Wind industry reaffirms support for localisation
With a development pipeline exceeding 53GW and more than 3,8GW already contributing to the national grid, South Africa’s wind energy sector is rapidly solidifying its role in the country’s clean energy future. This has taken a new forward with the official launch of...
South Africans under increasing attack by fraudsters
A massive 68% of South Africans have been targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, with 13% saying they had become victims. Among those who said they were targeted, the most common reported schemes were phishing, where...
Africa Code Week empowers 17m youth with digital skills
SAP's Africa Code Week (ACW) has successfully empowered 17-million young people across 54 countries since 2015, according to the programme's latest impact results. The initiative - in partnership with UNESCO, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa...
Starlink will cut off SA users
South African users of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service will be cut off from the end of this month. The service is not registered in this country and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) in November 2023 warned that it is illegal to...
Global coral bleaching event is happening now
The world is currently experiencing its fourth global coral bleaching event, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists and the network of global coral reef scientists aligned to the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI). This...
ISPA cries foul on fixed call termination rates
The Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has questioned recently-announced aggressive reductions in fixed call termination rates. The industry representative body is also calling for implementation of the planned convergence of mobile and fixed call...
Microsoft pumps up AI investments with $1,5bn into G42
Microsoft has announced a $1,5-billion strategic investment in UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company G42. As part of the partnership, Brad Smith, vice-chair and president of Microsoft, will join the G42 Board of Directors. Building on the...
Tesla decimates global workforce
Elon Musk's Tesla is shedding 14 000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce. The news comes amid a flagging market and increased competition from China. Hours after Musk made the announcement in a mail to employees, two senior executives resigned from the company....
Inkjet, colour lasers drive regional printer growth
The overall Middle East and Africa (MEA) hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market posted growth in both units and value in FY2023, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The technology research and consulting firm's Worldwide Quarterly...
WiFi 7 market hits $1bn before launch
The WiFi 7 market has already reached $1-billion, well ahead of its May 2024 launch. Projected to reach $24,2-billion by 2030, WiFi 7 represents a transformative shift in wireless technology, demanding exploration by IT professionals. These are among the findings of...
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Tips and Tricks: Get connected the Outlook way
This is how to get the most from Outlook for Android. Microsoft Outlook is an incredibly useful tool that allows for the user to get an in-depth communication and collaboration experience with some neat options for calendar, appointments and overall email management....
Hensoldt creates a unified brand in SA
Sensor solutions provider HenSoldt has brought together its two subsidiaries in South Africa, GEW Technologies and HenSoldt Optronics South Africa which, under the consolidated HenSoldt South Africa brand, will see targeted growth and expansion in products, services,...
Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365 protects OneDrive
Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365 expands protection capabilities from Exchange Online to include Microsoft storage service OneDrive. The product prevents malware from infiltrating OneDrive and spreading across corporate networks. This is achieved through...
Arcserve unveils DR planning
Arcserve has unveiled new strategies to help organisations prepare for and respond to unplanned downtime - stressing active participation across business units to ensure all stakeholders understand both the data risks and expectations for recovery. Today's businesses...
Proactive approach with managed services toolkit
Network specialist three6five has announced details of a managed services toolkit, that it believes will reshape the managed services market, bringing a layer of consultancy and proactivity that helps businesses better utilise and plan their network requirements. Nick...
US firms top in cybersecurity M&As
US companies remained the most active investors in the cybersecurity technology space during 2014-2018, according to data and analytics company GlobalData. Of the top five acquirers in terms of number of acquisitions, the top three were headquartered in the US, with...
Kingson revises fund size to $100m
Kingson Fund Two, a high-growth Tech and black-owned SME fund launched in the first quarter of 2019 at R400-million (about $30-million), has been revised to $100-million, due to the enthusiastic investment appetite and committed capital from international investors....
LanDynamix achieves Level 2 BEE certification
LanDynamix has achieved a Level 2 BEE rating for the second year in a row. The company has also revealed the details of the LanDynamix Employees Trust which has been allocated 30% of the shares in the business. Established in 2006 LanDynamix provides cyber security...
Partners put Carbon Tax in the spotlight
Two consulting firms, Cova Advisory and XNovos, have announced a partnership to produce a software system to help companies to cope with the requirements of the new Carbon Tax. They have signed an MOU, and are committed to helping meet demand for a comprehensive...
BT delivers security services for icare
BT has signed a contract to deploy a cloud-based SIEM service for icare, a regional provider of insurance and care services to the businesses, people and communities of New South Wales, Australia. By selecting BT, icare will benefit from market-leading cyber security...
Senior Business Analyst (Finance) (CH1085) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst. The Senior Business Analyst will be in charge of gathering the company's business requirements, assessing the impact of those changes, capturing, analysing and documenting...
Full Stack Developer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region
My client is looking for a full stack developer in the LAMP stack to join a dynamic, fast-growing team managing internal development projects. Key Requirements At least 5 years' hands-on experience with vanilla HTML5 & CSS3, Bootstrap, SASS, LESS.Tailwind or...
Intermediate Web Developer – Remote Remote
As an Intermediate Developer you will be required to write and test code for various applications, ensuring it meets the required standards and functions correctly, beyond the basics of coding to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:-...
Senior Business Analyst and IT Vendor Administrator
Our Client is looking to hire a Senior Business Analyst and IT Vendor Administrator who will handle business and technical requirements, manage IT vendor relationships, and ensure seamless integration of business applications and IT services. This position serves as a...
Application Architect
Are you a tech visionary with a passion for designing enterprise-wide application architectures?Do you have expertise in TOGAF, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and large-scale solution development? Duties & Responsibilities Establish and maintain...
BI & Reporting Analyst (CH1110)
Our client, Franchisee for a well-known Fast-food brand, is looking for a BI & Reporting Analyst to join their team.Required Skills:Bachelor's degree or National Diploma (Commerce or IT) from an accredited university or college2+ years' Data mining experience2+...
Commercial Analyst
Reports to: Head of MerchandisingTeam: MerchandisingWork Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home)Company OverviewOur client is a leading e-commerce business that curates and optimizes online deals for maximum revenue impact. The...
Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer About the Role We are looking for an experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer to design, build, and scale a high-impact platform. This is an opportunity to work on a meaningful product, contribute to key technical decisions, and help shape the...
1st Line Support Engineer (JHB Onsite) – Gauteng Sandton
ENVIRONMENT:AN innovative provider of advanced Financial Security Services in Johannesburg seeks a strong technical 1st Line Support Engineer for IT related incidents, changes, and service requests, LAN services and desktop/laptop support to all users. You will...
Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer (JHB/Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:A leading AgriTech company with offices in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch is seeking a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to join their team in either Stellenbosch or Johannesburg. The Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer will play a critical role in...
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