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A new report reveals that everyday perceptions of Africa in the UK and the US are still largely shaped by outdated and negative stereotypes — with profound consequences for how people engage with the continent culturally and economically.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...
An SME solution to youth unemployment
South Africa faces a critical challenge in rising youth unemployment, and traditional employment avenues are failing to absorb the country’s young jobseekers. While policy solutions remain important, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are playing an...
Nvidia unveils next-gen supercomputer
Nvidia has unveiled its next-generation AI supercomputer - the Nvidia DGX SuperPOD, powered by its GB200 Grace Blackwell superchips - for processing trillion-parameter models with constant uptime for superscale generative AI training and inference workloads. Featuring...
Every second corporate device is infected with malware
The share of corporate devices compromised with data-stealing malware has increased by one third since 2020, according to Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence, and 21% of employees whose devices were infected ran the offending malware repeatedly. In response to...
Do you know what you’re eating?
A new paper published in Nature Food from the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) exposes a critical gap in our scientific understanding of the foods we eat. It unveils a meticulously curated list of 1 650 nutritionally and culturally diverse foods for...
Surge in cyberthreats will boost security in healthcare
The global healthcare cybersecurity market will reach $56,3-billion by 2030 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 18,5% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The integration of healthcare and information technology has led to...
Nvidia optimises new switches for AI
Nvidia has launched a new wave of networking switches - the X800 series - designed for massive-scale AI and the world's first networking platforms capable of end-to-end 800Gb/s throughput. The company says the new switches, Nvidia Quantum-X800 InfiniBand and Nvidia...
Crypto ATM market to hit $2bn by 2028
The global crypto ATM market is forecast to surpass $2-billion by 2028, according to a new report from Stocklytics. "The surge in global crypto adoption is driving the expansion of crypto ATMs," says Edith Reads, financial analyst at Stocklystics. "These ATMs offer...
Watch the solar eclipse
Yesterday, 8 April 2024, parts of Northern Mexico and the US experienced a total solar eclipse. You can see the phenomenon here.
Nvidia boosts robotics with Project GR00T
Nvidia has announced Project GR00T, a general-purpose foundation model for humanoid robots which is designed to further its work driving breakthroughs in robotics and embodied AI. As part of the initiative, the company also unveiled a new computer, Jetson Thor, for...
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IQbusiness ramps up its acquisition strategy with Genex Insights
Independent management consulting firm IQbusiness has acquired Genex Insights, the South African-based insights and market research company, as it ramps up an ambitious M&A strategy to compound its organic growth. The acquisition is effective from March this year,...
IsoMetrix acquired to create NOSA partnership
The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm with $223-billion of assets under management, has acquired a majority stake in IsoMetrix, a world-leading environmental, health and safety (EHS) software vendor, through its $698-million Carlyle Africa (Buyout) Fund. Madison...
Shifting the way we communicate with smart technology
From intra-office meetings to talking to clients, corporations are built on an invisible network of collaboration. This network forms the core of business relationships and communications and connects the entire supply chain, without which, most businesses would be...
The dark side of apps
With the world's population of mobile phone users set to reach 4,68-million this year - 2,7-billion of those being smartphone users, mobile device security threats are on the rise. "Apps pose a real problem for mobile users, who give them sweeping permissions, but...
Small businesses are the most attractive to cybercriminals
More than half (54%) of all cyber-attacks result in financial damages, not to mention lost revenue, customers, reputation damage and business downtime. This is according to the Cisco 2018 Security Capabilities Benchmark study, and according to Westcon-Comstor, the...
Vox introduces hardware-as-a-service offering
Vox has entered into an exclusive partnership with Go Rentals to introduce a hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) offering, which is aimed at providing local small and medium businesses (SMEs) with quick, affordable, and scalable access to a wide variety of IT infrastructure...
Multi-cloud’s new multiculturism
Multi-cloud has moved from tentative experiment to a fundamental component of IT strategies. From developers to security teams, workloads are migrating to the cloud in one way or another, whether you know it or not. Simon McCullough, senior channel account manager at...
Black-owned asset managers diversify into private markets
Black-owned asset management firms are introducing product offerings that cater towards increased interest from institutional investors towards real assets such as infrastructure and private equity. That's one of findings from 27four Investment Managers' 2019 edition...
Trends that are transforming the ICT channel
The distribution game is changing significantly. Twenty years ago, it was about box dropping, but the ongoing digitisation of practically every industry is leading organisations to demand new ways for products and services to be delivered. By Jacques Malherbe, chief...
Move over traditional storage: HPE’s Primera opens up the multi-cloud
If traditional storage was a bicycle, Hybrid cloud storage is a fighter jet - and Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s new generation of enterprise storage allows an IT department to focus on innovation while storage manages itself, predicts and prevents disruptions, and...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position.TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST – FRONT-END & API INTEGRATION Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a knack for bridging the gap between business and IT?Do you thrive in an environment where front-end meets back-end, and APIs are your...
Test Engineer (Senior) Python/C#/Java
Design and implement comprehensive test plans, including system tests, and load tests. Automate testing processes to ensure efficient and reliable testing. Carry out black box testing on existing components. Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve...
Senior Oracle Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Our esteemed client in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Oracle Developer for a long-term contract. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain Oracle database solutions that support their Investments' business objectives. Working closely with stakeholders,...
Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Sandton
Full Stack Developer - 12 Month ContractFull Stack Developer - 12 Month ContractExperienceIndependent and original thinking will be required while solving complex issues, particularly as multiple systems, clients, and technologies are involved.Develop, test, and...
FI Systems Analyst – 0662 – Gauteng Pretoria
FI System Analyst with IT, Business or Finance Degree and experience in SAP FI and system/business analysis in a costing role required for a reputable global company based in GautengSAP MMQlik ReportingAWS QuickSightFamiliar with Agile workingSome SAP ABAP, Modelling...
Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
This is a remote position.TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST – FRONT-END & API INTEGRATION Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a knack for bridging the gap between business and IT?Do you thrive in an environment where front-end meets back-end, and APIs are your...
Test Engineer (Senior) Python/C#/Java – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and implement comprehensive test plans, including system tests, and load tests. Automate testing processes to ensure efficient and reliable testing. Carry out black box testing on existing components. Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve...
Senior Java Developer and Technical Team Leader
Senior Java Developer / Tech LeadWe are seeking a skilled Senior Java Developer / Tech Lead to join our dynamic IT team. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, designing and developing microservice-based applications using Java, Spring,...
Data Analyst
Position : Data Analyst Area: Durban We're looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support our planner and help drive data-driven decision-making in the Durban branch. If you have advanced Excel skills and a keen eye for numbers, this could be the perfect...
Intermediate Software Developer
SUMMARY We currently have a 12-month contract opportunity available with the possibility of being renewed for an Intermediate Software Developer to either be based in Cape Town or Gauteng. Most of the time you will be working remotely whilst being part of a Solutions...
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