New blood test could make it easier to spot TB in children
In an important breakthrough that could transform how childhood tuberculosis (TB) is diagnosed, scientists have identified a small set of blood proteins that accurately signal TB disease in children, even in the absence of reliable sputum samples. Published in Nature...
Luno debuts tokenised US stocks
Luno has launched international tokenised stocks and ETFs, which will be available for South Africans in early August 2025. Through Luno, South Africans will have easy access to more than 60 of the world's most valuable US-listed companies and indices, without needing...
Boosting consent and collaboration is key to ethical ancient DNA research
In a paper recently published in a peer-reviewed journal, Communications Biology, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Yale University have argued for the implementation of informed proxy or relational autonomy consent in ancient human DNA research...
Strong growth predicted for AI in video surveillance
The global AI in video surveillance market will reach $28,76-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research by Grand View Research. Rapid advancements in deep learning and computer vision technologies have significantly improved the...
Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal
Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...
ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...
Behind the screens at the Las Vegas Sphere
Sphere is a new kind of entertainment medium in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with spectacular LED displays that cover nearly 750 000 square feet inside and outside the venue. Behind the screens, around 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs help power visuals on...
Serious concerns raised over 2022 census data
Professor Tom Moultrie and Emeritus Professor Rob Dorrington, demographers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Actuarial Research (CARe), have identified significant issues with the 2022 South African census. Their expertise, particularly in analysing...
Olympics will drive increased spend on cybersecurity in Europe
While previous Olympic games have faced cybersecurity threats, the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad - Paris 2024 - will see the largest number of threats, the most complex threat landscape, the largest ecosystem of threat actors, and the highest degree of ease for threat...
Gartner says PC shipments were up 1,9%
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 60,6-million units in the second quarter of 2024, a 1,9% increase from the second quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner. This marks three consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth for the PC market. "The low...
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Schneider Electric, Cisco partner to bridge OT and IT
Schneider Electric and Cisco have formed a technology partnership designed to help drive major advances in making smart buildings the standard. Working together, the two companies have developed, tested and validated designs that help connect building management...
Jasco Enterprise partners with Five9
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Top remote worker cyber risks and solutions
Home-based workers are at increased risk of cyber attack, but there are several measures they can take to reduce risk. This is according to Bryan Baxter, a corporate IT business development manager and IITPSA KZN chapter committee member, who was addressing an IITPSA...
South Africa’s fuel stations shine a light on customer satisfaction
South Africa's top five fuel station brands - BP, Caltex, Engen, Sasol and Shell - are leading the way in the customer satisfaction stakes, with one of the highest industry Customer Satisfaction scores across 10 sectors polled in the South African Customer...
Prof Brian Armstrong joins Old Mutual board
Old Mutual has announced the appointment of Professor Brian Armstrong to its board as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Prof Armstrong brings with him more than 30 years of national, regional, and international experience. He is widely...
Africa’s agriculture value chains must go digital
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Transforming mobile working in healthcare
Technology is continually transforming the way people work across a diverse range of industries, with the number of mobile workers predicted to climb from 1,45-billion in 2016 to 1,87-billion by 2022 – accounting for 42,5% of the global workforce. By Ronald Ravel,...
How to tap into exceptional customer experience
Adobe and Econsultancy recently revealed that customer experience (CX) is the most exciting business opportunity for 2020, with leading businesses across various sectors rating CX as a top digital priority, which if executed properly, will set them apart from the...
What does 5G mean for SA?
5G has certainly been a hot topic during the Covid pandemic – and not always for the right reasons. Network Configurations (Netconfig) technical director Wayne Erradu explains that on one hand it has been seen as a blessing as the blistering speeds have allowed...
The role of chatbots in an uncertain society
From single-purpose programmes that respond to common consumer queries to advanced digital assistants that evolve as they process information, chatbots – or conversational agents – are becoming increasingly popular and utilised by businesses to deliver proactive and...
Technical Test Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Technical Test Analyst to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Identify how the project and test team align within the organisation and to determine how they would...
Data & Reporting Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
Our client is seeking an experienced Data & Reporting Analyst to join the Durban team, · Automated data cleaning processes using SQL.· Validate data from various sources to ensure data integrity and accuracy· Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards and...
Data & Reporting Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
Our client is seeking an experienced Data & Reporting Analyst to join the Durban team, · Automated data cleaning processes using SQL.· Validate data from various sources to ensure data integrity and accuracy· Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards and...
Senior Integration Engineer
Responsibilities:Define and document business system integration and data flow, aligning with enterprise architecture guidelines.Integrate applications and data to create cohesive and consistent user experiences.Integrate systems and infrastructure for performance,...
Project Manager (Electrical)
Excellent career opportunity for a Project Manager with an electrical engineering background within a electrical contracting / constuction company based in Cape TownMinimum RequirementsElectrical Diploma/Degree5+ Years' project management experience within a...
Senior Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
Responsibilities:Define and document business system integration and data flow, aligning with enterprise architecture guidelines.Integrate applications and data to create cohesive and consistent user experiences.Integrate systems and infrastructure for performance,...
Project Manager (Electrical) – Western Cape Cape Town
Excellent career opportunity for a Project Manager with an electrical engineering background within a electrical contracting / constuction company based in Cape TownMinimum RequirementsElectrical Diploma/Degree5+ Years' project management experience within a...
Software Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
· Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing software solutions based on project requirements.Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other...
Specialist Solution Analyst
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Software Developer at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
· Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing software solutions based on project requirements.Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other...
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