Earth intelligence a $20bn growth opportunity
Earth intelligence will significantly impact every industry as it rapidly moves from government to the private sector, with annual revenue to surpass $4,2-billion in 2030, up from nearly $3,8-billion in 2025, according to Gartner. The cumulative Earth intelligence...
Temu speeds up local deliveries
Shoppers in South Africa can now receive their Temu orders in as little as one day thanks to the e-commerce platform’s new local warehouse dispatch option. The rollout of local fulfillment in South Africa is part of a broader effort by Temu to cut delivery times...
Colourful plastics may lead to more microplastics
Plastics with bright colours such as red, blue, and green degrade to form microplastics quicker than those with plainer colours, researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Leicester have demonstrated. The findings reveal that the...
Cybercriminals using Dropbox to target finance staff
A multistep phishing scheme aimed at employees that process financial documentation has been discovered by Kaspersky which says it begins when victims receive an email from the legitimate address of an auditing firm. This initial interaction is intended to make the...
Digital transformation spend could hit $4trn by 2027
Worldwide spending on Digital Transformation (DX) is forecast to reach almost $4-trillion in 2027, according to the latest update to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide. With artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Hybrid work shown to improve workers’ well-being
A new study by International Workplace Group points to a correlation between adopting hybrid working policies and improved employee well-being. The research examined the impact of hybrid working on the mental and physical health of 1 000 hybrid workers. Four in five...
Quantum Internet poised to revolutionise global connectivity
The advent of the quantum Internet, a revolutionary communication system utilising quantum mechanical principles and qubits instead of binary bits, is poised to redefine global connectivity with unprecedented levels of security and performance, according to...
Share-based employee compensation includes ESG targets
Almost two thirds (60%) of companies around the world who responded to the Global Equity Organisation's (GEO) Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) apply environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets to share-based employee compensation. The non-profit body says...
Global lessons could help billions get connected
Lessons learned from efforts to bring wireless communications technologies to remote areas from the Arctic to the Andes could help widen global access to the benefits of the information age. An international team of researchers have published new recommendations on...
Juniper Mist a bright spot amid WLAN market carnage
Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenues plunged by 27% in Q1 2024 as enterprises and distributors digested the large volume of WLAN equipment that was shipped a year ago, according to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group. "While most vendors had sharp contractions in...
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Analysys Mason to acquire German consultancy
Datatec subsidiary Analysys Mason has agreed to acquire Allolio & Konrad, a consultancy based in Bonn, Germany with an extensive track record in the telecommunications industry and long term client relationships with Europe's leading telecom operators. Allolio...
SUSE delivers strong Q1 results
SUSE has announced its financial results and highlights from the first quarter of its fiscal year 2020 ended January 31. Q1 revenue increased 12% year over year, including a 67% surge in cloud revenue. Deals over $1-million continued to grow, with significant customer...
Coronavirus sends gold to seven year high
China is the world's second-largest economy and leading trading nation, therefore economic fallout from coronavirus threatens global growth, according to this statement from Banque SYZ. Economists expect China's economic growth to slump to 4.5% in the first quarter of...
Oh, it’s digital – again
As operators embark on the journey to DSP their digital transformation train is hurtling down tracks that may not yet be built. Digital transformation is not leaving anyone behind. It's the hero in its own disruptive movie, ensuring the safety of everyone in distress...
Seamless onboarding in the global life insurance market
Around the world, the life insurance industry has been slow to evolve, putting it out of step with banking, short-term insurance and the retail industry. By Robin Wagner, senior vice-president: international insurance at TransUnion To advance and grow in a digital...
Jumo secures $55m investment
Jumo, a technology company building next-generation financial services for emerging market entrepreneurs, today announced the successful raise of $55-million in debt and equity funding to support expansion into new markets and the launch of new products. The funding...
New facility to double Djibouti power
Energy access rates and reliability in Africa are the lowest in the world and electricity costs are among the highest. In line with its commitment to deliver cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy in Africa, Siemens Gamesa has sealed a contract to build the...
Salt EB digitises more than 1bn transactions
Salt EB recently completed a comprehensive overhaul of its largest sectoral pension funds, in which it digitised more than a billion transactions and cleaned up, to within R1 000, several hundred thousand employee pension fund balances. The completion coincides with...
Next Einstein Forum unveils top 25 innovators
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) announces the 25 finalists for its Challenge of Invention to Innovation (Ci2i) competition in five categories to be held on 10-11 March 2020 in Nairobi. "The third cohort of Ci2i finalists, selected from 260 applications, are ambitious...
Vodacom opens green building in Cape Town
Vodacom has officially launched its newly refurbished Century City building in Cape Town. The building has been accredited with a five Star Existing Building Performance (EPB), Version 1 Certification by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). "The GBCSA...
Junior Project Manager – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint Junior Project ManagerTo plan, execute and finalize projects for the organization within the predetermined time frames, using the Project Management methodology under close guidance by the Project Manager or PMO...
Data Analyst at Famous Brands – Gauteng Midrand
IntroductionJOB TITLE: Data AnalystJOB GRADE: C3DEPARTMENT: Leading Brands CommercialLOCATION: Waterfall Office (Midrand)EMPLOYMENT STATUS: PermanentLINE MANAGER: Business AnalystPURPOSE STATEMENT:The purpose of this position is to collate data through various...
Project Manager – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
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SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT)
Are you an experienced Quality Food Safety & Environmental (QFSE) professional with a passion for compliance and continuous improvement? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is seeking a QFSE Manager to oversee and enhance quality, food safety, and...
IT Technician
We are recruiting an IT Technician to join the Milnerton office of a national company. Minimum RequirementsInformation Technology Qualification / Certifications2+ years relevant experienceDriver's license Overview of positionUser support MS Office 365Hardware...
Data Scientist (Junior and Senior roles) (CH1109)
Join our client in the credit Industry as a Data Scientist!Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights?Our client is seeking talented Data Scientists on all levels (Senior & Junior), to join their team! In this role, you'll leverage your...
Software Application Support Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Tech problems fear you. If you can squash bugs before your coffee gets cold and explain complex issues in plain English, we've got the perfect seat for you on our support squad.Requirements: A minimum 3-year tertiary qualification from an accredited university, either...
SHEQ Systems Specialist (CPT) – Western Cape Cape Town
Are you an experienced Quality Food Safety & Environmental (QFSE) professional with a passion for compliance and continuous improvement? Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is seeking a QFSE Manager to oversee and enhance quality, food safety, and...
IT Technician – Western Cape Milnerton
We are recruiting an IT Technician to join the Milnerton office of a national company. Minimum RequirementsInformation Technology Qualification / Certifications2+ years relevant experienceDriver's license Overview of positionUser support MS Office 365Hardware...
Data Scientist (Junior and Senior roles) (CH1109) – Western Cape Kuils River
Join our client in the credit Industry as a Data Scientist!Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights?Our client is seeking talented Data Scientists on all levels (Senior & Junior), to join their team! In this role, you'll leverage your...
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