How AI can help solve SA’s water crisis
South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. By Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of The Water Institute of Southern Africa, and Dr Dr Ashton...
Crypto scammers target victims via Google Forms
Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a...
Young Saffers still battle to access finance, despite fewer defaults
As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to leverage credit as a tool for empowerment. Experian's Consumer Default Index (CDIx) for Q1 2024 reveals a complex picture for young South...
AI key to Africa and the future of work
Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This is according to the AI and the Future of Work in Africa...
Lack of AI skills slows innovation
There is a vital human skills gap when it comes to maximising the potential of AI and cloud, with almost all organisations recognising that they have to prioritise workforce upskilling. This is among the findings from SoftwareOne's Cloud Skills Report, which...
AI both a security solution and a risk
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone's lips in 2024. In the context of cybersecurity, AI is a greater threat than ever before, while also providing new tools for combatting attacks. Cybersecurity companies need to shift from...
Inadequate or outdated technology stymies innovation
A vast majority of global organisations (80%) agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organisational progress and innovation efforts. In fact, 89% of C-suite executives in South Africa believe legacy infrastructure is greatly hindering their...
AI plays a bigger role in security
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in the field of cybersecurity. It has the potential to enhance organisations' incident response capabilities. Cybersecurity companies have been discussing incorporating AI capabilities in various areas,...
In South Korea, more than 1% of workers are robots
Although China has made huge investments in industrial robotics over the past two years, it is still not the most automated nation on the planet. In fact, four other countries have a much higher number of operational robots in their manufacturing industries, and South...
Not enough youth know how to build financial stability
1Life Insurance's 2024 generational wealth youth survey confirms that youth in South Africa are far from achieving financial freedom and building wealth - placing them at a tremendous disadvantage. Youth unemployment in South Africa currently sits at, 45,5% according...
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Angola Cables trials direct US-Africa optical connection
Angola Cables is trialling Nokia's Photonic Service Engine 3 (PSE-3) chipset for the first direct optical connection between the US and Africa. The route provides direct, low-latency trans-Atlantic routing and greatly simplifies the turn-up of services to better serve...
40m affected in US health data breaches
Data gathered by PreciseSecurity shows that in 2019 health records for 40-million Americans were breached. This is the highest number of health data breaches since 2015. From the data, over the last decade, exposure of health records has been rising steadily. Only...
Privacy debate set to shift in 2020
Data privacy and protection are likely to be high on the agenda for 2020 in the wake of Facebook-Cambridge Analytica and other data scandals. By Grant Lapping, MD of DataCore Media These controversies have prompted regulators and consumers alike to question how much...
2020 cybersecurity trends predictions
The realities of the negative impact of modern cyber threats arguably hit home for South Africans in 2019 more than any other year in memory. By Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast The country fell victim to several high-profile breaches, including a...
Cloud can help educational institutions cut costs
With the highest youth unemployment rate in the world, paired with worrying skills shortages, the pressure is on universities and other tertiary education institutions in South Africa to admit more students. By Gomedi Makhongoana, technology public sector director at...
Set goals for career resolutions in 2020
Self-improvement is about developing healthy habits - including ways to improve your career path. The New Year is a great time for self-improvement. Along with your personal goals, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD Lyndy van den Barselaar, suggests that you include ways...
Trends that will shape travel experiences in 2020
Travelport has shared its 2020 trends that will shape travel experiences as we start the next decade. Through independent research with thousands of global travellers - including 500 in South Africa, , Travelport has uncovered the major forces that will become the...
Bolt secures funds for expansion
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 50-million venture debt facility with Bolt, an on-demand transportation platforms in Europe and Africa. The financing is supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the main pillar of the...
SA technology trends for 2020 and beyond
2020 marks the start of a new decade, and a step further into a futuristic and advanced technology-based world. By Garsen Naidu, country manager of Cisco South Africa The evolution of technology over the past decade has been interesting to witness. We began it with...
SAI Global QPRO and SAIGAS acquisition deal closes
NOSA Group has announced the closing of the transaction to acquire QPRO and SAIGAS, the Assurance South African businesses of SAI Global. The acquisition, through its wholly owned subsidiary Aspirata (trading as NOSA Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC)),...
Project Manager at QES
My client is looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town / Hybrid / Insurance Join the team as a Project Manager, where you'll oversee and drive the set-up and implementation of an educational initiative in the short-term...
Business Analyst – Western Cape Pinelands
My client based in Cape Town (Pinelands) is currently sourcing for a Feature Analyst to join them on a contract basis Requirements:Proven experience as a Feature Analyst or Business Analyst.Strong background in Agile and Analysis with demonstrated proficiency in...
Project Manager at QES – Western Cape Bellville
My client is looking for a Project Manager to join them on an independent contract basis Cape Town / Hybrid / Insurance Join the team as a Project Manager, where you'll oversee and drive the set-up and implementation of an educational initiative in the short-term...
ERP Implementation Consultant
Partnerships Manager Job Summary:We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Partnerships Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with ERP and EMS platforms. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth through partnerships, ensuring...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
ERP Implementation Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
Partnerships Manager Job Summary:We are looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Partnerships Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with ERP and EMS platforms. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth through partnerships, ensuring...
Senior Data Engineer (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
About the client:Our client is a highly successful NPO. The work you will be involved with is highly impactful and am sure will bring joy as well as provide a highly stimulating and fabulous work experience. What you will be doing:Collaborate with stakeholders to...
Datacentre Engineer
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferableRelevant certifications such as VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+, Storage Skills or equivalent certifications are desirableMinimum 4-5 years work experienceWilling to...
UX Designer (from customer facing websites and portals)
Purpose of the Job:To define the customer interactions of the customer facing solutions. To support the ongoing design of our customer facing solution and digital experience. Responsible for designing visually appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly software...
Datacentre Engineer – Gauteng Randburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferableRelevant certifications such as VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+, Storage Skills or equivalent certifications are desirableMinimum 4-5 years work experienceWilling to...
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