These are the top schools in the Samsung STEM finals
Samsung reveals the top 10 schools progressing to the finals of the 2025 Solve For Tomorrow (SFT) competition, a programme designed to inspire Learners to use Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to tackle real-world challenges. This year’s Top 10...
Comms upgrade for Joburg police, emergency services
Hytera Communications South Africa has partnered with the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) and Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to improve communication across South Africa’s largest city. These public safety agencies previously...
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...
Metaverse market to reach $936,6bn by 2030
The global metaverse market size is expected to reach $936,6-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 43,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is poised for expansion, driven by rising demand across diverse sectors such as...
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...
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The right maturity assessment can help your PMO add strategic value
An organisation's project management office (PMO) should play a vital role in delivering on the business' strategy By Dalene Grobler, PPM executive consultant at Project Portfolio Office However, gaining an understanding of this action plan - and the company's...
Plumber training goes digital
SqwidNet has partnered with the Institute of Plumbing South Africa to transform plumber training in the industry. The Digital Plumber Training Program provides 4IR skills to future proof the business of plumbers and drive water-saving behaviour across the country. The...
Covid-19 and its impact on supply and value chains
Supply and value chains, especially those in the healthcare sector, were some of the most immediately affected business areas as the coronavirus pandemic spread throughout the globe. In the second webinar in its Taxing Times series, specialist African transfer pricing...
A phased approach to advanced analytics
Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced analytics have become hot buzzwords in the business world. But for many business analysts and business owners they are nothing more than that - just words. By Leandra Webb-Ray, data scientist at...
Mama Money expands globally with Western Union
A rapidly growing local money transfer company Mama Money has joined forces with Western Union, enabling Mama Money customers to send money to their loved ones around the world via Western Union's Global Network. Mathieu Coquillon, co-founder of Mama Money, says:...
Deliver HR and payroll solutions in any conditions
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Managing laboratory information during the pandemic
When the Centre for Proteomic & Genomic Research (CPGR) realised that there was an emergent testing shortfall for Covid-19 in March this year, the organisation sought to create a solution that would be suitable for rapid production and rollout in South Africa....
Risks and opportunities in the fintech world
Technological innovation in financial services is essential to staying in the game. But so is a considered approach to managing risk, writes Kevin Moodley and Christopher O'Flaherty from BDO South Africa. Fintech, regtech, wealthtech, proptech - it feels like every...
People, not technology, deliver digital transformation reality
Digital transformation has become an operational necessity. It is the roadmap to process, the journey to digitalisation success and the GPS coordinates the organisation needs to shift gears into the future. It is the step taken by public and private sector to invest...
Obsidian, Grape unite to secure corporate comms
Obsidian Systems has announced a partnership with integrated secure messenger Grape, to help South African businesses bolster their security. The alliance effectively adds a fresh layer of security and compliance within corporate communication, particularly...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (MM/SD) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Role Overview:We are looking to hire a Senior SAP Functional Analyst with experience in Forecast & Replenishment / Materials Management (MM). The ideal candidate should have a strong functional understanding of SAP, particularly in IDoc mapping, process design,...
Product System Specialist (Loan IQ) – Remote Remote
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Product System Specialist (Loan IQ) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.What...
.Net Software Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a talented and driven .NET Software Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is passionate about building scalable, high-quality software solutions and is experienced in both front-end and back-end technologies. You'll be working on...
Business Analyst (George)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company committed to revolutionizing the insurance industry with innovative, customer-focused solutions is based in the scenic city of George. They are seeking a Business Analyst to join their Innovation Department, specializing in...
React Native 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, and...
Business Analyst (George) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company committed to revolutionizing the insurance industry with innovative, customer-focused solutions is based in the scenic city of George. They are seeking a Business Analyst to join their Innovation Department, specializing in...
React Native 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, and...
Software Engineer
Position overview: Contribute to the development, testingand maintenance of banking applications and systems. Assisting in designing, coding and testing sofware solutions.Collaborate with cross- functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Participate in code...
Senior Angular & PHP Developer at M&M Consulting
Description We are looking for a talented and versatile, can-do-it-all Senior Angular and PHP Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for building, co-ordinating and managing many websites. You must be profound in understanding integration between front...
Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Position overview: Contribute to the development, testingand maintenance of banking applications and systems. Assisting in designing, coding and testing sofware solutions.Collaborate with cross- functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.Participate in code...
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