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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the business landscape in South Africa, unlocking new efficiencies and enhancing customer experiences across sectors. But while much of the focus has been on the benefits, we must not ignore the risks, writes Nic Laschinger,...
Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have found strong evidence of a giant planet orbiting a star in the stellar system closest to our own Sun. At just 4 light-years away from Earth, the Alpha Centauri triple star system has long been a...
European tech leadership needs more innovation financing
Scale-up companies have expanded in Europe with the help of public organisations such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, but these businesses face persistent financing barriers that the EU can do more to tackle, according to a new EIB report. The study - The...
Business leaders to sweat for a good cause in CEO Cycle Challenge
The South African Hall of Fame, an organisation which celebrates great achievements by extraordinary South Africans to empower the youth, has announced its role in The CEO Cycle Challenge 2024. Presented in collaboration with Nashua, the challenge aims to raise funds...
Nominations open for top African ICT professionals
Africa's brightest minds will be rewarded at the second annual Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) Conference 2024, to be held in Mombasa between 25 and 27 September. Dr Jannie Zaaiman, secretary-general of TICON Africa, explains that rewards...
African executives rank innovation as a top priority
More African companies are prioritising innovation more than ever before--and have experienced an increased innovation readiness, unlike global counterparts--although not without challenges. A new report released from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) finds that 65% of...
Skills shortage hampers Africa’s fight against cybercrime
Kathy Gibson reports - As cyber attacks become more frequent, and more crippling, a massive shortage of cybersecurity skills is hampering Africa's ability to meet the onslaught. This is one of the troubling findings from "Elevating Africa's Cyber Resilience", a new...
Zuckerberg advocates for open source AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is calling for an open source model for artificial intelligence (AI). In an open letter, he points to how Linux became the industry standard for much of today's computing, as a result of being open source. AI could develop in the same way. "In...
High interest rates and cost-of-living crises still burden salaries
The average nominal take-home pay slipped in June, according to the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks about 4-million salary earners in South Africa. "At R15 492, the average nominal take-home pay for June was down from May, but still 6% up on...
PC sales through distribution return to growth
Distributor revenue remained flat year over year at $19,5-billion in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). As expected, Network Infrastructure sales saw a double-digit...
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Vodacom partners with Wits for online learning
To help students stay on track to successfully complete the 2020 academic year despite not being on campus, Vodacom has partnered with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg to keep students connected to higher learning activities. To ensure that...
AWS develops cloud computing skills in SA
As cloud technologies continue to help organisations transform at a rapid pace, employees with the necessary cloud skills are in high demand. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is working with South African education institutions to produce the next generation of cloud...
Transforming African Logistics
Picup, a crowdsource delivery and technology company, is a logistics platform that regulates the transport market, enabling shippers and transporters to connect, optimise transportation cost and track and trace their cargos in realtime. The company has developed...
Tech refresh underpins Goodbye Malaria’s expanding efforts
While preventable and curable, malaria ranks as one of the most severe public health issues across the globe, and is a leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, with young children and pregnant women being the most severely impacted groups. In...
Get the most out of the new local AWS region
The launch of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Cape Town has opened the door for new investments in cloud for South African businesses. Offering more services for companies to choose from, different pricing options, and an end to issues around data residency,...
Public-private collaboration creates global advantage for SA
It would be convenient to believe that the South African Global Business Services (GBS) sector is streaking across the global outsourcing landscape as the new darling for offshore locations. By Andy Searle, CEO of BPESA This is not surprising as, last month, South...
Video CVs can help you stand out from the crowd
You have seven seconds to impress a hiring manager: about as long as it takes to read this sentence. By Matthew Kibby, vice-president: services for Sage Recruitment at Sage Africa & Middle East In fact, you probably have less than that. South Africa is bleeding...
You want to retrench: now what?
As a result of the current economic crisis that the world faces, organisational change is an unfortunate reality for many businesses. This can lead to changes in the market as businesses adopt WFH (work from home), shifts in business strategies, the need to optimise...
Preventive maintenance, retrofitting upgrades to keep power on, safe, uninterrupted
In the ongoing balancing act of achieving maximum production efficiency but keeping a tight control on budgets, appointing a trusted preventive maintenance partner who can extend the lifespan of existing power installations and retrofit upgrades is the best way to...
Desktops the preferred choice for home workers
In the new normal, everything is up for review. When we think about personal computing, most of us would instinctively choose the mobile option. But is this the best choice for all environments? By Xperien IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) expert Bridgette Vermaak Let us look...
Systems Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Seeking a skilled Systems Developer for the Cape Town (Bellville) team to support business efficiency through system solutions. Key Requirements 5+ years in full lifecycle software developmentStrong experience in C#, .Net (incl. .Net Core), WebAPI/REST, and MS...
Senior Data Analyst, Solutions at DSV
DSV - Global transport and logisticsIn 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our...
SQL Developer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Senior Service Desk Engineer at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture...
Junior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Graduate Software Development Programme (CPT / JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About our Client:Our client specialises in delivering financial service solutions that empower their clients to achieve their aspirations. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment built on trust and respect. With a team of over 600...
Data Analyst at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
BI Consultant (Junior) at Parvana Recruitment
About our client:Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective...
Senior Data Scientist
Seeking a Senior Data Scientist with expertise in data science, advanced analytics, and stakeholder engagement based in Gauteng.. Key Requirements BSc in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science (Honours/Master's preferred)8+ years'...
Senior Data Analyst, Solutions at DSV – Gauteng Kempton Park
DSV - Global transport and logisticsIn 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our...
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