for Server with EDR. Sophos also...
1m check in to Covid-19 screening app
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has confirmed that over 1-million South Africans have already used their Covid-19 digital self-assessment tool called HealthCheck. The HealthCheck self-assessment tool allows for early detection, mapping and management of...
Shelter your business during the economic downturn
It has been more than a week since a large majority of businesses have been allowed to operate again as the country reached level three of the national lockdown. By Arnoux Maré, MD of Innovative Staffing Solutions While it may still be too early to expect businesses...
Robotics in the SA context
In South Africa, manufacturers experience significant challenges. From the stuttering economy to the lack of skills development, there are obstacles that prevent industries from pushing forward into a new era of automation and robotic solutions. Due to the effects of...
Vodacom launches Alcatel2019G phone for the elderly
Vodacom has launched the Alcatel 2019G phone series which comes standard with a large keypad and simple user interface with big icons, ideal for those with low vision as well as the elderly. The Alcatel 2019G, which retails at R649 cash, and is available at reduced...
Why retail credit is so important for the SA market
On 1 June 2020, South Africa moved to level three lockdown allowing more businesses to operate, essentially opening up the economy. By Jaco van Jaarsveldt, client decision analytics officer at Experian South Africa However, the Covid-19 crisis and lockdown in South...
Is company culture hindering your mobile workforce?
While the mobile workforce has long been possible in theory, thanks to the ready availability of cloud technologies, many enterprises have continued to operate in a more traditional manner. The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns around the globe have forced...
GetSet-4IR aims to scale access to digital skills training
Impact Amplifier, a social innovation accelerator and advisory firm, has launched GetSet-4IR, an initiative supported by Google.org. Through a series of ecosystem interventions, GetSet-4IR aims to address the shortage of digital skills in South Africa and bring youth...
Huawei unveils IdeaHub for sub-Saharan Africa
Huawei has launched an intelligent collaboration product called IdeaHub, that aims to drive enterprise collaboration in the in sub-Saharan Africa region. In this era of social distancing and remote working the need for digitisation has become more crucial amid the...
IT Applications System Developer
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Software Engineer (Angular – Advanced)
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Senior Java Developer
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Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town
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Business Intelligence Developer (Microsoft Power BI) at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
Red Ember recruitment is recruiting for a Business Intelligent Developer for our client in the East of Johannesburg. The BI Developer will be responsible for creating, managing, and optimising Microsoft Power BI dashboards and reportsRequirementsReport and Dashboard...
Senior UI/UX Designer
Our client is looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer based in Johannesburg for a Hybrid role Key Requirements 6 years' experience.BSc/ BTech/ [URL Removed]UXPinBalsamiqJavaScriptHTMLWireframes/StoryboardsShould you meet the requirements for this position, please email...
IT Administrator
Keeping Systems Running, Secure Efficient.We are looking for a detail-oriented IT Administrator dedicated to maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting, network administration, and system security to ensure seamless operations. Passionate...
Business Intelligence Developer (Microsoft Power BI) at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd – Gauteng Brakpan
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