Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way’s early years

Our home galaxy, the Milky Way, grew to its current size in part by consuming smaller galaxies. Now, new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope shows definitive evidence of a dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way galaxy in the earliest phases of its...

Crypto assets force tax systems to review their policies

The rapid rise of crypto assets is forcing tax systems to ponder if rules designed for a traditional economy can keep pace with technologies that are redefining how value is created, owned and exchanged, Professor Shaun Parsons has told attendees at a University of...

CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity

New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. More than two-thirds (71%) of respondents report that hybrid work with companies empowering their...

Gender divide persists in pay and senior representation

Despite the progress that South Africa has made towards gender equity, women are still underrepresented in senior leadership roles in corporate South Africa and are often paid less than men doing the same jobs. These insights come ahead of the upcoming release of...

European telcos drive sustainability as energy costs rise

European telecommunications companies are making significant strides toward a sustainable future, driven by a combination of economic pressures, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. According to the latest report from International Data Corporation...

E-waste to exceed 100m metric tons by 2030

The global e-waste management market will reach 101,3-million metric tons by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 6,6% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a recent report from Grand View Research. The rapid pace of technological advancements significantly drives the growth of the...

Strong growth predicted for AI in video surveillance

The global AI in video surveillance market will reach $28,76-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 28,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to new research by Grand View Research. Rapid advancements in deep learning and computer vision technologies have significantly improved the...

Desco calls for consumer incentives in vape disposal

Desco Electronic Recyclers is urgently calling on producers, sellers, and retailers to incentivise consumers to return used vapes and e-cigarettes for proper disposal. With over 95% of these products ending up in landfills, Desco stresses the critical need for...

ACSA trains front-line workers to use sign language

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is collaborating with the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) to provide sign language training to 130 front-line staff across ACSA's network, enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of its airports. The training...

Behind the screens at the Las Vegas Sphere

Sphere is a new kind of entertainment medium in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with spectacular LED displays that cover nearly 750 000 square feet inside and outside the venue. Behind the screens, around 150 Nvidia RTX A6000 GPUs help power visuals on...

Serious concerns raised over 2022 census data

Professor Tom Moultrie and Emeritus Professor Rob Dorrington, demographers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Actuarial Research (CARe), have identified significant issues with the 2022 South African census. Their expertise, particularly in analysing...

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Adult education key to getting economy back on track

As South Africans face the now extended lockdown period, currently in place to try to slow down the rate of infection from the Covid-19 pandemic, many people are starting to shift their focus of concern from health worries to fears around the economy. Triple E...

EY, SAP, Qualtrics collaborate on government solutions for Covid-19

EY, SAP, and Qualtrics have announced a collaboration to provide resources to governments around the world as they battle the rapidly evolving Covid-19 pandemic. The Qualtrics and SAP solutions will be implemented by EY and include tools to help governments pre-screen...

Explore Data Science Academy opens data science learnership applications

Africa’s largest institution devoted to data science, The Explore Data Science Academy (EDSA) has opened registrations for the July 1 intake of its 12 month, full-time data science learnership as well as its on-line courses. Ambitious, smart learners who would like to...

40% of data breaches affect customer information

Customers’ personal information is involved in data breaches more often than any other type of corporate data. According to Kaspersky’s IT Security Risks Survey, this sort of data leakage may result in reputational and financial losses, as well as regulation penalties...

Change your hiring strategy during Covid-19

Business changed overnight when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, writes Matthew Kibby, vice-president: services at Sage Africa & Middle East. As the majority of the South African workforce instantly...

Move to cloud crucial for virus response

The current lockdown is testing the ability of business to adapt quickly to changing market conditions. Companies that have embraced more digital ways of working have been far less impacted. Several slower respondents are turning their focus away from only the cost...

Payroll’s role in protecting personal information

Payroll practitioners have access to vast amounts of personal, financial and health-related information of staff. Arlene Leggat, president of the South African Payroll Association, points out that the impact of European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the...

Software AG debuts webMethods AppMesh

Software AG has unveiled webMethods AppMesh, a configurable control plane for microservices, APIs and service mesh. Built as an extension of Software AG's industry-leading webMethods API Management Platform, webMethods AppMesh adds application context to service mesh,...

Reinforce cybersecurity in the age of Covid-19

The sudden, radical move to remote working during this time of lockdown for South Africa brings with it the promise of a new and more effective way of working - without being bound to a physical office. Not only does this surge in the use of remote work capabilities...

Teraco Connect Foundation grant to support SABEN

Vendor-neutral data centre provider Teraco has announced a support grant valued at R7,5-million to the South African Broadband Education Networks (SABEN) via the Teraco Connect Foundation. Over the next five years, Teraco will partner with SABEN to support the...

Junior Server Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

iOCO Infrastructure Services invites you to explore possibilities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Junior Server Engineer with expertise in Configuring and managing servers of mainly MS operating systems and related tasks in Azure.What you'll...

Sas Developer

Are you a SAS wizard with a knack for data analytics? We're looking for a talented SAS Developer to join a dynamic and collaborative team on an exciting 18-month contract. You'll develop, maintain, and enhance the SAS environment and play a vital role in integrating...

Automation Engineer

Job Description:This role involves leading the strategy, design, and execution of automation and engineering projects across multiple production facilities. You will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading existing manufacturing systems, developing future...

Scrum Master

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.Deliver projects on-time, within scope, and within budget.Define project scopes and objectives with stakeholder input.Develop and maintain detailed project...

Sas Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a SAS wizard with a knack for data analytics? We're looking for a talented SAS Developer to join a dynamic and collaborative team on an exciting 18-month contract. You'll develop, maintain, and enhance the SAS environment and play a vital role in integrating...

Automation Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg International Airport

Job Description:This role involves leading the strategy, design, and execution of automation and engineering projects across multiple production facilities. You will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading existing manufacturing systems, developing future...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Cape Town

Key Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.Deliver projects on-time, within scope, and within budget.Define project scopes and objectives with stakeholder input.Develop and maintain detailed project...

Data & Reporting Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

Our client is seeking an experienced Data & Reporting Analyst to join the Durban team, · Automated data cleaning processes using SQL.· Validate data from various sources to ensure data integrity and accuracy· Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards and...

Data & Reporting Analyst at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Our client is seeking an experienced Data & Reporting Analyst to join the Durban team, · Automated data cleaning processes using SQL.· Validate data from various sources to ensure data integrity and accuracy· Support the creation and maintenance of dashboards and...

Senior Integration Engineer

Responsibilities:Define and document business system integration and data flow, aligning with enterprise architecture guidelines.Integrate applications and data to create cohesive and consistent user experiences.Integrate systems and infrastructure for performance,...

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