The gap is closing, but gender parity is still a century away
The global gender gap has closed to 68,8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Iceland leads the rankings...
Stereotypes define perception of Africa
A new report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes — with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically. “Stereotypes about Africa in...
Wind energy keeps the lights on in 3,6m households
South Africa's energy outlook continues to improve, with Eskom's State of the System and Winter Outlook indicating that collaborative efforts are contributing to improved energy availability factors. While more is needed to end the energy crisis, wind energy remains a...
Registry Africa signs .africa for another 10 years
Registry Africa, the registry operator and administrator of the .africa domain name, is celebrating 10 years in the domain name industry and has renewed its Registry Operator Agreement with ICANN for a further 10 years. ICANN is the Internet Corporation for Assigned...
Massive growth forecast for AI
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market size is expected to reach $1,811-trillion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 36,6% from 2024 to 2030. AI denotes the concept and development of...
Hubble hunts visible light sources of X-rays
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the dwarf galaxy IC 776. This swirling collection of new and old stars is located in the constellation Virgo, in the Virgo galaxy cluster, 100-million light-years from Earth. Although IC 776 is a dwarf galaxy, it's...
Tablet shipments show signs of recovery
After more than two years of decline, worldwide tablet shipments posted modest year-over-year growth of 0,5% in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), totaling 30,8-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...
Digital mining market size to hit $18,11bn in 2030
The global digital mining market size is anticipated to reach $18,11-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 9,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Rising adoption of automation platforms in mining exploration activities is projected...
Hubble hunts visible light sources of X-rays
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the dwarf galaxy IC 776. This swirling collection of new and old stars is located in the constellation Virgo, in the Virgo galaxy cluster, 100-million light-years from Earth. Although IC 776 is a dwarf galaxy, it's...
Slower growth forecast for global telco services
Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services reached $1,509-trillion in 2023, an increase of 2,1% over 2022, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects worldwide spending on Telecom...
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Dimension Data launches new security business
Dimension Data has launched its new security business, called Dimension Data Security. Dimension Data Security unites all the security offerings previously managed by the other four Dimension Data brands into one business, as well as incorporating the security...
Mimecast challenges Shadow IT
Mimecast has announced the release of added application visibility and control capabilities to its Mimecast Web Security service. Application Visibility and Control will help Mimecast customers overcome the challenge of Shadow IT by uncovering cloud app usage within...
Troye announces new backup version
Managed IT services provider Troye has announced new backup solutions for Microsoft Cloud Platforms. The new Veeam solutions provide Microsoft users with additional data protection, scalability, and enhanced control of their cloud-based data. Veeam recently unveiled...
Direct automated IoT device-to-cloud solution launches
What is believed to be the world's first fully automated, direct IoT 'Device-to-Cloud' solution to simplify the process of onboarding an IoT device into AWS IoT Core securely, was announced by Eseye. Intelligent Cloud Connect, the new joint solution developed in...
Nutanix named a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Nutanix has been named a Leader by Gartner in the November 2019 Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure. Nutanix has been recognised in all editions of this Magic Quadrant since Gartner started it. "We continue to be recognised by Gartner as a Leader in...
2020 cybersecurity predictions
With data breaches hitting headlines daily, security professionals are constantly concerned about the next big threat. Whether it's ransomware, phishing or endpoint attacks, there's always something on the horizon waiting for its turn in the spotlight. KnowBe4 has...
Veritas tested and validated for AWS Outposts
Veritas Technologies has the capabilities to support AWS Outposts. AWS Outposts are fully managed and configurable compute and storage racks built with Amazon Web Services (AWS)-designed hardware that allow customers to run compute and storage on-premises, while...
Don’t tell students about 4IR: inspire them
It's amazing how quickly the world around us is changing, writes Dewet Joubert, RS Components. The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is upon us and how we continue to adapt to this era of rapid technological and societal change is crucial. Why we need to adapt and...
Azure once again positioned in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Azure Storage has retained its position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Storage in 2019. For the third year in a row, Gartner has placed Microsoft into the coveted Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Storage, demonstrating the solution’s lasting value. The...
PrinterLogic supports Chrome OS
PrinterLogic has announced private preview availability for its Chrome OS Client Extension, which enables IT professionals to centrally manage direct IP printing for Chrome OS users. PrinterLogic is exclusively distributed in South Africa by Blue Label Technology...
Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group
Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives. Develop comprehensive solution designs that...
Service Desk Agent
Join Our Team as a Service Desk Agent – Be the Hero of IT Support!Are you passionate about technology and love helping people solve their IT challenges? As a Service Desk Agent, you'll be the first line of defense, providing fast, friendly, and efficient technical...
Senior .Net Developer at Reverside
Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior .NET...
Nedbank TES Project Manager – 12 months
Planning and Execution:Plan, track, monitor, and control project activities to ensure goals are met within the prescribed timeframe, budget, and quality standards.Methodology:Work with various project methodologies, including Waterfall, Hybrid, Agile, and Milestone...
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Solutions Architect at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Cape Town
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Service Desk Agent – Gauteng Midrand
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Senior .Net Developer at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng
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Nedbank TES Project Manager – 12 months – Gauteng Braamfontein
Planning and Execution:Plan, track, monitor, and control project activities to ensure goals are met within the prescribed timeframe, budget, and quality standards.Methodology:Work with various project methodologies, including Waterfall, Hybrid, Agile, and Milestone...
Junior-Mid Level Developer (C#.Net, JavaScript, Next.js, SQL) (Centurion Onsite)
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