Standard Bank throws its weight behind EWA
Standard Bank Group (Standard Bank) has extended a R400-million working capital facility structured in a sustainable finance format to earned wage access (EWA) provider Paymenow. The EWA model allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before...
AI takes us way beyond 4IR
Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...
SA businesses are dangerously unprepared for cyberattacks
A mere 5% of companies in South Africa rank at the 'Mature' level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks - down by 19% year-on-year. This is one of the alarming findings from Cisco's 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, which...
These are the data and analytics trends for 2024
Gartner identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2024 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. "The power of AI, and the increasing importance of GenAI are changing the way people work,...
AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring
The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...
AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry
The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...
No-code AI platforms to hit $24,42bn
The global no-code AI platform market size is anticipated to reach $24,42-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The no-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...
SAB invites applications for SAB Talent Challenge
The South African Breweries (SAB) has announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years are invited to take up the...
Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges...
Big growth ahead for voice and speech recognition market
The global voice and speech recognition market size is anticipated to reach $53,67-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to witness an upsurge in the adoption of...
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African innovators win education award
Two education projects serving Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Liberia have been recognized as WISE Awards winners for their work in education. The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a Qatar Foundation (QF) initiative, has revealed the winners of the 2019...
African innovators win education award
Two education projects serving Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Liberia have been recognized as WISE Awards winners for their work in education. The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a Qatar Foundation (QF) initiative, has revealed the winners of the 2019...
ITC, Visa partner to empower women-led businesses
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Visa have launched a partnership to increase the participation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led businesses in international trade. The announcement was made at the 28th World Economic Forum...
Ericsson accelerates SDG action
At the World Economic Forum on Africa, taking place this week in Cape Town, Ericsson experts are outlining ways to empower an intelligent, sustainable, and connected Africa by relentlessly innovating technologies that are easy to adopt, use, and scale. Fadi Pharaon,...
Godan, LDRI aim to end extreme poverty in Africa
Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (Godan), the UN, UK and US government supported initiative driving global efforts to tackle food security and to end world hunger by propagating open data policies in agriculture and nutrition across the world, has signed...
HomeChoice launches e-commerce platform
HomeChoice International, a provider of retail and financial services products, and the largest home-shopping retailer in southern Africa, has partnered with Oracle to launch a new e-commerce website hosted on Oracle Cloud Commerce (OCC). OCC is a new commerce...
Transaction Capital to list on A2X
Transaction Capital Limited's shares, with a market cap of R13,5-billion, has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets, and will list on Tuesday, 10 September 2019. Transaction Capital is an active investor in and operator of credit-orientated alternative...
Engie acquires Mobisol
Engie has expanded its decentralised energy offering in Africa through the acquisition of Mobisol, a pioneer of off-grid solar solutions. Founded in 2011, the company employs over 500 people as well as approximately 1 200 contractors. Mobisol has operations in...
Cybersecurity skills gap give SA an opportunity to lead in 4IR
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is an opportunity for public and private businesses as well as government to influence the development of a talent pipeline to address our current and future needs. By Sandro Bucchianeri, chief security officer of Absa Group. In...
Understanding the future of work
As technology evolves across the personal, social and business space, life becomes more connected and convenient, but our very understanding of our lives also has to change. The connected office is no different, and work will never be the same, writes Mohammed...
Business Analyst (George) – Western Cape George
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking company committed to revolutionizing the insurance industry with innovative, customer-focused solutions is based in the scenic city of George. They are seeking a Business Analyst to join their Innovation Department, specializing in...
Denodo Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
We are looking for a skilled Denodo Developer to join our dynamic AI, Data Analytics [Email Address Removed] role is perfect for someone who thrives in data virtualization, integration, and transformation, with a passion for working on cutting-edge solutions in a...
C# Developer and Azure Cloud Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
C# Meets Cloud – The Perfect Tech Storm! We need a C# Developer & Azure Cloud Specialist to build scalable, high-performance applications in the cloud. If you love designing solutions that are secure, efficient, and ready for anything, join us and let's shape the...
AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite)
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Intermediate C# Developer – Full Stack
We are looking for a talented Full Stack C# Developer to join our team on a 3-month contract. We're looking for a problem-solver who thrives in building scalable web applications usingC#, .NET, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks. You'll work across the full...
UX / UI Designer
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AI Specialist (Centurion Onsite) – Gauteng Centurion
ENVIRONMENT:A highly analytical and solutions-driven AI Specialist with proficiency in Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning techniques is sought by a Centurion-based dynamic organization in the Fast-Food Space. You will design, develop, and implement AI...
Integration Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
My client based in Cape Town (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Senior Integration Engineer to join them on a permanent basis IT / Finance Responsibilities Architect, design, develop, and implement integration solutions to connect various software...
Intermediate C# Developer – Full Stack – Gauteng Midrand
We are looking for a talented Full Stack C# Developer to join our team on a 3-month contract. We're looking for a problem-solver who thrives in building scalable web applications usingC#, .NET, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks. You'll work across the full...
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