Gaming GPU helps crack a ceramics code
Ceramics - the humble mix of earth, fire and artistry - have been part of a global conversation for millennia. From Tang Dynasty trade routes to Renaissance palaces, from museum vitrines to high-stakes auction floors, they’ve carried culture across borders, evolving...
Counting the real cost of sand and dust storms
Sand and dust storms are exacting an increasing toll on our health and economies, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which underlines the need for continued improvements in monitoring, forecasting and early warnings. The...
Energy transition momentum slows as global volatility rises
The global energy transition to a more equitable, secure and sustainable energy system is still progressing but has lost momentum in the face of increasing uncertainty worldwide, according to a new World Economic Forum report. While 107 of the 120 countries...
Bright future ahead for AI-powered electric grid
The electric grid and the utilities managing it have an important role to play in the next industrial revolution that's being driven by AI and accelerated computing. This is the word from Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at the annual meeting of the...
OpenAI founder sets up new AI company
A new company, Safe SuperIntelligence, has been formed with the aim of producing superintelligence, a machine that is more intelligent than humans, in a safe way. Formed by ex-OpenAI founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, Safe...
Namibia embarks on a galactic journey
In a bid to propel Namibia into the limelight of African space technology, Eos Capital - managers of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) - have given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project. The project will be spearheaded by...
ChatGPT may be popular – but widespread usage eludes it
The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100-million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories of 2023. It also drew a...
Intel SoC accelerates EV innovation
The high purchase price of an electric vehicle (EV) remains one of the biggest barriers for potential buyers on a global scale. EVs are currently more expensive to build than traditional gasoline-powered cars, primarily because of the high costs associated with...
Reducing costs drives 3D automotive printing to new heights
The global 3D automotive printing market is anticipated to reach $12,76-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 23,3% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The automotive industry is constantly seeking ways to reduce production costs...
Top concerns for the engineering, construction and real estate sector
The engineering, construction, and real estate sector is facing significant challenges in the year ahead with natural catastrophes and fire/explosion risks emerging as the primary concerns, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. These top risks are followed by...
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ContinuitySA launches Partnership Programme
ContinuitySA, Africa's leading provider of business continuity and resilience services, has officially launched a formal Partner Programme. The programme aims to encourage consultants and mid-sized IT companies to partner with ContinuitySA in offering their clients a...
Leadhome urges sellers to remain positive and listed
Real estate company Leadhome says that prospective sellers are encouraged to keep their properties listed despite the current economy and the potential impact of Covid-19. CEO Marcél du Toit says that there are several benefits to the homeowner retaining their...
Ecommerce cloud be key to surviving the virus
While there is a lot of uncertainty around the economic impact of the novel coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak, one thing that is certain is that it will change the way we do business in the long-term. People are moving from offline shopping to online, says Jonathan...
GetWine acquires 100% of Salewine
Online wine retailer, GetWine, shared the exciting news on Monday, 16 March 2020, that it has acquired 100% stake of Gauteng-based wine retailer, Salewine. GetWine, which has its headquarters in the Western Cape, has sought to expand its scope among the Gauteng based...
Opportunities amid edge computing security concerns
From less than $1,5-billion in 2017 to an anticipated $9-billion by 2024, the worldwide edge computing market is set to show significant growth in the coming years. Couple this with expectations that around 31 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be online by...
Application delivery linked to user experience in Africa
Even though user experience (UX) is hardly a new concept, attention has recently shifted to delivering solutions more closely aligned to customer expectations than ever. This has resulted in an environment where UX becomes fundamental to successful application...
Picup endorses non-contact deliveries
Picup has placed the wellbeing of its drivers and customers as its priority by introducing non-contact and sanitised deliveries. The crowdsource delivery and technology company is already seeing an increase in deliveries with many businesses forcing their staff to...
In the age of AI, who owns what?
Artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation is now prolific across South African companies, with many businesses demonstrating enthusiasm for AI. by Herman van Schalkwyk, partner at Spoor & Fisher South Africa How much enthusiasm? According to Business Tech...
How Africa is handling Covid-19
More than 600 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in 34 countries in Africa as of 19 March, compared with 147 cases one week ago. Although the region has seen a significant increase in confirmed cases recently, there are still fewer cases than in other parts of the...
Upskilling for success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought with it a wealth of new, advanced technologies which have allowed us to build on our long history of innovation and technological leadership. By Shiven Sukraj, country MD of ABB South Africa By continuing to...
Senior Business Analyst (Accounting/Tax)
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IT Project Administrator at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead
Responsibilities: Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution. Break projects into doable tasks and set timeframes and goals.Oversee and drive strategic project initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Liaising with...
Finance Systems Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town Region
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Senior Automation Tester – Gauteng Roodepoort
We are seeking a Senior Automation Tester to lead the automation testing efforts for our software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation frameworks, scripting, and continuous integration processes to ensure the highest quality...
SAP EWM Consultant (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR 5 years of hands-on experience implementing SAP EWM solutions is sought to fill the role of the SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) Consultant wanted by a rapidly growing US-based FinTech company. You will lead SAP EWM implementations in...
Senior Business Analyst (Accounting/Tax) – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Business Analyst - Financial Services (Insurance/Banking) Type: Contract Seniority: at least 8 years, and ideally 10+ years as a Senior BA We are actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a solid background in Finance (Accounting, Tax,...
Senior Siebel Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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BI Developer
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