Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

AMD launches full-stack compute for agentic AI

AMD has launched its next-generation AI infrastructure and physical AI portfolio, led by AMD Helios rackscale solutions now in production and set to be be deployed by at gigawatt scale. At its Advancing AI 2026 event yesterday, AMD chair and CEO Dr Lisa Su said: “The...

Global server market shows no signs of slowing

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $95,2-billion dollars in market value during the first quarter of the year, showing the highest quarterly growth rate ever with 134,1% increase...

Daily AI usage among workers soars

There has been a significant increase in AI adoption and excitement among global desk workers - with daily AI usage higher by an astounding 233% in just six months, according to Salesfoce’s latest Slack Workforce Index. The survey of 5 000 desk workers around the...

Information Regulator issues election guidelines

The South African Information Regulator has released a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for campaigning purposes in the run-up to the national and provincial elections on 29 May 2024. The...

Steady growth forecast for satellite communications

The global satellite communications market will reach $159,60-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2030 - according to new research from Grand View Research. The rising demand for small satellites for tactical communication, geospace and atmospheric...

Eskom joins SAWEA in renewable energy push

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), Eskom, the Danish embassy, and the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have joined forces to promote renewable power technologies and provide career guidance in schools in Mpumalanga's rural communities. It's the...

Canal+ takes Multichoice shareholding above 45%

French media company Groupe Canal+ has acquired an additional interest in Multichoice ordinary shares of the Company, bringing its holding in the company to 45,2%. MultiChoice has filed the required notices with the Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) and with the...

Trusted relationships a key vector in prolonged cyberattacks

In 2023, more than one in five cyberattacks persisted for over a month - with trusted relationships emerging as one of the main attack vectors in these prolonged cases, according to the annual Kaspersky Incident Response 2023 report. The report draws on the results of...

Hypertension: The silent killer that can be beaten

As any IT exec will know, high blood pressure levels at certain times are an occupational hazard - so World Hypertension Day tomorrow (17 May) is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the importance of monitoring and managing our blood pressure. Hypertension, or...

UCT places among the top universities

The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the best university in Africa and has been ranked in the top 1.3% of universities in the world by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Released on 13 May, the CWUR placed UCT at 271st position in their 2024 Global...

Google debuts AI search enhancements

The Google I/O 2024 developer conference held earlier this week (14 May 2024) showcased some of Google's announcements for transforming the search experience through AI. The key announcements include:   Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash Google announced the...

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Limpopo school gets ICT equipment, training

Liquid Telecom South Africa is equiping Batlhalerwa Secondary school in Limpopo with ICT equipment and training to help learners and teachers achieve better results at school while also improving career opportunities. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister,...

Print sales robust amid evolving market requirements

Research into the printer market by infoSource shows that print vendors are wrapping software solutions around increasingly commoditised base hardware products to increase customer value. By Chris de Beer, Africa regional manager at infoSource It helps SMMEs, large...

PE graduates upgrade Ekurhuleni valuation roll

Skills and software from Port Elizabeth are helping the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality on the Gauteng East Rand to update the valuation roll of around 700 000 properties. A team of 25 geographic information system (GIS) and geography graduates mainly from the...

What is Azure Storage?

Azure Storage is Microsoft's cloud storage solution for modern data storage scenarios. It offers a massively scalable object store for data objects, a file system service for the cloud, a messaging store for reliable messaging, and a NoSQL store. Azure Storage...

Be awake to the deepfake

South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association is advising smartphone users alarmed by the 'deepfake' phenomenon that the expected promulgation of South Africa's Cybercrimes and Cyberbullying Bill is imminent. Furthermore, there are practical ways...

Separating fact from fiction on a CV

Can you really treat information declared on a CV as fact? The answer is a solid no, because embellished CV's are a dime a dozen and all it takes is a quick online search to prove just how prevalent this trend is among job applicants, says says Rudi Kruger, GM at...

Huawei Mobile Services launches developer programme in SA

Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) South Africa has announced the launch of its local Developer Programme, Shining-Star. The company has also pledged an investment of $1-billion in support of this programme across global markets, including South Africa. "HMS already has...

Bridging the skills gap in Africa

Holistic programmes can empower Africa's youth to leapfrog towards a better future, writes Takreem El Tohamy, GM of IBM Middle East and Africa. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is underway and it is shaping up some of the most significant opportunities and challenges...

The day consumers are most cyber-attacked

Black Friday has become a phenomenon across the retail spectrum with many people utilising this particular day to unofficially kickstart their shopping for the festive season. However, Black Friday presents some problems as people are increasingly becoming susceptible...

Stay safe on Black Friday

Whenever people are buying more, it's an opportunity for criminals to strike, which makes Black Friday a dangerous time. With new scams on the increase, Fico's fraud experts have added new tips for staying safe. Take care at ATMs * If an ATM looks odd, or your card...

Data Analyst – Gauteng Sandton

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented and motivated Data Analyst to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive business decisions and improve overall performance. This...

Mobile Application Developer

Job Title: Mobile Application DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote We are seeking an experienced Mobile App Developer with a strong background in Apache Cordova to develop and maintain secure,...

Senior Systems Analyst

Senior Systems Analyst Pretoria Permanent Overview: The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level. Key Performance areas include: Understand and familiarise with the project's...

System Administrator

Job Advertisement: System AdministratorLocation: Saudi ArabiaExperience Required: 5 – 10 yearsJob Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Administrator to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in...

Back End Developer (Focus: BI) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

"Numbers talk. Data whispers. You translate." We're looking for a Back End Developer who speaks fluent data and turns raw numbers into meaningful insights. If you love optimising databases, building rock-solid APIs, and making BI magic happen—this is your...

Mobile Application Developer – Gauteng Randburg

Job Title: Mobile Application DeveloperLocation: JohannesburgContract type: Contract (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)Hybrid/Remote We are seeking an experienced Mobile App Developer with a strong background in Apache Cordova to develop and maintain secure,...

Senior Systems Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria West

Senior Systems Analyst Pretoria Permanent Overview: The purpose of this job is to analyse, design and enhance systems, in order to obtain optimal results and agreed project delivery level. Key Performance areas include: Understand and familiarise with the project's...

System Administrator – Remote Remote

Job Advertisement: System AdministratorLocation: Saudi ArabiaExperience Required: 5 – 10 yearsJob Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Administrator to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in...

Web Admin Assistant

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a systematic and proactive candidate with good administrative skills for theposition of Admin Assistant. The duties of the Admin Assistant include account reconciliations, customer account query resolution, customer account payment...

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