‘Explosion of investment’ hovers over AI
Ninety nine percent of institutional investors and wealth managers believe that the artificial intelligence (AI) market is on the brink of a seismic shift, according to a new study by fund manager Robocap. More than a quarter (28%) of investors and wealth managers...
How teachers and parents can help children use GenAI responsibly
As the third school term kicks off, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We know learners around the world have embraced GenAI tools like Claude and...
Transition to a circular economy essential for sustainability
As the global community faces mounting environmental challenges, the necessity to transition from a linear to circular economy has never been more critical. The severe stress on the planet due to resource requirements and overflowing landfills demand an immediate...
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,...
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UWC aims to complete 2020 academic year
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has devised a comprehensive plan to ensure that students are permitted to complete the 2020 academic year. According to a statement from the institution, contingencies follow a sectoral approach, as agreed on by all...
Namola adds free Covid-19 support to help counter GBV
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Ukheshe appoints African director, targets continent
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Protect your web conferences
With a rapid shift to remote work for so many South African companies, work styles have also shifted. By Eric Kenney, senior product marketing manager at Citrix One of the biggest changes has been how we meet. With an unprecedented number of employees working from...
Pandemic a profitable opportunity for cyber-criminals
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Facebook helps keep faith-based communities connected
Facebook has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current Covid-19 outbreak. The resources include the "Faith on Facebook Resource Hub" and the Faith on Facebook toolkit, both providing guidance and step-by-step tips that...
Business continuity in an uncertain world
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Ricoh’s Pro C5300 supports high-end finishing kit
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Lenovo and Veeam power cloud-based data management
Lenovo storage users stand to benefit from the hardware vendor's close alliance with Veeam that assures them of a seamless cloud-based data management and backup experience. Ketan Jeevan, brand manager: Lenovo at First Distribution, explains that the two companies...
SAFPS work with OneVault on fraud detection
As technology advances, the opportunities for fraud increases exponentially as fraudsters become more sophisticated in their actions. In the battle against fraud, speed and the use of reliable verification data are key determinants of success. The Southern African...
Senior Business Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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...
Junior IT Analyst at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About our client:An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to "doing good" for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make...
Network Engineer – Remote Remote
Network Infrastructure SpecialistRevolutionize the aviation sector with cutting-edge technology!R 440,000 - R 605,000 per annumJoin a leading company in Systems and Aviation Security Systems dedicated to innovation and excellence. This is an ideal opportunity to...
Network Security Engineer (Hybrid Senior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd
The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the implementation, maintenance, and support of the Company's network infrastructure. Additional duties include supporting the global Help Desk and regional Network Administrators from a second-level support...
Data Engineer (Azure)
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Project Manager (Intermediate) at Datonomy Solutions
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Application Support Analyst at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for an Application Support Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for system development, configuration, and support: SharePoint 2016 (with Nintex Workflow and Nintex/InfoPath forms), SharePoint...
Network Security Engineer (Hybrid Senior) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – Eastern Cape Gqebera
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Data Engineer (Azure) – Western Cape Cape Town
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Project Manager (Intermediate) at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton
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