Google boosts African AI research
The University of Pretoria (UP) has received a $1-million donation from Google to support the African Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AfriDSAI) - a transdisciplinary research institute hosted within UP and led by Prof Vukosi Marivate, the Absa...
These are the AI trends for 2025 and beyond
AI agents and AI-ready data are the two fastest advancing technologies on the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, according to Gartner. These technologies are experiencing heightened interest this year, accompanied by ambitious projections and...
Robust security key as healthcare increases reliance on tech
The healthcare industry is increasingly dependent on digital technologies and interconnected medical devices, which has heightened the importance of cybersecurity. Given the growing dependence on technology in healthcare, there is a pressing need for increased...
Weather-related natural disasters on the rise
Over the last decade, the frequency of natural disasters in Africa has steadily increased, rising from 32 incidents in 2014 to 56 occurrences in 2023, mainly due to floods, in 29 countries where data is available. It is estimated that African governments spent...
Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble
The market turbulence, which saw major US stock indices experience their worst day in over 18 months last Wednesday (24 July 2024), created a buying opportunity for savvy investors, particularly in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Nigel Green,...
Accelerated growth for Chinese smartphones
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone shipments grew 8,9% year over year (YoY) to 71,6-million units in 2Q24. The third consecutive quarter of growth led to...
Carbon capture, storage market set to hit $5,61bn
The global carbon capture and storage market size is expected to reach $5,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies...
Webb images show a cold exoplanet 12 light-years away
An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...
E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution
An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...
Cybercriminals are ready for the Olympics. Are you?
Major sporting events like the Olympics attract billions of viewers and are prime opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past decade, cyberattacks targeting major events have surged, increasing from 212-million documented attacks at the London 2012 Games to...
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Salesforce introduces Salesforce Anywhere
While companies, governments and organisations are slowly returning to their offices, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the future of work forever. In fact, nearly 70% of people believe the pandemic will permanently change the nature of work and more than 50% say that...
Will risk appetite weather the pandemic?
Enterprise risk management is in its nature intended to manage risks of an organisation holistically. By Lindiwe Magobholi, IRMSA member It is a reality that for many years enterprise risk management has struggled, with some organisations still battling to keep its...
GirlCode to host Inaugural Virtual Hackathon
The global pandemic Covid-19's impact on the vulnerable populations of our country is unprecedented, reminding us that the only thing that is constant is change. This year more than ever, we realise the importance of technology in our lives. With various lockdown...
Securing mobile working in healthcare
Dramatic developments in digital technologies have fuelled the growth and need for a mobile workforce, with the number of mobile workers predicted to climb to 1,87-billion by 2022 - accounting for almost half (42,5%) of the global workforce. By Ronald Ravel, director:...
Metrofibre Networx launches smart security solution
Metrofibre Networx has launched Metro-i, a turnkey smart security solution using advanced camera technology to deliver real-time security information to onsite physical and monitoring security partners in private residential estates, residential and commercial...
Paxful partners with global cryptocurrency exchange
Peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful has joined forces with OKEx, one of the world's largest and most diverse cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. The strategic partnership will offer several payment methods for new and existing OKEx users to buy bitcoin...
Rectron signs up H3C distribution in SA
Rectron has become the South African distributor for H3C, which provides a portfolio of digital infrastructure products and solutions for digital transformation. Rectron will give the IT channel access to H3C's digital infrastructure products and solutions, and the...
Orange Business Services helps ZIM improve customer experience in cargo shipping
ZIM Integrated Shipping has extended its contract with Orange Business Services for cloud-based contact centre and collaboration services, including network connectivity and audio and web conferencing. The solution will continue to boost collaboration and productivity...
Boost morale in uncertain times
The only certainty in life is that there will be uncertainty - having a clear plan on how to keep employees engaged and connected can help mitigate these times. Most businesses are no strangers to challenges. However, the current global crisis has created several new...
Why security awareness training is important
Among the wide range of reasons that cause cybersecurity incidents, inappropriate use of IT resources by employees remains a challenge for businesses. By Amir Kanaan, MD: Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Kaspersky In 2019, half (52% enterprise, 50% SMBs) of companies...
Software Developer (JHB) – Gauteng Melrose
ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design,...
Junior Menu Developer at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionTo effectively manage all elements of the product mix within the Captive Market Brands to ensure the brands continues to deliver against consumer expectations and trends whilst remaining a best in class competitor in selected restaurant categories. Duties...
Full Stack .Net Developer (WEBGUI & Mobile) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
WE'RE HIRING: Full Stack .NET Developer Extraordinaire!Are you a code-slinging, bug-busting, UI-loving full stack dev with a thing for .NET?If “deploy” is your love language and you get a little too excited about clean architecture and CI/CD pipelines — then we want...
Bid Specialist
An established and values-driven education and training organisation is seeking a highly organised and strategic Bid Specialist to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage the full bid and tender process—from opportunity identification through to...
Low Code Developer – Remote
ENVIRONMENT: For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives,...
CLO Unit Specialist at GEMS
IntroductionThe position of CLO Unit Specialist is vacant. The CLO Unit Specialist reports directly to the Senior Manager: Client Liaison Office and forms part of the Member Service and Experience Division. The position is based at the Head Office in Pretoria.The...
Bid Specialist – Gauteng Turffontein
An established and values-driven education and training organisation is seeking a highly organised and strategic Bid Specialist to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will manage the full bid and tender process—from opportunity identification through to...
Low Code Developer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT: For over a century, our client has been helping generous individuals and the causes they care about make a lasting impact. Today, they support over 30,000 donors in giving more than £110 million annually to over 12,000 charities, community initiatives,...
CLO Unit Specialist at GEMS – Gauteng Pretoria
IntroductionThe position of CLO Unit Specialist is vacant. The CLO Unit Specialist reports directly to the Senior Manager: Client Liaison Office and forms part of the Member Service and Experience Division. The position is based at the Head Office in Pretoria.The...
Full-Stack Developer (3 Month Contract) at Parvana Recruitment
This is a remote position.About our client:Our client develops and supports software and data solutions across a variety of industries. They want you to get ahead of the market and stay there. They offer a combination of plug and play products that can be integrated...
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