UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment
Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded...
Edge data centre market to reach $109,91bn
The global edge data centre market size is estimated to reach $109,91-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 28,9% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Increasing adoption of Internet of things across various end-use industries, the...
The folly of allocating 6GHz spectrum for 5G in South Africa
By Paul Colmer - Wireless spectrum is the lifeblood of communication, and one of the most important legislative decisions in any country is deciding who gets to use it and for what purpose. One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz...
Cybercriminals hit new company hires with swift strikes
Cybercriminals have become so vigilant that they now launch attacks on companies and their employees within minutes of a new hire or big company news going public. The first attacks came right after the announcement. No sooner had a new team member shared their...
Consumers will drive growth of next-gen storage
The global next-generation data storage market will reach $116,69-billion by 2030 - with a projected CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research which says that market growth will be driven chiefly by rising consumer needs for...
Affordability chokes new vehicle sales
With yet another year-on-year decline in new vehicle sales, WesBank says affordability is the biggest factor limiting growth. This view is supported by the TransUnion SA Vehicle Pricing Index that showed that new vehicle prices rose 4,7% for the first quarter of 2024...
Nvidia has an outsize impact on S&P index
Nvidia has significantly boosted the S&P index, contributing 33,73% of its returns this year with its soaring stock price. Stocklytics financial analyst Edith Reads comments: "Nvidia's significant contribution to the S&P 500's growth in 2024 highlights its...
SAWEA welcomes new Ministry of Electricity and Energy
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) supports the separation of Mineral Resources and Energy into two separate ministries, saying it enables the country to prioritise energy security with a special focus on electricity. Through a concerted effort in...
Malatsi takes on Communications and Digital Technologies portfolio
Mmoba Solomon “Solly” Malatsi has been appointed as Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies. He is one of the new ministers appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who last night announced his new cabinet. His predecessor in the post, Mondli Gungubele,...
Cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives are underutilised
Some of the most cost-effective sustainable IT initiatives currently have a lower than 30% adoption rate by organisations, according to a new survey by Gartner. “Sustainable IT progress is underway at a solid pace,” says Kristin Moyer, distinguished vice-president...
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Free Beer Sessions return today
Obsidian Systems has announced that the next Free Beer Session will run exclusively online on Thursday, 30 April from 17:00. Karl Fischer, the DevOps lead at Obsidian, will be providing a lockdown catchup with open source enthusiasts from around the country. "Our Free...
ContinuitySA launches cloud-based backup, replication for SMEs
ContinuitySA is launching Cloud Connect, a cloud-based backup and replication service for the small and medium enterprise (SME). The offering is particularly relevant now as companies of all sizes move aggressively onto digital platforms to adapt to the Covid-19...
Covid-19 crisis points to the need for robust succession plans
Although it's recommended in King IV, succession planning is often neglected because it's an uncomfortable subject. The Covid-19 crisis should act as a wake-up call for organisations to ensure not only that they have a plan to govern an orderly succession for key...
Atvance Intellect achieves Splunk Elite partner status
Atvance Intellect has over the past two years invested significantly in its Splunk skills and resources, successfully maintaining its Splunk Elite partner status. Having achieved this standing for the second year in a row, the company is among a select group of...
Silicon Sky achieves VMware Principal Cloud Provider Partner Status
Silicon Sky, a specialist IT infrastructure and cloud services company, is pleased to announce it has attained its Principal Cloud Provider Partner status from VMware. The status cements the company's ability to deliver quality cloud services to its customers in South...
Glencore supports Ligbron e-learning
Glencore is supporting the Ligbron e-Learning System team to make Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education accessible to Grade 11 and 12 learners during the nationwide lockdown. The Ligbron e-Learning System team worked with the Department of...
School fee payments go digital
Since the lockdown, everything has gone digital. People are doing food shopping online and downloading apps to order and deliver pharmaceuticals. Even school fees can now be paid through an app. Karri, a mobile payment app that is powered by Nedbank, allows parents to...
Keep children entertained and learning at home
Being home-bound is the new normal for people the world over, and a reality we all have to get used to. But although we know staying home is the best way to stay safe, we can't help but miss our old lives when there were more things to do and places to go. The Huawei...
Microsoft offers free Teams training to educators
Microsoft is joining forces with its partners to give academic institutions in South Africa free half-day training in Teams to help them effectively use the technology and enable more seamless remote learning within the country. It can be challenging for the many...
Pride Factor launches online academy
Life-skills academy Pride Factor has launched an online platform to provide South African teenagers and young adults with the skills required to build successful and fulfilling careers and enhance their quality of life. The site offers a wide range of content that...
Project Manager
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. We are seeking a dynamic...
Data Engineer – Gauteng Sandton
DATA ENGINEER POSITION TYPE FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 18 MONTHS CLOSING DATE 17 APRIL 2025 PURPOSE The role involves the design, development, and maintenance of the architecture that facilitates the efficient collection, storage, and processing of large datasets. This...
End User Support Technician – Gauteng Braamfontein
KEY OUTPUTS Application Support Analyst is responsible for the provision of application maintenance and support services to users of the organization South Africa. The incumbent investigates problems with software applications, diagnose root causes, and work on fixing...
IT Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Job Title: IT Engineer (6-Month Contract)Location: Cape Town | On-Site Overview:Seeking a highly skilled IT Engineer to provide Level 2-4 technical support, maintain critical infrastructure, and optimise IT applications. This role is ideal for someone with strong...
Project Manager – 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 Project Manager to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role. We are seeking a dynamic...
C# Software Architect (LW)
Duties and Responsibilities: Architectural DesignLead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions using .NET Core. Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards.Technology StrategyDevelop and maintain the...
SQL Database Administrator
My client is on the lookout for a skilled and detail-oriented Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to join their dynamic team. As a key member of their team, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing clients' database systems to ensure seamless...
Front End Developer – 1911
Front End Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Angular framework, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Typescript.Experienced with building reactive web applications with the RxJ and NgRx for state management.Experienced with Karma/Jasmine/Jest testing framework.Familiar with UX...
Business Analyst at Innovative Solutions Group
Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for improvement in business operations and processes.Ensure full stakeholder engagement and agreement on documented requirements.Collect critical information from meetings and produce actionable...
Business Systems Analyst
Business Systems AnalystAccelerate your career in cutting-edge aviation systems technology!R400,000 - R605,000 per annumJoin a leading company in Systems and Aviation Security Systems, known for innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your...
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