Webb telescope confirms frozen water among the stars
Is frozen water scattered in systems around other stars? Astronomers have long expected it is, partially based on previous detections of its gaseous form, water vapour and its presence in our own solar system. Now there is definitive evidence: Researchers confirmed...
Acer and TVR debut made-in-SA commercial monitors
AcerAfrica is prioritising local assembly of its commercial monitors, now available through its key partner, TVR. The decision to assemble commercial monitors is a strategic response to several key trends shaping the technology landscape in South Africa: The rise of...
Enterprise WLAN revenues tick up for 2023
The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market saw revenues grow 7,6% year over year in 2023 to $10,8-billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker. However, in the fourth...
ChatGPT gets lawyer into hot water
In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT dodged a figurative bullet when the court found that, given the circumstances of the case, she should not be slapped with a special...
Women are still under-represented in senior sales positions
Despite making up nearly half of the global workforce, women represent only 40% of mid-level B2B sales employees, dropping to 31% at the senior level, according to Gartner. Gartner conducted a labor market survey of 72 000 employees globally from Q1 through Q4 of...
AI PCs, commercial refreshes to drive PC growth in 2024
As the global economy nears recovery, so will the PC market with global shipments forecast to reach 265,4-million units in 2024, up 2% from the prior year according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
Strong growth for African smartphone market
Newly released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's smartphone market saw shipments grow 12,5% year on year (YoY) in Q4 2023 to total 19,8-million units. Smartphone markets across Africa performed well due to the focus of...
Women urged to stay vigilant as cyberthreats grow
Ahead of International Women's Day (8 March), Kaspersky experts conducted research which found malware-infected websites and phishing pages mainly targeting women - including community sites, forums with advice articles, online stores selling clothes or cosmetics, and...
Survey reveals the lived reality of SA women
The Fundza Literacy Trust has released the results of its annual digital survey, showcasing the role of digital platforms in advancing literacy and educational equity among women. With more than 4,1-million site visitors in 2023, Fundza's zero-rated mobisite is a...
Investing in women makes economic sense
Women in South Africa (SA) are uniquely positioned to become the solution to the country's greatest challenges by harnessing the power of technology, according to tech training provider ALX. Against the backdrop of this year's United Nations International Women's Day...
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Precision agriculture key to meeting Africa’s growing demand for food
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Kaspersky debuts Hybrid Cloud Security
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The intelligence era – looking beyond storage
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Africa to get its first dedicated PUBG Mobile servers
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Iliadin goes OTC with exclusive Smart offering
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Sanlam rebrands digital innovation hub
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How to maximise your ERP investment
Is your ERP system evolving alongside your business to provide it with the competitive edge it needs? Doug Hunter at Syspro provides a few pointers as to how companies can optimise their ERP journey. Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system without...
Banking on fintech collaboration and partnership
South Africa's banking sector is undergoing a process of unprecedented change brought about by the disruptive impact of fintech challengers and the emerging technologies powering their business models. By Andy Wilson, intelligent digital lead at PwC Africa Before this...
5G subscribers in Asia, North America will hit 1,1bn by 2023
The rollout of 5G technology will proceed at blistering pace, with the number of subscriptions in Asia and North America set to exceed 1-billion units by the technology's fifth year of deployment, nearly triple the total for 4G during the same time period. By Elias...
Intermediate BI Reporting Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Hire Resolve's client is looking for an Intermediate BI Reporting Analyst to serve as the vital link between business stakeholders and the data ecosystem. This team is based in Cape Town and this is a hybrid role. This role focuses on translating business needs into...
Front End/Full Stack Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
We are on the lookout for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will develop and maintain a wide range of web and mobile applications. You'll work with both front-end and back-end technologies, contributing to...
Scrum Master at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Centurion
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Database Administrator
Responsibilities: Improves systems by studying current practices and designing modifications;Monitor and Maintain MS SQL Database Environment;Monitor and Maintain Oracle Database Environment;Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures;Maintain and...
IT Graduate Trainee
Hot off the press !I have a phenomenal client who I have known for years who is super smart and a talented leader ! We are looking for highly gifted students who just finished university. Preferably, studied applied Maths and IT.This will be their first job and will...
Junior Developer
An exciting opportunity within the IT / Data Solutions industry for an energetic and eager Junior Developer based in Cape Town. Responsibilities:- Junior application support (training will be provided)- Join our Web Development team and grow into the role of junior...
Database Administrator – Gauteng Springs
Responsibilities: Improves systems by studying current practices and designing modifications;Monitor and Maintain MS SQL Database Environment;Monitor and Maintain Oracle Database Environment;Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures;Maintain and...
IT Graduate Trainee – Gauteng Bryanston
Hot off the press !I have a phenomenal client who I have known for years who is super smart and a talented leader ! We are looking for highly gifted students who just finished university. Preferably, studied applied Maths and IT.This will be their first job and will...
Junior Developer – Western Cape Century City
An exciting opportunity within the IT / Data Solutions industry for an energetic and eager Junior Developer based in Cape Town. Responsibilities:- Junior application support (training will be provided)- Join our Web Development team and grow into the role of junior...
Junior- Intermediate System Analyst
We're looking for a Junior to Intermediate System Analyst to help design innovative solutions and create seamless integration specifications. With your development background and Design Thinking approach, you'll bridge the gap between technical teams and business...
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