Why microlenders are under the regulatory spotlight
Microlenders face two regulators and one big risk, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. Microlending is the practice of providing small loans to individuals or groups who can’t access traditional financial services. In South Africa, microlenders have become a...
Watch Blue Origin’s all-female flight launch
At 15h30 this afternoon, Blue Origin’s 11th human flight, NS-31, will lift off with an all-female crew – the first in almost 60 years. Watch the launch here. The launch window opens today at 15h30 South African time (08h30 CDT). The mission includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda...
Technology can improve TB outcomes
Few realise the extent of the global burden of tuberculosis (TB) or know how many people still succumb to this disease every year. Dr Phathokuhle Zondi, clinical lead at Unu Health The Centres for Disease Control in the US estimates that 2-billion people - a quarter...
Young SA scientists fly the flag Beijing Science Competition
Cutting-edge research projects by local young scientists will compete against other high-tech studies at this year's Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China, under the theme "Discovery, Innovation and Responsibility". The four young scientists, who...
El Niño saw global sea levels spike in 2023
Global average sea level rose by about 0,76cm from 2022 to 2023, a relatively large jump due mostly to a warming climate and the development of a strong El Niño. This NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite...
Global PC monitor market returns to growth
The global PC monitor market ended 2023 on a hopeful note, reaching 31,9-million units during the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker. This translates to year-over-year growth of...
AI, security, sustainability the major IT modernisation drivers
The use of hybrid multicloud models is forecasted to double over the next one to three years as IT decision-makers face new pressures to modernise IT infrastructures because of drivers like AI, security and sustainability. This is the headline finding from Nutanix's...
Technology and data are Africa’s most in-demand skills
The need for agility, cost flexibility, and access to critical skills became increasingly important in the 2023 talent landscape. As a result, Outsized, an on-demand talent platform that operates in Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, has seen a surge of demand...
R2,2bn shopping boost expected this Easter
Easter shopping season is expected to signal the start of a turnaround for retail in South Africa, according to a mixed method research study conducted on behalf of Capital Connect. The research forecasts that the total retail sector will benefit from a R2,219-billion...
Internet shutdowns cost the world economy $50bn
Last year, almost 750-million people worldwide were affected by government-caused Internet blockages and shutdowns. By controlling, partially blocking, or even going into full internet blackouts, governments not only cut people off from information but also caused...
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SAP, GIZ train 25 graduates in Ethiopia
Twenty-five newly-trained young digital professionals have graduated from the first-ever SAP Young Professional Program held in Ethiopia in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The graduates will join SAP partner and...
Moscow uses 5G for holographic telebridge
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Dormakaba embraces VR to enhance customer experience
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Africa’s richest man worth even more in 2019
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, became $4,3-billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar. The 62-year-old Nigerian businessman and Africa’s most prominent industrialist ended the decade with a net...
Brace for more ransomware in 2020
Ransomware has become big business, generating estimated annual revenues of $1-billion a year for malicious threat actors. The victims of ransomware continue to stack up as criminals develop new, more creative ways to infiltrate IT environments, seize data and hold...
New PCs, displays from Dell
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EOH chairman Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi dies
EOH has confirmed the passing of its chairperson Dr Xolani Humphrey Mkhwanazi. Dr Mkhwanazi passed away peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning (4 January 2020) at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Parktown Johannesburg, having been admitted on 14...
Security trends that will shape 2020
Conventional cybercrime and financially motivated and targeted attacks remain highly active. According to the Oracle and KPMG Cloud Threat Report 2019, a growing trend to target business-critical services and applications is highlighting a growing trend which many...
Paxful looks back on five years of bitcoin growth
Global peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful has announced its official 2019 growth metrics. On its platform, Paxful sees bitcoin (BTC) trades denominated in most national fiat currencies across methods such as gift cards, bank transfer, and online wallets. The...
Laparoscopy performed using 5G technology
The first laparoscopy to be performed in Russia with the use of 5G technology was recently undertaken in the 5G pilot zone located in Skolkovo. Telecommunications company Beeline, together with Huawei and GMS Hospital partnered together to complete two such surgical...
Junior Software Developer (Python, Django, FastAPI) (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Century City
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Junior Software Developer is wanted by our client, a dynamic provider of sustainable and cost-effective Solar Energy Solutions, to join its growing team. You will assist with the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of...
Java & JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a skilled Java & JavaScript Developer with a proven track record of 3+ years in designing, developing, and maintaining Java and JavaScript-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong object-oriented programming skills, experience in...
Network Engineer – Wireless Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Keeping the World Connected, One Signal at a Time!We're looking for a Network Engineer – Wireless Specialist who can design, optimize, and troubleshoot wireless networks like a pro. If you thrive on making Wi-Fi faster, stronger, and more reliable, join us and let's...
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Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
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Senior BI Data Analyst at The Foschini Group
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